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Reference: Page 2, Anatomy and Physiology Defined Difficulty: Easy 2) Many scientists and physicians devote their lives to understanding how the body works. These researchers are classified as A) anatomists B) histologists C) physiologists D) immunologists E) radiologists Answer: C Reference: Page 2 , Anatomy and Physiology Defined Difficulty: Easy 3) ALL of the following are primarily studies of anatomy (as opposed to physiology) EXCEPT: A) observing the arrangement of cells in the adrenal gland B) describing the process by which nerve impulses are transmitted C) exploring the embryonic origins of endocrine cells D) finding the location of the biceps femoris muscle E) identifying types of tissues present in the walls of the intestinal tract Answer: B Reference: Page 2, Anatomy and Physiology Defined Difficulty: Medium 2 4) ALL of the following are primarily studies of physiology (as opposed to anatomy) EXCEPT: A) describing the process by which glucose molecules are broken down B) explaining how substances are secreted from cells C) describing the process by which nerve impulses are transmitted D) identifying the types of tissues present in the walls of the intestinal tract E) identifying the factors that affect blood pressure Answer: D Reference: Page 2, Anatomy and Physiology Defined Difficulty: Medium 5) Which of the following best indicates the relationship between structure and function? A) Structure and function are independent of each other. B) Structure determines function. C) Form (structure) follows function. D) Both B and C are correct. E) A, B, and C are correct. Answer: D Reference: Page 2, Anatomy and Physiology Defined Difficulty: Medium 6) Histologists studies groups of cells that work together to form a particular function. Histologists must focus their attention on the level of organization. A) cellular B) tissue C) chemical D) organ E) physiological Answer: B Reference: Page 3, Levels of Structural Organization Difficulty: Hard 7) Which of the following correctly lists the levels of organization in increasing order of complexity? A) cellular, tissue, chemical, system, organ, organism 3 B) chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism C) tissue, cellular, chemical, organ, system, organism D) chemical, tissue, cellular, system, organ, organism E) organism, system, organ, tissue cellular, chemical Answer: B Reference: Page 3, Levels of Structural Organization Difficulty: Medium 8) Which of the following best defines a cell? A) the basic structural and functional unit of an organism B) the molecules that form the body's structure C) a group of cells and the surrounding materials that work together to perform a particular function D) a group of related organs with a common function E) the membranes that cover organs Answer: A Reference: Page 3, Levels of Structural Organization Difficulty: Medium 9) An organ is defined as a structure that has a recognizable shape, has specific functions and is composed on two or more different types of A) molecules. B) cells. C) systems. D) tissues. E) membranes. Answer: D Reference: Page 3, Levels of Structural Organization Difficulty: Medium 10) In order to discuss the details of the metabolism of a cell, which level of structural organization would it be most helpful to understand? A) chemical B) tissue C) system 4 D) organ E) organism Answer: A Reference: Page 3, Levels of Structural Organization Difficulty: Medium 11) The two body systems that regulate homeostasis are the A) cardiovascular and respiratory systems. B) cardiovascular and urinary systems. C) cardiovascular and endocrine systems. D) nervous and cardiovascular systems. E) nervous and endocrine systems. Answer: E Reference: Page 3, Levels of Structural Organization Difficulty: Medium 12) An explosion sends shrapnel throughout a bystander’s abdominal cavity. Which body system(s) and process (es) will be most directly affected by the injuries caused by the shrapnel? A) urinary system, filtration and elimination of wastes B) digestive system, processing and absorption of nutrients C) respiratory system, exchange of gases D) A and B are correct. E) A, B, and C are correct. Answer: B Reference: Page 3, Levels of Structural Organization Difficulty: Hard 13) Which of the following best describes the endocrine system? A) It transmits regulatory signals via nerve impulses. B) It absorbs nutrients. C) It contains hair, skin, and nails. D) It produces blood cells that transport oxygen. E) It transmits regulatory signals via the release of hormones into the blood.