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Unit I:
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• Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Human Body
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• Chapter 2: The Chemical Level of Organization
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• Chapter 3: The Cellular Level of Organization
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• Chapter 4: The Tissue Level of Organization
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Unit II: Support and Movement
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• Chapter 5: The Integumentary System
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• Chapter 6: Bone and Skeletal Tissue
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• Chapter 7: The Axial Skeleton
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• Chapter 8: The Appendicular Skeleton
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• Chapter 9: Joints
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• Chapter 10: Muscle Tissue
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• Chapter 11: The Muscular System
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Unit III: Regulation, Integration, and Control
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• Chapter 12: Nervous Tissue j p j p
• Chapter 13: The Anatomy of the Nervous System
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• Chapter 14: The Somatic Nervous System
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• Chapter 15: The Autonomic Nervous System
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• Chapter 16: The Neurological Exam
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• Chapter 17: The Endocrine System
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Unit IV: Fluids and Transport
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• Chapter 18: The Cardiovascular System: Blood
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• Chapter 19: The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
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• Chapter 20: The Cardiovascular System: Blood
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• Chapter 21: The Lymphatic System and Immunity
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Unit V: Energy, Maintenance, and Environmental Exchange
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• Chapter 22: The Respiratory System
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• Chapter 23: The Digestive System
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• Chapter 24: Nutrition and Metabolism
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• Chapter 25: The Urinary System
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• Chapter 26: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance
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Unit VI: Human Development and the Continuity of Life
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• Chapter 27: The Reproductive System
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• Chapter 28: Development and Genetic Inheritance
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• Chapter 29: Development and Inheritance
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• Chapter 30: Pregnancy and Childbirth
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1. Thestudyofthestructureofbodypartsand their relationships is called: jp j p j p jp jp
A. Anatomy
B. Physiology
C. Pathology
D. Biochemistry
Answer: A.Anatomy
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Rationale:Anatomy focusesonbodystructures;physiology studiesfunctions.
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2. Which ofthefollowing bestdescribesphysiology?
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A. Studyofthe body’schemicalcomposition
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C. Studyofexternal landmarks j p
D. Studyoftissues undera microscope jp jp 8%
Answer: B. Studyofthe function ofbodyparts
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Rationale:Physiologyexamines howorgansandsystemsworktosustainlife.
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3. Thesmalleststructuralunit oflife isthe:jp 8% j p jp
A. Atom
B. Cell
C. Tissue
D. Organ
Answer: B.Cell
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Rationale:Cells arethebasicunit oflife; atomsformmolecules, butarenotalive.
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4. Whichleveloforganization consistsofgroupsofsimilar cells performinga c jp j p jp jp jp 8j p
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A. Organlevel
B. Tissuelevel
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D. Organsystem
Answer:B.Tissuelevel
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Rationale:Tissuesarecomposedofsimilar cells with a sharedrole.
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, 5. Theprocessbywhichthebodymaintains stableinternal conditionsiscalled: j p jp jp jp
A. Homeostasis
B. Metabolism
C. Differentiation
D. Catabolism
Answer: A.Homeostasis
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Rationale:Homeostasis keepsinternal conditions stabledespiteexternal changes.
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6. A negative feedbackmechanism:
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A. Enhancestheoriginal stimulus jp
B. Reversesa changetoward normal conditions
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C. Causesrapiddeviations
D. Leadstohomeostatic imbalance jp
Answer: B. Reversesachangetoward normalconditions Rationale:Negative
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feedbackmaintains stability byreversing deviations.
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7. Theanatomical positionis characterized by: jp jp jp jp
A. Standingwithpalmsfacingforward jp
B. Sittingwith handsonlap
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C. Lyingdownwithpalmsdownward
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Rationale:Standardanatomical positionensuresconsistencyin descriptions.
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8. Which directional termmeans“towardthehead”?
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A. Inferior
B. Superior
C. Posterior
D. Distal
Answer: B.Superior
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Rationale:Superiormeans above;inferior meansbelow.
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9. Thesternum is jp jp tothespine.
