Chapter 01
Organization of the Body
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which term refers to the study of how an organ functions?
A. Anatomy
B. Physiology
C. Ecology
D. Homeostasis
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.05.01 Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
Learning Outcome: 01.01
Section: 01.01
Topic: Basic terminology
2. Observing the parts of the brain is a part of the study of
A. homeostasis.
B. physiology.
C. anthropology.
D. anatomy.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.05.01 Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
HAPS Objective: A.05.02 Give specific examples to show the interrelationship between anatomy and physiology.
Learning Outcome: 01.01
Section: 01.01
Topic: Basic terminology
1-1
Copyright © 2017 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of
McGraw-Hill Education.
,Chapter 01 - Organization of the Body
Check All That Apply Questions
3. Which are examples of physiology? Choose all that apply.
X Trying to determine the cause of eczema
Investigating whether a specific protein receptor is present on tumor cells
X Testing a patient for the presence of tuberculosis
X Performing an electrocardiogram, which is a recording of electrical activity in the
heart
Bloom's Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: A.05.01 Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
HAPS Objective: A.05.02 Give specific examples to show the interrelationship between anatomy and physiology.
Learning Outcome: 01.01
Section: 01.01
Topic: Basic terminology
Multiple Choice Questions
4. A group of similar cells performing a specialized function is referred to as a(n)
A. tissue.
B. organ.
C. molecule.
D. system.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A1.02.03 Use basic regional and systemic terminology to locate and identify structures of the body.
Learning Outcome: 01.02
Section: 01.01
Topic: Basic terminology
1-2
Copyright © 2017 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of
McGraw-Hill Education.
, Chapter 01 - Organization of the Body
5. Cells are to tissues as tissues are to
A. systems.
B. molecules.
C. organs.
D. organelles.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
HAPS Objective: A.06.01 Describe, in order from simplest to most complex, the major levels of organization in the human organism.
Learning Outcome: 01.02
Section: 01.01
Topic: Basic terminology
6. Arrange the following terms from the smallest to the largest: 1) cell, 2) organelle, 3) atom,
4) organ, 5) tissue.
A. 3, 2, 1, 5, 4
B. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
C. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
D. 3, 1, 5, 4, 2
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.06.01 Describe, in order from simplest to most complex, the major levels of organization in the human organism.
Learning Outcome: 01.02
Section: 01.01
Topic: Levels of organization
7. Which of the following does NOT describe the anatomical position?
A. Standing erect
B. Palms facing backward
C. Face forward
D. Toes pointing forward
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A.01.01 Describe a person in anatomical position.
Learning Outcome: 01.03
Section: 01.02
Topic: Anatomical position
1-3
Copyright © 2017 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of
McGraw-Hill Education.