Test bank for principles of anatomy and physiology 15th edition by bryan derrickson gerald tortora Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2025/2026 Graded A+.

Test Bank For Principles Of Anatomy And Physiology
15th Edition By Bryan Derrickson Gerald Tortora
Questions With 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest
Update 2025/2026 Graded A+.
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,Testbank Chapter 1. An Introduction To The Human Body



Multiple Choice



1. This Is The Study Of The Functions Of Body Structures.
a. Anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology

Ans: B
Difficulty:
Easy
Feedback: 1.1



2. This Is Defined As a Group Of Cells With Similar Structure And Function.
a. Tissue
b. Organ
c. Molecules
d. Compounds
e. Organism

Ans: A
Difficulty:
Easy
Feedback: 1.2



3. Using Your Fingers To Find Your Pulse On Your Wrist Is An Example Of
a. Auscultation
b. Palpation
c. Responsiveness
d. Gross Anatomy
e. Physiologist

Ans: B
Difficulty:
Medium Feedback:
1.2

,4. Percussion Techniques Can Be Used To Determine
a. Heart Beats
b. Pulse Rate
c. Amplify Sounds
d. Fluid In The Lungs
e. Enlarged Organs

Ans: D
Difficulty:
Medium Feedback:
1.2



5. This Is The Sum Of All Cellular Processes That Occur In The Body.
a. Metabolism
b. Anabolism
c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation

Ans: A
Difficulty:
Hard
Feedback: 1.3



6. List The Basic Processes Of Life.

Ans: The Basic Processes Of Life Include Metabolism, Responsiveness,
Movement, Growth, Differentiation And Reproduction.
Difficulty:
Medium Feedback:
1.3



7. This Is The Regulation Of Body Conditions Within Normal Limits.
a. Palpation
b. Percussion
c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
e. Histology

Ans: C
Difficulty:
Easy
Feedback: 1.4

, 8. The Systems That Provide Homeostasis Are:
a. Cardiovascular And Integumentary
b. Nervous System And Endocrine
c. Cardiovascular And Respiratory Systems
d. Respiratory And Muscular Systems
e. Urinary And Integumentary Systems

Ans: B
Difficulty:
Easy
Feedback: 1.4



9. This Body Fluid Directly Affects The Proper Functioning Of Cells.
a. Lymph
b. Blood
c. Interstitial Fluid
d. Aqueous Humor
e. Vitreous Body

Ans: C
Difficulty:
Medium Feedback:
1.4



10. Name The Differences Between a Positive And a Negative Feedback System.

Ans: A Positive Feedback System Will Strengthen Or Reinforce a Change In One
Of The Body’s Controlled Conditions While a Negative Feedback System Will
Reverse a Change In a Controlled Condition.
Difficulty:
Medium Feedback:
1.4



11. This Is The Structure Of a Feedback System That Receives Output From The
Control Center.
a. Receptor
b. Body Fluids
c. Brain
d. Effector
e. Afferent