Test Bank Memmler’s The Human Body in Health and Disease 14th Edition Cohen HullContents Chapter 1: Organization of the Human Body Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.
A. B.
ANS: D REF: MCS: 3 2.
Which word is derived from the Greek word meaning “cutting up”? dissection
C. physiology PTS: 1 TOP: Introduction Which word is defined as the study of the function of living organisms
and their parts? A.
B. ANS: B REF: MCS: 6 3.
A. B.
ANS: C REF: MCS: 6 4.
A. B.
C. D. ANS: C PTS: 1
TOP: Structural levels of organization 5.
Cells are more complex than tissues
are the first level of organization in the body
are the smallest living units of structure and function in the body both B and C
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 8 A group of cells that act together to perform a function is called a(n)
A. B.
ANS: C
molecule organ
PTS: 1 Memorization REF: MCS: 8 1 | P a g e
C. D.
DIF: TOP: Structural tissue organism
dissection physiology
PTS: 1 TOP: Introduction
Which word is defined as the scientific study of disease? dissection
C. physiology PTS: 1 TOP: Introduction D. DIF: Memorization pathology anatomy
C. D.
DIF: Memorization
pathology anatomy
D. DIF: Memorization pathology anatomylevels of organization
6.
The heart is an example of a(n)
A.
B.
ANS: A
organ
tissue
PTS: 1
TOP: Structural levels of organization
7.
C.
D.
organism
system
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 8
The levels of organization from most simple to most complex are
A.
B.
C.
D.
ANS: D
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 7
levels of organization
8.
cell chemical organ
system
tissue cell chemical
system
chemical tissue cell
system
chemical cell
system
DIF:
TOP: Structural
When using directional terms to describe the body, it is assumed
that the body is in what position?
A.
supine
B.
ANS: B
position
9.
A.
B.
C.
D.
ANS: A REF:
PTS: 1
MCS: 9
DIF:
Memorization TOP: Anatomical position
10.
The prone position
A.
B.
C.
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describes the body lying face up
is also called the anatomical position
describes the body lying face down
The supine position
describes the body lying face up
is also called anatomical position
describes the body lying face down
both A and B
anatomical
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 9
C.
D.
DIF:
TOP: Anatomical
lateral
prone
tissue
tissue
organ
organ
organD.
both B and C
ANS: C REF:
PTS: 1
MCS: 9
DIF:
Memorization TOP: Anatomical position
11.
Because humans walk upright, the term dorsal can be used in place of the
term
A.
B.
ANS: B
direction
12.
A.
B.
ANS: D
The opposite term for posterior in humans is
superior
C.
anterior
PTS: 1
TOP: Anatomical direction
13.
D.
ventral
both B and C
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
The opposite term for superficial is
A.
B.
ANS: A
direction
14.
section.
A.
B.
ANS: B
The body section that divides the right ear from the left ear is a
frontal
sagittal
PTS: 1
TOP: Planes or body sections
15.
C.
D.
coronal
transverse
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 10
The body section that divides the nose from the back of the head is a
section.
A.
B.
ANS: A
frontal
sagittal
PTS: 1
C.
D.
midsagittal
transverse
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 10
TOP: Planes or body sections
16. A section that divides the body into mirror images is a
A.
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frontal
section.
C.
midsagittal
deep
inferior
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 10
C.
D.
DIF:
TOP: Anatomical
posterior
medial
inferior
posterior
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 9
C.
D.
DIF:
TOP: Anatomical
anterior
distalB.
coronal
ANS: C
PTS: 1
TOP: Planes or body sections
17.
D.
transverse
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 10
The two major body cavities are called
A.
thoracic
and
abdominal
C.
dorsal and ventral
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thoracic and pelvic D.
ANS: C
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 10
DIF:
TOP: Body cavities
18.
A.
B.
ANS: D
TOP: Body cavities
19.
The liver can be found in the
upper right
quadrant
epigastric region
PTS: 1
C.
D.
hypogastric region
both A and B
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 11
The word “leg” correctly describes the
A.
B.
ANS: B
REF: MCS: 13
20.
area from the hip to
the foot
area from the knee
to the ankle
PTS: 1
TOP: Body regions
The human body tries to maintain a constant body temperature. This
is an example of
A.
B.
ANS: A
homeostasis
a positive feedback
loop
PTS: 1
TOP: The balance of body functions
21.
C.
D.
an effector
a sensor
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 15
The part of a feedback loop that has the direct effect on
the regulated condition is called
A.
homeostasis
B.
ANS: B
of body functions
22.
the effector
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 16
C.
D.
DIF:
TOP: The balance
The part of the feedback loop that detects a change in
the regulated condition is called
A.
homeostasis
B.
ANS: C
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the effector
PTS: 1
C.
D.
DIF:
the sensor
the control center
the sensor
the control center
C.
D.
DIF: Memorization
area between the
hip and the knee
femoral area
mediastinum and
pleuralMemorization REF: MCS: 15
of body functions
23.
TOP: The balance
The part of the feedback loop that compares the present condition
to the homeostatic condition the body is trying to maintain is called
A.
homeostasis
B.
ANS: D REF:
the effector
PTS: 1
Memorization MCS: 15
C.
D.
DIF:
TOP: The
balance of body functions
24. When your body temperature drops below normal, your muscles
begin to contract rapidly, making you shiver and generating heat. In this case your
muscles are acting as the
A.
sensor
B.
ANS: B
effector
PTS: 1
C.
