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Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions:
An Interactive Journey (2019)
4th Edition Colbert, Ankney, Lee
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 2
Chapter 2 The Human Body 13
Chapter 3 Biochemistry 21
Chapter 4 The Cells 30
Chapter 5 Tissues and Systems 39
Chapter 6 The Skeletal System 47
Chapter 7 The Muscular System 58
Chapter 8 The Integumentary System 69
Chapter 9 The Nervous System (Part I) 82
Chapter 10 The Nervous System (Part II) 92
Chapter 11 The Senses 101
Chapter 12 The Endocrine System 111
Chapter 13 The Cardiovascular System 121
Chapter 14 The Respiratory System 134
Chapter 15 The Lymphatic and Immune Systems 145
Chapter 16 The Gastrointestinal System 157
Chapter 17 The Urinary System 170
Chapter 18 The Reproductive System 183
Chapter 19 The Journey's End 196
, Test Bank - Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions, An Interactive Journey, 4e (Colbert, 2019)
Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions, 4e (Colbert)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) Gross anatomy is also known as .
A) microscopic anatomy
B) pathologic anatomy
C) macroscopic anatomy
D) diagnostic anatomy
Answer: C
2) An example of gross anatomy would be .
A) viewing an x-ray
B) using a microscope
C) performing a complete cellular blood count
D) determining the etiology of a disease
Answer: A
3) The study of physiology deals with .
A) disease
B) genetics
C) structures
D) functions
Answer: D
4) The potential outcome of a disease is the .
A) etiology
B) diagnosis
C) prognosis
D) treatment
Answer: C
5) The study of disease is known as .
A) neurology
B) pathophysiology
C) microbiology
D) cytology
Answer: B
6) The three basic parts of a medical term are .
A) prefix, word root, suffix
B) suffix, base, meaning
C) prefix, stem, ending
D) base, word root, stem
Answer: A
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7) What system is known as the mathematical language of anatomy and physiology?
A) Abbreviation system
B) Metric system
C) English system
D) Customary system
Answer: B
8) Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?
A) Heart rate
B) Temperature
C) Odor
D) Respiratory rate
Answer: C
9) When the physician has documented several signs and symptoms, he or she will be able to
make a(n) .
A) prognosis
B) etiology
C) cytology
D) diagnosis
Answer: D
10) The adjustments that maintain a stable environment within the body are known as .
A) homeostasis
B) metabolism
C) syndrome
D) pathology
Answer: A
11) The body uses feedback loops to maintain homeostasis. The response that opposes an action
is known as a(n) .
A) depressing feedback loop
B) negative feedback loop
C) positive feedback loop
D) affirmative feedback loop
Answer: B
12) A positive feedback loop is necessary in which of the following situations?
A) Blood pressure
B) Coughing
C) Bleeding
D) Childbirth
Answer: D
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Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions:
An Interactive Journey (2019)
4th Edition Colbert, Ankney, Lee
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 2
Chapter 2 The Human Body 13
Chapter 3 Biochemistry 21
Chapter 4 The Cells 30
Chapter 5 Tissues and Systems 39
Chapter 6 The Skeletal System 47
Chapter 7 The Muscular System 58
Chapter 8 The Integumentary System 69
Chapter 9 The Nervous System (Part I) 82
Chapter 10 The Nervous System (Part II) 92
Chapter 11 The Senses 101
Chapter 12 The Endocrine System 111
Chapter 13 The Cardiovascular System 121
Chapter 14 The Respiratory System 134
Chapter 15 The Lymphatic and Immune Systems 145
Chapter 16 The Gastrointestinal System 157
Chapter 17 The Urinary System 170
Chapter 18 The Reproductive System 183
Chapter 19 The Journey's End 196
, Test Bank - Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions, An Interactive Journey, 4e (Colbert, 2019)
Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions, 4e (Colbert)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) Gross anatomy is also known as .
A) microscopic anatomy
B) pathologic anatomy
C) macroscopic anatomy
D) diagnostic anatomy
Answer: C
2) An example of gross anatomy would be .
A) viewing an x-ray
B) using a microscope
C) performing a complete cellular blood count
D) determining the etiology of a disease
Answer: A
3) The study of physiology deals with .
A) disease
B) genetics
C) structures
D) functions
Answer: D
4) The potential outcome of a disease is the .
A) etiology
B) diagnosis
C) prognosis
D) treatment
Answer: C
5) The study of disease is known as .
A) neurology
B) pathophysiology
C) microbiology
D) cytology
Answer: B
6) The three basic parts of a medical term are .
A) prefix, word root, suffix
B) suffix, base, meaning
C) prefix, stem, ending
D) base, word root, stem
Answer: A
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, Test Bank - Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions, An Interactive Journey, 4e (Colbert, 2019)
7) What system is known as the mathematical language of anatomy and physiology?
A) Abbreviation system
B) Metric system
C) English system
D) Customary system
Answer: B
8) Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?
A) Heart rate
B) Temperature
C) Odor
D) Respiratory rate
Answer: C
9) When the physician has documented several signs and symptoms, he or she will be able to
make a(n) .
A) prognosis
B) etiology
C) cytology
D) diagnosis
Answer: D
10) The adjustments that maintain a stable environment within the body are known as .
A) homeostasis
B) metabolism
C) syndrome
D) pathology
Answer: A
11) The body uses feedback loops to maintain homeostasis. The response that opposes an action
is known as a(n) .
A) depressing feedback loop
B) negative feedback loop
C) positive feedback loop
D) affirmative feedback loop
Answer: B
12) A positive feedback loop is necessary in which of the following situations?
A) Blood pressure
B) Coughing
C) Bleeding
D) Childbirth
Answer: D
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