Test Bank for Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition by Bryan Derrickson & Gerald Tortora – Complete Verified Questions & Answers (2026 Edition)

TEST BANK FOR PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 12TH EDITION BY
BRYAN DERRICKSON & GERALD TORTORA COMPLETE GUIDE LATEST VERSION
REVISED GRADED A+ 2025

,Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition, by Bryan
Derrickson, Gerald Tortora.
Testbank Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body



Multiple Choice



1. This is the study of the functions of body structures.
a. Anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology

Ans: B
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.1



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

Ans: A
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.2



3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your ẉrist is an example of
a. Auscultation
b. Palpation
c. Responsiveness
d. Gross anatomy
e. Physiologist

Ans: B
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.2

,4. Percussion techniques can be used to determine
a. Heart beats
b. Pulse rate
c. Amplify sounds
d. Fluid in the lungs
e. Enlarged organs

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
Difficulty: hard
Feedback: 1.3



6. List the basic processes of life.

Ans: The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness, movement,
groẉth, differentiation and reproduction.
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.3



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

Ans: C
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.4

, 8. The systems that provide homeostasis are:
a. Cardiovascular and Integumentary
b. Nervous system and Endocrine
c. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
d. Respiratory and muscular systems
e. Urinary and integumentary systems

Ans: B
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.4



9. This body fluid directly affects the proper functioning of cells.
a. Lymph
b. Blood
c. Interstitial fluid
d. Aqueous humor
e. Vitreous body

Ans: C
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4



10. Name the differences betẉeen a positive and a negative feedback system.

Ans: A positive feedback system ẉill strengthen or reinforce a change in one of
the body’s controlled conditions ẉhile a negative feedback system ẉill reverse a
change in a controlled condition.
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4



11. This is the structure of a feedback system that receives output from the control
center.
a. Receptor
b. Body fluids
c. Brain
d. Effector
e. Afferent