, Memmler's The Human Body in Health and
Disease 14th Edition Test Bank | Cohen
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Chapter 1: Organization of the Human Body.
1. Which word is derived from the Greek word meaning "cutting up"?
A. Dissection
B. Physiology
C. Pathology
D. Anatomy
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anatomy comes from the Greek word "anatome," meaning "to cut
apart" or "cutting up." It is the study of the structure of body parts and their
relationships to one another. Physiology (B) is the study of body functions,
Pathology (C) is the study of disease, and Dissection (A) is the cutting process
itself .
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
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Physiology is the study of how the body and its parts function. While
anatomy focuses on structure, physiology focuses on function. Pathology (C) is the
study of disease, and Dissection (A) is a method of study .
3. Which word is defined as the scientific study of disease?
A. Dissection
B. Physiology
C. Pathology
,D. Anatomy
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pathology is the scientific study of disease. It examines the causes,
development, and effects of diseases on the body. Physiology (B) studies normal
function, and Anatomy (D) studies structure .
4. Cells are:
A. More complex than tissues
B. The first level of organization in the body
C. The smallest living units of structure and function in the body
D. Both B and C
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cells are the smallest living units of structure and function in the body.
Tissues (A) are groups of similar cells that are more complex than a single cell. The
chemical level is the simplest level of organization, making B incorrect .
5. A group of cells that act together to perform a function is called a(n):
A. Molecule
B. Organ
C. Tissue
D. Organism
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tissues are groups of similar cells that perform a specific function. An
organ (B) is made of different tissues. A molecule (A) is a chemical level, and an
organism (D) is the entire living being .
6. The heart is an example of a(n):
A. Organ
B. Tissue
C. Organism
D. System
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An organ is a structure composed of two or more tissue types that
work together for a specific function. The heart is made of muscle, connective,
, and epithelial tissues, making it an organ. A tissue (B) is simpler, and the heart is
part of the circulatory system (D) .
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
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct order of organization is: chemical (atoms/molecules) → cell
→ tissue → organ → organ system → organism. Each level is built from the one
below it .
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
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The anatomical position is the standardized reference point for all
directional terms. In this position, the body stands erect, facing forward, with
arms at the sides and palms facing forward .
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
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The supine position means lying on the back (face up). The prone
position (C) is lying face down. The anatomical position (B) is a standing position .
10. The prone position:
A. Describes the body lying face up
Disease 14th Edition Test Bank | Cohen
Verified Q&A
Chapter 1: Organization of the Human Body.
1. Which word is derived from the Greek word meaning "cutting up"?
A. Dissection
B. Physiology
C. Pathology
D. Anatomy
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anatomy comes from the Greek word "anatome," meaning "to cut
apart" or "cutting up." It is the study of the structure of body parts and their
relationships to one another. Physiology (B) is the study of body functions,
Pathology (C) is the study of disease, and Dissection (A) is the cutting process
itself .
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
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Physiology is the study of how the body and its parts function. While
anatomy focuses on structure, physiology focuses on function. Pathology (C) is the
study of disease, and Dissection (A) is a method of study .
3. Which word is defined as the scientific study of disease?
A. Dissection
B. Physiology
C. Pathology
,D. Anatomy
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pathology is the scientific study of disease. It examines the causes,
development, and effects of diseases on the body. Physiology (B) studies normal
function, and Anatomy (D) studies structure .
4. Cells are:
A. More complex than tissues
B. The first level of organization in the body
C. The smallest living units of structure and function in the body
D. Both B and C
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cells are the smallest living units of structure and function in the body.
Tissues (A) are groups of similar cells that are more complex than a single cell. The
chemical level is the simplest level of organization, making B incorrect .
5. A group of cells that act together to perform a function is called a(n):
A. Molecule
B. Organ
C. Tissue
D. Organism
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tissues are groups of similar cells that perform a specific function. An
organ (B) is made of different tissues. A molecule (A) is a chemical level, and an
organism (D) is the entire living being .
6. The heart is an example of a(n):
A. Organ
B. Tissue
C. Organism
D. System
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An organ is a structure composed of two or more tissue types that
work together for a specific function. The heart is made of muscle, connective,
, and epithelial tissues, making it an organ. A tissue (B) is simpler, and the heart is
part of the circulatory system (D) .
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
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct order of organization is: chemical (atoms/molecules) → cell
→ tissue → organ → organ system → organism. Each level is built from the one
below it .
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
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The anatomical position is the standardized reference point for all
directional terms. In this position, the body stands erect, facing forward, with
arms at the sides and palms facing forward .
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
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The supine position means lying on the back (face up). The prone
position (C) is lying face down. The anatomical position (B) is a standing position .
10. The prone position:
A. Describes the body lying face up
