Test Bank For Anatomy and Physiology 2nd Edition by OpenStax, All 28 Chapters Covered, Verified Latest Edition 2026

Test bank for
Anatomy and physiology
author: openstax


2nd edition




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,1. An introduction to the human body
1. Is the study of the larger structures of the body, those visible without the aid of
magnification
(A) Gross anatomy

(B) Microscopic anatomy

(C) Macroscopic anatomy

(D) Physical anatomy

Ans a difficulty easy page 8
2. The word “anatomy” comes from a greek root that means “ ’’
(A) To cut apart

(B) To fix with

(C) To view inside

(D) To study exterior

Ans a difficulty easy page 8
3. Dissection is still used in ………….
(A) Medical schools

(B) Pathology labs

(C) Anatomy courses

(D) All of above

Ans d difficulty easy page 8
4. Microscopic anatomy includes ………….
(A) Histology

(B) Cytology




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(C) Both of above

(D) None of above

Ans c difficulty easy page 8
5 .................. is the study of the structures that make up a discrete body system—that is, a
group of
Structures that work together to perform a unique body function.
(A) Regional anatomy

(B) Systematic anatomy
(C) Both of above

(D) None of above

Ans c difficulty easy page 9
6. Human physiology is the scientific study of the of the structures of the body and the ways
in
Which they work together to support the functions of life.
(A) Chemistry

(B) Physic

(C) Both above

(D) None of above

Ans c difficulty medium page 9
7. Homeostasis is the state of steady maintained by living things.

(A) Internal condition

(B) External conditions

(C) Both above

(D) None of above

Ans a difficulty easy page 9


8. An organ is an anatomically distinct structure of the body composed of tissue types.
(A) One

(B) Two

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(C) Two or more

(D) None of above




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