D.
control center
both A and C
DIF: Synthesis REF: MCS: 15
TOP: The balance of body functions
25. Which of the following body functions is an example of a
positive feedback loop?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ANS: D
PTS: 1
TOP: The balance of body functions
26.
maintaining a pH of 7.45 in the body
forming a blood clot
uterine contractions during labor
both B and C
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 16
The level of organization directly below the organ level is the
A.
B.
ANS: C
system
cellular
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 7
C.
D.
DIF:
TOP: Structural
levels of organization
27. Which of these terms cannot be applied to a body in
the anatomical position?
A.
dorsal
B.
ANS: C
position
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posterior
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 9
C.
D.
DIF:
TOP: Anatomical
supine
both A and B
tissue
chemical
level.
the sensor
the control centerA.
B.
28. Which term means toward the head?
anterior
C.
superior
ANS: B REF:
PTS: 1
MCS: 9
DIF:
Memorization TOP: Anatomical direction
29. Which describes the anatomical relationship of the wrist to the elbow?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ANS: A
PTS: 1
The elbow is proximal to the wrist.
The elbow is distal to the wrist.
The elbow is superficial to the wrist.
The elbow is lateral to the wrist.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
TOP: Anatomical direction
30. A coronal plane or section is another term for a
A.
B.
ANS: D
sections
31.
A.
B.
C.
D.
ANS: B REF:
cavities
A.
B.
C.
D.
32. Which is not a part of the upper abdominopelvic region?
right hypochondriac region
epigastric region
hypogastric region
All of the above are part of the upper
abdominopelvic region.
ANS: C REF: MCS: 11
TRUE/FALS E
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PTS: 1
Memorization MCS: 10
The muscular sheet called the diaphragm divides the
right and left pleural cavities
thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic
cavities
abdominal and pelvic cavities
thoracic cavity and mediastinum
DIF:
TOP: Body
sagittal
midsagittal
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 10
C.
D.
DIF:
TOP: Planes of body
plane.
transverse
frontal
D.
superficial
ventralPTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization TOP: Body cavities
1.
ANS: T
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Anatomy is defined as the study of the structure of an organism.
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The word “dissection” comes from Greek words meaning “cutting up.”
ANS: F REF: MCS: 3
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization TOP: Introduction
3.
Anatomy deals with the study of structure, whereas physiology deals
with the study of function.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
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DIF: Memorization
TOP: Introduction
4.
ANS: T
REF: MCS: 6
5.
ANS: F
Pathology is the scientific study of disease.
PTS: 1
TOP: Introduction
A protein molecule is considered to be at the cellular level of organization.
DIF: Analysis
PTS: 1
TOP: Structural levels of organization
6.
REF: MCS: 7
The cell is the simplest level of organization in the human body.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 7
levels of organization
7.
DIF:
TOP: Structural
Cells are considered to be the smallest living unit of structure
and function in the body.
ANS: T REF: MCS: 8
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization TOP: Structural levels of organization
8.
A group of cells working together to perform a specific function is
called an organ.
ANS: F REF: MCS: 8
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization TOP: Structural levels of organization
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DIF: Memorization9.
A group of several different tissues working together to perform a
specific function is called an organ.
ANS: T
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The organ is the highest level of organization in the human body.
ANS: F REF: MCS: 7
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization TOP: Structural levels of organization
11.
Anatomical position is the reference position for the directional
terms of the body.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
TOP: Anatomical position
12.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
If you like to sleep on your stomach, you prefer sleeping in the
supine position.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
TOP: Anatomical position
13. Doctors recommend putting babies to sleep on their backs to
help prevent breathing problems. This is the supine position.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
TOP: Anatomical position
14.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
The anatomical position can be described as the body being erect
with the arms held at shoulder level with the palms of the hands facing down.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 9
position
15.
ANS: T
The ankle is inferior to the knee.
PTS: 1
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
TOP: Anatomical direction
16. Dorsal and anterior are interchangeable terms when referring to humans.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 9
direction
17.
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The lungs are medial to the heart.
DIF:
TOP: Anatomical
DIF:
TOP: AnatomicalANS: F
PTS: 1
TOP: Anatomical direction
18.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
The elbow is proximal to the wrist.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
TOP: Anatomical direction
19.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
The skin is superficial to the muscles.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
TOP: Anatomical direction
20.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 10
Proximal and medial are opposite terms.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 9
direction
21.
ANS: F
The knee is distal to the ankle.
PTS: 1
TOP: Anatomical direction
22.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
The middle toe is medial to the big toe but lateral to the smallest toe.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
TOP: Anatomical direction
23.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
Frontal and coronal sections refer to the same thing.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 10
sections
24.
ANS: F
Sagittal and midsagittal sections refer to the same thing.
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization REF: MCS: 10
sections
25. A plane dividing a body into upper and lower portions is a transverse
plane.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 10
body sections
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DIF:
TOP: Planes or
TOP: Planes or body
DIF:
TOP: Planes or body
DIF:
TOP: Anatomical26. A plane dividing the body into front and back portions is a sagittal plane.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 10
sections
ANS: T
27. A midsagittal plane divides the right shoulder from the left shoulder.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 10
PTS: 1
TOP: Planes or body sections
28. A transverse plane divides the eyes from the back of the head.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 10
ANS: F
PTS: 1
TOP: Planes or body sections
29. A frontal section divides the eyes from the back of the head.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
TOP: Planes or body sections
30.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 10
The ventral cavity is one of the main cavities of the body.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 10
DIF:
TOP: Body cavities
31.
