Test Bank - Anatomy & Physiology 11th Edition (Patton, 2023)
TEST BANK
Anatomy & Physiology
Kevin T. Patton, Frank B. Bell, Terry Thompson, Peggie L. Williamson
11th Edition
, Test Bank - Anatomy & Physiology 11th Edition (Patton, 2023)
Table of Contents
UNIT 1: The Body as a Whole
1. Organization of the Body
2. Homeostasis
3. Chemical Basis of Life
4. Biomolecules
5. Cell Structure
6. Cell Function
7. Cell Growth and Development
8. Introduction to Tissues
9. Tissue Types
UNIT 2: Support and Movement
10. Skin
11. Skeletal Tissues
12. Axial Skeleton
13. Appendicular Skeleton
14. Articulations
15. Axial Muscles
16. Appendicular Muscles
17. Muscle Contraction
UNIT 3: Communication, Control, and Integration
18. Nervous System Cells
19. Nerve Signaling
20. Central Nervous System
21. Peripheral Nervous System
22. Autonomic Nervous System
23. General Senses
24. Special Senses
25. Endocrine Regulation
26. Endocrine Glands
UNIT 4: Transportation and Defense
27. Blood
28. Heart
29. Blood Vessels
30. Circulation of Blood
31. Lymphatic System
32. Innate Immunity
33. Adaptive Immunity
34. Stress
UNIT 5: Respiration, Nutrition and Excretion
35. Respiratory Tract
36. Ventilation
37. Gas Exchange and Transport
38. Upper Digestive Tract
39. Lower Digestive Tract
40. Digestion and Absorption
41. Nutrition and Metabolism
42. Urinary System
43. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
44. Acid-Base Balance
UNIT 6: Reproduction and Development
45. Male Reproductive System
46. Female Reproductive System
47. Growth and Development
48. Genetics and Heredity
,Chapter 01: Organization of the Body
Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 11th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following describes anatomy?
a. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
b. Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
d. Examining the physiology of life
ANS: B DIF: Memorization TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to
a. physiological investigation at a microscopic level.
b. anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet.
c. anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying the body by
systems—groups of organs having a common function.
d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the _____ studied.
a. type of organism
b. organizational level
c. systemic function
d. All of the above are correct.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization TOP: Physiology
4. Physiology
a. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
b. investigates the body’s structure.
c. is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of organization
such as cells and systems.
d. is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization TOP: Physiology
5. One of the basic principles of the standardized terminology is the avoidance of _____, or
terms that are based on a person’s name.
a. homonyms
b. antonyms
c. eponyms
d. synonyms
ANS: C DIF: Memorization
TOP: Language of Science and Medicine
6. Metabolism refers to
a. the chemical basis of life.
, b. the sum of all the physical and chemical reactions occurring in the body.
c. an organization of similar cells specialized to perform a certain function.
d. a subdivision of physiology.
ANS: B DIF: Application TOP: Characteristics of Life
7. From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are
a. organism, chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, system, organelle.
b. chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
c. organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical.
d. chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization TOP: Levels of Organization
8. The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are
a. molecules.
b. cells.
c. organelles.
d. atoms.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization TOP: Levels of Organization
9. An organization of many similar cells that are specialized to perform a certain function is
called a(n)
a. tissue.
b. organism.
c. system.
d. organ.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Tissue Level
10. An organ is one organizational level lower than a(n)
a. system.
b. cell.
c. organelle.
d. tissue.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Organ Level
11. The reproductive system includes all of the following except the
a. testes.
b. ovaries.
c. ureter.
d. penis.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: System Level
12. The lungs are located in the
a. thoracic cavity.
b. mediastinum.
c. abdominal cavity.
d. cranial cavity.
, ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Cavities
13. The mediastinum contains all of the following except the
a. trachea.
b. venae cavae.
c. right lung.
d. esophagus.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Cavities
14. The gallbladder lies in the
a. abdominal cavity.
b. pelvic cavity.
c. dorsal cavity.
d. mediastinum.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Cavities
15. The number of abdominal regions is
a. three.
b. five.
c. seven.
d. nine.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization TOP: Abdominopelvic Regions
16. The abdominal region in which the urinary bladder is found is the
a. hypogastric.
b. epigastric.
c. right lumbar.
d. left iliac.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Abdominopelvic Regions
17. A surgeon removing a gallbladder should know to find it in the _____ region.
a. right lumbar
b. right hypochondriac
c. hypogastric
d. umbilical
ANS: B DIF: Memorization TOP: Abdominopelvic Regions
18. The abdominal region in which the appendix is found is the
a. hypogastric.
b. right iliac.
c. right lumbar.
d. right hypochondriac.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Abdominopelvic Regions
19. Popliteal refers to the
a. calf.
b. ankle.
, c. cheek.
d. area behind the knee.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization TOP: Body Regions
20. A plane through the body that divides the body into right and left sides is called
a. sagittal.
b. frontal.
c. coronal.
d. transverse.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Body Planes and Sections
21. The abdominal quadrants are located with what structure as their midpoint?
a. Umbilicus
b. Pubic bone
c. Xiphoid process
d. Iliac crest
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Abdominopelvic Quadrants
22. Humans have similar right and left sides of the body, at least superficially. This is an example
of
a. anatomical position.
b. anterior symmetry.
c. ipsilateral position.
d. bilateral symmetry.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization TOP: Anatomical Position
23. Two major cavities of the human body are
a. ventral/dorsal.
b. inferior/superior.
c. visceral/parietal.
d. axial/appendicular.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Cavities
24. The dorsal cavity contains all of the following except the
a. brain.
b. spinal column.
c. spinal cord.
d. thyroid gland.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization TOP: Cavities
25. A plane through the body that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is
a. sagittal.
b. median.
c. coronal.
d. transverse.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Body Planes and Sections
,26. The plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts is the _____ plane.
a. sagittal
b. frontal
c. transverse
d. superficial
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Body Planes and Sections
27. A somatotype characterized by having a muscular physique is called a(n)
a. endomorph.
b. mesomorph.
c. ectomorph.
d. None of the above is correct.
ANS: B DIF: Application TOP: Body Type and Disease
28. A somatotype characterized by a thin, fragile physique is a(n)
a. ectomorph.
b. mesomorph.
c. endomorph.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Body Type and Disease
29. The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except the
a. kidneys.
b. gallbladder.
c. right lung.
d. urinary bladder.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Cavities
30. Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of life?
a. Digestion
b. Balance
c. Conductivity
d. Circulation
e. Reproduction
ANS: B DIF: Memorization TOP: Characteristics of Life
31. An idea that is supported by repeated experiments and observation is called a
a. fact.
b. theory.
c. concept.
d. hypothesis.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization TOP: Scientific Method
32. Molecules are
a. atoms combined to form larger chemical aggregates.
b. electrons orbiting nuclei.
c. a complex of electrons arranged in concentric shells.
, d. composed of cellular organelles.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Chemical Level
33. Mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum are examples of
a. molecules.
b. cytoplasm.
c. organelles.
d. plasma membranes.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Organelle Level
34. When many similar cells specialize to perform a certain function, it is referred to as a(n)
a. tissue.
b. organelle.
c. organ system complex.
d. organism.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Tissue Level
35. Several kinds of tissues working together are termed a(n)
a. plasma membrane.
b. organ.
c. organism.
d. organ system.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization TOP: Organ Level
36. Blood production is a function of which system?
a. Reproductive
b. Respiratory
c. Skeletal
d. Lymphatic
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: System Level
37. The dorsal cavity contains the
a. brain and spinal cord.
b. heart and lungs.
c. reproductive organs.
d. digestive organs.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Dorsal Cavities
38. The ventral cavity contains the
a. thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.
b. heart and lungs only.
c. digestive and reproductive organs.
d. brain and spinal cord.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Ventral Cavities
39. The axial portion of the body consists of the
, a. arms, neck, and legs.
b. neck, torso, and arms.
c. torso, arms, legs, and head.
d. head, neck, and torso.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization TOP: Body Regions
40. The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except the
a. stomach.
b. pancreas.
c. heart.
