Test Bank Anthony’s Textbook
cf cf cf
of Anatomy & Physiology
cf cf cf cf cf
21st Edition Patton
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Chapters 1 - 48 cf cf cf
, Anthony’s Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology 21st cf cf cf cf cf cf
Chapter 01: Organization of the Body
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Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 21st Edition
cf cf cf cf cf
MULTIPLE CHOICE cf
1. Which of the following describes anatomy?
cf cf cf cf cf
a. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
b. Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
d. Examining the physiology of life cf cf cf cf
ANSWER: B DIF: Memorization c f REF: p. 3 cf cf
TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
cf c f cf cf
2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to: cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
a. physiological investigation at a microscopic level. cf cf cf cf cf
b. anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet. cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
c. anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying the body by cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
systems—groups of organs having a common function.
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level. cf cf cf cf cf
ANSWER: C DIF: Memorization c f REF: p. 4 cf cf
TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
cf c f cf cf
3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the cf cf cf cf cf cf studied.
a. type of organism cf cf
b. organizational level cf
c. systemic function cf
d. All of the above are correct. cf cf cf cf cf
ANSWER: D c f DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 cf cf
TOP: Physiology
cf c f
4. Physiology:
a. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things. cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
b. investigates the body’s structure. cf cf cf
c. is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of organization
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
such as cells and systems.
cf cf cf cf cf
d. is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts.
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
ANSWER: D c f DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 cf cf
TOP: Physiology
cf c f
5. One of the basic principles of the standardized terminology is the avoidance of
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf , or
cf
terms that are based on a person’s name.
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
a. homonyms
b. antonyms
, Anthony’s Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology 21st cf cf cf cf cf cf
c. eponyms
d. synonyms
ANSWER: c f C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5 cf cf
TOP: Language of Science and Medicine
c f cf cf cf cf
6. Metabolism refers to: cf cf
a. the chemical basis of life. cf cf cf cf
b. the sum of all the physical and chemical reactions occurring in the body.
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
c. an organization of similar cells specialized to perform a certain function.
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
d. a subdivision of physiology.
cf cf cf
ANSWER: c f B DIF: Application REF: c f c f p. 5 cf TOP: Characteristics of Life
c f cf cf
7. From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are:
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
a. organism, chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, system, organelle.
cf cf cf cf cf cf
b. chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
cf cf cf cf cf cf
c. organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical.
cf cf cf cf cf cf
d. chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
cf cf cf cf cf cf
ANSWER: D DIF: Memorization c f REF: p. 6 cf cf
TOP: Levels of Organization
cf c f cf cf
8. The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are:
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
a. molecules.
b. cells.
c. organelles.
d. atoms.
ANSWER: B DIF: Memorization c f REF: p. 7 cf cf
TOP: Levels of Organization
cf c f cf cf
9. An organization of many simN
cf arRcS
ilU ellI
sNthG
atTaB
re.sC ciM
peO alized to perform a certain function is
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
called a(n):
cf cf
a. tissue.
b. organism.
c. system.
d. organ.
, Anthony’s Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology 21st
cf cf cf cf cf cf
ANSWER: A DIF: c f Memorization REF: p. 7
cf cf
TOP: Tissue Level
cf c f cf
10. An organ is one organizational level lower than a(n):
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
a. system.
b. cell.
c. organelle.
d. tissue.
ANSWER: A DIF: c f Memorization REF: p. 7
cf cf
TOP: Organ Level
cf c f cf
11. The reproductive system includes all of the following except the:
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
a. testes.
b. ovaries.
c. ureter.
d. penis.
ANSWER: C DIF: c f Memorization REF: p. 8
cf cf
TOP: Body Systems
cf c f cf
12. The lungs are located in the:
cf cf cf cf cf
a. thoracic cavity. cf
b. mediastinum.
c. abdominal cavity. cf
d. cranial cavity. cf
ANSWER: A DIF: c f Memorization REF: p. 12
cf cf
TOP: Body Cavities
cf c f cf
13. The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
a. trachea.
b. venae cavae. cf
c. right lung. cf
d. esophagus.
ANSWER: C DIF: c f Memorization REF: p. 12
cf cf
TOP: Body Cavities
cf c f cf
14. The gallbladder lies in the:
cf cf cf cf
a. abdominal cavity. cf
b. pelvic cavity. cf
c. dorsal cavity. cf
d. mediastinum.
