Test Bank For Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology,
10th Edition by Frederic H Martini
Chapters 1 - 29
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,Chapter 1 An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
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Multiple Choice Questions
1) The analysis of the internal structure of individual cells is called
A) cytology.
B) histology.
C) embryology.
D) physiology.
E) anatomy.
ANSWER: A
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
2) The study of the general form and superficial markings of an organism is called anatomy.
A) gross
B) surface
C) systemic
D) regional
E) surgical
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
3) The study of the superficial and internal features in a specific area of the body is called anatomy.
A) surface
B) regional
C) surgical
D) pathological
E) radiographic
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
4) Anatomical features that change during illness are studied in anatomy.
A) gross
B) surface
C) microscopic
D) pathological
E) regional
ANSWER: D
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
5) The study of the liver is to gross anatomy as the study of the liver cell is to
A) physiology.
B) regional anatomy.
C) cytology.
D) systemic anatomy.
E) radiographic anatomy.
ANSWER: C
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, 6) The study of the first two months of development is termed
A) histology.
B) embryology.
C) cytology.
D) pathology.
E) organology.
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1
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7) The study of the function of specific organ systems is called
A) systemic physiology.
B) organ physiology.
C) cell physiology.
D) pathological physiology.
E) histology.
ANSWER: A
Diff: 1
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8) Cardiovascular physiology is an example of
A) histophysiology.
B) organ physiology.
C) systemic physiology.
D) pathological physiology.
E) physiological chemistry.
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
9) Which of the following is arranged in correct order from the most COMPLEX to the SIMPLEST?
A) cellular, tissue, molecular, system, organ, organism
B) molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism
C) tissue, cellular, molecular, organ, system, organism
D) organ, organism, molecular, cellular, tissue, system
E) organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, molecular
ANSWER: E
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
10) Which organ system provides support, protection of soft tissue, mineral storage, and blood formation?
A) integumentary
B) muscular
C) skeletal
D) nervous
E) endocrine
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1
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,11) Which organ system transports nutrients, metabolic wastes, gases, and defense cells?
A) cardiovascular
B) digestive
C) muscular
D) respiratory
E) urinary
ANSWER:
A
Diff: 2
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12) Which organ system includes the spleen and the tonsils?
A) digestive
B) endocrine
C) nervous
D) cardiovascular
E) lymphatic
ANSWER: E
Diff: 2
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
13) The kidneys and ureters are organs of the system.
A) endocrine
B) digestive
C) respiratory
D) urinary
E) lymphatic
ANSWER: D
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
14) The pituitary gland and thyroid gland are organs of the system.
A) endocrine
B) cardiovascular
C) respiratory
D) lymphatic
E) digestive
ANSWER: A
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
15) Which organ system removes carbon dioxide from the bloodstream?
A) cardiovascular
B) lymphatic
C) respiratory
D) digestive
E) endocrine
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
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,16) Lungs are to the respiratory system as the liver is to the system.
A) lymphatic
B) urinary
C) digestive
D) cardiovascular
E) both B and D
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
17) Skin, hair, and nails are associated with the system.
A) skeletal
B) muscular
C) integumentary
D) endocrine
E) both A and B
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
18) The maintenance of a constant internal environment in an organism is termed
A) positive feedback.
B) homeostasis.
C) negative feedback.
D) effector control.
E) integration.
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
19) When body temperature rises, a center in the brain initiates physiological changes to decrease the body
temperature. This is an example of
A) negative feedback.
B) positive feedback.
C) nonhomeostatic regulation.
D) diagnostic regulation.
E) fever.
ANSWER:
A
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
20) In general, the nervous system does each of the following, except
A) helps to maintain homeostasis.
B) responds rapidly to change.
C) directs long-term responses to change.
D) directs very specific responses.
E) both B and D
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
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,21) Which one of the following is not a characteristic of the endocrine system?
A) releases chemical messengers called hormones
B) produces a more rapid response than the nervous system
C) produces effects that last for days or longer
D) produces an effect that involves several organs or tissues at the same time
E) important homeostatic system
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
22) A person facing forward with hands at the sides and palms facing forward is in the
A) supine position.
B) prone position.
C) anatomical position.
D) frontal position.
E) sagittal position.
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
23) An anatomical term that means the same as ventral:
A) posterior
B) inferior
C) abdominal
D) anterior
E) superior
ANSWER: D
Diff: 1
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24) The heart is to the lungs.