d. reproductive organs.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Abdominopelvic Cavity
41. Visceral peritoneum would cover which of the following organs?
a. Heart
b. Intestines
c. Lungs
d. Spinal cord
ANS: B DIF: Memorization TOP: Abdominopelvic Cavity
42. A sagittal section divides the body into _____ portions.
a. upper and lower
b. right and left
c. front and back
d. proximal and distal
ANS: B DIF: Memorization TOP: Body Planes and Sections
43. A frontal section divides the body into _____ portions.
a. upper and lower
b. right and left
c. front and back
d. cortex and medullary
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Body Planes and Sections
44. Axilla is a term referring to which body region?
a. Anterior elbow
b. Armpit
c. Posterior knee
d. Groin
ANS: B DIF: Memorization TOP: Body Regions
45. The _____ tissue is not a major tissue of the body.
a. cutaneous
b. epithelial
c. connective
d. nervous
, ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Tissue Level
46. “Apple-shaped” and “pear-shaped” usually describe subtypes of what major body type?
a. Mesomorph
b. Ectomorph
c. Endomorph
d. Polymorph
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Body Type and Disease
47. An organ is one organizational level higher than a(n)
a. system.
b. cell.
c. organelle.
d. tissue.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization TOP: Organ Level
48. Which of the following does not describe anatomical position?
a. Head pointing forward
b. Body standing erect
c. Arms extended from the shoulders, palms up
d. All of the above describe the body in the anatomical position.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Anatomical Position
49. Someone studying gross anatomy would not study which of the following?
a. The location of the heart and chambers of the heart
b. Muscles of the arms and legs
c. The nucleus of the cell
d. All of the above would be studied.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Anatomy
50. The parietal pleura covers the
a. lungs.
b. heart.
c. walls of the thoracic cavity.
d. Both A and B are correct.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Thoracic Cavity
51. The hollow part of an organ or body structure is called the _____ of the organ.
a. cortical part
b. lumen
c. medullary part
d. apical part
ANS: B DIF: Memorization TOP: Terms Related to Organs
52. The narrowest part of an organ or body structure is called the _____ of the organ.
a. cortical part
b. lumen
TEST BANK
Anatomy & Physiology
Kevin T. Patton, Frank B. Bell, Terry Thompson, Peggie L. Williamson
11th Edition
, Test Bank - Anatomy & Physiology 11th Edition (Patton, 2023)
Table of Contents
UNIT 1: The Body as a Whole
1. Organization of the Body
2. Homeostasis
3. Chemical Basis of Life
4. Biomolecules
5. Cell Structure
6. Cell Function
7. Cell Growth and Development
8. Introduction to Tissues
9. Tissue Types
UNIT 2: Support and Movement
10. Skin
11. Skeletal Tissues
12. Axial Skeleton
13. Appendicular Skeleton
14. Articulations
15. Axial Muscles
16. Appendicular Muscles
17. Muscle Contraction
UNIT 3: Communication, Control, and Integration
18. Nervous System Cells
19. Nerve Signaling
20. Central Nervous System
21. Peripheral Nervous System
22. Autonomic Nervous System
23. General Senses
24. Special Senses
25. Endocrine Regulation
26. Endocrine Glands
UNIT 4: Transportation and Defense
27. Blood
28. Heart
29. Blood Vessels
30. Circulation of Blood
31. Lymphatic System
32. Innate Immunity
33. Adaptive Immunity
34. Stress
UNIT 5: Respiration, Nutrition and Excretion
35. Respiratory Tract
36. Ventilation
37. Gas Exchange and Transport
38. Upper Digestive Tract
39. Lower Digestive Tract
40. Digestion and Absorption
41. Nutrition and Metabolism
42. Urinary System
43. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
44. Acid-Base Balance
UNIT 6: Reproduction and Development
45. Male Reproductive System
46. Female Reproductive System
47. Growth and Development
48. Genetics and Heredity
,Chapter 01: Organization of the Body
Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 11th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following describes anatomy?
a. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
b. Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
d. Examining the physiology of life
ANS: B DIF: Memorization TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to
a. physiological investigation at a microscopic level.
b. anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet.
c. anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying the body by
systems—groups of organs having a common function.
d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the _____ studied.
a. type of organism
b. organizational level
c. systemic function
d. All of the above are correct.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization TOP: Physiology
4. Physiology
a. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
b. investigates the body’s structure.
c. is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of organization
such as cells and systems.
d. is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization TOP: Physiology
5. One of the basic principles of the standardized terminology is the avoidance of _____, or
terms that are based on a person’s name.
a. homonyms
b. antonyms
c. eponyms
d. synonyms
ANS: C DIF: Memorization
TOP: Language of Science and Medicine
6. Metabolism refers to
a. the chemical basis of life.
