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Test Bank-
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PrinciplesofAnatomyandPhysiology,16thEdition,byBryan Derrickson, Ge
rald Tortora.
Testbank 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.
ji ji ji ji ji ji ji ji ji
a. Anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology
Ans: B Difficul
ty:easy Feedba
ck: 1.1
2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function.
a. Tissue
b. Organ
c. Molecules
d. Compounds
e. Organism
Ans: A Difficul
ty:easy Feedba
ck: 1.2
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
e. Physiologist
Ans: B
Difficulty:medium
Feedback: 1.2
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4. Percussiontechniques can be used to determine
a. Heart beats
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b. Pulse rate
c. Amplify sounds
d. Fluid in the lungs
e. Enlargedorgans
Ans: D
Difficulty:medium
Feedback: 1.2
5. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body.
a. Metabolism
b. Anabolism
c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation
Ans: A Difficul
ty:hard Feedba
ck: 1.3
6. List the basic processes of life.
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Ans: The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness, movement, gro
wth, differentiation and reproduction.
Difficulty:medium
Feedback: 1.3
7. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits.
a. Palpation
b. Percussion
c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
e. Histology
Ans: C Difficul
ty:easy Feedba
ck: 1.4
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8. The systems that provide homeostasis are: ji
a. Cardiovascularand Integumentary
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b. Nervous system and Endocrine
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c. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
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d. Respiratory and muscular systems
e. Urinaryand integumentary systems
Ans: B Difficul
ty:easy Feedba
ck: 1.4
9. This body fluid directly affects the proper functioning of cells.
a. Lymph
b. Blood
c. Interstitial fluid
d. Aqueous humorji
e. Vitreousbody
Ans: C
Difficulty:medium
Feedback: 1.4
10. Namethe differences between a positive and a negative feedback system.
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Ans: A positive feedback system will strengthen or reinforce a change in one of th
e body’s controlled conditions whilea negative feedback system will reverse a chan
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ge in a controlled condition.
Difficulty:medium
Feedback: 1.4
11. This is the structure of a feedback system that receives output from the control ce
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nter.
a. Receptor
b. Body fluids
c. Brain
d. Effector
e. Afferent
Test Bank For Principlesof Anatomyand Physiology
16th Edition By Bryan Derrickson& Gerald Tortora
Complete Guide A+
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Test Bank-
ji
PrinciplesofAnatomyandPhysiology,16thEdition,byBryan Derrickson, Ge
rald Tortora.
Testbank Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
ji ji j i ji ji ji ji ji
Multiple Choice
ji
1. This is the study of the functions of body structures.
ji ji ji ji ji ji ji ji ji
a. Anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology
Ans: B Difficul
ty:easy Feedba
ck: 1.1
2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function.
a. Tissue
b. Organ
c. Molecules
d. Compounds
e. Organism
Ans: A Difficul
ty:easy Feedba
ck: 1.2
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
e. Physiologist
Ans: B
Difficulty:medium
Feedback: 1.2
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4. Percussiontechniques can be used to determine
a. Heart beats
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b. Pulse rate
c. Amplify sounds
d. Fluid in the lungs
e. Enlargedorgans
Ans: D
Difficulty:medium
Feedback: 1.2
5. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body.
a. Metabolism
b. Anabolism
c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation
Ans: A Difficul
ty:hard Feedba
ck: 1.3
6. List the basic processes of life.
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Ans: The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness, movement, gro
wth, differentiation and reproduction.
Difficulty:medium
Feedback: 1.3
7. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits.
a. Palpation
b. Percussion
c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
e. Histology
Ans: C Difficul
ty:easy Feedba
ck: 1.4
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8. The systems that provide homeostasis are: ji
a. Cardiovascularand Integumentary
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b. Nervous system and Endocrine
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c. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
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d. Respiratory and muscular systems
e. Urinaryand integumentary systems
Ans: B Difficul
ty:easy Feedba
ck: 1.4
9. This body fluid directly affects the proper functioning of cells.
a. Lymph
b. Blood
c. Interstitial fluid
d. Aqueous humorji
e. Vitreousbody
Ans: C
Difficulty:medium
Feedback: 1.4
10. Namethe differences between a positive and a negative feedback system.
ji
Ans: A positive feedback system will strengthen or reinforce a change in one of th
e body’s controlled conditions whilea negative feedback system will reverse a chan
ji
ge in a controlled condition.
Difficulty:medium
Feedback: 1.4
11. This is the structure of a feedback system that receives output from the control ce
ji ji
nter.
a. Receptor
b. Body fluids
c. Brain
d. Effector
e. Afferent