ANS: F
The mediastinum is a subdivision of the abdominal cavity.
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization REF: MCS: 10
TOP: Body cavities
32.
ANS: T
The pleural cavities are subdivisions of the thoracic cavity.
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization REF: MCS: 10
TOP: Body cavities
33.
ANS: T
TOP: Body cavities
34.
The abdominal cavity is inferior to the thoracic cavity.
PTS: 1
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
The abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity are separated by a
muscle called the diaphragm.
ANS: F REF:
PTS: 1
MCS: 10
35.
TOP: Body cavities
The thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity are separated by
a muscle called the diaphragm.
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DIF: Memorization
DIF:
TOP: Planes or bodyANS: T
PTS: 1
REF: MCS: 11
TOP: Body cavities
36.
The right hypochondriac region is completely in the right
upper quadrant of the abdomen.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
TOP: Body cavities
37.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 11
The left hypochondriac region is completely in the left lower
quadrant of the abdomen.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
TOP: Body cavities
38.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 11
The right lumbar region is superior to the right iliac region.
ANS: T
TOP: Body cavities
39.
PTS: 1
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 11
The dorsal cavity includes the spinal cavity.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 11
DIF:
TOP: Body cavities
40.
ANS: T
The brain is located in the dorsal cavity.
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization REF: MCS: 15
TOP: Body cavities
41. Homeostasis is the relative consistency of the internal environment of the
body.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 15
DIF:
TOP: The balance
of body functions
42. One method the body has of maintaining homeostasis is
a positive feedback loop.
ANS: F REF:
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization MCS: 15
balance of body functions
43.
TOP: The
In a feedback loop, the part of the system that compares
the actual condition to the controlled condition is called the sensor.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
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DIF: Memorization
DIF: MemorizationREF: MCS: 15
TOP: The balance of body functions
44.
In a feedback loop, the part of the system that effects a change
in the controlled condition is called the effector.
ANS: T REF:
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization MCS: 15
balance of body functions
45.
TOP: The
In a feedback loop, the part of the system that detects a change
in the controlled condition is called the sensor.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 16
DIF:
TOP: The balance
of body functions
46. A negative feedback loop stimulates and amplifies a change in the
internal environment.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 16
DIF:
TOP: The balance
of body functions
47. A negative feedback loop opposes or negates a change in the
internal environment.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 16
body functions
48.
DIF:
TOP: The balance of
The body has more positive feedback loops than negative feedback loops.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 16
body functions
49.
DIF:
TOP: The balance of
The formation of a blood clot is an example of a negative feedback loop.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
TOP: The balance of body functions
50.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 16
The pH of the body must remain within a very narrow range.
It would more likely be controlled by a negative feedback loop.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 16
TOP: The balance of body functions
51. Women have one more positive feedback loop than do men.
ANS: T
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PTS: 1
DIF: Synthesis REF: MCS: 10TOP: The balance of body functions
52.
Both the heart and the blood vessels are considered to be organs
in the cardiovascular system.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 10
TOP: Structural levels of organization
53. An “L” on an anatomical compass rosette can stand for “Left” or
“Lateral” depending on what is opposite it.
ANS: T REF:
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization MCS: 10
TOP:
Anatomical direction
54. An “S” on an anatomical compass rosette can stand for “Superior”
or “Supine” depending on what is opposite it.
ANS: F REF:
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization MCS: 10
TOP:
Anatomical direction
55. When you look at an anatomical compass rosette in the text, the “R”
on the rosette is on your right side.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
TOP: Anatomical direction
MATCHING
Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
A.
chemical level
B.
C.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1.
REF: MCS: 7
2.
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cellular level
tissue level
D.
E.
F.
the smallest “living” part of the body
a word used to denote a living thing
level that includes atoms and molecules
level made up of groups of tissues working together to perform a task
level that is the most complex unit that makes up the body
level that is made up of a group of cells working together to perform a
task
ANS: B
PTS: 1
TOP:
ANS:
Structural levels of
organization F PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
organ level
system level
organism
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 7REF: MCS: 7
3.
REF: MCS: 7
4.
REF: MCS: 7
5.
REF: MCS: 7
6.
REF: MCS: 10
TOP: Structural levels of
ANS: organization A
TOP:
ANS:
TOP:
ANS:
TOP:
ANS:
Structural levels of
organization D
Structural levels of
organization E
Structural levels of
organization C
PTS: 1
PTS: 1
PTS: 1
PTS: 1
TOP: Structural levels of organization
Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
A.
superior
B.
C.
D.
E.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
7.
REF: MCS: 9
8.
REF: MCS: 9
9.
REF: MCS: 9
10.
anterior
medial
proximal
superficial
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
nearer to the surface of the body
toward the head or above
toward the midline of the body
away from the trunk or point of origin
toward the feet or below
toward the back
farther away from the surface of the body
toward the side
toward the front
nearest to the trunk or point of origin
ANS: E
TOP: Anatomical
ANS: direction A PTS: 1
TOP: Anatomical
ANS: direction C PTS: 1
TOP:
ANS:
Anatomical
direction I
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
inferior
posterior
lateral
distal
deep
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
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11.
REF: MCS: 9
12.
REF: MCS: 10
13.
REF: MCS: 9
14.
REF: MCS: 9
15.
REF: MCS: 9
16.
REF: MCS: 10
TOP: Anatomical
ANS: direction F PTS: 1
TOP:
ANS:
TOP:
ANS:
TOP:
ANS:
TOP:
ANS:
TOP:
ANS:
Anatomical
direction G
PTS: 1
Anatomical
direction J PTS:
Anatomical
direction H PTS:
Anatomical
direction B PTS:
Anatomical
direction D PTS:
TOP: Anatomical direction
Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
A.
frontal plane
B.
C.
D.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
17.
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18.
REF: MCS: 10
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transverse plane
sagittal plane
diaphragm
E.
F.
G.
H.
thoracic cavity
abdominopelvic
cavity
cranial cavity
mediastinum
a muscular sheet dividing the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities
the lower part of the ventral body cavity
divides the body into right and left sides
part of the dorsal cavity that contains the brain
divides the body into upper and lower parts
a subdivision of the thoracic cavity
divides the body into front and rear parts
cavity that is subdivided into pleural cavities
ANS: D
TOP:
ANS
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TOP:
ANS
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Body cavities
F
Body cavities
C
PTS:
PTS:
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DIF:
Memorization
Memorization
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DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
PTS: 1
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21.
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22.
REF: MCS: 10
23.
REF: MCS: 3
24.
REF: MCS: 7
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Planes or body
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Body cavities
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Planes or body
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Body cavities
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DIF: Memorization
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DIF: Memorization
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Planes or body
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TOP: Body cavities
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DIF: Memorization
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DIF: Memorization
Explain the difference between anatomy and physiology.
ANS:
Answers will vary.
PTS: 1
TOP: Introduction
DIF: Memorization
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2.
Name and explain the structural levels of organization of the
body and give an example of each.
ANS:
Answers will vary.
PTS: 1
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
TOP: Structural levels of organization
3.
Describe the anatomical position.
ANS:
Answers will vary.
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DIF: Memorization
Anatomical position
4.
Define or explain the words “prone” and “supine.”
ANS:
Answers will vary.
PTS: 1
10 TOP:
5.
DIF: Memorization
Anatomical position
REF: MCS:
Name and describe the three planes or body sections.
ANS:
Answers will vary.
PTS: 1
16 TOP:
6.
DIF:
Planes
Memorization
or body cavities
REF: MCS:
Name the two major body cavities and describe what is in each.
ANS:
Answers will vary.
PTS: 1
16 TOP:
7.
ANS:
Answers will vary.
PTS: 1
16 TOP:
8.
DIF: Memorization
The balance of body functions
What is meant by a negative feedback loop? Give an example of
a negative feedback loop in the body.
ANS:
Answers will vary.
PTS: 1
10 TOP:
9.
REF: MCS:
DIF: Memorization
Body cavities
REF: MCS:
Explain the three parts of a negative feedback loop.
REF: MCS:
DIF: Application REF: Pages 9-
The balance of body functions
What is meant by a positive feedback loop? Give an example of a
positive feedback loop in the body.
ANS:
Answers will vary.
20 | P a g ePTS: 1
16 TOP:
DIF: Application REF: MCS:
The balance of body functions
10.
List the anatomical directions and explain each of them. If
there are alternate terms for an anatomical direction, give those terms also.
ANS:
Answers will vary.
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
REF: MCS: 9
TOP: Anatomical direction
Chapter 2: Chemistry, Matter, and
Life Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.
Which subatomic particle has a positive charge?
A.
B.
ANS: A
REF: MCS: 27
2.
A.
B.
ANS: B
REF: MCS: 27
3.
A.
B.
ANS: C
REF: MCS: 27
4.
A.
B.
ANS: D
REF: MCS: 27
5.
A.
21 | P a g e
proton
neutron
PTS: 1
TOP: Atoms
Which subatomic particle has no charge?
C.
proton
neutron
PTS: 1
TOP: Atoms
Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?
C.
proton
neutron
PTS: 1
TOP: Atoms
Which subatomic particle is found in the nucleus?
C.
proton
neutron
PTS: 1
TOP: Atoms
Electrons are found
in the nucleus
D.
DIF: Memorization
electron
both A and B
D.
DIF: Memorization
electron
nucleus
D.
DIF: Memorization
electron
nucleus
C.
D.
DIF: Memorization
electron
nucleusB.
C.
in orbitals
at various distances from the nucleus
called energy levels
D.
ANS: D
TOP: Atoms
6.
A.
B.
ANS: A
REF: MCS: 27
7.
A.
B.
ANS: D
REF: MCS: 27
8.
PTS: 1
both B and C
DIF: Application REF: Pages 27-28
The atomic number of an atom is the number of
C.
protons
neutrons
PTS: 1
TOP: Atoms
The atomic mass of an atom is the number of
C.
protons
neutrons
PTS: 1
TOP: Atoms
The subatomic particle that determines how an atom unites
with other atoms is the
A.
B.
ANS: C
REF: MCS: 27
9.
proton
neutron
PTS: 1
TOP: Atoms
An atom that contains 20 protons, 21 neutrons, and 20 electrons
has an atomic number of
A.
20
B.
ANS: A
41
PTS: 1
C.
D.
40
61
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 27
TOP: Atoms
10. An atom that contains 20 protons, 21 neutrons, and 20 electrons
has an atomic mass of
A.
B.
ANS: B
TOP: Atoms
22 | P a g e
20
41
PTS: 1
C.
D.
40
61
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 27
C.
D.
DIF: Memorization
electron
both A and B
D.
