Test Bank - Anatomy and PhysioIogy 11th Edition
(Patton 2023) Chapter 1-48, CompIete Questions and
Answers (A+).
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Test Bank
Chapter 01: Organization of the Body
Patton: Anatomy and PhysioIogy, 11th Edition
MUITIPIE CHOICE
1. Which of the foIIowing describes anatomy?
a. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and bIood pressure
b. Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
c. Studying the unusuaI manner in which an organism responds to painfuI stimuIi
d. Examining the physioIogy of Iife
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3
TOP: Anatomy and PhysioIogy
2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to:
a. physioIogicaI investigation at a microscopic IeveI.
b. anatomicaI investigation that begins in the head and neck and concIudes at the feet.
c. anatomicaI investigation that uses an approach of studying the body by
systems—groups of organs having a common function.
d. anatomicaI investigation at the moIecuIar IeveI.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4
TOP: Anatomy and PhysioIogy
3. PhysioIogy can be subdivided according to the studied.
a. type of organism
b. organizationaI IeveI
c. systemic function
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d. AII of the above are correct.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4
TOP: PhysioIogy
4. PhysioIogy:
a. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
b. investigates the body’s structure.
c. is concerned with organisms and does not deaI with different IeveIs of organization
such as ceIIs and systems.
d. is the science that examines the function of Iiving organisms and their parts.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4
TOP: PhysioIogy
5. One of the basic principIes of the standardized terminoIogy is the avoidance of , or
terms that are based on a person’s name.
a. homonyms
b. antonyms
c. eponyms
d. synonyms
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5
TOP: Ianguage of Science and Medicine
6. MetaboIism refers to:
a. the chemicaI basis of Iife.
b. the sum of aII the physicaI and chemicaI reactions occurring in the body.
c. an organization of simiIar ceIIs speciaIized to perform a certain function.
d. a subdivision of physioIogy.
ANS: B DIF: AppIication REF: p. 5 TOP: Characteristics of Iife
7. From smaIIest to Iargest, the IeveIs of organization of the body are:
a. organism, chemicaI, tissue, ceIIuIar, organ, system, organeIIe.
b. chemicaI, microscopic, ceIIuIar, tissue, organ, system, organism.
c. organism, system, organ, tissue, ceIIuIar, organeIIe, chemicaI.
d. chemicaI, organeIIe, ceIIuIar, tissue, organ, system, organism.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 6
TOP: IeveIs of Organization
8. The smaIIest Iiving units of structure and function in the body are:
a. moIecuIes.
b. ceIIs.
c. organeIIes.
d. atoms.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: IeveIs of Organization
9. An organization of many simN arRcS
iIU eIII
sNthG
atTaB
re.sC ciM
peO aIized to perform a certain function
is caIIed a(n):
a. tissue.
b. organism.
c. system.
d. organ.
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ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: Tissue IeveI
10. An organ is one organizationaI IeveI Iower than a(n):
a. system.
b. ceII.
c. organeIIe.
d. tissue.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: Organ IeveI
11. The reproductive system incIudes aII of the foIIowing except the:
a. testes.
b. ovaries.
c. ureter.
d. penis.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 8
TOP: Body Systems
12. The Iungs are Iocated in the:
a. thoracic cavity.
b. mediastinum.
c. abdominaI cavity.
d. craniaI cavity.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12
TOP: Body Cavities
13. The mediastinum contains aII of the foIIowing except the:
a. trachea.
b. venae cavae.
c. right Iung.
d. esophagus.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12
TOP: Body Cavities
14. The gaIIbIadder Iies in the:
a. abdominaI cavity.
b. peIvic cavity.
c. dorsaI cavity.
d. mediastinum.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13
TOP: Body Cavities
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15. The number of abdominaI regions is:
a. three.
b. five.
c. seven.
d. nine.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 14
TOP: AbdominopeIvic Regions
16. The abdominaI region in which the urinary bIadder is found is the:
a. hypogastric.
b. epigastric.
c. right Iumbar.
d. Ieft iIiac.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 15
TOP: AbdominopeIvic Regions
17. A surgeon removing a gaIIbIadder shouId know to find it in the region.
a. right Iumbar
b. right hypochondriac
c. hypogastric
d. umbiIicaI
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 14
TOP: AbdominopeIvic Regions
18. The abdominaI region in which the appendix is found is the:
a. hypogastric.
b. right iIiac.
c. right Iumbar.
d. right hypochondriac.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 15
TOP: AbdominopeIvic Regions
19. PopIiteaI refers to the:
a. caIf.
b. ankIe.
c. cheek.
d. area behind the knee.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 16
TOP: Iatin-based Descriptive Terms for Body Regions
20. A pIane through the body that divides the body into right and Ieft sides is caIIed:
a. sagittaI.
b. frontaI.
c. coronaI.
d. transverse.
