Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson, Gerald Tortora ISBN: 9780470084717

Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson, Gerald Tortora ISBN: 4717 Test bank Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body Multiple Choice 1. This is the study of the functions of body structures. a. Anatomy b. Physiology c. Dissection d. Histology e. Immunology Ans: B Difficulty: easy Feedback: 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: easy Feedback: 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 Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson, Gerald Tortora. 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: hard Feedback: 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: easy Feedback: 1.4 Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson, Gerald Tortora. 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: easy Feedback: 1.4 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 Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson, Gerald Tortora. 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 Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson, Gerald Tortora. Essay 15. Describe the anatomical position. Ans: In the anatomical position the subject stands erect facing the observer with the head level and the eyes facing forward. The feet are flat on the floor and directed forward and the arms are at the sides with the palms turned forward. Difficulty: medium Feedback: 1.5 Multiple Choice 16. In which cavity is the brain located? a. Cranial cavity b. Vertebral cavity c. Abdominal cavity d. Pericardial cavity e. Pleural cavity Ans: A Difficulty: Easy Feedback: 1.5 17. In which cavity are the lungs located? a. Cranial cavity b. Vertebral cavity c. Abdominal cavity d. Pericardial cavity e. Pleural cavity Ans: E Difficulty: Easy Feedback: 1.5 18. In which cavity is the stomach located? a. Cranial cavity Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson, Gerald Tortora. b. Vertebral cavity c. Abdominal cavity d. Pericardial cavity e. Pleural cavity Ans: C Difficulty: Easy Feedback: 1.5 19. This cavity is inferior to the abdominopelvic cavity. a. Vertebral canal b. Cranial cavity c. Abdominal cavity d. Pericardial cavity e. Pelvic cavity Ans: E Difficulty: medium Feedback: 1.5 20. Which cavity would include the heart? a. Cranial cavity b. Vertebral cavity c. Abdominal cavity d. Pericardial cavity e. Pleural cavity Ans: D Difficulty: Easy Feedback: 1.5 21. The function of the secretions of the serous membrane is to: a. Separate the thoracic and abdominal cavities b. Protect the central nervous system c. Prevent infection d. Reduce friction between organs e. Carry nervous impulses Ans: D Difficulty: