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,Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 15th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson, Gerald
p 2i p p p p p p p p p p p
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Test bank Chapter 1.
2i 2i 2i 2 pi
An Introduction to the Human Body
Multiple Choice
2i 2i
1. This is the study of the functions of
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a. structures.
body Anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology
Ans: B Difficul p p
ty: easy Feedba
p p p
ck: 1.1
p p
2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function.
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a. Tissue
b. Organ
c. Molecules
d. Compounds
e. Organism
Ans: A Difficu p p
lty: easy Feedb
p p p
ack: 1.2
p p
3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of
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a. Auscultation
b. Palpation
c. Responsiveness
d. Gross anatomy p
e. Physiologist
Ans: B p
Difficulty: medium p
Feedback: 1.2
p p
,Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 15th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson, Gerald
p 2i p p p p p p p p p p p
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4. Percussion techniques can be used to determine p p p p p p
a. Heart beats 2i
b. Pulse rate p
c. Amplify sounds p
d. Fluid in the lungs p p p
e. Enlarged organs p
Ans: D p
Difficulty: medium p
Feedback: 1.2
p p
5. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body.
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a. Metabolism
b. Anabolism
c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation
Ans: A Difficu p p
lty: hard Feedb
p p p
ack: 1.3
p p
6. List the basic processes of life.
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Ans: The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness, movement, gr
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owth, differentiation and reproduction.
p p p p
Difficulty: medium p
Feedback: 1.3
p p
7. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits.
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a. Palpation
b. Percussion
c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
e. Histology
Ans: C Difficul p p
ty: easy Feedba
p p p
ck: 1.4
p p
, Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 15th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson, Gerald
p 2i p p p p p p p p p p p
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8. The systems that provide homeostasis are:
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a. Cardiovascular and Integumentary p p
b. Nervous system and Endocrine p p p
c. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems p p p
d. Respiratory and muscular systems p p p
e. Urinary and integumentary systems p p p
Ans: B Difficul p p
ty: easy Feedba
p p p
ck: 1.4
p p
9. This body fluid directly affects the proper functioning of cells.
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a. Lymph
b. Blood
c. Interstitial fluid p
d. Aqueous humor p
e. Vitreous body p
Ans: C p
Difficulty: medium p
Feedback: 1.4
p p
10. Name the differences between a positive and a negative feedback system.
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Ans: A positive feedback system will strengthen or reinforce a change in one of
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the body’s controlled conditions while a negative feedback system will reverse a
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change in a controlled condition.
p p p p p
Difficulty: medium p
Feedback: 1.4
p p
11. This is the structure of a feedback system that receives output from the control
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center.
p
a. Receptor
b. Body fluids p
c. Brain
d. Effector
e. Afferent