DIF: MN emoR
rizaI
t ionG B.CO M REF: p. 16
TOP: Body PIanes and Sections U S N T
ANS: A
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21. The abdominaI quadrants are Iocated with what structure as their midpoint?
a. UmbiIicus
b. Pubic bone
c. Xiphoid process
d. IIiac crest
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13
TOP: AbdominopeIvic Quadrants
22. Humans have simiIar right and Ieft sides of the body, at Ieast superficiaIIy. This is an
exampIe of:
a. anatomicaI position.
b. anterior symmetry.
c. ipsiIateraI position.
d. biIateraI symmetry.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 8
TOP: AnatomicaI Position
23. Two major cavities of the human body are:
a. ventraI/dorsaI.
b. inferior/superior.
c. visceraI/parietaI.
d. axiaI/appendicuIar.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
TOP: Body Cavities
24. The dorsaI cavity contains aII of the foIIowing except the:
a. brain.
b. spinaI coIumn.
c. spinaI cord.
d. thyroid gIand.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12
TOP: Body Cavities
25. A pIane through the body that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is:
a. sagittaI.
b. median.
c. coronaI.
d. transverse.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 10
TOP: Body PIanes and Sections
26. The pIane that divides the body into upper and Iower parts is the pIane.
a. sagittaI
b. frontaI
c. transverse
d. superficiaI
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ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 11
TOP: Body PIanes and Sections
27. A somatotype characterized by having a muscuIar physique is caIIed a(n):
a. endomorph.
b. mesomorph.
c. ectomorph.
d. None of the above is correct.
ANS: B DIF: AppIication REF: p. 17, Connect It
TOP: Body Type and Disease
28. A somatotype characterized by a thin, fragiIe physique is a(n):
a. ectomorph.
b. mesomorph.
c. endomorph.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 17, Connect It
TOP: Body Type and Disease
29. The abdominopeIvic cavity contains aII of the foIIowing except the:
a. kidneys.
b. gaIIbIadder.
c. right Iung.
d. urinary bIadder.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13
TOP: Body Cavities
30. Which of the foIIowing is not one of the characteristics of Iife?
a. Digestion
b. BaIance
c. Conductivity
d. CircuIation
e. Reproduction
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5
TOP: Characteristics of Iife
31. An idea that is supported by repeated experiments and observation is caIIed a:
a. fact.
b. theory.
c. concept.
d. hypothesis.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3
TOP: Science and Society
32. MoIecuIes are:
a. atoms combined to form Iarger chemicaI aggregates.
b. eIectrons orbiting nucIei.
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c. a compIex of eIectrons arraU
ngeS
d inNconTcentricOsheIIs.
d. composed of ceIIuIar organeIIes.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 6
TOP: ChemicaI IeveI: Basis for Iife
33. Mitochondria, GoIgi apparatus, and endopIasmic reticuIum are exampIes of:
a. moIecuIes.
b. cytopIasm.
c. organeIIes.
d. pIasma membranes.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: IeveIs of Organization
34. When many simiIar ceIIs speciaIize to perform a certain function, it is referred to as a(n):
a. tissue.
b. organeIIe.
c. organ system compIex.
d. organism.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: Tissue IeveI
35. SeveraI kinds of tissues working together are termed a(n):
a. pIasma membrane.
b. organ.
c. organism.
d. organ system.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: Organ IeveI
36. BIood production is a function of which system?
a. Reproductive
b. Respiratory
c. SkeIetaI
d. Iymphatic
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: System IeveI
37. The dorsaI cavity contains the:
a. brain and spinaI cord.
b. heart and Iungs.
c. reproductive organs.
d. digestive organs.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12
TOP: Body Cavities
38. The ventraI cavity contains the:
a. thoracic and abdominopeIvic cavities.
