The Human Body in Health and Disease
8th Edition
,Table of content
Chapter 1: Introduction to the body
Chapter 2: Chemistry of life
Chapter 3: Cells
Chapter 4: Tissues
Chapter 5: Organ systems
Chapter 6: Mechanisms of disease
Chapter 7: Skin & membranes
Chapter 8: Skeletal system
Chapter 9: Muscular system
Chapter 10: Nervous system
Chapter 11: Senses
Chapter 12: Endocrine system
Chapter 13: Blood
Chapter 14: Heart & heart disease
Chapter 15: Circulation of blood
Chapter 16: Lymphatic system & immunity
Chapter 17: Respiratory system
Chapter 18: Digestive system
Chapter 19: Nutrition & metabolism
Chapter 20: Urinary system
Chapter 21: Fluid & electrolyte balance
Chapter 22: Acid–base balance
Chapter 23: Reproductive systems
Chapter 24: Growth, development, & aging
Chapter 25: Genetics & genetic diseases
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, Chapter 01: Introduction to the Body
Patton: The Human Body in Health & Disease, 8th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which word is derived from the Greek word meaning “cutting
up”?
a. Dissection
b. Physiology
c. Pathology
d. Anatomy
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: P. 3 TOP: Introduction
2. Which word is defined as the study of the function of living organisms and their parts?
a. Dissection
b. Physiology
c. Pathology
d. Anatomy
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 3 TOP: Introduction
3. Which word is defined as the scientific study of disease?
a. Dissection
b. Physiology
c. Pathology
d. Anatomy
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: P. 3 TOP: Introduction
4. Cells
a. are more complex than tissues.
b. are the first level of organization in the body.
c. are the smallest living units of structure and function in the body.
d. both B and C.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: p. 6
TOP: Structural levels of organization
5. A group of cells that act together to perform a function is called a(n)
a. molecule.
b. organ.
c. tissue.
d. organism.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 6 TOP: Structural levels of organization
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