Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition Test Bank (Chapters 1-29)

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Test Bank-
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PrinciplesofAnatomyandPhysiology,16thEdition,byBryan Derrickson, Ge rald
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Testbank Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
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Multiple Choice
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1. This is the study of the functions of body structures.
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a. Anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology

ANSWER: B
Difficul ty:easy
Feedba ck: 1.1



2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function.
a. Tissue
b. Organ
c. Molecules
d. Compounds
e. Organism

ANSWER: A
Difficul ty:easy
Feedba ck: 1.2



3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of
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a. Auscultation
b. Palpation
c. Responsiveness
d. Gross anatomy
e. Physiologist

ANSWER: B
Difficulty:medium
Feedback: 1.2

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4. Percussiontechniques can be used to determine
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b. Pulse rate
c. Amplify sounds
d. Fluid in the lungs
e. Enlargedorgans

ANSWER: D
Difficulty:medium
Feedback: 1.2



5. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body.
a. Metabolism
b. Anabolism
c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation

ANSWER: A
Difficul ty:hard
Feedba ck: 1.3



6. List the basic processes of life.
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ANSWER: The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness,
movement, gro wth, differentiation and reproduction.
Difficulty:medium
Feedback: 1.3



7. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits.
a. Palpation
b. Percussion
c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
e. Histology

ANSWER: C
Difficul ty:easy
Feedba ck: 1.4

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a. Cardiovascularand Integumentary
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b. Nervous system and Endocrine
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c. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
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d. Respiratory and muscular systems
e. Urinaryand integumentary systems

ANSWER: B
Difficul ty:easy
Feedba ck: 1.4



9. This body fluid directly affects the proper functioning of cells.
a. Lymph
b. Blood
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e. Vitreousbody

ANSWER: C
Difficulty:medium
Feedback: 1.4



10. Namethe differences between a positive and a negative feedback system.
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ANSWER: A positive feedback system will strengthen or reinforce a change in
one of th e body’s controlled conditions whilea negative feedback system will
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reverse a chan ge in a controlled condition.
Difficulty:medium
Feedback: 1.4



11. This is the structure of a feedback system that receives output from the control
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ce nter.
a. Receptor
b. Body fluids
c. Brain
d. Effector
e. Afferent