,Comprehensive Test Bank for Marieb Human Anatomy &
Physiology, 12th Edition (Hoehn, Haynes, Abbott) – Verified
NCLEX/HESI-Style Questions with Rationales
A&P001
Chapter / Section / Page/Figure: Chapter 1 — 1.1 Form
(anatomy) determines function (physiology); Complementarity
of Structure and Function — pp. 32–33; Fig. 1.1.
Subtopic: Complementarity of Structure & Function
Cognitive Level: Recall
Difficulty: Easy
Stem (≤70 words): Which statement best expresses the
principle of complementarity of structure and function?
A. Structure has no influence on function.
B. Function dictates structure regardless of form.
C. Structure and function are unrelated scientific concepts.
D. Form (structure) determines what functions can occur.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale (correct): Marieb explains that anatomy (structure)
and physiology (function) are inseparable — what a structure
can do depends on its specific form (Ch.1, pp.32–33; Fig.1.1).
This principle underpins examples such as tooth shape and
heart valves.
Rationale (A): Incorrect — structure does influence function;
Marieb emphasizes their interdependence (pp.32–33).
Rationale (B): Incorrect — function cannot be fully explained
without reference to structure (pp.32–33).
,Rationale (C): Incorrect — the text states they are
complementary and closely linked (pp.32–33).
Teaching Point: Anatomy and physiology are inseparable —
structure enables function. (Ch.1, pp.32–33)
A&P002
Chapter / Section / Page/Figure: Chapter 1 — 1.2 The body’s
organization ranges from atoms to the entire organism — pp.
34–35; Fig. 1.2.
Subtopic: Levels of Structural Organization
Cognitive Level: Recall
Difficulty: Easy
Stem (≤70 words): Which sequence lists the levels of
organization from simplest to most complex as presented by
Marieb?
A. Organ → Tissue → Cellular → Organismal → Organ system →
Chemical
B. Chemical → Cellular → Tissue → Organ → Organ system →
Organismal
C. Cellular → Chemical → Tissue → Organ → Organismal →
Organ system
D. Tissue → Chemical → Cellular → Organ → Organ system →
Organismal
Correct Answer: B
Rationale (correct): Marieb outlines the hierarchy: chemical
(atoms → molecules), cellular, tissue, organ, organ system,
, organismal (Ch.1, pp.34–35; Fig.1.2). This order reflects
increasing complexity and integration.
Rationale (A): Incorrect — order is reversed and misplaces
chemical and organismal levels (pp.34–35).
Rationale (C): Incorrect — chemical level precedes cellular level
in the textbook (pp.34–35).
Rationale (D): Incorrect — tissue does not precede chemical
and cellular levels (pp.34–35).
Teaching Point: Structural hierarchy: chemical → cellular →
tissue → organ → organ system → organism. (Ch.1, Fig.1.2)
A&P003
Chapter / Section / Page/Figure: Chapter 1 — Necessary Life
Functions — pp. 35–37; Fig. 1.3.
Subtopic: Necessary Life Functions — Movement vs.
Responsiveness
Cognitive Level: Application
Difficulty: Medium
Stem (≤70 words): A patient with peripheral neuropathy has
decreased sensation and slow withdrawal from painful stimuli.
Which necessary life function is primarily impaired?
A. Metabolism
B. Movement (locomotion)
C. Responsiveness (excitability)
D. Reproduction
Correct Answer: C
Physiology, 12th Edition (Hoehn, Haynes, Abbott) – Verified
NCLEX/HESI-Style Questions with Rationales
A&P001
Chapter / Section / Page/Figure: Chapter 1 — 1.1 Form
(anatomy) determines function (physiology); Complementarity
of Structure and Function — pp. 32–33; Fig. 1.1.
Subtopic: Complementarity of Structure & Function
Cognitive Level: Recall
Difficulty: Easy
Stem (≤70 words): Which statement best expresses the
principle of complementarity of structure and function?
A. Structure has no influence on function.
B. Function dictates structure regardless of form.
C. Structure and function are unrelated scientific concepts.
D. Form (structure) determines what functions can occur.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale (correct): Marieb explains that anatomy (structure)
and physiology (function) are inseparable — what a structure
can do depends on its specific form (Ch.1, pp.32–33; Fig.1.1).
This principle underpins examples such as tooth shape and
heart valves.
Rationale (A): Incorrect — structure does influence function;
Marieb emphasizes their interdependence (pp.32–33).
Rationale (B): Incorrect — function cannot be fully explained
without reference to structure (pp.32–33).
,Rationale (C): Incorrect — the text states they are
complementary and closely linked (pp.32–33).
Teaching Point: Anatomy and physiology are inseparable —
structure enables function. (Ch.1, pp.32–33)
A&P002
Chapter / Section / Page/Figure: Chapter 1 — 1.2 The body’s
organization ranges from atoms to the entire organism — pp.
34–35; Fig. 1.2.
Subtopic: Levels of Structural Organization
Cognitive Level: Recall
Difficulty: Easy
Stem (≤70 words): Which sequence lists the levels of
organization from simplest to most complex as presented by
Marieb?
A. Organ → Tissue → Cellular → Organismal → Organ system →
Chemical
B. Chemical → Cellular → Tissue → Organ → Organ system →
Organismal
C. Cellular → Chemical → Tissue → Organ → Organismal →
Organ system
D. Tissue → Chemical → Cellular → Organ → Organ system →
Organismal
Correct Answer: B
Rationale (correct): Marieb outlines the hierarchy: chemical
(atoms → molecules), cellular, tissue, organ, organ system,
, organismal (Ch.1, pp.34–35; Fig.1.2). This order reflects
increasing complexity and integration.
Rationale (A): Incorrect — order is reversed and misplaces
chemical and organismal levels (pp.34–35).
Rationale (C): Incorrect — chemical level precedes cellular level
in the textbook (pp.34–35).
Rationale (D): Incorrect — tissue does not precede chemical
and cellular levels (pp.34–35).
Teaching Point: Structural hierarchy: chemical → cellular →
tissue → organ → organ system → organism. (Ch.1, Fig.1.2)
A&P003
Chapter / Section / Page/Figure: Chapter 1 — Necessary Life
Functions — pp. 35–37; Fig. 1.3.
Subtopic: Necessary Life Functions — Movement vs.
Responsiveness
Cognitive Level: Application
Difficulty: Medium
Stem (≤70 words): A patient with peripheral neuropathy has
decreased sensation and slow withdrawal from painful stimuli.
Which necessary life function is primarily impaired?
A. Metabolism
B. Movement (locomotion)
C. Responsiveness (excitability)
D. Reproduction
Correct Answer: C