A) lateral
B) medial
C) posterior
D) proximal
E) distal
ANSWER:
B
Diff: 1
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25) The wrist is to the elbow.
A) proximal
B) distal
C) lateral
D) medial
E) horizontal
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1
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,26) The chin is to the nose.
A) anterior
B) superior
C) posterior
D) inferior
E) medial
ANSWER:
D
Diff: 1
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27) Which of the following regions corresponds to the buttocks?
A) pelvic
B) cephalic
C) gluteal
D) lumbar
E) thoracic
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
28) Which of the following terms refers to the foot?
A) cervical
B) brachial
C) antebrachial
D) femoral
E) pedal
ANSWER:
E
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
29) Which plane divides the body into right and left parts?
A) proximal
B) frontal
C) orthogonal
D) transverse
E) sagittal
ANSWER:
E
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
30) The muscle known as the diaphragm separates the from the .
A) pleural cavity; mediastinum
B) thoracic cavity; abdominopelvic cavity
C) pericardial cavity; pleural cavity
D) abdominal cavity; pelvic cavity
E) pericardial sac; pericardial cavity
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1
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, 31) The thoracic cavity contains the
A) coelom.
B) pericardial cavity.
C) pelvic cavity.
D) pleural cavities.
E) both B and D
ANSWER: E
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
32) A midsagittal section would pass through the
A) kidney.
B) lung.
C) heart.
D) spleen.
E) leg.
ANSWER:
C
Diff: 2
Skill: Level 2 Questions: Reviewing Concepts
33) The serous membrane covering the stomach and most of the intestines is called the
A) pericardium.
B) peritoneum.
C) pleura.
D) mediastinum.
E) abdomen.
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
34) Mary, who is 6 months pregnant, goes to her physician for a test to check the development of her fetus. The
physician uses a device that emits sound waves to produce an image of the fetus. This technique is known as
A) X-ray.
B) CT.
C) MRI.
D) ultrasound.
E) radiography.
ANSWER: D
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
35) An imaging technique that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce views inside the body is the
A) angiogram.
B) radiograph.
C) CT scan.
D) MRI scan.
E) ultrasound.
ANSWER: D
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
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10th Edition by Frederic H Martini
Chapters 1 - 29
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,Chapter 1 An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Test Bank for Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, 10th Edition
Multiple Choice Questions
1) The analysis of the internal structure of individual cells is called
A) cytology.
B) histology.
C) embryology.
D) physiology.
E) anatomy.
ANSWER: A
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
2) The study of the general form and superficial markings of an organism is called anatomy.
A) gross
B) surface
C) systemic
D) regional
E) surgical
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
3) The study of the superficial and internal features in a specific area of the body is called anatomy.
A) surface
B) regional
C) surgical
D) pathological
E) radiographic
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
4) Anatomical features that change during illness are studied in anatomy.
A) gross
B) surface
C) microscopic
D) pathological
E) regional
ANSWER: D
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
5) The study of the liver is to gross anatomy as the study of the liver cell is to
A) physiology.
B) regional anatomy.
C) cytology.
D) systemic anatomy.
E) radiographic anatomy.
ANSWER: C
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, 6) The study of the first two months of development is termed
A) histology.
B) embryology.
C) cytology.
D) pathology.
E) organology.
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
7) The study of the function of specific organ systems is called
A) systemic physiology.
B) organ physiology.
C) cell physiology.
D) pathological physiology.
E) histology.
ANSWER: A
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
8) Cardiovascular physiology is an example of
A) histophysiology.
B) organ physiology.
C) systemic physiology.
D) pathological physiology.
E) physiological chemistry.
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
9) Which of the following is arranged in correct order from the most COMPLEX to the SIMPLEST?
A) cellular, tissue, molecular, system, organ, organism
B) molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism
C) tissue, cellular, molecular, organ, system, organism
D) organ, organism, molecular, cellular, tissue, system
E) organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, molecular
ANSWER: E
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
10) Which organ system provides support, protection of soft tissue, mineral storage, and blood formation?
A) integumentary
B) muscular
C) skeletal
D) nervous
E) endocrine
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
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,11) Which organ system transports nutrients, metabolic wastes, gases, and defense cells?
A) cardiovascular
B) digestive
C) muscular
D) respiratory
E) urinary
ANSWER:
A
Diff: 2
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
12) Which organ system includes the spleen and the tonsils?
