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Test Bank
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,Chapter 02 : Introduction to the Human Body
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Multiple Choice
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1. Which of the following definitions describes the scientific study of human anatomy?
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a. The study of the body‘s metabolic functions.
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b. The study of the body‘s structures.
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c. The study of body‘s chemical processes.
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d. The study of the body‘s molecular processes.
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e. The study of the body‘s evolution.
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ANSWER: b
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REFERENCES: 2.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology n n n n n
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1.1 - Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
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2. What two approaches do anatomists use to study the body‘s structures?
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a. regional and systemic n n
b. global and detailed n n
c. holistic and microscopic n n
d. internal and external n n
e. active and passive n n
ANSWER: a
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REFERENCES: 2.1 Overview of AnWaWtoWm.yTaBnS
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1.2 - Give specific examples to show the interrelationship between anatomy and
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physiology.
3. Which of the following describes the study of regional anatomy?
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a. The skin and its functions.
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b. The interrelationships of all of the structures in a specific body region.
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c. Human evolution by regions of the world.
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d. The specific functions of an organ.
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e. Chemical changes in the human body. n n n n n
ANSWER: b
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REFERENCES: 2.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology n n n n n
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1.2 - Give specific examples to show the interrelationship between anatomy and
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4. Which of the following describes the study of systemic anatomy?
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a. The operation of body functions.
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b. The sequence of chemical reactions in the body.
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c. The structures that make up a discrete body system.
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d. The evolution of the human body.
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e. The changes in the body over time.
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ANSWER: c
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,REFERENCES: 2.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology n n n n n
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1.2 - Give specific examples to show the interrelationship between anatomy and
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5. What is phosphorylation?
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a. The most common form of molecular regulation in animal cells – the addition of a phosphate group to specific
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nmolecules.
b. The ingestion and absorption of excessive phosphorus from the environment.
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c. The production of excessive amounts of phosphorus by the body.
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d. The conversion of phosphorus through a series of reactions in the environment.
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e. The removal of phosphorus from our bodies.
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ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember n
REFERENCES: 2.2 Structure and Function n n n
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.2.1 - Describe, compare, and contrast various structure-function relationships
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from molecular to organ level. n n n n n
6. Early humans evolved a restructured pelvis to accommodate for what specific function?
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a. increased intelligence n
b. bipedalism
c. childbirth
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e. sense of smell and taste n n n n
ANSWER: b
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REFERENCES: 2.2 Structure and Function n n n
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.2.2 - Relate the commonly found branching structure to function of an organ.
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7. How is human evolution defined?
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a. The impact of the earth‘s climate on human development.
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b. Changes in human intelligence over time. n n n n n
c. The development of cognitive and motor skills over time.
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d. A change in gene expression that occurs from generation to generation.
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e. The ability to adapt to constantly changing environments.
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ANSWER: d
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REFERENCES: 2.3 Evolution and Human Variation n n n n
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.3.1 - Define the term and explain the concept of evolution.
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8. Why does the body require UV radiation from sunlight?
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a. To control the spread of bacteria.
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b. To improve skin tone and quality.
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c. For the production of proteins.
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d. To control blood flow.
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e. For the synthesis of vitamin D.
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ANSWER: e
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REFERENCES: 2.3 Evolution and Human Variation n n n n
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.3.2 - Contrast the impact of selection on traits that affect reproduction and traits
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that do not; use this to explain examples of anatomical and physiological variation. n n n n n n n n n n n n n
9. UV radiation from sunlight is harmful to folate (folic acid) structure, a vitamin. What is a reason folate is essential?
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a. It is essential for skin cell growth and development.
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b. It is essential for single cell growth and muscular strength.
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c. It aids in sperm production and embryonic development.
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d. It is important for eye sight and night vision.
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e. It is involved with digestion.
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ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember n
REFERENCES: 2.3 Evolution and Human Variation n n n n
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.3.2 - Contrast the impact of selection on traits that affect reproduction and traits
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that do not; use this to explain examples of anatomical and physiological variation. n n n n n n n n n n n n n
10. What are the three types of gradients that drive flow in a physiological context?
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a. high, medium, and low gradients
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b. elevated, standard, and reduced gradients n n n n
c. organic, inorganic, and chemical gradients
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d. concentration, electrical, and pressure gradients n n n n
e. kinetic, dynamic, and static gradients
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ANSWER: d
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REFERENCES: 2.4 Flow n
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.4.1 - Describe how a gradient determines flow between two regions, and give
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examples of gradients that exist in different levels of organization in the body. n n n n n n n n n n n n n
11. What type of gradient drives the flow of fluids and gases?
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a. concentration gradients n
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c. pressure gradients n
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e. gravitational gradients n
ANSWER: c
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REFERENCES: 2.4 Flow n
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.4.2 - Predict how changes in a gradient will affect flow rate.
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12. Which of the following variables provides resistance to flow rate in liquids and gases?
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a. diameter and length of the tube n n n n n
b. speed of the molecules n n n
c. size of the molecules
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d. temperature of the environment n n n
e. viscosity of the medium n n n