Test Bank – Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 16th Edition
Bryan Derrickson & Gerard Tortora Complete & Verified A+ Guide
600 Exam-Style Questions with Verified Answers & Detailed Rationales
Table of Contents
Unit Topic Area Questions Approximate Weight
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I Organization of the Human Body 1–90 ~15%
II Support and Movement 91–180 ~15%
III Control Systems of the Human Body 181–290 ~18%
IV Maintenance and Continuity of the Human Body 291–420 ~22%
V Comprehensive Review & Clinical Applications 421–600 ~30%
Exam Overview
Component Details
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Textbook Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 16th Edition
Authors Gerard J. Tortora & Bryan H. Derrickson
Publisher Wiley
ISBN 978-1-119-66265-6
,Format Multiple choice — 600 practice questions
Passing Standard 70% or higher (A+ graded)
Core Domains Covered (Chapters 1–29) Unit 1: An Introduction to the Human Body; The
Chemical Level of Organization; The Cellular Level of Organization; The Tissue Level of
Organization
Unit 2: The Integumentary System; The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue; The Skeletal System: The
Axial Skeleton; The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton; Joints; Muscular Tissue; The
Muscular System
Unit 3: Nervous Tissue; The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves; The Brain and Cranial Nerves; The
Autonomic Nervous System; Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems; The Special Senses; The
Endocrine System
Unit 4: The Cardiovascular System: The Blood; The Cardiovascular System: The Heart; The
Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics; The Lymphoid (Lymphatic) System
and Immunity; The Respiratory System; The Digestive System; Metabolism and Nutrition; The
Urinary System; Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis; The Genital (Reproductive)
Systems; Development and Inheritance
Unit 5: Comprehensive Review & Clinical Applications
UNIT 1: ORGANIZATION OF THE HUMAN BODY (Questions 1–90)
Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Human Body (Questions 1–25)
Question 1
Which describes the study of the functions of body structures?
A) Anatomy
B) Physiology
C) Endocrinology
,D) Histology
E) Immunology
Correct Answer: B) Physiology
Rationale: Physiology is the study of the functions of body structures—how they work and carry
out their activities. Anatomy is the study of body structure; endocrinology studies hormones;
histology studies tissues; immunology studies immunity.
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Question 2
This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function.
A) Organ
B) Tissue
C) Molecule
D) Compound
E) Organism
Correct Answer: B) Tissue
Rationale: A tissue is a group of similar cells and their surrounding materials that work together
to perform a specific function. Organs are composed of two or more tissues; molecules and
compounds are chemical levels of organization.
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, Question 3
Which of the following is the correct order of structural organization from smallest to largest?
A) Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism
B) Cellular, chemical, tissue, organ, organism, system
C) Tissue, cellular, chemical, organ, system, organism
D) Organ, tissue, cellular, chemical, organism, system
Correct Answer: A) Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism
Rationale: The levels of structural organization, from smallest to largest, are: chemical level
(atoms and molecules), cellular level, tissue level, organ level, system level, and organism level.
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Question 4
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
Correct Answer: B) Palpation
Bryan Derrickson & Gerard Tortora Complete & Verified A+ Guide
600 Exam-Style Questions with Verified Answers & Detailed Rationales
Table of Contents
Unit Topic Area Questions Approximate Weight
-----------------------------------------------
I Organization of the Human Body 1–90 ~15%
II Support and Movement 91–180 ~15%
III Control Systems of the Human Body 181–290 ~18%
IV Maintenance and Continuity of the Human Body 291–420 ~22%
V Comprehensive Review & Clinical Applications 421–600 ~30%
Exam Overview
Component Details
--------------------
Textbook Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 16th Edition
Authors Gerard J. Tortora & Bryan H. Derrickson
Publisher Wiley
ISBN 978-1-119-66265-6
,Format Multiple choice — 600 practice questions
Passing Standard 70% or higher (A+ graded)
Core Domains Covered (Chapters 1–29) Unit 1: An Introduction to the Human Body; The
Chemical Level of Organization; The Cellular Level of Organization; The Tissue Level of
Organization
Unit 2: The Integumentary System; The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue; The Skeletal System: The
Axial Skeleton; The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton; Joints; Muscular Tissue; The
Muscular System
Unit 3: Nervous Tissue; The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves; The Brain and Cranial Nerves; The
Autonomic Nervous System; Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems; The Special Senses; The
Endocrine System
Unit 4: The Cardiovascular System: The Blood; The Cardiovascular System: The Heart; The
Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics; The Lymphoid (Lymphatic) System
and Immunity; The Respiratory System; The Digestive System; Metabolism and Nutrition; The
Urinary System; Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis; The Genital (Reproductive)
Systems; Development and Inheritance
Unit 5: Comprehensive Review & Clinical Applications
UNIT 1: ORGANIZATION OF THE HUMAN BODY (Questions 1–90)
Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Human Body (Questions 1–25)
Question 1
Which describes the study of the functions of body structures?
A) Anatomy
B) Physiology
C) Endocrinology
,D) Histology
E) Immunology
Correct Answer: B) Physiology
Rationale: Physiology is the study of the functions of body structures—how they work and carry
out their activities. Anatomy is the study of body structure; endocrinology studies hormones;
histology studies tissues; immunology studies immunity.
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Question 2
This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function.
A) Organ
B) Tissue
C) Molecule
D) Compound
E) Organism
Correct Answer: B) Tissue
Rationale: A tissue is a group of similar cells and their surrounding materials that work together
to perform a specific function. Organs are composed of two or more tissues; molecules and
compounds are chemical levels of organization.
---
, Question 3
Which of the following is the correct order of structural organization from smallest to largest?
A) Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism
B) Cellular, chemical, tissue, organ, organism, system
C) Tissue, cellular, chemical, organ, system, organism
D) Organ, tissue, cellular, chemical, organism, system
Correct Answer: A) Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism
Rationale: The levels of structural organization, from smallest to largest, are: chemical level
(atoms and molecules), cellular level, tissue level, organ level, system level, and organism level.
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Question 4
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
Correct Answer: B) Palpation
