Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th Edition Test Bank Author:Gerald All Chapters Covered 100% Complete A+ Study Guide Latest Version

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th Edition Test
Bank Author:Gerald All Chapters Covered 100% Complete
A+ Study Guide Latest Version




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CHAPTER 1. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMAN BODY


Multiple Choice

1. This is the study of the functions of body structures.
a. Anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology

Ans: B
Difficulty: easy
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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
Difficulty: easy
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3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of
f. Auscultation
g. Palpation
h. Responsiveness
i. Gross anatomy
j. Physiologist

Ans: B
Difficulty: medium
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3. Percussion techniques can be used to determine
a. Heart beats
b. Pulse rate
c. Amplify sounds
d. Fluid in the lungs
e. Enlarged organs

Ans: D
Difficulty: medium
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4. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body.
a. Metabolism
b. Anabolism
c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation

Ans: A
Difficulty: hard
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5. List the basic processes of life.

Ans: The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness,
movement, growth, differentiation and reproduction.
Difficulty: medium
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6. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits.
a. Palpation
b. Percussion
c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
e. Histology


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Ans: C




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