, b. the sum of all the physical and chemical reactions occurring in the body.
c. an organization of similar cells specialized to perform a certain function.
d. a subdivision of physiology.
ANS: B DIF: Application TOP: Characteristics of Life
7. From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are
a. organism, chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, system, organelle.
b. chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
c. organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical.
d. chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization TOP: Levels of Organization
8. The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are
a. molecules.
b. cells.
c. organelles.
d. atoms.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization TOP: Levels of Organization
9. An organization of many similar cells that are specialized to perform a certain function is
called a(n)
a. tissue.
b. organism.
c. system.
d. organ.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Tissue Level
10. An organ is one organizational level lower than a(n)
a. system.
b. cell.
c. organelle.
d. tissue.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Organ Level
11. The reproductive system includes all of the following except the
a. testes.
b. ovaries.
c. ureter.
d. penis.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: System Level
12. The lungs are located in the
a. thoracic cavity.
b. mediastinum.
c. abdominal cavity.
d. cranial cavity.
, ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Cavities
13. The mediastinum contains all of the following except the
a. trachea.
b. venae cavae.
c. right lung.
d. esophagus.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Cavities
14. The gallbladder lies in the
a. abdominal cavity.
b. pelvic cavity.
c. dorsal cavity.
d. mediastinum.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Cavities
15. The number of abdominal regions is
a. three.
b. five.
c. seven.
d. nine.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization TOP: Abdominopelvic Regions
16. The abdominal region in which the urinary bladder is found is the
a. hypogastric.
b. epigastric.
c. right lumbar.
d. left iliac.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Abdominopelvic Regions
17. A surgeon removing a gallbladder should know to find it in the _____ region.
a. right lumbar
b. right hypochondriac
c. hypogastric
d. umbilical
ANS: B DIF: Memorization TOP: Abdominopelvic Regions
18. The abdominal region in which the appendix is found is the
a. hypogastric.
b. right iliac.
c. right lumbar.
d. right hypochondriac.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Abdominopelvic Regions
19. Popliteal refers to the
a. calf.
b. ankle.
, c. cheek.
d. area behind the knee.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization TOP: Body Regions
20. A plane through the body that divides the body into right and left sides is called
a. sagittal.
b. frontal.
c. coronal.
d. transverse.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Body Planes and Sections
21. The abdominal quadrants are located with what structure as their midpoint?
a. Umbilicus
b. Pubic bone
c. Xiphoid process
d. Iliac crest
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Abdominopelvic Quadrants
22. Humans have similar right and left sides of the body, at least superficially. This is an example
of
a. anatomical position.
b. anterior symmetry.
c. ipsilateral position.
d. bilateral symmetry.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization TOP: Anatomical Position
23. Two major cavities of the human body are
a. ventral/dorsal.
b. inferior/superior.
c. visceral/parietal.
d. axial/appendicular.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Cavities
24. The dorsal cavity contains all of the following except the
a. brain.
b. spinal column.
c. spinal cord.
d. thyroid gland.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization TOP: Cavities
25. A plane through the body that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is
a. sagittal.
b. median.
c. coronal.
d. transverse.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Body Planes and Sections
,26. The plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts is the _____ plane.
a. sagittal
b. frontal
c. transverse
d. superficial
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Body Planes and Sections
27. A somatotype characterized by having a muscular physique is called a(n)
a. endomorph.
b. mesomorph.
c. ectomorph.
d. None of the above is correct.