A) digestive
B) endocrine
C) nervous
D) cardiovascular
E) lymphatic
ANSWER: E
Diff: 2
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
13) The kidneys and ureters are organs of the system.
A) endocrine
B) digestive
C) respiratory
D) urinary
E) lymphatic
ANSWER: D
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
14) The pituitary gland and thyroid gland are organs of the system.
A) endocrine
B) cardiovascular
C) respiratory
D) lymphatic
E) digestive
ANSWER: A
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
15) Which organ system removes carbon dioxide from the bloodstream?
A) cardiovascular
B) lymphatic
C) respiratory
D) digestive
E) endocrine
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
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,16) Lungs are to the respiratory system as the liver is to the system.
A) lymphatic
B) urinary
C) digestive
D) cardiovascular
E) both B and D
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
17) Skin, hair, and nails are associated with the system.
A) skeletal
B) muscular
C) integumentary
D) endocrine
E) both A and B
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
18) The maintenance of a constant internal environment in an organism is termed
A) positive feedback.
B) homeostasis.
C) negative feedback.
D) effector control.
E) integration.
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
19) When body temperature rises, a center in the brain initiates physiological changes to decrease the body
temperature. This is an example of
A) negative feedback.
B) positive feedback.
C) nonhomeostatic regulation.
D) diagnostic regulation.
E) fever.
ANSWER:
A
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
20) In general, the nervous system does each of the following, except
A) helps to maintain homeostasis.
B) responds rapidly to change.
C) directs long-term responses to change.
D) directs very specific responses.
E) both B and D
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
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,21) Which one of the following is not a characteristic of the endocrine system?
A) releases chemical messengers called hormones
B) produces a more rapid response than the nervous system
C) produces effects that last for days or longer
D) produces an effect that involves several organs or tissues at the same time
E) important homeostatic system
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
22) A person facing forward with hands at the sides and palms facing forward is in the
A) supine position.
B) prone position.
C) anatomical position.
D) frontal position.
E) sagittal position.
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
23) An anatomical term that means the same as ventral:
A) posterior
B) inferior
C) abdominal
D) anterior
E) superior
ANSWER: D
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
24) The heart is to the lungs.
A) lateral
B) medial
C) posterior
D) proximal
E) distal
ANSWER:
B
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
25) The wrist is to the elbow.
A) proximal
B) distal
C) lateral
D) medial
E) horizontal
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
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,26) The chin is to the nose.
A) anterior
B) superior
C) posterior
D) inferior
E) medial
ANSWER:
D
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
27) Which of the following regions corresponds to the buttocks?
A) pelvic
B) cephalic
C) gluteal
D) lumbar
E) thoracic
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
28) Which of the following terms refers to the foot?
A) cervical
B) brachial
C) antebrachial
D) femoral
E) pedal
ANSWER:
E
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
29) Which plane divides the body into right and left parts?
A) proximal
B) frontal
C) orthogonal
D) transverse
E) sagittal
ANSWER:
E
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
30) The muscle known as the diaphragm separates the from the .
A) pleural cavity; mediastinum
B) thoracic cavity; abdominopelvic cavity
C) pericardial cavity; pleural cavity
D) abdominal cavity; pelvic cavity
E) pericardial sac; pericardial cavity
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
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, 31) The thoracic cavity contains the
A) coelom.
B) pericardial cavity.
C) pelvic cavity.
D) pleural cavities.
E) both B and D
ANSWER: E
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
32) A midsagittal section would pass through the
A) kidney.
B) lung.
C) heart.
D) spleen.
E) leg.
ANSWER:
C
Diff: 2
Skill: Level 2 Questions: Reviewing Concepts
33) The serous membrane covering the stomach and most of the intestines is called the
A) pericardium.
B) peritoneum.
C) pleura.
D) mediastinum.
E) abdomen.
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
34) Mary, who is 6 months pregnant, goes to her physician for a test to check the development of her fetus. The
physician uses a device that emits sound waves to produce an image of the fetus. This technique is known as
A) X-ray.
B) CT.
C) MRI.
D) ultrasound.
E) radiography.
ANSWER: D
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
35) An imaging technique that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce views inside the body is the
A) angiogram.
B) radiograph.
C) CT scan.
D) MRI scan.
E) ultrasound.
ANSWER: D
Diff: 1
Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms
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