DIF: Memorization
electrons
both A and B
D.
DIF: Memorization
electrons
both A and BA.
B.
C.
D.
11. An atom that contains 20 protons, 21 neutrons, and 20 electrons has
a positive charge
a negative charge
no charge (electrically neutral)
not enough information is given to
determine its charge
ANS: C
PTS: 1
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 27
TOP: Atoms
12. Which of these elements is not one of the four elements that make
up most of the human body?
23 | P a g eA.
B.
carbon
nitrogen
ANS: D
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 28
molecules, and
compounds
13.
bonds.
A.
B.
ANS: A
Bonds that usually dissociate in water to form electrolytes are
ionic
covalent
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 29
C.
D.
DIF:
TOP: Ionic bonds
14.
A.
B.
ANS: C
bonds
15.
A.
B.
C.
D.
ANS: C REF:
16.
A.
B.
C.
D.
ANS: A REF:
MCS: 31
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PTS: 1
TOP: Water
PTS: 1
Memorization MCS: 31
The process of hydrolysis
uses water to turn large molecules
into smaller ones
removes a molecule of water from the
reactants
converts smaller molecules into larger
molecules by removing water
both B and C
DIF: Memorization
The process of dehydration synthesis
uses water to turn large molecules
into smaller ones
adds a molecule of water to the reactants
converts smaller molecules into larger
ones by removing water
both A and B
DIF:
TOP: Water
The bonds formed when electrons are shared are called
electrolytes
C.
ionic bonds
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 30
D.
DIF:
TOP: Covalent
covalent bonds
inorganic bonds
organic
both B and C
C.
D.
DIF:
TOP: Elements,
oxygen
calcium17.
Acids have
25 | P a g eA.
a pH less than 7
B.
ANS: D
more H+ ions
than OH– ions
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 32
and salts
18.
A.
B.
ANS: C
Bases have
a pH less than 7
more H+ ions
than OH– ions
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 32
and salts
19. A solution with a pH of 4
A.
B.
C.
D.
ANS: B
PTS: 1
TOP: Acids, bases, and salts
20.
has 100 times more H+ ions than a
solution with a pH of 2
has 100 times fewer H+ ions than a
solution with a pH of 2
has 100 times fewer H+ ions than a
solution with a pH of 6
is basic
DIF: Synthesis REF: MCS: 32
The end product of a reaction between a strong acid and a strong base is
A.
B.
ANS: D
and salts
A.
B.
21. Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide?
lactose
sucrose
glucose
ANS: B
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 33
26 | P a g e
C.
D.
DIF:
TOP:
glycogen
water
a salt
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 32
C.
D.
DIF:
TOP: Acids, bases,
a weak acid and a
weak base
both A and B
C.
D.
DIF:
TOP: Acids, bases,
a pH greater than 7
both A and B
C.
D.
DIF:
TOP: Acids, bases,
more OH– than H+
ions
both A and BCarbohydrates
22. Which of the following is an example of a polysaccharide?
A.
B.
ANS: D REF:
Carbohydrates
23.
sucrose
glucose
PTS: 1
Memorization MCS: 33
Triglycerides
A.
B.
C.
D.
ANS: D
REF: MCS: 34
24.
A.
B.
ANS: B
REF: MCS: 34
25.
A.
B.
ANS: C
PTS: 1
TOP: Lipids
Phospholipids
contain glycerol
contain two fatty
acids
PTS: 1
TOP: Lipids
Cholesterol
contains three fatty
acids
contains two fatty
acids
PTS: 1
C.
D.
DIF: Memorization
REF: Pages 34-35 TOP: Lipids
26. Which of the following is not true of proteins?
A.
B.
ANS: A
REF: MCS: 34
27 | P a g e
They have water-
repelling tails.
They are made up
of amino acids.
PTS: 1
TOP: Proteins
C.
D.
DIF: Memorization
They contain
nitrogen.
They contain
peptide bonds.
is a steroid lipid
contains glycerol
C.
D.
DIF: Memorization
contain three
fatty acids
are steroid lipids
are steroid lipids
have a phosphorus-containing unit on
one end
have two fatty acids
have three fatty acids
DIF: Memorization
C.
D.
DIF:
TOP:
lactose
glycogenA.
27. Which of the following is a structural protein?
collagen
C.
enzymes
28 | P a g eB.
keratin
ANS: D
REF: MCS: 35
PTS: 1
TOP: Proteins
A.
B.
28. Which of the following is a functional protein?
collagen
C.
keratin
ANS: C
REF: MCS: 36
PTS: 1
TOP: Proteins
A.
B.
29. Which of the following substances is not found in a DNA nucleotide?
phosphate unit
C.
glycerol molecule
ANS: B
REF: MCS: 34
PTS: 1
TOP: Nucleic acids
A.
B.
30. Which substance is found only in DNA?
adenine
C.
guanine
ANS: C
REF: MCS: 36
31.
PTS: 1
TOP: Nucleic acids
The nitrogen atom has a total of seven electrons. To have a full
outer energy level, it would have to
A.
add one electron
B.
ANS: C
lose one electron
PTS: 1
C.
D.
add three electrons
lose two electrons
DIF: Synthesis REF: MCS: 27
TOP: Atoms
32. Which type of chemical bond does not result in the formation of
a new molecule?
A.
B.
C.
D.
hydrogen bond
ionic bond
covalent bond
None of the above; all chemical bonds
result in the formation of a new
molecule.
