Human Anatomy, Martini - Exam Preparation Test Bank (Downloadable Doc)

Human Anatomy, 9e (Martini)
Chapter 1 Foundations: An Introduction to Anatomy

1.1 Multiple Choice Questions

1) It is important to study the discipline of anatomy because it ________.
A) is important to understand the link between human structure and function
B) develop a three-dimensional understanding of anatomical relationships
C) will assist individuals to make informed decisions about their personal health
D) provides a basis for understanding more advanced courses in anatomy, physiology, and
related disciplines
E) All of the answers are correct.
Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 1.1
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding

2) Which of the following statements about anatomical information is correct?
A) Anatomic information is all historical.
B) It describes external and internal structures of the body and considers probable function.
C) It addresses large body structures visible to the naked eye only.
D) Physiology and anatomy are unrelated.
E) The study of cells or cytology is useless to anatomy.
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 1.1
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding

3) The branch of science that studies groups of specialized cells and how they work together is
called ________.
A) physiology
B) histology
C) anatomy
D) cytology
E) None of the answers are correct.
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 1.1
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding

4) The analysis of the smallest units of life is called ________.
A) embryology
B) cytology
C) physiology
D) histology
E) morphology
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 1.1
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding

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,5) The discipline that might examine structural interactions within a sheet of muscle tissue, or
groups of specialized cells and cell products that work together to perform specific functions, is
called ________.
A) morphology
B) radiology
C) embryology
D) histology
E) cytology
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 1.1
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding

6) The anatomical specialty that refers to the study of general form (or morphology) and
superficial anatomical markings is called ________.
A) surface anatomy
B) comparative anatomy
C) regional anatomy
D) developmental anatomy
E) systemic anatomy
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding

7) Which type of anatomy refers to the study of all of the superficial and internal features in a
specific area of the body?
A) surface anatomy
B) regional anatomy
C) systemic anatomy
D) gross anatomy
E) microscopic anatomy
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding

8) The study of the heart, blood, and blood vessels is which of the following approaches?
A) systemic anatomy
B) regional anatomy
C) developmental anatomy
D) surface anatomy
E) gross anatomy
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding




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,9) The study of the early processes during the first two months of development from conception
is called ________.
A) cytology
B) physiology
C) histology
D) embryology
E) osteology
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 1.3
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding

10) The study of structures through specialized imaging techniques, such as ultrasounds, x-rays,
or other specialized procedures performed on an intact body, is called ________.
A) cytology
B) embryology
C) physiology
D) histology
E) radiography
Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 1.3
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding

11) Gross anatomical specialties include ________.
A) radiographic and surgical anatomy
B) cytology and embryology
C) histology
D) radiographic anatomy, surgical anatomy, cytology and embryology
E) cytology, histology and embryology
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 1.3
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding

12) The study of anatomical features that may undergo recognizable pathological changes during
illness is called ________ anatomy.
A) clinical
B) developmental
C) comparative
D) systemic
E) regional
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 1.3
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding




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, 13) ________ anatomy is a new subspecialty of gross anatomy as new advances, such as
computed tomography and spiral CT scans, have emerged.
A) Surgical
B) Developmental
C) Cross-sectional
D) Regional
E) Comparative
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 1.3
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding

14) Disease is the failure to maintain ________ conditions.
A) metabolic
B) homeostatic
C) allostatic
D) physiological
E) pathological
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 1.3
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding

15) Which of the following is the highest level of organization?
A) chemical
B) organelles
C) cellular
D) tissues
E) organs
Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 1.4
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding

16) The study of disease is ________.
A) radiology
B) pathology
C) histology
D) neurology
E) cardiology
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 1.4
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding




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