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Chapter 01: Organization ofthe Body
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MULTIPLE CHOICE b
1. Which of the following describes anatomy?
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a. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
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b. Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods b b b b b b b
c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli b b b b b b b b b b b
d. Examining the physiology of life b b b b
ANSWER: B DIF: Memorization b REF: p.3 b b
TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
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by systems—groups of organs having a common function.
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d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level. b b b b b
ANSWER: C DIF: Memorization b REF: p.4 b b
TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
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3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the b b b b b b studied.
a. type of organism b b
b. organizational level b
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d. All of the above are correct. b b b b b
ANSWER: D b DIF: Memorization REF: p.4 b b
TOP: Physiology
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4. Physiology:
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such as cells and systems.
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d. is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts.
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ANSWER: D b DIF: Memorization REF: p.4 b b
TOP: Physiology
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c. eponyms
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ANSWER: C b DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5 b b
TOP: Language of Science and Medicine
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6. Metabolism refers to: b b
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b. the sum of all the physical and chemical reactions occurring in the body.
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c. an organization of similar cells specialized to perform a certain function.
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ANSWER: B b DIF: Application REF: p. 5 b b b TOP: Characteristics of Life
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7. From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are:
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a. organism, chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, system, organelle.
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b. chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
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c. organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical.
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d. chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
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ANSWER: D DIF: Memorization b REF: p.6 b b
TOP: Levels of Organization
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8. The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are:
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a. molecules.
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TOP: Levels of Organization
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ANSWER: A DIF: Memorization b REF: p.7
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TOP: Tissue Level
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10. An organ is one organizational level lower than a(n):
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d. tissue.
ANSWER: A DIF: Memorization b REF: p.7
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TOP: Organ Level
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11. The reproductive system includes all of the following except the:
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a. testes.
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c. ureter.
d. penis.
ANSWER: C DIF: Memorization b REF: p.8
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TOP: Body Systems
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12. The lungs are located in the:
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a. thoracic cavity. b
b. mediastinum.
c. abdominal cavity. b
d. cranial cavity. b
ANSWER: A DIF: Memorizationb REF: p.12
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TOP: Body Cavities
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13. The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:
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a. trachea.
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c. right lung. b
d. esophagus.
ANSWER: C DIF: Memorizationb REF: p.12
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TOP: Body Cavities
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14. The gallbladder lies in the:
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ANSWER: A b DIF: Memorization REF: p.13
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Anatomy & Physiology
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21stEditionPatton
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Chapters 1 - 48 b b b
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Chapter 01: Organization ofthe Body
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Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 21st Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE b
1. Which of the following describes anatomy?
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a. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
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c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli b b b b b b b b b b b
d. Examining the physiology of life b b b b
ANSWER: B DIF: Memorization b REF: p.3 b b
TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
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2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to: b b b b b b b
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b. anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet. b b b b b b b b b b b b b
c. anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying the body b b b b b b b b b
by systems—groups of organs having a common function.
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d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level. b b b b b
ANSWER: C DIF: Memorization b REF: p.4 b b
TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
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3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the b b b b b b studied.
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b. organizational level b
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ANSWER: D b DIF: Memorization REF: p.4 b b
TOP: Physiology
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4. Physiology:
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b. investigates the body’s structure. b b b
c. is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of organization
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such as cells and systems.
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d. is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts.
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TOP: Physiology
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c. eponyms
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ANSWER: C b DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5 b b
TOP: Language of Science and Medicine
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6. Metabolism refers to: b b
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b. the sum of all the physical and chemical reactions occurring in the body.
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c. an organization of similar cells specialized to perform a certain function.
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ANSWER: D DIF: Memorization b REF: p.6 b b
TOP: Levels of Organization
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8. The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are:
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a. molecules.
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TOP: Levels of Organization
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c. system.
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ANSWER: A DIF: Memorization b REF: p.7
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TOP: Tissue Level
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10. An organ is one organizational level lower than a(n):
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a. system.
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c. organelle.
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ANSWER: A DIF: Memorization b REF: p.7
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TOP: Organ Level
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11. The reproductive system includes all of the following except the:
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a. testes.
b. ovaries.
c. ureter.
d. penis.
ANSWER: C DIF: Memorization b REF: p.8
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TOP: Body Systems
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12. The lungs are located in the:
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a. thoracic cavity. b
b. mediastinum.
c. abdominal cavity. b
d. cranial cavity. b
ANSWER: A DIF: Memorizationb REF: p.12
b b
TOP: Body Cavities
b b b
13. The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:
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a. trachea.
b. venae cavae. b
c. right lung. b
d. esophagus.
ANSWER: C DIF: Memorizationb REF: p.12
b b
TOP: Body Cavities
b b b
14. The gallbladder lies in the:
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a. abdominal cavity. b
b. pelvic cavity. b
c. dorsal cavity. b
d. mediastinum.
ANSWER: A b DIF: Memorization REF: p.13
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bTOP: Body Cavities
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