ANS: A REF: MCS: 30
29 | P a g e
D.
DIF: Memorization
thymine
cytosine
D.
DIF: Memorization
nitrogen base
a sugar
D.
DIF: Memorization
enzymes
both A and B
D.
DIF: Memorization
both A and BTRUE/FALS E
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization TOP: Hydrogen
bonds
1. Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass.
ANS: T REF:
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization MCS: 27
of chemical organization
2.
TOP: Levels
The mass of an atom is determined by the total number of
protons and electrons.
ANS: F REF:
PTS: 1
MCS: 27
3.
TOP: Atoms
The two subatomic particles found in the nucleus of the atom
are protons and neutrons.
ANS: T REF:
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization MCS: 27
TOP: Atoms
4.
ANS: F REF:
MCS: 28
5.
A full atomic orbital always contains eight electrons.
PTS: 1
TOP: Atoms
The atomic number of an atom is the number of protons plus
the number of electrons.
ANS: F REF:
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization MCS: 27
TOP: Atoms
6.
level.
ANS: F REF:
7.
The closer an orbital is to the nucleus of an atom, the higher its energy
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization MCS: 28
TOP: Atoms
An atom with 11 protons, 12 neutrons, and 10 electrons has an
atomic number of 11.
ANS: T
TOP: Atoms
8.
PTS: 1
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 27
An atom with 11 protons, 12 neutrons, and 10 electrons has an
atomic mass of 21.
30 | P a g e
DIF: Memorization
DIF: MemorizationANS: F
PTS: 1
TOP: Atoms
9.
ANS: T
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 27
An atom with 11 protons, 12 neutrons, and 10 electrons has a +1 charge.
PTS: 1
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 27
TOP: Atoms
10. An element is a substance composed of only one type of atom.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 28
molecules, and
compounds
11.
ANS: T
All molecules are not necessarily compounds.
PTS: 1
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 28
TOP: Elements, molecules, and compounds
12.
Chemical bonds form when atoms share, donate, or borrow electrons.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 29
bonding
13.
ANS: F
REF: MCS: 29
Ionic bonds result from atoms sharing electrons.
PTS: 1
TOP: Ionic bonds
14. When an ionic compound is put into water, it dissociates into ions.
ANS: T
REF: MCS: 29
15.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
TOP: Ionic bonds
Covalent bonds are formed when atoms share electrons.
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 30
bonds
16. When a covalent compound is put into water, it dissociates into ions.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 30
bonds
17.
For a compound to be considered an organic compound it must have
a C- O or an H-O bond.
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DIF:
TOP: Covalent
DIF:
TOP: Covalent
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF:
TOP: Chemical
DIF:
TOP: Elements,ANS: F
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
REF: MCS: 31
TOP: Inorganic chemistry
18.
ANS: F REF:
MCS: 31
19.
Water is the most abundant organic compound in the body.
PTS: 1
TOP: Water
The process of dehydration synthesis makes bigger molecules
from smaller molecules.
ANS: T REF:
PTS: 1
MCS: 31
20.
ANS: T REF:
MCS: 31
21.
ANS: F REF:
MCS: 31
TOP: Water
The process of dehydration synthesis has water as one of its end products.
PTS: 1
TOP: Water
The process of hydrolysis has water as one of its end products.
PTS: 1
TOP: Water
22. One of the end products of hydrolysis would have one more
hydrogen atom than it did at the beginning of the reaction.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
TOP: Water
23.
ANS: T
DIF: Synthesis REF: MCS: 31
Acids have a higher concentration of H+ ions than OH– ions.
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 32
and salts
24.
ANS: T
Bases have a higher concentration of OH– ions than H+ ions.
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 32
and salts
ANS: F
25. A solution with a pH of 8 has more H+ ions than a solution with a pH of 4.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 32
PTS: 1
32 | P a g e
DIF:
TOP: Acids, bases,
DIF:
TOP: Acids, bases,
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF: MemorizationTOP: Acids, bases, and salts
26. A solution with a pH of 5 has more H+ ions than a solution with a pH of 7.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 32
TOP: Acids, bases, and salts
27. A solution with a pH of 2 has 10 times the number of H+ ions
than a solution with a pH of 3.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 32
TOP: Acids, bases, and salts
28. When a strong acid and a strong base react, one of the end products is
water.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 32
and salts
29. A weak acid almost completely dissociates in water.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 32
and salts
30. When a strong acid and a strong base react, one of the end products is a
salt.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
Memorization REF: MCS: 32
and salts
31. A buffer is a substance that resists a sudden change
in pH. ANS: T PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization
REF: MCS: 33
TOP: Acids, bases, and salts
32.
ANS: T
The basic unit of a carbohydrate is a monosaccharide.
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization REF: MCS: 33
TOP:
Carbohydrates
33. A molecule of glucose is larger than a molecule of sucrose.
ANS: F
33 | P a g e
PTS: 1
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 33
DIF:
TOP: Acids, bases,
DIF:
TOP: Acids, bases,
DIF:
TOP: Acids, bases,TOP: Carbohydrate
s
34.
ANS: T REF:
Sucrose is an example of a disaccharide.
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization MCS: 33
TOP:
Carbohydrates
35. Glycogen and starch are both examples of polysaccharides.
ANS: T REF:
Carbohydrates
36.
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization MCS: 33
TOP:
The process of dehydration synthesis could be used to
convert a monosaccharide into a disaccharide.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
33
TOP: Water and carbohydrates
37.
