ESSENTIALS OF ANATOMY
AND PHYSIOLOGY
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1 Organization of the Body
1. The Study of Anatomy and Physiology
2. Life, Matter, and Energy
3. Cells
4. Histology- The Tissue Level of Organization
PART 2 Support and Movement
5. The Integumentary System
6. The Skeletal System
7. The Muscular System
PART 3 Internal Coordination
8. The Nervous System I: Nerve Cells, the Spinal Cord, and
Reflexes
9. The Nervous System II: The Brain, Cranial Nerves, and
Autonomic Nervous System
10. The Sense Organs
11. The Endocrine System
PART 4 Circulation and Defense
12. The Circulatory System I: Blood
13. The Circulatory System II: The Heart and Blood Vessels
14. The Lymphatic System and Immunity
PART 5 Intake and Output
15. The Respiratory System
16. The Urinary System
17. The Digestive System
18. Nutrition and Metabolism
PART 6 Human Life Cycle
19. The Reproductive System
20. Human Development and Aging
,Essentials Of Anatomy & Physiology, 3e (Saladin)
Chapter 1 The Study Of Anatomy And Physiology
1) Feeling For Swollen Lymph Nodes Is An Example Of Auscultation.
Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 4
Section: 1.01
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.1c. Describe Some Methods Of Examining A Living Patient.
Gradable: Automatic
2) We Can See Through Bones With Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 4
Section: 1.01
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.1d. Discuss The Principles And Applications Of Some Medical Imaging
Methods.
Gradable: Automatic
3) Histology Is The Study Of Structures That Can Be Observed Without A Magnifying Lens.
Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 3
Section: 1.01
Topic: Levels Of Organization
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.1a. Define Some Subdisciplines Of Anatomy.
Gradable: Automatic
4) Feeling Structures With Your Fingertips Is Called , Whereas Tapping On The Body
And Listening For Sounds Of Abnormalities Is Called
A) Palpation; Auscultation.
B) Auscultation; Percussion.
C) Percussion; Auscultation.
D) Palpation; Percussion.
E) Percussion; Palpation.
Answer:
D Page
Ref: 4
Section: 1.01
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.1c. Describe Some Methods Of Examining A Living Patient.
Gradable: Automatic
,5) Which Of These Is The Best Imaging Technique For Routinely Examining The
Anatomical Development Of A Fetus?
A) Auscultation
B) PET Scan
C) MRI
D) Sonography
E) Radiography
Answer:
D Page
Ref: 4
Section: 1.01
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.1d. Discuss The Principles And Applications Of Some Medical Imaging
Methods.
Gradable: Automatic
6) The Study Of The Structure And Function Of The Hormone-Producing Glands Is Called
A) Endocrinology.
B) Pathology.
C) Exploratory Physiology.
D) Comparative Physiology.
E) Glandology.
Answer: A
Section: 1.02
Topic: Scope Of Anatomy And Physiology
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.2a. Identify Some Subdisciplines Of Physiology.
Gradable: Automatic
7) The Fact That Most Of Us Have Five Lumbar Vertebrae, But Some People Have Six And
Some Have Four Is An Example Of Variation Among Organisms.
A) Cellular
B) Holistic
C) Physiological
D) Anatomical
E) Reductionist
Answer:
D Page
Ref: 6
Section: 1.01
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 01.1e. Discuss The Significance Of Variations In Human Anatomy.
Gradable: Automatic
,8) Homeostasis And Occupying Space Are Both Unique Characteristics Of Living Things.
Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 8
Section: 1.02
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.2b. Describe The Characteristics That Define An Organism As
Alive. Gradable: Automatic
9) Are The Simplest Body Structures Considered Alive.
A) Organ Systems
B) Organs
C) Cells
D) Organelles
E) Molecules
Answer: C
Page Ref: 15
Section: 1.03
Topic: Levels Of Organization
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.3a. List The Levels Of Human Complexity In Order From The
Whole Organism Down To Atoms.
Gradable: Automatic
10) Metabolism Is The Sum Of
A) Inhalation And Exhalation.
B) Growth And Differentiation.
C) Anabolism And Catabolism.
D) Positive And Negative Feedback.
E) Responsiveness And Movement.
Answer: C
Section: 1.02
Topic: Basic Terminology
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.2b. Describe The Characteristics That Define An Organism As
Alive. Gradable: Automatic
,11) The Change In Size Of The Bone Marrow (Where Blood Cells Are Produced) As An Infant
Matures Is An Example Of , Whereas The Transformation Of Blood Stem Cells Into White
Blood Cells Is An Example Of
A) Development; Differentiation.
B) Growth; Development.
C) Growth; Differentiation.
D) Differentiation; Growth.
E) Differentiation; Development.
Answer: C
Section: 1.02
Topic: Basic Terminology
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 01.2b. Describe The Characteristics That Define An Organism As
Alive. Gradable: Automatic
12) Organs Are Made Of Tissues.
Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 14
Section: 1.03
Topic: Levels Of Organization
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.3a. List The Levels Of Human Complexity In Order From The
Whole Organism Down To Atoms.
Gradable: Automatic
13) A Molecule Of Water Is More Complex Than A Mitochondrion (Organelle).
Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 14
Section: 1.03
Topic: Levels Of Organization
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 01.3a. List The Levels Of Human Complexity In Order From The
Whole Organism Down To Atoms.
Gradable: Automatic
,14) An Is Composed Of Two Or More Tissues Types, Whereas Are
Microscopic Structures In A Cell.
A) Organ System; Organs
B) Organ System; Organelles
C) Organ; Organelles
D) Organ; Molecules
E) Organelle; Molecules
Answer: C
Section: 1.03
Topic: Levels Of Organization
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.3a. List The Levels Of Human Complexity In Order From The
Whole Organism Down To Atoms.
Gradable: Automatic
15) Which Of The Following Lists Levels Of Human Structure From The Most
Complex To The Simplest?
A) Organelle, Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System
B) Organ System, Organ, Cell, Tissue, Organelle
C) Organ System, Organelle, Tissue, Cell, Organ
D) Organ System, Organ, Tissue, Cell, Organelle
E) Organ, Organ System, Tissue, Cell, Organelle
Answer: D
Page Ref: 14
Section: 1.03
Topic: Levels Of Organization
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.3a. List The Levels Of Human Complexity In Order From The
Whole Organism Down To Atoms.
Gradable: Automatic
, 16) Which Of The Following Lists Examples Of Body Structures From The Simplest To
The Most Complex?
A) Mitochondrion, Connective Tissue, Protein, Stomach, Adipocyte (Fat Cell)
B) Protein, Mitochondrion, Adipocyte (Fat Cell), Connective Tissue, Stomach
C) Mitochondrion, Connective Tissue, Stomach, Protein, Adipocyte (Fat Cell)
D) Protein, Adipocyte (Fat Cell), Stomach, Connective Tissue, Mitochondrion
E) Protein, Stomach, Connective Tissue, Adipocyte (Fat Cell), Mitochondrion
Answer: B
Page Ref: 14
Section: 1.03
Topic: Levels Of Organization
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 01.3a. List The Levels Of Human Complexity In Order From The
Whole Organism Down To Atoms.
Gradable: Automatic
17) A(N) Is A Group Of Similar Cells And Their Intercellular Materials In A Discrete
Region Of An Organ Performing A Specific Function.
A) Macromolecule
B) Organ System
C) Organelle
D) Organism
E) Tissue
Answer: E
Page Ref: 14
Section: 1.03
Topic: Levels Of Organization
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.3a. List The Levels Of Human Complexity In Order From The
Whole Organism Down To Atoms.
Gradable: Automatic