,Chapter 01: Introduction to the body
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Thibodeau & Patton: Structure & Function of the Body, 16th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE nj
1. The word derived from two word parts that mean “cutting apart” is
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a. physiology
b. homeostasis
c. anatomy
d. dissection
ANS: C nj DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3
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OBJ: 1 nj TOP: Introduction n j
2. The studyof how the body functions is called
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a. physiology
b. homeostasis
c. anatomy
d. dissection
ANS: A nj DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3
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OBJ: 1 nj TOP: Introduction n j
3. The correct sequence of the level of organization is
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a. cellular, chemical, tissue, organ nj nj nj
b. chemical, cellular, tissue, organ nj nj nj
c. chemical, cellular, organ, tissue nj nj nj
d. chemical, tissue, cellular, organ nj nj nj
ANS: B nj DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5
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OBJ: 3 nj TOP: Structural levels of organization
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4. The smallest living unit of structure is considered to be at the
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a. chemical level nj
b. cellular level nj
c. organ level nj
d. tissue level nj
ANS: B nj DIF: Memorization REF: p. 6
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OBJ: 3 nj TOP: Structural levels of organization
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5. The reference position for all bodydirectional terms is the
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a. anatomical position nj
b. prone position nj
, c. supine position nj
d. sitting position nj
ANS: A nj DIF: Memorization REF: pp. 6- nj nj
7 OBJ: 4
nj nj TOP: Anatomical position n j nj
6. The relationship between the knee and the ankle can be described as
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a. the knee is inferior to the ankle
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b. the knee is distal to the ankle
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c. the knee is proximal to the ankle
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d. both a and b above
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ANS: C n j DIF: Application REF: pp. 7-8 n j nj
OBJ: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions nj nj n j nj
7. The relationship between the heart and the lungs can be described as
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a. the heart is distal to the lungs
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b. the heart is medial to the lungs
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c. the heart is lateral to the lungs
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d. both a and c above nj nj nj nj
ANS: B n j DIF: Application REF: p. 7 n j nj
OBJ: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions nj nj n j nj
8. The term most opposite proximal is
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a. medial
b. superior
c. anterior
d. distal
ANS: D n j DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 OBJ: 5 nj nj nj n j
TOP: Anatomical directions n j nj
9. Because humans walk in an upright position, the two terms that can be used interchangeably ar
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a. posterior and ventral nj nj
b. posterior and inferior nj nj
c. posterior and superficial nj nj
d. posterior and dorsal nj nj
ANS: D n j DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 OBJ: 5 nj nj nj n j
TOP: Anatomical directions n j nj
10. The term most opposite medial is
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a. dorsal
b. lateral
c. superficial
d. none of the above nj nj nj
ANS: B n j DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 OBJ: 5 nj nj nj n j
TOP: Anatomical directions n j nj
11. The relationship between the skin and the muscles can be described as
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a. the skin is superficial to the muscle
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b. the muscle is superficial to the skin
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, c. the muscle is deep to the skin
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d. both a and c above nj nj nj nj
ANS: D n j DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 OBJ: 3 nj nj nj n j
TOP: Anatomical directions n j nj
12. A cut dividing the bodyinto anterior and posterior portions is called a
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a. sagittal section nj
b. frontal section nj
c. transverse section nj
d. none of the above nj nj nj
ANS: B nj DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9 nj
OBJ: 5 nj TOP: Planes or body sections n j nj nj nj
13. A cut dividing the bodyinto upper and lower portions is called a
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a. sagittal section nj
b. frontal section nj
c. transverse section nj
d. coronal section nj
ANS: C nj DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 9 OBJ: 5 nj nj nj nj
TOP: Planes or body sections n j nj nj nj
14. A cut dividing the body into right and left portions is called a
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a. sagittal section nj
b. frontal section nj
c. transverse section nj
d. coronal section nj
ANS: A nj DIF: Memorization REF: pp. 8-
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9 OBJ: 5
nj nj TOP: Planes or body sections n j nj nj nj
15. The mediastinum is part of the
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a. dorsal cavity nj
b. ventral cavity nj
c. abdominal cavity nj
d. both b and c above nj nj nj nj
ANS: B nj DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 9 OBJ: 6 nj nj nj n j
TOP: Body cavities n j nj
16. The two major cavities of the body are the
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a. dorsal and ventral nj nj
b. thoracic and abdominal nj nj
c. pleural and mediastinum nj nj
d. none of the above nj nj nj
ANS: A nj DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 9 OBJ: 6 nj nj nj n j
TOP: Body cavities n j nj
17. The diaphragm divides the
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a. dorsal from the ventral cavity nj nj nj nj
b. abdominal from the pelvic cavity nj nj nj nj
c. thoracic from the abdominal cavity nj nj nj nj
d. pleural from the mediastinum nj nj nj