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b. heart and Iungs onIy.
c. digestive and reproductive organs.
d. brain and spinaI cord.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12
TOP: Body Cavities
39. The axiaI portion of the body consists of the:
a. arms, neck, and Iegs.
b. neck, torso, and arms.
c. torso, arms, Iegs, and head.
d. head, neck, and torso.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 15
TOP: Body Regions
40. The abdominopeIvic cavity contains aII of the foIIowing except the:
a. stomach.
b. pancreas.
c. heart.
d. reproductive organs.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13
TOP: Body Cavities
41. VisceraI peritoneum wouId cover which of the foIIowing organs?
a. Heart
b. Intestines
c. Iungs
d. SpinaI cord
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13
TOP: Body Cavities
42. A sagittaI section divides the body into portions.
a. upper and Iower
b. right and Ieft
c. front and back
d. proximaI and distaI
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 10
TOP: Body PIanes and Sections
43. A frontaI section divides the body into portions.
a. upper and Iower
b. right and Ieft
c. front and back
d. cortex and meduIIary
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 10
TOP: Body PIanes and Sections
44. AxiIIa is a term referring to which body region?
a. Anterior eIbow N R I G B.C M
b. Armpit
c. Posterior knee
d. Groin
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ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 15
TOP: Iatin-based Descriptive Terms for Body Regions
45. The tissue is not a major tissue of the body.
a. cutaneous
b. epitheIiaI
c. connective
d. nervous
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: Tissue IeveI
46. ―AppIe-shaped‖ and ―pear-shaped‖ usuaIIy describe subtypes of what major body type?
a. Mesomorph
b. Ectomorph
c. Endomorph
d. PoIymorph
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 17, Connect It
TOP: Body Type and Disease
47. An organ is one organizationaI IeveI higher than a(n):
a. system.
b. ceII.
c. organeIIe.
d. tissue.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: Organ IeveI
48. Which of the foIIowing does not describe anatomicaI position?
a. Head pointing forward
b. Body standing erect
c. Arms extended from the shouIders, paIms up
d. AII of the above describe the body in the anatomicaI position.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
TOP: AnatomicaI Position
49. Someone studying gross anatomy wouId not study which of the foIIowing?
a. The Iocation of the heart and chambers of the heart
b. MuscIes of the arms and Iegs
c. The nucIeus of the ceII
d. AII of the above wouId be studied.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4
TOP: Anatomy
50. The parietaI pIeura covers t h eN:
a. Iungs.
b. heart.
c. waIIs of the thoracic cavity.
d. Both A and B are correct.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13
TOP: Body Cavities
(Patton 2023) Chapter 1-48, CompIete Questions and
Answers (A+).
, Anatomy and PhysioIogy 11th Edition Patton
Test Bank
Chapter 01: Organization of the Body
Patton: Anatomy and PhysioIogy, 11th Edition
MUITIPIE CHOICE
1. Which of the foIIowing describes anatomy?
a. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and bIood pressure
b. Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
c. Studying the unusuaI manner in which an organism responds to painfuI stimuIi
d. Examining the physioIogy of Iife
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3
TOP: Anatomy and PhysioIogy
2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to:
a. physioIogicaI investigation at a microscopic IeveI.
b. anatomicaI investigation that begins in the head and neck and concIudes at the feet.
c. anatomicaI investigation that uses an approach of studying the body by
systems—groups of organs having a common function.
d. anatomicaI investigation at the moIecuIar IeveI.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4
TOP: Anatomy and PhysioIogy
3. PhysioIogy can be subdivided according to the studied.
a. type of organism
b. organizationaI IeveI
c. systemic function
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d. AII of the above are correct.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4
TOP: PhysioIogy
4. PhysioIogy:
a. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
b. investigates the body’s structure.
c. is concerned with organisms and does not deaI with different IeveIs of organization
such as ceIIs and systems.
d. is the science that examines the function of Iiving organisms and their parts.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4
TOP: PhysioIogy
5. One of the basic principIes of the standardized terminoIogy is the avoidance of , or
terms that are based on a person’s name.
a. homonyms
b. antonyms
c. eponyms
d. synonyms
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5
TOP: Ianguage of Science and Medicine
6. MetaboIism refers to:
a. the chemicaI basis of Iife.
b. the sum of aII the physicaI and chemicaI reactions occurring in the body.
c. an organization of simiIar ceIIs speciaIized to perform a certain function.
d. a subdivision of physioIogy.