ANS: T
REF: MCS: 34
Both fats and oils are lipids.
PTS: 1
TOP: Lipids
38. A triglyceride contains two fatty acid molecules.
ANS: F
REF: MCS: 34
PTS: 1
TOP: Lipids
39. A triglyceride contains a molecule of glycerol.
ANS: T
REF: MCS: 34
40.
ANS: F
REF: MCS: 34
41.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
TOP: Lipids
Phospholipids contain three fatty acids.
PTS: 1
TOP: Lipids
Phospholipids are important molecules in the cell membrane.
PTS: 1
REF: Pages 34-35 TOP: Lipids
42.
Cholesterol is a steroid lipid.
34 | P a g e
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Synthesis REF: MCS: 31 | MCS:ANS: T
PTS: 1
REF: MCS: 35
TOP: Lipids
43.
ANS: F
REF: MCS: 34
44.
ANS: T
REF: MCS: 34
45.
ANS: F
REF: MCS: 35
46.
ANS: T
REF: MCS: 35
47.
ANS: F
Cholesterol contains two fatty acid molecules.
PTS: 1
TOP: Lipids
Cholesterol is needed for the formation of several hormones in the body.
PTS: 1
TOP: Lipids
The basic building block of proteins is nucleotides.
PTS: 1
TOP: Proteins
The basic building blocks of protein are held together by peptide bonds.
PTS: 1
TOP: Proteins
Structural proteins include collagen, keratin, and enzymes.
PTS: 1
REF: Pages 35-36 TOP: Proteins
48.
DIF: Memorization
Enzymes are functional proteins that act as chemical catalysts.
ANS: T
REF: MCS: 36
49.
ANS: T
REF: MCS: 36
50.
PTS: 1
TOP: Proteins
The basic building blocks of nucleic acids are nucleotides.
PTS: 1
TOP: Nucleic acids
The DNA and RNA molecules are the same except the DNA has
thymine and the RNA molecule has uracil.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
TOP: Nucleic acids
51.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 36
The nitrogen bases adenine, guanine, and cytosine can be found
in both RNA and DNA.
35 | P a g e
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF: MemorizationANS: T REF:
MCS: 36
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
TOP: Nucleic acids
52. One difference between DNA and RNA is the type of sugar found in
the nucleotides.
ANS: T REF:
acids
53.
ANS: F REF:
The smallest unit of matter is the electron.
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization MCS: 27
of chemical organization
54.
TOP: Levels
The oxygen atom has a total of eight electrons. That means it
has six electrons in its outer energy level.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
TOP: Atoms
55.
DIF: Analysis
REF: MCS: 27
The number of electrons in the outer energy level of an
atom determines how it behaves chemically.
ANS: T REF:
PTS: 1
MCS: 27
56.
TOP: Atoms
The formula for glucose is C6H12O6. This indicates that there are
24 atoms in a molecule of glucose.
ANS: T
PTS: 1
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 28
TOP: Elements, molecules, and compounds
57.
The electrolyte most often formed by magnesium (Mg) is Mg++.
This shows that the ion has two more electrons than protons.
ANS: F
PTS: 1
TOP: Ionic bonds
58.
DIF: Application REF: MCS: 30
Water is the most common solute in the human body.
ANS: F REF:
MCS: 31
59.
ANS: T REF:
36 | P a g e
PTS: 1
TOP: Water
Both sucrose and lactose are examples of disaccharides.
PTS: 1
DIF:
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization MCS: 36
TOP: NucleicMemorization MCS: 33
Carbohydrates
60.
TOP:
Fats tend to be solids at room temperature.
ANS: T REF:
MCS: 34
61.
the cell membrane.
ANS: T REF:
PTS: 1
TOP: Lipids
Both cholesterol and phospholipids are involved in the structure of
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization MCS: 34
TOP: Lipids
62.
The lock-and-key model describes how two strands of DNA are able
to join so precisely to form a double helix.
ANS: F REF:
PTS: 1
DIF:
Memorization MCS: 36
Proteins
MATCHING
Match each part of the atom with its corresponding description.
A.
protons
B.
1.
2.
3.
4.
neutrons
C.
D.
part of the atom that is found in the nucleus
part of the atom that is found in orbitals around the nucleus
part of the atom that gives an atom its atomic number
part of the atom that when combined with the proton gives the atom
its atomic mass
1.
REF: MCS: 27
2.
REF: MCS: 27
3.
REF: MCS: 27
ANS: D
TOP: Atoms
ANS: C
TOP:
ANS
:
Atom
s A
TOP: Atoms
PTS: 1
PTS: 1
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
DIF: Memorization
electrons
both protons and
neutrons
TOP:
DIF: Memorization
37 | P a g e4.
ANS: B
REF: MCS: 27
TOP: Atoms
Match each organic compound with its corresponding description.
A.
carbohydrates
B.
C.
D.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
5.
REF:
MCS: 33
6.
REF: MCS: 36
7.
REF: MCS: 34
8.
REF: MCS: 36
9.
REF: MCS: 34
10.
REF: MCS: 34
11.
REF: MCS: 35
38 | P a g e
triglycerides
phospholipids
E.
F.
