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, Anthony’s Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology 21st
Anthony’s Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology 21st Edition Patton
Chapters 1 - 48

Table of content

Chapter 01: Organization of the Body ..........................................................................................4
Chapter 02: Homeostasis ........................................................................................................... 32
Chapter 03: Chemistry of Life ................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 04: Biomolecules .......................................................................................................... 69
Chapter 05: Cell Structure ......................................................................................................... 84
Chapter 06: Cell Function .........................................................................................................114
Chapter 07: Cell Growth and Development....................... ......................................................... 138
Chapter 08: Introduction to Tissues ........................................................................................ 158
Chapter 09: Tissue Types .........................................................................................................168
Chapter 10: Skin ....................................................................................................................... 196
Chapter 11: Skeletal Tissues .....................................................................................................245
Chapter 12: Axial Skeleton ....................................................................................................... 276
Chapter 13: Appendicular Skeleton ..........................................................................................299
Chapter 14: Articulations .........................................................................................................308
Chapter 15: Axial Muscles ....................................................................................................... 339
Chapter 16: Appendicular Muscles ...........................................................................................365
Chapter 17: Muscle Contraction ............................................................................................... 374
Chapter 18: Nervous System Cells ............................................................................................412
Chapter 19: Nerve Signaling .....................................................................................................441
Chapter 20: Central Nervous System .......................................................................................462
Chapter 21: Peripheral Nervous System
...................................................................................................................514
Chapter 22: Autonomic Nervous System
..................................................................................................................546
Chapter 23: General Senses ..................................................................................................... 569
Chapter 24: Special Senses ...................................................................................................... 586
Chapter 25: Endocrine Regulation ........................................................................................... 623
Chapter 26: Endocrine Glands ................................................................................................. 646
Chapter 27: Blood .....................................................................................................................674
Chapter 28: Heart ..................................................................................................................... 713
Chapter 29: Blood Vessels ........................................................................................................748
Chapter 30: Circulation of the Blood ....................................................................................... 767
Chapter 31: Lymphatic System ................................................................................................ 798

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Chapter 32: Innate Immunity .................................................................................................. 835
Chapter 33: Adaptive Immunity ............................................................................................... 851
Chapter 34: Stress ....................................................................................................................875
Chapter 35: Respiratory Tract ................................................................................................. 898
Chapter 36: Ventilation ............................................................................................................934
Chapter 38: Upper Digestive Tract .......................................................................................... 975
Chapter 39: Lower Digestive Tract ........................................................................................1000
Chapter 40: Digestion and Absorption ...................................................................................1023
Chapter 41: Nutrition and Metabolism .................................................................................. 1067
Chapter 42: Urinary System ....................................................................................................1113
Chapter 43: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
1164
Chapter 44: Acid-Base Balance ...............................................................................................1202
Chapter 45: Male Reproductive System ................................................................................. 1240
Chapter 46: Female Reproductive System
1280
Chapter 47: Growth, Development, and Aging .............................................. 1324
Chapter 48: Genetics and Heredity .........................................................................................1361

, Anthony’s Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology 21st


Chapter 01: Organization of the Body

Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 21st Edition


MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of the following describes anatomy?
a. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
b. Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful
stimuli
d. Examining the physiology of life

ANSWER : B DIF: Memorization REF: p.
3 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology

2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to:
a. physiological investigation at a microscopic level.
b. anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the
feet.
c. anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying
the body by systems—groups of organs having a common
function.
d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level.

ANSWER : C DIF: Memorization REF: p.
4 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology

3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the studied.
a. type of organism
b. organizational level
c. systemic function
d. All of the above are correct.

ANSWER : D DIF: Memorization REF: p.
4 TOP: Physiology

4. Physiology:
a. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
b. investigates the body’s structure.
c. is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of
organization such as cells and systems.
d. is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts.

ANSWER : D DIF: Memorization REF: p.
4 TOP: Physiology

5. One of the basic principles of the standardized terminology is the
avoidance of ,
or terms that are based on a person’s name.
a. homonyms
b. antonyms

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