Test Bank for Anatomy & Physiology 1st Edition by Elizabeth Co – Questions with Correct Answers, Exam Prep 2026

AnatomyandPhysiology1stEditionbyElizabethCo Complete Test
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,Chapter02: IntroductiontotheHumanBody Multiple
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1. Whichofthefollowingdefinitions describes thescientificstudyof humananatomy?
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a. Thestudyof thebody’s metabolic functions.
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b. Thestudyof thebody’sstructures.
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c. Thestudyof body’schemical processes.
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d. Thestudyof thebody’s molecular processes.
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e. Thestudyof thebody’s evolution.
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ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b




REFERENCES: 2.1Overviewof AnatomyandPhysiology b b b b b




LEARNINGOBJECTIVES: 2.1.1-Definethetermsanatomyandphysiology.
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2. What twoapproaches doanatomists usetostudythebody’s structures?
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a. regionalandsystemic b b




b. globaland detailed b b




c. holisticandmicroscopic b b




d. internaland external b b




e. activeandpassive b b




ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b




REFERENCES: 2.1OverviewofAnWaWtoWm.yTaBnSdMPh.yWsSi ology b b b b




LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:2.1.2 -Givespecificexamplestoshowthe interrelationshipbetweenanatomyand
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physiology.

3. Whichof thefollowingdescribes thestudyofregional anatomy?
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a. Theskinand its functions.
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b. Theinterrelationships of allofthestructuresina specific bodyregion.
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c. Humanevolutionbyregions of theworld. b b b b b b




d. Thespecific functions ofanorgan.
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e. Chemicalchanges inthehuman body. b b b b b




ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b




REFERENCES: 2.1Overviewof AnatomyandPhysiology b b b b b




LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1.2 -Givespecific examplestoshow the interrelationship betweenanatomy and physiology.
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4. Whichof thefollowingdescribes thestudyof systemic anatomy?
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a. Theoperationof bodyfunctions.
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b. Thesequenceofchemicalreactions inthebody.
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c. Thestructures thatmakeupa discretebodysystem.
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d. The evolutionofthehumanbody.
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e. Thechanges inthebody over time.
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ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b

,REFERENCES: 2.1Overviewof AnatomyandPhysiology b b b b b




LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1.2 -Givespecific examplestoshow the interrelationshipbetweenanatomy and physiology.
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5. Whatisphosphorylation?
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a. The most commonform of molecular regulationinanimalcells – theadditionof a phosphate group tospecific
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bmolecules.
b. Theingestionandabsorption of excessivephosphorusfromtheenvironment.
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c. Theproductionof excessiveamounts ofphosphorus bythebody.
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d. Theconversionof phosphorus througha series of reactionsinthe environment.
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e. Theremoval of phosphorus fromour bodies.
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ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b




REFERENCES: 2.2StructureandFunction b b b




LEARNING OBJECTIVES:2.2.1 - Describe, compare,and contrast variousstructure-function relationships from molecular to
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organ level. b b




6. Earlyhumans evolvedarestructuredpelvistoaccommodatefor what specificfunction?
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a. increasedintelligence b




b. bipedalism
c. childbirth
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e. senseof smelland taste b b b b




ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b




REFERENCES: 2.2StructureandFunction b b b




LEARNINGOBJECTIVES: 2.2.2-Relatethe commonlyfoundbranchingstructuretofunctionof anorgan.
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7. Howis humanevolutiondefined?
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a. Theimpact of theearth’s climateonhumandevelopment.
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b. Changesinhumanintelligenceover time. b b b b b




c. Thedevelopment ofcognitiveandmotorskills overtime.
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d. Achangeingene expressionthat occurs fromgenerationtogeneration.
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e. Theabilitytoadapt toconstantlychanging environments.
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ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b




REFERENCES: 2.3EvolutionandHumanVariation b b b b




LEARNINGOBJECTIVES: 2.3.1-Definethetermand explaintheconceptof evolution.
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8. WhydoesthebodyrequireUVradiation fromsunlight?
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a. Tocontrol thespreadof bacteria.
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b. Toimproveskin toneand quality.
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c. For theproduction ofproteins.
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d. Tocontrol blood flow.
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e. For thesynthesis ofvitaminD.
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ANSWER: e

, DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b




REFERENCES: 2.3EvolutionandHumanVariation b b b b




LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.3.2 - Contrast the impact of selection on traits that affect reproduction and traits thatdonot; usethis
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toexplain examplesof anatomicalandphysiologicalvariation. b b b b b b b b




9. UVradiationfromsunlight is harmfultofolate(folicacid) structure, a vitamin. Whatisareason folateis essential?
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a. It is essentialfor skincell growthanddevelopment.
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b. It is essentialfor singlecellgrowthandmuscular strength.
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c. It aidsinspermproductionandembryonic development.
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d. It isimportant for eyesightandnight vision.
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e. It isinvolvedwithdigestion.
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ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b




REFERENCES: 2.3EvolutionandHumanVariation b b b b




LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.3.2 - Contrast the impact of selection on traits that affect reproduction and traits thatdonot; usethis
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to explainexamplesof anatomicalandphysiologicalvariation. b b b b b b b b




10. What arethethreetypes of gradientsthat driveflowin a physiologicalcontext?
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a. high, medium, andlowgradients
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b. elevated, standard,andreducedgradients b b b b




c. organic,inorganic,andchemicalgradients b b b b




d. concentration,electrical,andpressuregradients b b b b




e. kinetic, dynamic,andstaticgradients b b b b




ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b




REFERENCES: 2.4 Flow b




LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.4.1 -Describe howagradient determinesflowbetweentwo regions,and give examples of
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gradients that exist in different levels of organization in the body. b b b b b b b b b b b




11. Whattypeof gradient drives theflowof fluids andgases?
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a. concentrationgradients b




b. electricalgradients b




c. pressuregradients b




d. organicgradients b




e. gravitational gradients b




ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember b




REFERENCES: 2.4 Flow b




LEARNINGOBJECTIVES: 2.4.2-Predicthow changesinagradient willaffectflow rate.
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12. Whichof thefollowingvariables providesresistancetoflowrateinliquids andgases?
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b. speedof themolecules b b b




c. sizeof the molecules
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d. temperatureofthe environment b b b




e. viscosityof themedium b b b