Test Bank for Understanding Anatomy & Physiology: A Visual,
Auditory, Interactive Approach 4th Edition By Gale Sloan Thompson
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,Table of Contents
Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
Chapter 2. The Chemical Level of Organization
Chapter 3. The Cellular Level of Organization
Chapter 4. The Tissue Level of Organization
Chapter 5. Integumentary System
Chapter 6. Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System
Chapter 7. Axial Skeleton
Chapter 8. The Appendicular Skeleton
Chapter 9. Joints
Chapter 10. Muscle Tissue
Chapter 11. The Muscular System
Chapter 12. The Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
Chapter 13. Anatomy of the Nervous System
Chapter 14. The Somatic Nervous System
Chapter 15. The Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter 16. The Neurological Exam
Chapter 17. The Endocrine System
Chapter 18. The Cardiovascular System: Blood
Chapter 19. The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
Chapter 20. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation
Chapter 21. The Lymphatic and Immune System
Chapter 22. The Respiratory System
Chapter 23. The Digestive System
Chapter 24. Metabolism and Nutrition
Chapter 25. The Urinary System
Chapter 26. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 27. The Reproductive System
Chapter 28. Development and Inheritance
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, 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
1. The branch of anatomy that deals with the body’s larger structures, visible without using a microscope,
is known as:
(A) Gross anatomy
(B) Microscopic anatomy
(C) Macroscopic anatomy
(D) Physical anatomy
Answer: A | Difficulty: Easy | Page: 8
2. The term "anatomy" is derived from a Greek word meaning:
(A) To cut apart
(B) To connect
(C) To see inside
(D) To study the surface
Answer: A | Difficulty: Easy | Page: 8
3. Dissection is still commonly practiced in:
(A) Medical education
(B) Laboratories for pathology
(C) Anatomy classes
(D) All of the above
Answer: D | Difficulty: Easy | Page: 8
4. Microscopic anatomy involves:
(A) Histology
(B) Cytology
(C) Both A and B
(D) Neither A nor B
Answer: C | Difficulty: Easy | Page: 8
5. The study of the parts that form a particular body system, which performs a distinct function, is known
as:
(A) Regional anatomy
(B) Systemic anatomy
(C) Both A and B
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, (D) None of the above
Answer: C | Difficulty: Easy | Page: 9
6. Human physiology is the scientific exploration of the chemical and physical principles behind how body
structures function together to sustain life.
(A) Chemistry
(B) Physics
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above
Answer: C | Difficulty: Medium | Page: 9
7. Homeostasis refers to the stable state of:
(A) Internal balance
(B) External surroundings
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above
Answer: A | Difficulty: Easy | Page: 9
8. An organ is a clearly defined body structure made up of:
(A) One tissue type
(B) Two tissue types
(C) Two or more tissue types
(D) None of the above
Answer: C | Difficulty: Easy | Page: 11
9. In organisms like humans, all cellular components, tissues, organs, and systems collaborate to preserve
life and health.
(A) Single-celled
(B) Two-celled
(C) Multi-celled
(D) None of the above
Answer: C | Difficulty: Easy | Page: 14
10. The body’s organ systems carry out specific duties and have:
(A) Unique tasks
(B) Different responsibilities
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above
Answer: C | Difficulty: Easy | Page: 14
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Auditory, Interactive Approach 4th Edition By Gale Sloan Thompson
1
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
Chapter 2. The Chemical Level of Organization
Chapter 3. The Cellular Level of Organization
Chapter 4. The Tissue Level of Organization
Chapter 5. Integumentary System
Chapter 6. Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System
Chapter 7. Axial Skeleton
Chapter 8. The Appendicular Skeleton
Chapter 9. Joints
Chapter 10. Muscle Tissue
Chapter 11. The Muscular System
Chapter 12. The Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
Chapter 13. Anatomy of the Nervous System
Chapter 14. The Somatic Nervous System
Chapter 15. The Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter 16. The Neurological Exam
Chapter 17. The Endocrine System
Chapter 18. The Cardiovascular System: Blood
Chapter 19. The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
Chapter 20. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation
Chapter 21. The Lymphatic and Immune System
Chapter 22. The Respiratory System
Chapter 23. The Digestive System
Chapter 24. Metabolism and Nutrition
Chapter 25. The Urinary System
Chapter 26. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 27. The Reproductive System
Chapter 28. Development and Inheritance
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, 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
1. The branch of anatomy that deals with the body’s larger structures, visible without using a microscope,
is known as:
(A) Gross anatomy
(B) Microscopic anatomy
(C) Macroscopic anatomy
(D) Physical anatomy
Answer: A | Difficulty: Easy | Page: 8
2. The term "anatomy" is derived from a Greek word meaning:
(A) To cut apart
(B) To connect
(C) To see inside
(D) To study the surface
Answer: A | Difficulty: Easy | Page: 8
3. Dissection is still commonly practiced in:
(A) Medical education
(B) Laboratories for pathology
(C) Anatomy classes
(D) All of the above
Answer: D | Difficulty: Easy | Page: 8
4. Microscopic anatomy involves:
(A) Histology
(B) Cytology
(C) Both A and B
(D) Neither A nor B
Answer: C | Difficulty: Easy | Page: 8
5. The study of the parts that form a particular body system, which performs a distinct function, is known
as:
(A) Regional anatomy
(B) Systemic anatomy
(C) Both A and B
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, (D) None of the above
Answer: C | Difficulty: Easy | Page: 9
6. Human physiology is the scientific exploration of the chemical and physical principles behind how body
structures function together to sustain life.
(A) Chemistry
(B) Physics
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above
Answer: C | Difficulty: Medium | Page: 9
7. Homeostasis refers to the stable state of:
(A) Internal balance
(B) External surroundings
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above
Answer: A | Difficulty: Easy | Page: 9
8. An organ is a clearly defined body structure made up of:
(A) One tissue type
(B) Two tissue types
(C) Two or more tissue types
(D) None of the above
Answer: C | Difficulty: Easy | Page: 11
9. In organisms like humans, all cellular components, tissues, organs, and systems collaborate to preserve
life and health.
(A) Single-celled
(B) Two-celled
(C) Multi-celled
(D) None of the above
Answer: C | Difficulty: Easy | Page: 14
10. The body’s organ systems carry out specific duties and have:
(A) Unique tasks
(B) Different responsibilities
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above
Answer: C | Difficulty: Easy | Page: 14
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