“Memmler’s Structure and Function of the Human Body 12th Edition – Complete Study Guide & Review Questions”

TEST BANK

,Chapter 01: Introduction to the Body


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
d. both a and c above

ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7
OBJ: 3 TOP: Anatomical directions

12. A cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions is called a

, a. sagittal section mn




b. frontal section mn




c. transverse section mn




d. none of the abovemn mn mn




ANS: B m n DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
mn




OBJ: 5 mn TOP: Planes or body sections
m n mn mn mn




13. A cut dividing the body into upper and lower portions is called a
mn mn mn mn mn mn mn mn mn mn mn mn




a. sagittal section mn




b. frontal section mn




c. transverse section mn




d. coronal section mn




ANS: Cm n DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
mn




OBJ: 5
mn TOP: Planes or body sections
m n mn mn mn




14. A cut dividing the body into right and left portions is called a
mn mn mn mn mn mn mn mn mn mn mn mn




a. sagittal section mn




b. frontal section mn




c. transverse section mn




d. coronal section mn




ANS: A m n DIF: Memorization REF: pp. 8-9mn




OBJ: 5 mn TOP: Planes or body sections
m n mn mn mn




15. The mediastinum is part of the
mn mn mn mn mn




a. dorsal cavity mn




b. ventral cavity mn




c. abdominal cavity mn




d. both b and c above mn mn mn mn




ANS: B m n DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
mn




OBJ: 6 mn TOP: Body cavities m n mn




16. The two major cavities of the body are the
mn mn mn mn mn mn mn mn




a. dorsal and ventral mn mn




b. thoracic and abdominal mn mn




c. pleural and mediastinum mn mn




d. none of the above mn mn mn




ANS: A m n DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
mn




OBJ: 6 mn TOP: Body cavities m n mn




17. The diaphragm divides the
mn mn mn




a. dorsal from the ventral cavity mn mn mn mn




b. abdominal from the pelvic cavity mn mn mn mn




c. thoracic from the abdominal cavity mn mn mn mn




d. pleural from the mediastinum mn mn mn




ANS: C m n DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9
mn




OBJ: 6 mn TOP: Body cavities m n mn