Principles of Anatomy and
Physiology 12th Edition
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TEST BANK
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Gerard J. Tortora
Bryan H. Derrickson
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Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
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© Gerard J. Tortora & Bryan H. Derrickson.
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All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without
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, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology – 12th Edition
(ISBN 9780470084717)
Gerard J. Tortora and Bryan H. Derrickson
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Unit I: Organization of the Human Body
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Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
Chapter 2. The Chemical Level of Organization
Chapter 3. The Cellular Level of Organization
Chapter 4. The Tissue Level of Organization
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Chapter 5. The Integumentary System
Unit II: Principles of Support and Movement
Chapter 6. The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue
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Chapter 7. The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton
Chapter 8. The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton
Chapter 9. Joints
Chapter 10. Muscle Tissue
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Chapter 11. The Muscular System
Unit III: Control Systems of the Human Body
Chapter 12. Nervous Tissue
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Chapter 13. The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
Chapter 14. The Brain and Cranial Nerves
Chapter 15. The Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter 16. Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems
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Chapter 17. The Special Senses
Chapter 18. The Endocrine System
Unit IV: Maintenance of the Human Body
Chapter 19. The Cardiovascular System: The Blood
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Chapter 20. The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
Chapter 21. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics
Chapter 22. The Lymphatic System, Nonspecific Resistance to Disease, and
Immunity
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Chapter 23. The Respiratory System
Chapter 24. The Digestive System
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Chapter 25. Metabolism
Chapter 26. The Urinary System
Chapter 27. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis
Unit V: Continuity
Chapter 28. The Reproductive Systems
Chapter 29. Development and Inheritance
,Test bank 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
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c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology
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Ans: B
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.1
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2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function.
a. Tissue
b. Organ
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c. Molecules
d. Compounds
e. Organism
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Ans: A
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.2
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3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of
a. Auscultation
b. Palpation
c. Responsiveness
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d. Gross anatomy
e. Physiologist
Ans: B
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Difficulty: medium
, 4. Percussion techniques can be used to determine
a. Heart beats
b. Pulse rate
c. Amplify sounds
d. Fluid in the lungs
e. Enlarged organs
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Ans: D
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.2
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5. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body.
a. Metabolism
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b. Anabolism
c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation
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Ans: A
Difficulty: hard
Feedback: 1.3
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6. List the basic processes of life.
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Ans: The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness, movement,
growth, differentiation and reproduction.
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.3
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7. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits.
a. Palpation
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b. Percussion
c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
e. Histology
Ans: C
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.4
Physiology 12th Edition
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TEST BANK
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Gerard J. Tortora
Bryan H. Derrickson
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Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
and Students
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© Gerard J. Tortora & Bryan H. Derrickson.
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All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without
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permission is prohibited.
, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology – 12th Edition
(ISBN 9780470084717)
Gerard J. Tortora and Bryan H. Derrickson
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Unit I: Organization of the Human Body
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Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
Chapter 2. The Chemical Level of Organization
Chapter 3. The Cellular Level of Organization
Chapter 4. The Tissue Level of Organization
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Chapter 5. The Integumentary System
Unit II: Principles of Support and Movement
Chapter 6. The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue
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Chapter 7. The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton
Chapter 8. The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton
Chapter 9. Joints
Chapter 10. Muscle Tissue
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Chapter 11. The Muscular System
Unit III: Control Systems of the Human Body
Chapter 12. Nervous Tissue
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Chapter 13. The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
Chapter 14. The Brain and Cranial Nerves
Chapter 15. The Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter 16. Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems
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Chapter 17. The Special Senses
Chapter 18. The Endocrine System
Unit IV: Maintenance of the Human Body
Chapter 19. The Cardiovascular System: The Blood
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Chapter 20. The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
Chapter 21. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics
Chapter 22. The Lymphatic System, Nonspecific Resistance to Disease, and
Immunity
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Chapter 23. The Respiratory System
Chapter 24. The Digestive System
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Chapter 25. Metabolism
Chapter 26. The Urinary System
Chapter 27. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis
Unit V: Continuity
Chapter 28. The Reproductive Systems
Chapter 29. Development and Inheritance
,Test bank 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
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c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology
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Ans: B
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.1
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2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function.
a. Tissue
b. Organ
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c. Molecules
d. Compounds
e. Organism
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Ans: A
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.2
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3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of
a. Auscultation
b. Palpation
c. Responsiveness
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d. Gross anatomy
e. Physiologist
Ans: B
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Difficulty: medium
, 4. Percussion techniques can be used to determine
a. Heart beats
b. Pulse rate
c. Amplify sounds
d. Fluid in the lungs
e. Enlarged organs
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Ans: D
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.2
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5. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body.
a. Metabolism
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b. Anabolism
c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation
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Ans: A
Difficulty: hard
Feedback: 1.3
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6. List the basic processes of life.
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Ans: The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness, movement,
growth, differentiation and reproduction.
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.3
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7. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits.
a. Palpation
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b. Percussion
c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
e. Histology
Ans: C
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.4
