Test Bank for Structure & Function of the Body 16th Edition by Kevin T. Patton & Gary A. Thibodeau – 2025/2026 Latest Update | Complete Anatomy & Physiology Exam Prep

TEST BANK
STRUCTURE & FUNCTION
OF THE BODY
16th Edition, Patton & Thibodeau




TEST BANK

,Thibodeau & Patton: Structure & Function of the Body, 16th Edition Test Bank
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1. Introduction to the Body
Chapter 2. Chemistry of Life
Chapter 3. Cells
Chapter 4. Tissues
Chapter 5. Organ Systems
Chapter 6. Skin and Membranes
Chapter 7. Skeletal System
Chapter 8. Muscular System
Chapter 9. Nervous System
Chapter 10. Senses
Chapter 11. Endocrine System
Chapter 12. Blood
Chapter 13. Cardiovascular System
Chapter 14. Lymphatic System and Immunity
Chapter 15. Respiratory System
Chapter 16. Digestive System
Chapter 17. Nutrition and Metabolism
Chapter 18. Urinary System
Chapter 19. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Chapter 20. Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 21. Reproductive Systems
Chapter 22. Growth, Development, and Aging

,Chapter 01: Introduction to the body
Thibodeau & Patton: Structure & Function of the Body, 16th Edition


MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The word derived from two word parts that mean “cutting apart” is
a. physiology
b. homeostasis
c. anatomy
d. dissection
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3
OBJ: 1 TOP: Introduction

2. The study of how the body functions is called
a. physiology
b. homeostasis
c. anatomy
d. dissection
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3
OBJ: 1 TOP: Introduction

3. The correct sequence of the level of organization is
a. cellular, chemical, tissue, organ
b. chemical, cellular, tissue, organ
c. chemical, cellular, organ, tissue
d. chemical, tissue, cellular, organ
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5
OBJ: 3 TOP: Structural levels of organization

4. The smallest living unit of structure is considered to be at the
a. chemical level
b. cellular level
c. organ level
d. tissue level
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 6
OBJ: 3 TOP: Structural levels of organization

5. The reference position for all body directional terms is the
a. anatomical position
b. prone position

, c. supine position
d. sitting position
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: pp. 6-7
OBJ: 4 TOP: Anatomical position

6. The relationship between the knee and the ankle can be described as




a. the knee is inferior to the ankle
b. the knee is distal to the ankle
c. the knee is proximal to the ankle
d. both a and b above
ANS: C DIF: Application REF: pp. 7-8 OBJ: 5
TOP: Anatomical directions

7. The relationship between the heart and the lungs can be described as
a. the heart is distal to the lungs
b. the heart is medial to the lungs
c. the heart is lateral to the lungs
d. both a and c above

ANS: B DIF: Application REF: p. 7 OBJ: 5
TOP: Anatomical directions

8. The term most opposite proximal is
a. medial
b. superior
c. anterior
d. distal

ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
OBJ: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions

9. Because humans walk in an upright position, the two terms that can be used interchangeably
are
a. posterior and ventral
b. posterior and inferior
c. posterior and superficial
d. posterior and dorsal
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
OBJ: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions

10. The term most opposite medial is
a. dorsal
b. lateral
c. superficial
d. none of the above

ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
OBJ: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions

11. The relationship between the skin and the muscles can be described as
a. the skin is superficial to the muscle
b. the muscle is superficial to the skin
c. the muscle is deep to the skin