Test Bank for Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition by
Frederic Martini, Judi Nath, Edwin Bartholomew
, Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, 12e (Martini)
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Multiple Choice Questions
1) Anatomy is to as physiology is to .
A) hand; wrist
B) table; wood
C) leaf; photosynthesis
D) car; drive
E) human; growth
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understanding
2) The analysis of the internal structure of individual cells is called
A) cytology.
B) histology.
C) embryology.
D) physiology.
E) Anatomy
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 1-2Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering
3) The study of the general form and superficial markings of an organism is called
anatomy.
A) gross
B) surface
C) systemic
D) regional
E) surgical
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering
4) Anatomical features that change during illness are studied in anatomy.
A) gross
B) surface
C) microscopic
, D) pathological
E) regional
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering
5) The study of the first two months of fetal development is termed
A) histology.
B) embryology.
C) cytology.
D) pathology.
E) endocrinology.
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering
6) The study of the function of specific organ networks is called
A) systemic physiology.
B) organ physiology.
C) cell physiology.
D) pathological physiology.
E) histology.
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering
7) Cardiovascular function is an example of
A) histophysiology.
B) organ physiology.
C) systemic physiology.
D) pathological physiology.
E) physiological chemistry.
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering
8) A scientist who studies the life cycle of a normal liver cell is called a
A) pathologist.
B) gross anatomist.
C) cytologist.
D) histologist.
E) radiologist.
Answer: C
, 9) Which branch of biological science studies the observable structure and physical
relationship among body parts?
A) Genetics
B) Physiology
C) Embryology
D) Anatomy
E) Cytology
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering
10) Which branch of biological science studies how living organisms perform their vital
functions?
A) Genetics
B) Physiology
C) Embryology
D) Anatomy
E) Cytology
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering
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11) To study all of the anatomical features of one area of the body, such as the head, is to learn
anatomy.
A) gross
B) surface
C) systemic
D) regional
E) clinical
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering
12) The study of the relationships of the body’s structures by examining cross sections of
tissues or organs is called anatomy.
A) gross
B) surface
C) systemic
D) regional
E) sectional
Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 1-2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering