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Test Bank for Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 12th Edition by Bryan Derrickson & Gerald J. Tortora | Complete Guide A+ Verified Questions & AnswersMaster core human body concepts with this comprehensive Test Bank for Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition by Bryan H. Derrickson and Gerald J. Tortora. This complete guide includes carefully verified questions, accurate answers, and clear explanations covering all major systems of the human body. Ideal for nursing, pre-med, and health science students, this resource strengthens understanding of anatomy, physiology, and clinical application. Structured for effective revision, exam preparation, and A+ academic performance.

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TESTBANK
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,Test bank Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
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MULTIPLE CHOICE b




1. This is the study of the functions of body structures.
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a. Anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology

Ans: B b




Difficulty:easy
b b




Feedback: 1.1
b b




2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function.
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a. Tissue
b. Organ
c. Molecules
d. Compounds
e. Organism

Ans: A b




Difficulty:easy
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Feedback: 1.2
b b




3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of
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a. Auscultation
b. Palpation
c. Responsiveness
d. Gross anatomy b




e. Physiologist

Ans: B b




Difficulty: medium b

,4. Percussion techniques can beused to determine
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a. Heart beats b




b. Pulse rate b




c. Amplifysounds b




d. Fluid in the lungs b b b




e. Enlarged organs b




Ans: D b




Difficulty: medium b




Feedback: 1.2
b b




5. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body.
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a. Metabolism
b. Anabolism
c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation

Ans: A b




Difficulty: hard
b b




Feedback: 1.3
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6. List the basic processes of life.
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Ans: The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness, movement,
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growth, differentiation and reproduction.
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Difficulty: medium b




Feedback: 1.3
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7. This is the regulation of bodyconditions within normal limits.
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a. Palpation
b. Percussion
c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
e. Histology

Ans: C b




Difficulty: easy
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Feedback: 1.4
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, 8. Thesystems that provide homeostasis are:
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a. Cardiovascular and Integumentary b b




b. Nervous system and Endocrine b b b




c. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems b b b




d. Respiratory and muscular systems b b b




e. Urinaryand integumentarysystems
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Ans: B b




Difficulty:easy
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Feedback: 1.4
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9. This bodyfluid directly affects the proper functioning of cells.
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a. Lymph
b. Blood
c. Interstitial fluid b




d. Aqueous humor b




e. Vitreous body b




Ans: C b




Difficulty: medium b




Feedback: 1.4
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10. Namethe differences between a positive and a negative feedback system.
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Ans: A positive feedback system will strengthen or reinforce a change in one of the
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body’s controlled conditions while a negative feedback system will reverse a change
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in a controlled condition.
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Difficulty: medium b




Feedback: 1.4
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11. This is the structure of a feedback system that receives output from the controlcenter.
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a. Receptor
b. Body fluids b




c. Brain
d. Effector
e. Afferent

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