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Strengthen your understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology with this 2025/2026 updated study guide and practice question set based on The Human Body in Health & Disease, 8th Edition (Kevin T. Patton & Frank B. Bell). Perfect for health science, nursing, and allied-health students, this test-bank–style resource helps reinforce key concepts, boost retention, and prepare for exams with confidence. What’s Included: Exam-style practice questions aligned with the 8th edition chapters Clear explanations and rationales to support learning Comprehensive coverage of major topics: – Human body structure & function – Intro to disease mechanisms – Body systems: cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, digestive & more – Homeostasis, immunity, and inflammation – Disorders, abnormalities, and clinical applications Organized and easy-to-follow notes for fast study Ideal for course exams, quizzes, fundamentals classes, A&P review, and NCLEX prep This guide is designed to help you master foundational health-science concepts and excel in your exams for the 2025/2026 academic cycle.

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FULL TEST BANK
The Human Body in Health & Disease 8th
Edition ISBN-10 0323734146 ISBN-13 978-
0323734141
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Complete Test Bank, ALL Chapters Included.

,Chapter 01: Introduction to the Body

Patton: The Human Body in Health & Disease, 8th Edition



MULTIPLE CHOICE



1. Which word is derived from the Greek word meaning “cutting up”?

a. Dissection

b. Physiology

c. Pathology

d. Anatomy



ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: P. 3 TOP: Introduction



2. Which word is defined as the study of the function of living organisms and their
parts?

a. Dissection

b. Physiology

c. Pathology

d. Anatomy



ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization

REF: p. 3 TOP: Introduction



3. Which word is defined as the scientific study of disease?

a. Dissection

b. Physiology

c. Pathology

d. Anatomy

,ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: P. 3 TOP: Introduction



4. Cells

a. are more complex than tissues.

b. are the first level of organization in the body.

c. are the smallest living units of structure and function in the body.

d. both B and C.

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: p. 6 TOP: Structural levels
of organization



5. A group of cells that act together to perform a function is called a(n)

a. molecule.

b. organ.

c. tissue.

d. organism.

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: p. 6 TOP: Structural levels
of organization



6. The heart is an example of a(n)

a. organ.

b. tissue.

c. organism.

d. system.

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: p. 6 TOP: Structural levels
of organization



7. The levels of organization from most simple to most complex are

a. cell chemical organ tissue system.

b. tissue cell chemical organ system.

c. chemical tissue cell organ system.

, d. chemical cell tissue organ system.

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5 TOP: Structural levels
of organization



8. When using directional terms to describe the body, it is assumed that the body is
in what position?

a. Supine

b. Anatomical

c. Lateral

d. Prone

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 TOP: Anatomical
position



9. The supine position

a. describes the body lying face up.

b. is also called anatomical position.

c. describes the body lying face down.

d. both A and B.

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 TOP: Anatomical
position



10. The prone position

a. describes the body lying face up.

b. is also called the anatomical position.

c. describes the body lying face down.

d. both B and C.

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 TOP: Anatomical
position

11. Because humans walk upright, the term dorsal can be used in place of the term

a. inferior.

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