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physiology
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Test bank
12th for
edition
principles
by bryan
of anatomy
derrickson
andgerald
physiology
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I Testbank IChapter I1. I AnIIntroduction Ito Ithe IHuman IBody



Multiple IChoice
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1. This Iis Ithe Istudy Iof Ithe Ifunctions Iof I body Istructures.
a. Anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology

Ans: B
Difficulty:
easyFeedback:
1.1



2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function.
a. Tissue
b. Organ
c. Molecules
d. Compounds
e. Organism

Ans: A
Difficulty:
easyFeedback:
1.2



3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of
a. Auscultation
b. Palpation
c. Responsiveness
d. Gross anatomy
e. Physiologist

Ans: B
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.2




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n gerald
physiology
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Test bank
12th for
edition
principles
by bryan
of anatomy
derrickson
andgerald
physiology
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,and
n gerald
physiology
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Test bank
12th for
edition
principles
by bryan
of anatomy
derrickson
andgerald
physiology
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4. Percussion techniques can be used to determine
a. Heart beats
b. Pulse rate
c. Amplify sounds
d. Fluid in the lungs
e. Enlarged organs

Ans: D
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.2



5. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body.
a. Metabolism
b. Anabolism
c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation

Ans: A
Difficulty:
hardFeedback:
1.3



6. List the basic processes of life.

Ans: The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness, movement,
growth, differentiation and reproduction.
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.3



7. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits.
a. Palpation
b. Percussion
c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
e. Histology

Ans: C
Difficulty:
easyFeedback:
1.4



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physiology
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edition
principles
by bryan
of anatomy
derrickson
andgerald
physiology
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physiology
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edition
principles
by bryan
of anatomy
derrickson
andgerald
physiology
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8. The systems that provide homeostasis are:
a. Cardiovascular and Integumentary
b. Nervous system and Endocrine
c. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
d. Respiratory and muscular systems
e. Urinary and integumentary systems

Ans: B
Difficulty:
easyFeedback:
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9. This body fluid directly affects the proper functioning of cells.
a. Lymph
b. Blood
c. Interstitial fluid
d. Aqueous humor
e. Vitreous body

Ans: C
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4



10. Name the differences between a positive and a negative feedback system.

Ans: A positive feedback system will strengthen or reinforce a change in one of
the body’s controlled conditions while a negative feedback system will reverse a
change in a controlled condition.
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4



11. This is the structure of a feedback system that receives output from the control
center.
a. Receptor
b. Body fluids
c. Brain
d. Effector
e. Afferent




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of anatomy
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andgerald
physiology
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physiology
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principles
by bryan
of anatomy
derrickson
andgerald
physiology
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Ans: D
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4



12. This is the structure of a feedback system that provides input to the control center.
a. Receptor
b. Muscle
c. Brain
d. Effector
e. Efferent

Ans: A
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4



13. A condition NOT regulated by a negative feedback loop would be:
a. Childbirth
b. Body temperature
c. Blood pressure
d. Heart rate
e. Blood sugar

Ans: A
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4



14. This is a change in body function that can be measured objectively.
a. Symptom
b. Disorder
c. Disturbance
d. Disease
e. Sign

Ans: E
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4




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physiology
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12th for
edition
principles
by bryan
of anatomy
derrickson
andgerald
physiology
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