Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 6th Edition Test Bank

Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 6th Edition
Test Bank


Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, 6th edition (Martini/Bartholomew)


Chapter 1:

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Multiple-Choice Questions

1) Characteristics of most living organisms include the ability to
A) repair and completely restore itself during any type of injury.
B) respond and adapt to their environment.
C) control the external environment.
D) form positive feedback loops.
E) create a protective covering over themselves.
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 1-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

2) The waste products of metabolism are eliminated through the process of
A) assimilation.
B) absorption.
C) excretion.
D) digestion.
E) resorption.
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 1-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

3) All of the chemical operations underway in the body refer to
A) systemic physiology.
B) special physiology.
C) cell physiology.
D) metabolism.
E) physiological chemistry.
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 1-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

4) Which of the following is an accurate characteristic of humans?
A) Nutrients are absorbed directly from the environment.
B) Excretion involves movement across exposed surfaces.
C) Body cells must travel to one part of the body for nutrients and to another for waste product removal.
D) Excretion is a simpler process than it is in smaller organisms.
E) Respiration is more complicated than it is in very small organisms.

,Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 1-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

5) Surface anatomy is a topic in the study of
A) systemic physiology.
B) cytology.
C) histology.
D) cell physiology.
E) macroscopic anatomy.
Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

6) Studying all the superficial and internal features in one specific area of the body is called
A) gross anatomy.
B) surface anatomy.
C) systemic anatomy.
D) regional anatomy.
E) surgical anatomy.
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

7) The study of function is to as the study of form is to anatomy.
A) physiology
B) histology
C) microscopic anatomy
D) systemic anatomy
E) cytology
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

8) The study of cells and cellular structures is called
A) gross anatomy.
B) cytology.
C) histology.
D) organology.
E) microbiology.
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

9) Which of the following involves the study of events focused at the molecular level?
A) pathological physiology
B) systemic physiology
C) cytology
D) histology
E) cell physiology
Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

, 10) The study of body structure is called .
A) physiology
B) homeostasis
C) anatomy
D) positive feedback
E) negative feedback
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

11) The branch of biological science that deals with how the kidney functions is called .
A) endocrine physiology
B) histology
C) adrenal anatomy
D) cytology
E) renal physiology
Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

12) Which division of anatomy focuses on the form and structure of the heart, blood, and blood vessels?
A) regional anatomy
B) surface anatomy
C) cytology
D) histology
E) systemic anatomy
Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

13) In dealing with physiology, function is related to
A) form.
B) location.
C) size.
D) cavity.
E) system.
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

14) A cardiologist studies the human body mainly with an approach resembling
A) gross anatomy.
B) surface anatomy.
C) microscopic anatomy.
D) systemic anatomy.
E) regional anatomy.
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

15) Which of the following is an organ?
A) blood