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,Chapter 01 : Introduction to the Human Body Multi
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ple Choice
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1. Which of the following definitions describes the scientific study of human anatomy?
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a. The study of the body‘s metabolic functions.
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b. The study of the body‘s structures.
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c. The study of body‘s chemical processes.
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d. The study of the body‘s molecular processes.
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e. The study of the body‘s evolution.
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ANSWER: b
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REFERENCES: 2.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology qy qy qy qy qy


LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1.1 - Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
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2. What two approaches do anatomists use to study the body‘s structures?
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a. regional and systemic qy qy


b. global and detailed qy qy


c. holistic and microscopic qy qy


d. internal and external qy qy



e. active and passive qy qy


ANSWER: a
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REFERENCES: 2.1 Overview of An WaWtoWm.yTaBnS
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1.2 - Give specific examples to show the interrelationship between anatomy and
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physiology.

3. Which of the following describes the study of regional anatomy?
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a. The skin and its functions.
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b. The interrelationships of all of the structures in a specific body region.
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c. Human evolution by regions of the world.
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d. The specific functions of an organ.
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e. Chemical changes in the human body. qy qy qy qy qy


ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember qy



REFERENCES: 2.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology qy qy qy qy qy


LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1.2 -
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Give specific examples to show the interrelationship between anatomy and physiqy qy qy qy qy qy qy qy qy qy qy


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4. Which of the following describes the study of systemic anatomy?
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a. The operation of body functions.
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b. The sequence of chemical reactions in the body.
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c. The structures that make up a discrete body system.
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d. The evolution of the human body.
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e. The changes in the body over time.
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ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Blooms: Remember qy

, REFERENCES: 2.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology qy qy qy qy qy


LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1.2 - qy qy qy


Give specific examples to show the interrelationship between anatomy and physi qy qy qy qy qy qy qy qy qy qy qy


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5. What is phosphorylation?
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a. The most common form of molecular regulation in animal cells –
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b. The ingestion and absorption of excessive phosphorus from the environment.
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c. The production of excessive amounts of phosphorus by the body.
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d. The conversion of phosphorus through a series of reactions in the environment.
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e. The removal of phosphorus from our bodies.
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ANSWER: a
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REFERENCES: 2.2 Structure and Function qy qy qy


LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.2.1 - Describe, compare, and contrast various structure-
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function relationships from molecular to organ level. qy qy qy qy qy qy




6. Early humans evolved a restructured pelvis to accommodate for what specific function?
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a. increased intelligence qy


b. bipedalism
c. childbirth
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e. sense of smell and tasteqy qy qy qy



ANSWER: b
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REFERENCES: 2.2 Structure and Function qy qy qy


LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.2.2 - Relate the commonly found branching structure to function of an organ.
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7. How is human evolution defined?
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a. The impact of the earth‘s climate on human development.
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b. Changes in human intelligence over time.
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c. The development of cognitive and motor skills over time.
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d. A change in gene expression that occurs from generation to generation.
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e. The ability to adapt to constantly changing environments.
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ANSWER: d
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REFERENCES: 2.3 Evolution and Human Variation qy qy qy qy


LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.3.1 - Define the term and explain the concept of evolution.
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8. Why does the body require UV radiation from sunlight?
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a. To control the spread of bacteria.
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b. To improve skin tone and quality.
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c. For the production of proteins.
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d. To control blood flow.
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e. For the synthesis of vitamin D.
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ANSWER: e