Test Bank for Structure and Function of the Body 14E Thibodeau
Thibodeau & Patton: Structure & Function of the Body, 14th Edition
Chapter 01: An Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Body
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.The word derived from two Greek words meaning “a cutting up” is:
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a. |
physiology |
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b. |
homeostasis |
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c. |
anatomy |
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d. |
dissection |
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 1
TOP: Introduction
2.The study of how the body functions is called:
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a. |
physiology |
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b. |
homeostasis |
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c. |
anatomy |
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d. |
dissection |
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 1
TOP: Introduction
3.The correct sequence of the level of organization is:
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a. |
cellular, chemical, tissue, organ |
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b. |
chemical, cellular, tissue, organ |
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c. |
chemical, cellular, organ, tissue |
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d. |
chemical, tissue, cellular, organ |
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 3
TOP: Structural levels of organization
4.The smallest living unit of structure is considered to be at the:
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a. |
chemical level |
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b. |
cellular level |
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c. |
organ level |
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d. |
tissue level |
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 3
TOP: Structural levels of organization
5.The reference position for all body directional terms is the:
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a. |
anatomical position |
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b. |
prone position |
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c. |
supine position |
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d. |
sitting position |
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 5
TOP:Anatomical position
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 |
ANS: C DIF: Application REF: Page: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions
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 |
ANS: B DIF: Application REF: Page: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions
8.The term most opposite proximal is:
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a. |
medial |
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b. |
superior |
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c. |
anterior |
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d. |
distal |
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 5
TOP: Anatomical directions
9.Because humans walk in an upright position, the two terms that can be used interchangeably are:
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posterior and ventral |
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b. |
posterior and inferior |
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c. |
posterior and superficial |
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d. |
posterior and dorsal |
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 5
TOP: Anatomical directions
10.The term most opposite medial is:
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a. |
dorsal |
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b. |
lateral |
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c. |
superficial |
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d. |
none of the above |
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 5
TOP: Anatomical directions
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