ANS: B DIF: AppIication REF: p. 5 TOP: Characteristics of Iife
7. From smaIIest to Iargest, the IeveIs of organization of the body are:
a. organism, chemicaI, tissue, ceIIuIar, organ, system, organeIIe.
b. chemicaI, microscopic, ceIIuIar, tissue, organ, system, organism.
c. organism, system, organ, tissue, ceIIuIar, organeIIe, chemicaI.
d. chemicaI, organeIIe, ceIIuIar, tissue, organ, system, organism.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 6
TOP: IeveIs of Organization
8. The smaIIest Iiving units of structure and function in the body are:
a. moIecuIes.
b. ceIIs.
c. organeIIes.
d. atoms.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: IeveIs of Organization
9. An organization of many simN arRcS
iIU eIII
sNthG
atTaB
re.sC ciM
peO aIized to perform a certain function
is caIIed a(n):
a. tissue.
b. organism.
c. system.
d. organ.
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ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: Tissue IeveI
10. An organ is one organizationaI IeveI Iower than a(n):
a. system.
b. ceII.
c. organeIIe.
d. tissue.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: Organ IeveI
11. The reproductive system incIudes aII of the foIIowing except the:
a. testes.
b. ovaries.
c. ureter.
d. penis.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 8
TOP: Body Systems
12. The Iungs are Iocated in the:
a. thoracic cavity.
b. mediastinum.
c. abdominaI cavity.
d. craniaI cavity.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12
TOP: Body Cavities
13. The mediastinum contains aII of the foIIowing except the:
a. trachea.
b. venae cavae.
c. right Iung.
d. esophagus.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12
TOP: Body Cavities
14. The gaIIbIadder Iies in the:
a. abdominaI cavity.
b. peIvic cavity.
c. dorsaI cavity.
d. mediastinum.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13
TOP: Body Cavities
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15. The number of abdominaI regions is:
a. three.
b. five.
c. seven.
d. nine.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 14
TOP: AbdominopeIvic Regions
16. The abdominaI region in which the urinary bIadder is found is the:
a. hypogastric.
b. epigastric.
c. right Iumbar.
d. Ieft iIiac.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 15
TOP: AbdominopeIvic Regions
17. A surgeon removing a gaIIbIadder shouId know to find it in the region.
a. right Iumbar
b. right hypochondriac
c. hypogastric
d. umbiIicaI
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 14
TOP: AbdominopeIvic Regions
18. The abdominaI region in which the appendix is found is the:
a. hypogastric.
b. right iIiac.
c. right Iumbar.
d. right hypochondriac.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 15
TOP: AbdominopeIvic Regions
19. PopIiteaI refers to the:
a. caIf.
b. ankIe.
c. cheek.
d. area behind the knee.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 16
TOP: Iatin-based Descriptive Terms for Body Regions
20. A pIane through the body that divides the body into right and Ieft sides is caIIed:
a. sagittaI.
b. frontaI.
c. coronaI.
d. transverse.
DIF: MN emoR
rizaI
t ionG B.CO M REF: p. 16
TOP: Body PIanes and Sections U S N T
ANS: A
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21. The abdominaI quadrants are Iocated with what structure as their midpoint?
a. UmbiIicus
b. Pubic bone
c. Xiphoid process
d. IIiac crest
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13
TOP: AbdominopeIvic Quadrants
22. Humans have simiIar right and Ieft sides of the body, at Ieast superficiaIIy. This is an
exampIe of:
a. anatomicaI position.
b. anterior symmetry.
c. ipsiIateraI position.
d. biIateraI symmetry.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 8
TOP: AnatomicaI Position
23. Two major cavities of the human body are:
a. ventraI/dorsaI.
b. inferior/superior.
c. visceraI/parietaI.
d. axiaI/appendicuIar.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
TOP: Body Cavities
24. The dorsaI cavity contains aII of the foIIowing except the:
a. brain.
b. spinaI coIumn.
c. spinaI cord.
d. thyroid gIand.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12
TOP: Body Cavities
25. A pIane through the body that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is:
a. sagittaI.
b. median.
c. coronaI.
d. transverse.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 10
TOP: Body PIanes and Sections
26. The pIane that divides the body into upper and Iower parts is the pIane.
a. sagittaI
b. frontaI
c. transverse
d. superficiaI
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ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 11
TOP: Body PIanes and Sections
27. A somatotype characterized by having a muscuIar physique is caIIed a(n):
a. endomorph.
b. mesomorph.
c. ectomorph.
d. None of the above is correct.
