,Chapter 01: Organization of the Body
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
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1. Which of the following describes anatomy?
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a. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
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b. Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
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c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
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d. Examining the physiology of life RL RL RL RL
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REF: p. 3 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
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2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to:
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a. physiological investigation at a microscopic level.
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b. anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet.
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c. anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying the bod
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y by systems—groups of organs having a common function.
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d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level.
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REF: p. 4 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
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3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the
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a. type of organism
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c. systemic function RL
, d. All of the above are correct.
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REF: p. 4 TOP: Physiology
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4. Physiology:
a. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
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c. is concerned th organisms and does not deal th different levels oforganizati
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on such as cells and systems.
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d. is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts.
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REF: p. 4 TOP: Physiology
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5. One of the basic p nciples of the standardized terminology is the avoidance of
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TOP: Language of Science and Medicine
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b. the sum of all the physical and chemical reactions occur ng in the body.
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c. an organization of similar cells specialized to perform a certainfunction.
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d. a subdivision of physiology.
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7. From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are:
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a. organism, chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, system, organelle.
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b. chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
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c. organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical.
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d. chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
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REF: p. 6 TOP: Levels of Organization
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8. The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are:
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a. molecules.
b. cells.
c. organelles.
d. atoms.
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REF: p. 7 TOP: Levels of Organization
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a. tissue.
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Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
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1. Which of the following describes anatomy?
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a. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
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b. Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
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c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
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d. Examining the physiology of life RL RL RL RL
ANS: B R L DIF: Memo zation RL
REF: p. 3 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
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2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to:
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a. physiological investigation at a microscopic level.
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b. anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet.
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c. anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying the bod
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y by systems—groups of organs having a common function.
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d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level.
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ANS: C R L DIF: Memo zation RL
REF: p. 4 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
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3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the
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a. type of organism
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b. organizational level RL
c. systemic function RL
, d. All of the above are correct.
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ANS: D R L DIF: Memo zation RL
REF: p. 4 TOP: Physiology
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4. Physiology:
a. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
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b. investigates the body’s structure. RL RL RL
c. is concerned th organisms and does not deal th different levels oforganizati
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on such as cells and systems.
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d. is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts.
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ANS: D R L DIF: Memo zation RL
REF: p. 4 TOP: Physiology
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5. One of the basic p nciples of the standardized terminology is the avoidance of
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r terms that are based on a person’s name.
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a. homonyms
b. antonyms
c. eponyms
d. synonyms
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TOP: Language of Science and Medicine
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6. Metabolism refers to: RL RL
a. the chemical basis of life.
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b. the sum of all the physical and chemical reactions occur ng in the body.
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c. an organization of similar cells specialized to perform a certainfunction.
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d. a subdivision of physiology.
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7. From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are:
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a. organism, chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, system, organelle.
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b. chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
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c. organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical.
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d. chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
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REF: p. 6 TOP: Levels of Organization
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8. The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are:
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a. molecules.
b. cells.
c. organelles.
d. atoms.
ANS: B R L DIF: Memo zation RL
REF: p. 7 TOP: Levels of Organization
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9. An organization of many simN
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peO alized to perform a certain functio
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n is called a(n):
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a. tissue.
b. organism.
c. system.
, d. organ.