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,Chapter 01: Organization of the Body
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Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Edition
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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 l l l l l l l
c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
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d. Examining the physiology of life l l l l
ANS: B DIF: Memorization
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TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
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2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to:
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a. physiological investigation at a microscopic level. l l l l l
b. anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet.
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c. anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying the body by
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systems—groups of organs having a common function.
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d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level. l l l l l
ANS: C DIF: Memorization
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TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
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3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the l l l l l l studied.
a. type of organism l l
b. organizational level l
c. systemic function l
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ANS: D DIF: l Memorization REF: p. 4 l l
TOP: Physiology
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4. Physiology:
a. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things. l l l l l l l l l l
b. investigates the body’s structure. l l l
c. is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of
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organization 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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ANS: D DIF: l Memorization REF: p. 4 l l
TOP: Physiology
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5. One of the basic principles of the standardized terminology is the avoidance of
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a. homonyms
b. antonyms
c. eponyms
d. synonyms
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5 l l
TOP: Language of Science and Medicine
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6. Metabolism refers to: l l
a. the chemical basis of life. l l l l
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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d. a subdivision of physiology.
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ANS: B DIF: Application REF: p. 5 l 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. l l l l l l
b. chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
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c. organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical. l l l l l l
d. chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
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ANS: D DIF: Memorization
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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.
b. cells.
c. organelles.
d. atoms.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization
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TOP: Levels of Organization
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called a(n):
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a. tissue.
b. organism.
c. system.
d. organ.
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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.
b. cell.
c. organelle.
d. tissue.
ANS: A l DIF: Memorization 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.
ANS: C l DIF: Memorization 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. l
b. mediastinum.
c. abdominal cavity. l
d. cranial cavity. l
ANS: A l DIF: Memorization 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.
b. venae cavae. l
c. right lung. l
d. esophagus.
ANS: C l DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12
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TOP: Body Cavities
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14. The gallbladder lies in the:
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a. abdominal cavity. l
b. pelvic cavity. l
c. dorsal cavity. l
d. mediastinum.
ANS: A l DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13
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TOP: Body Cavities
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