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Chapter 1 – Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology (20 Questions)
1) Which of the following best describes anatomy?
A) The study of the function of body parts
B) The study of the structure of body parts
C) The study of disease processes
D) The study of chemical reactions in cells
Answer: B
Bloom’s Taxonomy: 1 (Remembering)
Learning Outcome: 1.1.1
2) The study of how the heart pumps blood throughout the body is an example
of:
A) Gross anatomy
B) Physiology
C) Histology
D) Cytology
Answer: B
Bloom’s Taxonomy: 2 (Understanding)
Learning Outcome: 1.1.2
3) Which level of structural organization is correctly arranged from simplest
to most complex?
A) Tissue → Organ → Cell → Organ system → Organism
B) Cell → Tissue → Organ → Organ system → Organism
C) Organ → Tissue → Organ system → Cell → Organism
D) Molecule → Organ → Cell → Tissue → Organ system
Answer: B
Bloom’s Taxonomy: 2 (Understanding)
Learning Outcome: 1.2.1
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4) Which system is responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and wastes?
A) Nervous system
B) Lymphatic system
C) Cardiovascular system
D) Endocrine system
Answer: C
Bloom’s Taxonomy: 1 (Remembering)
Learning Outcome: 1.3.1
5) The smallest living unit of the human body is the:
A) Organ
B) Organelle
C) Tissue
D) Cell
Answer: D
Bloom’s Taxonomy: 1 (Remembering)
Learning Outcome: 1.2.2
6) Which type of anatomy focuses on structures visible to the naked eye?
A) Gross anatomy
B) Microscopic anatomy
C) Developmental anatomy
D) Surface anatomy
Answer: A
Bloom’s Taxonomy: 1 (Remembering)
Learning Outcome: 1.1.2