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Thibodeau & Patton: Structure & Function of the Body, 16th Edition
nj nj nj nj nj nj nj nj nj nj
MULTIPLE CHOICE nj
1. The word derived from two word parts that mean “cutting apart” is
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a. physiology
b. homeostasis
c. anatomy
d. dissection
ANS: C nj DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3
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OBJ: 1 nj TOP: Introduction n j
2. The studyof how the body functions is called
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a. physiology
b. homeostasis
c. anatomy
d. dissection
ANS: A nj DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3
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OBJ: 1 nj TOP: Introduction n j
3. The correct sequence of the level of organization is
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a. cellular, chemical, tissue, organ nj nj nj
b. chemical, cellular, tissue, organ nj nj nj
c. chemical, cellular, organ, tissue nj nj nj
d. chemical, tissue, cellular, organ nj nj nj
ANS: B nj DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5
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OBJ: 3 nj TOP: Structural levels of organization
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4. The smallest living unit of structure is considered to be at the
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a. chemical level nj
b. cellular level nj
c. organ level nj
d. tissue level nj
ANS: B nj DIF: Memorization REF: p. 6
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OBJ: 3 nj TOP: Structural levels of organization
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5. The reference position for all bodydirectional terms is the
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a. anatomical position nj
b. prone position nj
, c. supine position nj
d. sitting position nj
ANS: A nj DIF: Memorization REF: pp. 6- nj nj
7 OBJ: 4
nj nj TOP: Anatomical position n j nj
6. The relationship between the knee and the ankle can be described as
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a. the knee is inferior to the ankle
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b. the knee is distal to the ankle
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c. the knee is proximal to the ankle
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d. both a and b above
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ANS: C n j DIF: Application REF: pp. 7-8 n j nj
OBJ: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions nj nj n j nj
7. The relationship between the heart and the lungs can be described as
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a. the heart is distal to the lungs
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b. the heart is medial to the lungs
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c. the heart is lateral to the lungs
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d. both a and c above nj nj nj nj
ANS: B n j DIF: Application REF: p. 7 n j nj
OBJ: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions nj nj n j nj
8. The term most opposite proximal is
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a. medial
b. superior
c. anterior
d. distal
ANS: D n j DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 OBJ: 5 nj nj nj n j
TOP: Anatomical directions n j nj
9. Because humans walk in an upright position, the two terms that can be used interchangeably ar
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e
a. posterior and ventral nj nj
b. posterior and inferior nj nj
c. posterior and superficial nj nj
d. posterior and dorsal nj nj
ANS: D n j DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 OBJ: 5 nj nj nj n j
TOP: Anatomical directions n j nj
10. The term most opposite medial is
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a. dorsal
b. lateral
c. superficial
d. none of the above nj nj nj
ANS: B n j DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 OBJ: 5 nj nj nj n j
TOP: Anatomical directions n j nj
11. The relationship between the skin and the muscles can be described as
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a. the skin is superficial to the muscle
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b. the muscle is superficial to the skin
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, c. the muscle is deep to the skin
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d. both a and c above nj nj nj nj
ANS: D n j DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 OBJ: 3 nj nj nj n j
TOP: Anatomical directions n j nj
12. A cut dividing the bodyinto anterior and posterior portions is called a
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a. sagittal section nj
b. frontal section nj
c. transverse section nj
d. none of the above nj nj nj
ANS: B nj DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9 nj
OBJ: 5 nj TOP: Planes or body sections n j nj nj nj
13. A cut dividing the bodyinto upper and lower portions is called a
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a. sagittal section nj
b. frontal section nj
c. transverse section nj
d. coronal section nj
ANS: C nj DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 9 OBJ: 5 nj nj nj nj
TOP: Planes or body sections n j nj nj nj
14. A cut dividing the body into right and left portions is called a
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a. sagittal section nj
b. frontal section nj
c. transverse section nj
d. coronal section nj
ANS: A nj DIF: Memorization REF: pp. 8-
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9 OBJ: 5
nj nj TOP: Planes or body sections n j nj nj nj
15. The mediastinum is part of the
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a. dorsal cavity nj
b. ventral cavity nj
c. abdominal cavity nj
d. both b and c above nj nj nj nj
ANS: B nj DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 9 OBJ: 6 nj nj nj n j
TOP: Body cavities n j nj
16. The two major cavities of the body are the
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a. dorsal and ventral nj nj
b. thoracic and abdominal nj nj
c. pleural and mediastinum nj nj
d. none of the above nj nj nj
ANS: A nj DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 9 OBJ: 6 nj nj nj n j
TOP: Body cavities n j nj
17. The diaphragm divides the
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a. dorsal from the ventral cavity nj nj nj nj
b. abdominal from the pelvic cavity nj nj nj nj
c. thoracic from the abdominal cavity nj nj nj nj
d. pleural from the mediastinum nj nj nj
