TEST BANK FOR ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2ND
EDITION BY OPENSTAX,| 9781680920321 | J.
GORDON BETTS, PETER DESAIX, JODY E.
JOHNSON, OKSANA KOROL, DEAN H. KRUSE,
BRANDON POE, JAMES A. WISE, MARK WOMBLE,
KELLY A. YOUNG 28 CHAPTERS UPDATED 2026
VERIFIED
,Table of Contents
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
Chapter 5. Integumentary System
Chapter 6. Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System
Chapter 7. Axial Skeleton
Chapter 8. The Appendicular Skeleton
Chapter 9. Joints
Chapter 10. Muscle Tissue
Chapter 11. The Muscular System
Chapter 12. The Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
Chapter 13. Anatomy of the Nervous System
Chapter 14. The Somatic Nervous System
Chapter 15. The Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter 16. The Neurological Exam
Chapter 17. The Endocrine System
Chapter 18. The Cardiovascular System: Blood
Chapter 19. The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
Chapter 20. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation
Chapter 21. The Lymphatic and Immune System
Chapter 22. The Respiratory System
Chapter 23. The Digestive System
Chapter 24. Metabolism and Nutrition
Chapter 25. The Urinary System
Chapter 26. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 27. The Reproductive System
Chapter 28. Development and Inheritance
,CHAPTER 1 TEST BANK QUESTIONS
Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Human Body — Summary
This chapter introduces anatomy and physiology, levels of organization,
homeostasis, feedback mechanisms, anatomical position, body planes, and
directional terms. Understanding these foundational concepts enables nurses to
accurately assess patients, communicate findings, recognize deviations from
normal function, and apply clinical judgment to support safe, effective, and
evidence-based nursing care across all healthcare settings.
1. A nurse explains anatomy and physiology to a student. Which statement
is correct?
A. Anatomy studies body function
B. Physiology studies body structure
C. Anatomy studies body structure
D. Physiology studies disease only
CORRECT ANSWER - C
Rationale: Anatomy focuses on structure, while physiology focuses on
function. The other options incorrectly define or limit these disciplines.
2. A nurse assesses a patient’s blood pressure and notes it remains stable
despite position changes. This reflects which concept?
A. Metabolism
B. Homeostasis
C. Organization
D. Responsiveness
CORRECT ANSWER - B
Rationale: Homeostasis maintains internal stability despite external or
internal changes; blood pressure regulation is a classic example.
, 3. Which level of organization is represented by cardiac muscle tissue?
A. Cellular
B. Tissue
C. Organ
D. Organ system
CORRECT ANSWER - B
Rationale: Tissues are groups of similar cells performing a common
function; cardiac muscle tissue fits this definition.
4. A nurse caring for a postoperative patient monitors temperature closely.
This intervention supports which survival need?
A. Water
B. Nutrients
C. Normal body temperature
D. Oxygen
CORRECT ANSWER - C
Rationale: Maintaining normal body temperature is essential for
enzymatic and metabolic processes and patient safety.
5. Which example best demonstrates negative feedback?
A. Blood clot formation
B. Childbirth contractions
C. Regulation of blood glucose
D. Fever development
CORRECT ANSWER - C
Rationale: Negative feedback reverses deviations from normal, such as
insulin lowering elevated blood glucose levels.
6. During documentation, the nurse notes pain in the right upper quadrant.
This term refers to:
A. Directional term
EDITION BY OPENSTAX,| 9781680920321 | J.
GORDON BETTS, PETER DESAIX, JODY E.
JOHNSON, OKSANA KOROL, DEAN H. KRUSE,
BRANDON POE, JAMES A. WISE, MARK WOMBLE,
KELLY A. YOUNG 28 CHAPTERS UPDATED 2026
VERIFIED
,Table of Contents
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
Chapter 5. Integumentary System
Chapter 6. Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System
Chapter 7. Axial Skeleton
Chapter 8. The Appendicular Skeleton
Chapter 9. Joints
Chapter 10. Muscle Tissue
Chapter 11. The Muscular System
Chapter 12. The Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
Chapter 13. Anatomy of the Nervous System
Chapter 14. The Somatic Nervous System
Chapter 15. The Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter 16. The Neurological Exam
Chapter 17. The Endocrine System
Chapter 18. The Cardiovascular System: Blood
Chapter 19. The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
Chapter 20. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation
Chapter 21. The Lymphatic and Immune System
Chapter 22. The Respiratory System
Chapter 23. The Digestive System
Chapter 24. Metabolism and Nutrition
Chapter 25. The Urinary System
Chapter 26. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 27. The Reproductive System
Chapter 28. Development and Inheritance
,CHAPTER 1 TEST BANK QUESTIONS
Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Human Body — Summary
This chapter introduces anatomy and physiology, levels of organization,
homeostasis, feedback mechanisms, anatomical position, body planes, and
directional terms. Understanding these foundational concepts enables nurses to
accurately assess patients, communicate findings, recognize deviations from
normal function, and apply clinical judgment to support safe, effective, and
evidence-based nursing care across all healthcare settings.
1. A nurse explains anatomy and physiology to a student. Which statement
is correct?
A. Anatomy studies body function
B. Physiology studies body structure
C. Anatomy studies body structure
D. Physiology studies disease only
CORRECT ANSWER - C
Rationale: Anatomy focuses on structure, while physiology focuses on
function. The other options incorrectly define or limit these disciplines.
2. A nurse assesses a patient’s blood pressure and notes it remains stable
despite position changes. This reflects which concept?
A. Metabolism
B. Homeostasis
C. Organization
D. Responsiveness
CORRECT ANSWER - B
Rationale: Homeostasis maintains internal stability despite external or
internal changes; blood pressure regulation is a classic example.
, 3. Which level of organization is represented by cardiac muscle tissue?
A. Cellular
B. Tissue
C. Organ
D. Organ system
CORRECT ANSWER - B
Rationale: Tissues are groups of similar cells performing a common
function; cardiac muscle tissue fits this definition.
4. A nurse caring for a postoperative patient monitors temperature closely.
This intervention supports which survival need?
A. Water
B. Nutrients
C. Normal body temperature
D. Oxygen
CORRECT ANSWER - C
Rationale: Maintaining normal body temperature is essential for
enzymatic and metabolic processes and patient safety.
5. Which example best demonstrates negative feedback?
A. Blood clot formation
B. Childbirth contractions
C. Regulation of blood glucose
D. Fever development
CORRECT ANSWER - C
Rationale: Negative feedback reverses deviations from normal, such as
insulin lowering elevated blood glucose levels.
6. During documentation, the nurse notes pain in the right upper quadrant.
This term refers to:
A. Directional term