G.
cholesterol
compound whose basic unit is a monosaccharide
nucleic acid that contains the nitrogen base uracil
lipid that is used to make hormones such as estrogen and testosterone
nucleic acid that contains the nitrogen base thymine
lipid that is composed of a molecule of glycerol and three fatty acids
lipid that has two fatty acids and is important in the cell membrane
an enzyme
ANS: A
TOP:
ANS
:
TOP:
ANS
:
TOP:
ANS
:
TOP:
ANS
:
TOP:
ANS
:
TOP:
ANS
:
Carbohydrat
e s F
Nucleic acids
D
Lipid
s G
Nucleic acids
B
Lipid
s C
Lipid
s E
TOP: Proteins
PTS:
PTS:
1
1
DIF:
DIF:
Memorization
Memorization
proteins
RNA
DNA
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
PTS: 1
DIF: Memorization
PTS: 1
DIF: MemorizationMatch each term with its corresponding description or definition.
A.
nucleus
B.
ionic bond
G.
H.
covalent bonds
orbitals
39 | P a g eC. atomic mass D.
E. F.
12. p
ar t
of th e
at o
m in w hi c h el ec tr o n s
ar e
fo u n d
13. e
q u al to th e n u
m b
er of pr ot o n s
40 | P a g e compound
a n
15. I. in water J. hydrolysis process by which reactants
dehydration synthesis
electrolyte atomic number
combine only after hydrogen and oxygen atoms have been removed
K.
a t
o 16. m 17. 18.
of atoms or molecules that have opposite charges
h a s
14. m o l
19. 20.
to make smaller molecules form larger molecules 22.
e c u l
e s
23. t
h a t
REF:
f o r
21. compound that produces OH– ions
equal to the number of protons and neutrons in an atom
process by which water is used
bond that is formed when electrons are shared
a molecule that contains more than one type of atom
12. MCS: 27
13. REF: MCS: 27
m i
14. REF: MCS: 30
o n s
15.
REF: MCS: 31 16.
w h e n
REF: MCS: 32
d i
REF: MCS: 27
s s o l
v e d
18. 17.
ANS: TOP:
H Atoms
ANS: F
TOP: Atom ANS s E :
TOP: Ionic bonds ANS J :
TOP: ANS :
Water K
PTS: 1 PTS: 1 PTS: 1 DIF: Mem DIF: Mem DIF: Mem L. acid base compound that produces H+ ions
part of the atom in which protons are found bond formed by the attraction
PTS: 1 DIF: Mem PTS: 1
TOP: Acids, bases, and salts ANS: A
DIF: Mem PTS: 1 DIF: Mem
TOP
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Contents
Chapter 1: Organization of the Human Body Test
BankMULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which word is derived from the Greek word meaning “cutting up”?
A. dissection C. pathology
B. physiology D. anatomy
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: MCS: 3 TOP: Introduction
2. Which word is defined as the study of the function of living organisms
and their parts?
A. dissection C. pathology
B. physiology D. anatomy
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: MCS: 6 TOP: Introduction
3. Which word is defined as the scientific study of disease?
A. dissection C. pathology
B. physiology D. anatomy
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: MCS: 6 TOP: Introduction
4. Cells
A. are more complex than tissues
B. are the first level of organization in the
body
C. are the smallest living units of structure
and function in the body
D. both B and C
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: MCS: 8
TOP: Structural levels of organization
5. A group of cells that act together to perform a function is called a(n)
A. molecule C. tissue
B. organ D. organism
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF:
MemorizationREF: MCS: 8 TOP: Structural
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, levels of organization
6. The heart is an example of a(n)
A. organ C. organism
B. tissue D. system
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: MCS: 8
TOP: Structural levels of organization
7. The levels of organization from most simple to most complex are
A. cell chemical organ tissue
system
B. tissue cell chemical organ
system
C. chemical tissue cell organ
system
D. chemical cell tissue organ
system
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF:
MemorizationREF: MCS: 7 TOP: Structural
levels of organization
8. When using directional terms to describe the body, it is assumed
thatthe body is in what position?
A. supine C. lateral
B. anatomical D. prone
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF:
MemorizationREF: MCS: 9 TOP: Anatomical
position
9. The supine position
A. describes the body lying face up
B. is also called anatomical position
C. describes the body lying face down
D. both A and B
ANS: A REF: MCS:9
PTS: 1 DIF:
Memorization TOP: Anatomicalposition
10. The prone position
A. describes the body lying face up
B. is also called the anatomical position
C. describes the body lying face down
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, D. both B and C
ANS: C REF: MCS:9
PTS: 1 DIF:
Memorization TOP: Anatomicalposition
11. Because humans walk upright, the term dorsal can be used in place of the
term
A. inferior C. anterior
B. posterior D. distal
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF:
Memorization REF: MCS: 9 TOP: Anatomical
direction
12. The opposite term for posterior in humans is
A. superior C. ventral
B. anterior D. both B and C
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: MCS: 9
TOP: Anatomical direction
13. The opposite term for superficial is
A. deep C. posterior
B. inferior D. medial
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF:
MemorizationREF: MCS: 10 TOP: Anatomical
direction
14. The body section that divides the right ear from the left ear is a
section.
A. frontal C. coronal
B. sagittal D. transverse
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: MCS: 10
TOP: Planes or body sections
15. The body section that divides the nose from the back of the head is a
section.
A. frontal C. midsagittal
B. sagittal D. transverse
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: MCS: 10
TOP: Planes or body sections
16. A section that divides the body into mirror images is a section.
A. frontal C. midsagittal
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, B. coronal D. transverse
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: MCS: 10
TOP: Planes or body sections
17. The two major body cavities are called
A. thoracic C. dorsal and ventral
and
abdominal
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