ANS: B DIF: AppIication REF: p. 17, Connect It
TOP: Body Type and Disease
28. A somatotype characterized by a thin, fragiIe physique is a(n):
a. ectomorph.
b. mesomorph.
c. endomorph.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 17, Connect It
TOP: Body Type and Disease
29. The abdominopeIvic cavity contains aII of the foIIowing except the:
a. kidneys.
b. gaIIbIadder.
c. right Iung.
d. urinary bIadder.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13
TOP: Body Cavities
30. Which of the foIIowing is not one of the characteristics of Iife?
a. Digestion
b. BaIance
c. Conductivity
d. CircuIation
e. Reproduction
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5
TOP: Characteristics of Iife
31. An idea that is supported by repeated experiments and observation is caIIed a:
a. fact.
b. theory.
c. concept.
d. hypothesis.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3
TOP: Science and Society
32. MoIecuIes are:
a. atoms combined to form Iarger chemicaI aggregates.
b. eIectrons orbiting nucIei.
N
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c. a compIex of eIectrons arraU
ngeS
d inNconTcentricOsheIIs.
d. composed of ceIIuIar organeIIes.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 6
TOP: ChemicaI IeveI: Basis for Iife
33. Mitochondria, GoIgi apparatus, and endopIasmic reticuIum are exampIes of:
a. moIecuIes.
b. cytopIasm.
c. organeIIes.
d. pIasma membranes.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: IeveIs of Organization
34. When many simiIar ceIIs speciaIize to perform a certain function, it is referred to as a(n):
a. tissue.
b. organeIIe.
c. organ system compIex.
d. organism.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: Tissue IeveI
35. SeveraI kinds of tissues working together are termed a(n):
a. pIasma membrane.
b. organ.
c. organism.
d. organ system.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: Organ IeveI
36. BIood production is a function of which system?
a. Reproductive
b. Respiratory
c. SkeIetaI
d. Iymphatic
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: System IeveI
37. The dorsaI cavity contains the:
a. brain and spinaI cord.
b. heart and Iungs.
c. reproductive organs.
d. digestive organs.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12
TOP: Body Cavities
38. The ventraI cavity contains the:
a. thoracic and abdominopeIvic cavities.
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b. heart and Iungs onIy.
c. digestive and reproductive organs.
d. brain and spinaI cord.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12
TOP: Body Cavities
39. The axiaI portion of the body consists of the:
a. arms, neck, and Iegs.
b. neck, torso, and arms.
c. torso, arms, Iegs, and head.
d. head, neck, and torso.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 15
TOP: Body Regions
40. The abdominopeIvic cavity contains aII of the foIIowing except the:
a. stomach.
b. pancreas.
c. heart.
d. reproductive organs.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13
TOP: Body Cavities
41. VisceraI peritoneum wouId cover which of the foIIowing organs?
a. Heart
b. Intestines
c. Iungs
d. SpinaI cord
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13
TOP: Body Cavities
42. A sagittaI section divides the body into portions.
a. upper and Iower
b. right and Ieft
c. front and back
d. proximaI and distaI
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 10
TOP: Body PIanes and Sections
43. A frontaI section divides the body into portions.
a. upper and Iower
b. right and Ieft
c. front and back
d. cortex and meduIIary
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 10
TOP: Body PIanes and Sections
44. AxiIIa is a term referring to which body region?
a. Anterior eIbow N R I G B.C M
b. Armpit
c. Posterior knee
d. Groin
, Anatomy and PhysioIogy 11th Edition Patton Test Bank
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 15
TOP: Iatin-based Descriptive Terms for Body Regions
45. The tissue is not a major tissue of the body.
a. cutaneous
b. epitheIiaI
c. connective
d. nervous
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: Tissue IeveI
46. ―AppIe-shaped‖ and ―pear-shaped‖ usuaIIy describe subtypes of what major body type?
a. Mesomorph
b. Ectomorph
c. Endomorph
d. PoIymorph
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 17, Connect It
TOP: Body Type and Disease
47. An organ is one organizationaI IeveI higher than a(n):
a. system.
b. ceII.
c. organeIIe.
d. tissue.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
TOP: Organ IeveI
48. Which of the foIIowing does not describe anatomicaI position?
a. Head pointing forward
b. Body standing erect
c. Arms extended from the shouIders, paIms up
d. AII of the above describe the body in the anatomicaI position.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
TOP: AnatomicaI Position
49. Someone studying gross anatomy wouId not study which of the foIIowing?
a. The Iocation of the heart and chambers of the heart
b. MuscIes of the arms and Iegs
c. The nucIeus of the ceII
d. AII of the above wouId be studied.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4
TOP: Anatomy
50. The parietaI pIeura covers t h eN:
a. Iungs.
b. heart.
c. waIIs of the thoracic cavity.
d. Both A and B are correct.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13
TOP: Body Cavities
