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Human Body in Health and Disease Study Guide & Practice Questions and answers – Comprehensive Exam Prep / Test Bank / Patton This study resource provides a comprehensive set of practice questions and answers for students studying human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. It is designed to help nursing and health science students review essential concepts, reinforce understanding, and prepare for exams.

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Table of content
Chapter 1: Introduction to the body
Chapter 2: Chemistry of life
Chapter 3: Cells
Chapter 4: Tissues
Chapter 5: Organ systems
Chapter 6: Mechanisms of disease
Chapter 7: Skin & membranes
Chapter 8: Skeletal system
Chapter 9: Muscular system
Chapter 10: Nervous system
Chapter 11: Senses
Chapter 12: Endocrine system
Chapter 13: Blood
Chapter 14: Heart & heart disease
Chapter 15: Circulation of blood
Chapter 16: Lymphatic system & immunity
Chapter 17: Respiratory system
Chapter 18: Digestive system
Chapter 19: Nutrition & metabolism
Chapter 20: Urinary system
Chapter 21: Fluid & electrolyte balance
Chapter 22: Acid–base balance
Chapter 23: Reproductive systems
Chapter 24: Growth, development, & aging
Chapter 25: Genetics & genetic diseases




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Chapter 01: Introduction to the Body
The Human Body in Health & Disease, 8th Edition


MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which word is derived from the Greek word meaning “cutting
up”?
a. Dissection
b. Physiology
c. Pathology
d. Anatomy
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: P. 3 TOP: Introduction

2. Which word is defined as the study of the function of living organisms and their parts?
a. Dissection
b. Physiology
c. Pathology
d. Anatomy
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 3 TOP: Introduction

3. Which word is defined as the scientific study of disease?
a. Dissection
b. Physiology
c. Pathology
d. Anatomy
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: P. 3 TOP: Introduction

4. Cells
a. are more complex than tissues.
b. are the first level of organization in the body.
c. are the smallest living units of structure and function in the body.
d. both B and C.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: p. 6
TOP: Structural levels of organization

5. A group of cells that act together to perform a function is called a(n)
a. molecule.
b. organ.
c. tissue.
d. organism.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 6 TOP: Structural levels of organization




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6. The heart is an example of a(n)
a. organ.
b. tissue.
c. organism.
d. system.
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: p. 6
TOP: Structural levels of organization

7. The levels of organization from most simple to most complex are
a. cell chemical organ tissue system.
b. tissue cell chemical organ system.
c. chemical tissue cell organ system.
d. chemical cell tissue organ system.
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 5 TOP: Structural levels of organization

8. When using directional terms to describe the body, it is assumed that the body is in what
position?
a. Supine
b. Anatomical
c. Lateral
d. Prone
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 TOP: Anatomical position

9. The supine position
a. describes the body lying face up.
b. is also called anatomical position.
c. describes the body lying face down.
d. both A and B.
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 TOP: Anatomical position

10. The prone position
a. describes the body lying face up.
b. is also called the anatomical position.
c. describes the body lying face down.
d. both B and C.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 TOP: Anatomical position

11. Because humans walk upright, the term dorsal can be used in place of the term
a. inferior.
b. posterior.
c. anterior.
d. distal.




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