Test Bank for Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 15th Edition by Gerard J. Tortora & Bryan H. Derrickson Chapter 1-29 | Complete Guide A+

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,Test bank Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
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Multiple Choice
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1. This is the study of the functions of body structures.
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a. Anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology

Ans: B Difficul x x


ty: easy Feedba
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ck: 1.1 x




2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function.
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a. Tissue
b. Organ
c. Molecules
d. Compounds
e. Organism

Ans: A Difficul x x


ty: easy Feedba
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3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of
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a. Auscultation
b. Palpation
c. Responsiveness
d. Gross anatomy x


e. Physiologist

Ans: B x


Difficulty: medium x x


Feedback: 1.2 x

, 4. Percussion techniques can be used to determine
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a. Heart beats x


b. Pulse rate x


c. Amplify sounds x


d. Fluid in the lungs x x x


e. Enlarged organs x




Ans: D x


Difficulty: medium x x


Feedback: 1.2 x




5. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body.
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a. Metabolism
b. Anabolism
c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation

Ans: A Difficul x x


ty: hard Feedba
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ck: 1.3 x




6. List the basic processes of life.
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Ans: The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness, movement, gro
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wth, differentiation and reproduction.
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Difficulty: medium x x


Feedback: 1.3 x




7. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits.
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a. Palpation
b. Percussion
c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
e. Histology

Ans: C Difficul x x


ty: easy Feedba
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