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Test Bank - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 15th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson, Gerald
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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
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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
a. Auscultation
b. Palpation
c. Responsiveness
d. Gross anatomy
e. Physiologist

Ans: B
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.2

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4. Percussion techniques can be used to determine
a. Heart beats
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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.
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a. Metabolism
b. Anabolism
c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation

Ans: A Difficul
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6. List the basic processes of life.

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:
a. Cardiovascular and Integumentary
b. Nervous system and Endocrine
c. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
d. Respiratory and muscular systems
e. Urinary and integumentary systems
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Ans: B Difficul
ty:easy Feedba
ck: 1.4



9. This body fluid directly affects the proper functioning of cells.
a. Lymph
b. Blood
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e. Vitreous body

Ans: C
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4



10. Name the 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 while a negative feedback system will reverse a cha
nge in a controlled condition.
Difficulty:medium
Feedback: 1.4



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