ANSWER: A c f DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13
cf cf
TOP: Body Cavities
cf c f cf
cf cf cf
of Anatomy & Physiology
cf cf cf cf cf
21st Edition Patton
cf cf cf
Chapters 1 - 48 cf cf cf
, Anthony’s Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology 21st cf cf cf cf cf cf
Chapter 01: Organization of the Body
cf cf cf cf cf
Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 21st Edition
cf cf cf cf cf
MULTIPLE CHOICE cf
1. Which of the following describes anatomy?
cf cf cf cf cf
a. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
b. Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
d. Examining the physiology of life cf cf cf cf
ANSWER: B DIF: Memorization c f REF: p. 3 cf cf
TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
cf c f cf cf
2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to: cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
a. physiological investigation at a microscopic level. cf cf cf cf cf
b. anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet. cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
c. anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying the body by cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
systems—groups of organs having a common function.
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level. cf cf cf cf cf
ANSWER: C DIF: Memorization c f REF: p. 4 cf cf
TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
cf c f cf cf
3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the cf cf cf cf cf cf studied.
a. type of organism cf cf
b. organizational level cf
c. systemic function cf
d. All of the above are correct. cf cf cf cf cf
ANSWER: D c f DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 cf cf
TOP: Physiology
cf c f
4. Physiology:
a. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things. cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
b. investigates the body’s structure. cf cf cf
c. is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of organization
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
such as cells and systems.
cf cf cf cf cf
d. is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts.
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
ANSWER: D c f DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 cf cf
TOP: Physiology
cf c f
5. One of the basic principles of the standardized terminology is the avoidance of
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf , or
cf
terms that are based on a person’s name.
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
a. homonyms
b. antonyms
, Anthony’s Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology 21st cf cf cf cf cf cf
c. eponyms
d. synonyms
ANSWER: c f C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5 cf cf
TOP: Language of Science and Medicine
c f cf cf cf cf
6. Metabolism refers to: cf cf
a. the chemical basis of life. cf cf cf cf
b. the sum of all the physical and chemical reactions occurring in the body.
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
c. an organization of similar cells specialized to perform a certain function.
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
d. a subdivision of physiology.
cf cf cf
ANSWER: c f B DIF: Application REF: c f c f p. 5 cf TOP: Characteristics of Life
c f cf cf
7. From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are:
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
a. organism, chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, system, organelle.
cf cf cf cf cf cf
b. chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
cf cf cf cf cf cf
c. organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical.
cf cf cf cf cf cf
d. chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
cf cf cf cf cf cf
ANSWER: D DIF: Memorization c f REF: p. 6 cf cf
TOP: Levels of Organization
cf c f cf cf
8. The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are:
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
a. molecules.
b. cells.
c. organelles.
d. atoms.
ANSWER: B DIF: Memorization c f REF: p. 7 cf cf
TOP: Levels of Organization
cf c f cf cf
9. An organization of many simN
cf arRcS
ilU ellI
sNthG
atTaB
re.sC ciM
peO alized to perform a certain function is
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
called a(n):
cf cf
a. tissue.
b. organism.
c. system.
d. organ.
, Anthony’s Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology 21st
cf cf cf cf cf cf
ANSWER: A DIF: c f Memorization REF: p. 7
cf cf
TOP: Tissue Level
cf c f cf
10. An organ is one organizational level lower than a(n):
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
a. system.
b. cell.
c. organelle.
d. tissue.
ANSWER: A DIF: c f Memorization REF: p. 7
cf cf
TOP: Organ Level
cf c f cf
11. The reproductive system includes all of the following except the:
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
a. testes.
b. ovaries.
c. ureter.
d. penis.
ANSWER: C DIF: c f Memorization REF: p. 8
cf cf
TOP: Body Systems
cf c f cf
12. The lungs are located in the:
cf cf cf cf cf
a. thoracic cavity. cf
b. mediastinum.
c. abdominal cavity. cf
d. cranial cavity. cf
ANSWER: A DIF: c f Memorization REF: p. 12
cf cf
TOP: Body Cavities
cf c f cf
13. The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:
cf cf cf cf cf cf cf cf
a. trachea.
b. venae cavae. cf
c. right lung. cf
d. esophagus.
ANSWER: C DIF: c f Memorization REF: p. 12
cf cf
TOP: Body Cavities
cf c f cf
14. The gallbladder lies in the:
cf cf cf cf
a. abdominal cavity. cf
b. pelvic cavity. cf
c. dorsal cavity. cf
d. mediastinum.
ANSWER: A c f DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13
cf cf
TOP: Body Cavities
cf c f cf