ANS: B DIF: Application TOP: Body Type and Disease
28. A somatotype characterized by a thin, fragile physique is a(n)
a. ectomorph.
b. mesomorph.
c. endomorph.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Body Type and Disease
29. The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except the
a. kidneys.
b. gallbladder.
c. right lung.
d. urinary bladder.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Cavities
30. Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of life?
a. Digestion
b. Balance
c. Conductivity
d. Circulation
e. Reproduction
ANS: B DIF: Memorization TOP: Characteristics of Life
31. An idea that is supported by repeated experiments and observation is called a
a. fact.
b. theory.
c. concept.
d. hypothesis.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization TOP: Scientific Method
32. Molecules are
a. atoms combined to form larger chemical aggregates.
b. electrons orbiting nuclei.
c. a complex of electrons arranged in concentric shells.
, d. composed of cellular organelles.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Chemical Level
33. Mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum are examples of
a. molecules.
b. cytoplasm.
c. organelles.
d. plasma membranes.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Organelle Level
34. When many similar cells specialize to perform a certain function, it is referred to as a(n)
a. tissue.
b. organelle.
c. organ system complex.
d. organism.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Tissue Level
35. Several kinds of tissues working together are termed a(n)
a. plasma membrane.
b. organ.
c. organism.
d. organ system.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization TOP: Organ Level
36. Blood production is a function of which system?
a. Reproductive
b. Respiratory
c. Skeletal
d. Lymphatic
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: System Level
37. The dorsal cavity contains the
a. brain and spinal cord.
b. heart and lungs.
c. reproductive organs.
d. digestive organs.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Dorsal Cavities
38. The ventral cavity contains the
a. thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.
b. heart and lungs only.
c. digestive and reproductive organs.
d. brain and spinal cord.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Ventral Cavities
39. The axial portion of the body consists of the
, a. arms, neck, and legs.
b. neck, torso, and arms.
c. torso, arms, legs, and head.
d. head, neck, and torso.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization TOP: Body Regions
40. The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except the
a. stomach.
b. pancreas.
c. heart.
d. reproductive organs.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Abdominopelvic Cavity
41. Visceral peritoneum would cover which of the following organs?
a. Heart
b. Intestines
c. Lungs
d. Spinal cord
ANS: B DIF: Memorization TOP: Abdominopelvic Cavity
42. A sagittal section divides the body into _____ portions.
a. upper and lower
b. right and left
c. front and back
d. proximal and distal
ANS: B DIF: Memorization TOP: Body Planes and Sections
43. A frontal section divides the body into _____ portions.
a. upper and lower
b. right and left
c. front and back
d. cortex and medullary
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Body Planes and Sections
44. Axilla is a term referring to which body region?
a. Anterior elbow
b. Armpit
c. Posterior knee
d. Groin
ANS: B DIF: Memorization TOP: Body Regions
45. The _____ tissue is not a major tissue of the body.
a. cutaneous
b. epithelial
c. connective
d. nervous
, ANS: A DIF: Memorization TOP: Tissue Level
46. “Apple-shaped” and “pear-shaped” usually describe subtypes of what major body type?
a. Mesomorph
b. Ectomorph
c. Endomorph
d. Polymorph
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Body Type and Disease
47. An organ is one organizational level higher than a(n)
a. system.
b. cell.
c. organelle.
d. tissue.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization TOP: Organ Level
48. Which of the following does not describe anatomical position?
a. Head pointing forward
b. Body standing erect
c. Arms extended from the shoulders, palms up
d. All of the above describe the body in the anatomical position.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Anatomical Position
49. Someone studying gross anatomy would not study which of the following?
a. The location of the heart and chambers of the heart
b. Muscles of the arms and legs
c. The nucleus of the cell
d. All of the above would be studied.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Anatomy
50. The parietal pleura covers the
a. lungs.
b. heart.
c. walls of the thoracic cavity.
d. Both A and B are correct.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization TOP: Thoracic Cavity
51. The hollow part of an organ or body structure is called the _____ of the organ.
a. cortical part
b. lumen
c. medullary part
d. apical part
ANS: B DIF: Memorization TOP: Terms Related to Organs
52. The narrowest part of an organ or body structure is called the _____ of the organ.
a. cortical part
b. lumen
