OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology Test Bank | Comprehensive Practice Questions with Answers for Exam Preparation

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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OPENSTAX TEST BANK Openstax
Anatomy and Physiology Test Bank


1. An Introduction to the Human Body
1............ is the study of the larger structures of the body, those visible without the aid of magnification

(A) Gross anatomy

(B) Microscopic anatomy

(C) Macroscopic anatomy

(D) Physical anatomy
Ans A Diff Easy 8

2. The word “anatomy” comes from a Greek root that means “ .......... ’’

(A) To cut apart

(B) To fixRwith

(C) To view inside

(D) To study exterior

Ans A Diff Easy 8

3. Dissection is still used in ………….

(A) Medical schools

(B) Pathology labs

(C) Anatomy courses

(D) All of above

Ans D Diff Easy 8

4. Microscopic anatomy includes ………….

(A) Histology

(B) Cytology

(C) Both of above

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(D) None of above

Ans C Diff Easy 8

5................... is the study of the structures that make up a discrete body system—that is, a group of
structures that work together to perform a unique body function.

(A) Regional anatomy

(B) Systematic anatomy

(C) Both of above

(D) None of above

Ans C Diff Easy 9

6. Human physiology is the scientific study of the .......... of the structures of the body and the ways in
which they workRtogether to support the functions of life.

(A) Chemistry

(B) Physic

(C) Both Above

(D) None of Above

Ans C Diff Medium 9

7. Homeostasis is the state of steady --------- maintained by living things.

(A) Internal Condition

(B) External conditions

(C) Both Above

(D) None of Above

Ans A Diff Easy 9



8. An organ is an anatomically distinct structure of the body composed of ---------- tissue types.

(A) One

(B) Two

(C) Two or more

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(D) None of above

Ans C Diff Easy 11
9. In-------------- organisms, including humans, all cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems of the body
work together to maintain the life and health of the organism.

(A) Unicellular

(B) Bicellular

(C) Multicellular

(D) None of above

Ans C Diff Easy 14
10. The different organ systems each have differentRfunctions and therefore ---------- roles to perform in
physiology.

(A) Unique

(B) Different

(C) Both Above

(D) None of Above

Ans C Diff Easy 14

11. A human body consists of trillions of cells organized in a way that maintains distinct ……….. .

(A) Internal compartments

(B) External compartments

(C) Both of above

(D) None of above

Ans A Diff Medium 14

12. The organism level is the ............ level of organization

(A) Lowest

(B) Highest

(C) Medium

(D) Extreme

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Ans A Diff Medium 14

13. Which of the followingRmechanism is involved in releasing energy?

(A) Catabolism

(B) Anabolism

(C) Both of above

(D) None of above
Ans C Diff Medium 14

14. Every cell in your body makes use of a chemical compound, adenosine triphosphate (ATP), to ………. .

(A) Store energy

(B) Release energy

(C) Both of above

(D) None of above

Ans C Diff Medium 15

15. ........... is the ability of an organism to adjust to changes in its internal and external environments

(A) Responsiveness

(B) Movement

(C) Locomotion

(D) All of above

Ans A Diff Hard 15

16. Anatomic structures and physiological processes allow runners to coordinate the action of muscle
groups and sweat in response to rising internal ……….. .

(A) Body temperature

(B) Blood pressure

(C) Hormone level

(D) All of above
Ans A Diff Hard 16

17. ........... is all of the changes the body goes through in life.