A. Anterior
B. Posterior
Unit I:
j p j p j p Levels of Organization
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• Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Human Body
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• Chapter 2: The Chemical Level of Organization
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• Chapter 3: The Cellular Level of Organization
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• Chapter 4: The Tissue Level of Organization
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Unit II: Support and Movement
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• Chapter 5: The Integumentary System
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• Chapter 6: Bone and Skeletal Tissue
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• Chapter 7: The Axial Skeleton
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• Chapter 8: The Appendicular Skeleton
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• Chapter 9: Joints
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• Chapter 10: Muscle Tissue
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• Chapter 11: The Muscular System
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Unit III: Regulation, Integration, and Control
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• Chapter 12: Nervous Tissue j p j p
• Chapter 13: The Anatomy of the Nervous System
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• Chapter 14: The Somatic Nervous System
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• Chapter 15: The Autonomic Nervous System
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• Chapter 16: The Neurological Exam
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• Chapter 17: The Endocrine System
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Unit IV: Fluids and Transport
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• Chapter 18: The Cardiovascular System: Blood
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• Chapter 19: The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
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• Chapter 20: The Cardiovascular System: Blood
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• Chapter 21: The Lymphatic System and Immunity
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Unit V: Energy, Maintenance, and Environmental Exchange
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• Chapter 22: The Respiratory System
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• Chapter 23: The Digestive System
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• Chapter 24: Nutrition and Metabolism
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• Chapter 25: The Urinary System
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• Chapter 26: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance
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Unit VI: Human Development and the Continuity of Life
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• Chapter 27: The Reproductive System
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• Chapter 28: Development and Genetic Inheritance
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• Chapter 29: Development and Inheritance
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• Chapter 30: Pregnancy and Childbirth
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,Chapter1:AnIntroduction tothe HumanBody 8% jp
1. Thestudyofthestructureofbodypartsand their relationships is called: jp j p j p jp jp
A. Anatomy
B. Physiology
C. Pathology
D. Biochemistry
Answer: A.Anatomy
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Rationale:Anatomy focusesonbodystructures;physiology studiesfunctions.
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2. Which ofthefollowing bestdescribesphysiology?
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A. Studyofthe body’schemicalcomposition
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B. Studyofthe function ofbodyparts j p j p
C. Studyofexternal landmarks j p
D. Studyoftissues undera microscope jp jp 8%
Answer: B. Studyofthe function ofbodyparts
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Rationale:Physiologyexamines howorgansandsystemsworktosustainlife.
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3. Thesmalleststructuralunit oflife isthe:jp 8% j p jp
A. Atom
B. Cell
C. Tissue
D. Organ
Answer: B.Cell
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Rationale:Cells arethebasicunit oflife; atomsformmolecules, butarenotalive.
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4. Whichleveloforganization consistsofgroupsofsimilar cells performinga c jp j p jp jp jp 8j p
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A. Organlevel
B. Tissuelevel
C. Chemical level jp
D. Organsystem
Answer:B.Tissuelevel
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Rationale:Tissuesarecomposedofsimilar cells with a sharedrole.
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, 5. Theprocessbywhichthebodymaintains stableinternal conditionsiscalled: j p jp jp jp
A. Homeostasis
B. Metabolism
C. Differentiation
D. Catabolism
Answer: A.Homeostasis
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Rationale:Homeostasis keepsinternal conditions stabledespiteexternal changes.
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6. A negative feedbackmechanism:
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A. Enhancestheoriginal stimulus jp
B. Reversesa changetoward normal conditions
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C. Causesrapiddeviations
D. Leadstohomeostatic imbalance jp
Answer: B. Reversesachangetoward normalconditions Rationale:Negative
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feedbackmaintains stability byreversing deviations.
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7. Theanatomical positionis characterized by: jp jp jp jp
A. Standingwithpalmsfacingforward jp
B. Sittingwith handsonlap
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C. Lyingdownwithpalmsdownward
D. Standingwith arms crossed jp jp jp
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8. Which directional termmeans“towardthehead”?
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A. Inferior
B. Superior
C. Posterior
D. Distal
Answer: B.Superior
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Rationale:Superiormeans above;inferior meansbelow.
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9. Thesternum is jp jp tothespine.
A. Anterior
B. Posterior
