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,Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 7th Edition by Martini &
Bartholomew
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
SECTION 1: Basic Functions of Living Organisms (1-1)
1) Which of the following is NOT one of the basic functions common to all living organisms?
A) responsiveness
B) reproduction
C) photosynthesis
D) metabolism
E) growth
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 1-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering
2) The capacity of organisms to make long-term adjustments to their environment is termed
A) irritability.
B) adaptability.
C) responsiveness.
D) metabolism.
E) differentiation.
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 1-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering
3) The specialization of cells to perform particular functions is called
A) metabolism.
B) adaptation.
C) differentiation.
D) reproduction.
E) excretion.
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 1-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering
4) The absorption, transport, and use of oxygen by cells is called
A) excretion.
B) digestion.
C) respiration.
D) metabolism.
E) circulation.
,Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 1-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering
5) The process by which complex foods are broken down into simpler components is called
A) excretion.
B) digestion.
C) respiration.
D) absorption.
E) circulation.
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 1-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering
6) All of the chemical operations in the body are collectively referred to as
A) homeostasis.
B) responsiveness.
C) metabolism.
D) growth.
E) excretion.
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 1-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering
7) How do vital functions such as growth and reproduction depend on metabolism?
A) Metabolism provides the energy required for these functions.
B) Metabolism eliminates waste products from these functions.
C) Metabolism stores nutrients needed for these functions.
D) Metabolism controls temperature during these functions.
E) Metabolism has no relationship to these functions.
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 1-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Understanding
SECTION 2: Anatomy and Physiology Relationship (1-2)
8) The study of the structure and physical relationships among body parts is called
A) physiology.
B) anatomy.
C) biology.
D) pathology.
E) histology.
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 1-2
, Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering
9) The study of how living organisms carry out their vital functions is called
A) anatomy.
B) biology.
C) physiology.
D) histology.
E) cytology.
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering
10) The study of general form and superficial markings is called
A) gross anatomy.
B) surface anatomy.
C) systemic anatomy.
D) regional anatomy.
E) surgical anatomy.
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering
11) The study of all superficial and internal features in a specific region of the body, such as
the head, is called
A) surface anatomy.
B) regional anatomy.
C) systemic anatomy.
D) cytology.
E) histology.
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering
12) The study of the structure of major organ systems is called
A) cytology.
B) histology.
C) systemic anatomy.
D) pathology.
E) surface anatomy.
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering
13) The analysis of the internal structure of individual cells is called