Test Bank Structure & Function of the Body. 17th Edition. By Kevin T. Patton, Frank B. Bell, Terry Thompson, Peggie L. Williamson. All Chapters 1-22- Latest Edition- 100% Verified Answers-2025

,Table of Contents
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1.Introduction to the Body f3 f3 f3



2.Chemistryof Life f 3



3.Cells
4.Tissues
5.Organ Systemsf3



6.Skin and Membranes
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7.Skeletal System f3



8.Muscular System f3



9.Nervous System f3



10.Senses
11.Endocrine System f3



12.Blood
13.Circulatory System f3



14.Lymphatic System and Immunity f3 f3 f3



15.RespiratorySystem f3



16.Digestive System f3



17.Nutrition and Metabolism f3 f3



18.UrinarySystem f3



19.Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
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20.Acid-Base Balance f3



21.Reproductive Systems f3



22.Growth and Development f3 f3

,Chapter 1: Introduction to the Body
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Thibodeau & Patton: Structure & Function of the Body, 17th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE f3




1. What is the branch of science that studies how the body functions?
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a. Anatomy
b. Histology
c. Pathology
d. Physiology
CORRECT ANS... D f3 f 3




2. Which word comes from the Greek word meaning ―to dissect‖?
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a. Anatomy
b. Histology
c. Pathology
d. Physiology
CORRECT ANS... A f3 f 3




3. Which of the following is a higher order of organization?
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a. Molecule
b. Cell
c. Organ
d. Tissue
CORRECT ANS... C f3 f 3




4. The head is located
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a. anterior
b. inferior
c. deep
d. superior
CORRECT ANS... D f3 f 3




5. The foot is located
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a. proximal
b. superior
c. superficial
d. distal
CORRECT ANS... D f3 f 3




6. The leg is f3 f3 to the thigh.
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a. distal
b. proximal
c. superior
d. deep
CORRECT ANS... A f3 f 3

, 7. The thigh is
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a. distal
b. proximal
c. inferior
d. deep
CORRECT ANS... B f3 f 3




8. The thoracic cavity is
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a. deep
b. distal
c. anterior
d. superior
CORRECT ANS... D f3 f 3




9. The kneecap is located distal to the:
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a. leg.
b. thigh.
c. foot.
d. toes.
CORRECT ANS... B f3 f 3




10. Which organ is located in both the ventral and thoracic cavities?
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a. Stomach
b. Liver
c. Lung
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CORRECT ANS... C f3 f 3




11. Which organ is located in the ventral cavity but not in the thoracic cavity?
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a. Lung
b. Heart
c. Liver
d. Brain
CORRECT ANS... C f3 f 3




12. Which organ is located in the dorsal cavity?
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a. Liver
b. Brain
c. Heart
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CORRECT ANS... B f3




13. Which of the following is descriptive of the location of the reproductive organs?
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a. Dorsal cavity and vertebral cavity
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b. Mediastinum and the thoracic cavity f3 f3 f3 f3



c. Ventral cavityand pelvic cavity
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