Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory 4th Edition (Amerman, 2023) - Test Bank
TEST BANK
Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory
Erin C. Amerman
4th Edition
, Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory 4th Edition (Amerman, 2023) - Test Bank
Table of contents
Unit 1: Introduction to Anatomical Terms
Unit 2: Chemistry
Unit 3: Introduction to the Microscope
Unit 4: Cytology
Unit 5: Histology
Unit 6: Integumentary System
Unit 7: Introduction to the Skeletal System
Unit 8: Skeletal System
Lab Practical Practice Quiz 1
Unit 9: Articulations
Unit 10: Muscular System: The Gross Anatomy of Muscles
Unit 11: Muscle Tissue
Unit 12: Introduction to the Nervous System
Unit 13: Central Nervous System
Unit 14: Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System
Unit 15: General and Special Senses
Lab Practical Practice Quiz 2
Unit 16: Endocrine System
Unit 17: The Cardiovascular System—Part I: The Heart
Unit 18: The Cardiovascular System—Part II: Blood Vessel Anatomy
Unit 19: The Cardiovascular System—Part III: Cardiovascular Physiology
Unit 20: Blood
Unit 21: Lymphatics and Immunity
Unit 22: Respiratory System Anatomy
Unit 23: Respiratory System Physiology
Lab Practical Practice Quiz 3
Unit 24: Digestive System
Unit 25: Urinary System Anatomy
Unit 26: Urinary System Physiology
Unit 27: Reproductive System
Unit 28: Human Development and Heredity
Unit 29: The Big Picture of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Lab Practical Practice Quiz 1
Lab Practical Practice Quiz 2
Lab Practical Practice Quiz 3
Lab Practical Practice Quiz 4
, Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory 4th Edition (Amerman, 2023) - Test Bank
Unit 01 Introduction to Anatomical Terms
1. Which of the following statements accurately defines anterior?
A) Toward or on the back of the body
B) Toward or on the front of the body
C) Away from the head or toward the tail
D) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin
ANS : B PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
2. Which of the following statements accurately defines posterior?
A) Toward or on the back of the body
B) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin
C) Away from the head or toward the tail
D) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin
ANS : A PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
3. Which of the following statements accurately defines superior?
A) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin
B) Toward or on the back of the body
C) Away from the head or toward the tail
D) Toward the head or away from the tail
ANS : D PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
4. Which of the following statements accurately defines inferior?
A) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin
B) Toward or on the back of the body
C) Away from the head or toward the tail
D) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin
ANS : C PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
5. Which of the following statements accurately defines proximal?
A) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin
B) Away from the head or toward the tail
C) Closer to the point of origin, generally of a limb
D) Toward or on the front of the body
ANS : C PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
6. Which of the following statements accurately defines distal?
A) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin
B) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin
C) Closer to the point of origin, generally of a limb
D) Away from the point of origin, generally of a limb
ANS : D PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
7. Which of the following statements accurately defines medial?
, Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory 4th Edition (Amerman, 2023) - Test Bank
A) Closer to the midline (imaginary line running down the middle of the body)
B) Away from an imaginary line running around the middle of the body
C) Closer to an imaginary line running around the middle of the body
D) Away from the midline (imaginary line running down the middle of the body)
ANS : A PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
8. Which of the following statements accurately defines lateral?
A) Closer to the midline (imaginary line running down the middle of the body)
B) Away from an imaginary line running around the middle of the body
C) Closer to an imaginary line running around the middle of the body
D) Away from the midline (imaginary line running down the middle of the body)
ANS : D PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
9. Which of the following statements accurately defines superficial?
A) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin
B) Away from the head or toward the tail
C) Toward or on the front of the body
D) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin
ANS : A PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
10. Which of the following statements accurately defines deep?
A) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin
B) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin
C) Toward the torso of the body
D) Away from the point of origin, generally of a limb
ANS : B PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
11. Which of the following statements accurately defines cranial cavity?
A) The area encased by the vertebrae which contains the spinal cord and cerebrospinal
fluid
B) The area inferior to the diaphragm that extends into the bony pelvis
C) The area superior to the diaphragm that is encased by the ribs
D) The area encased by the skull which contains the brain and cerebrospinal fluid
ANS : D PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
12. Which of the following statements accurately defines vertebral cavity?
A) The area encased by the vertebrae which contains the spinal cord and cerebrospinal
fluid
B) The area inferior to the diaphragm that extends into the bony pelvis
C) The area superior to the diaphragm that is encased by the ribs
D) The area encased by the skull which contains the brain and cerebrospinal fluid
ANS : A PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
13. Which of the following statements accurately defines thoracic cavity?
A) The area encased by the vertebrae which contains the spinal cord and cerebrospinal
fluid
, Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory 4th Edition (Amerman, 2023) - Test Bank
B) The area inferior to the diaphragm that extends into the bony pelvis
C) The area superior to the diaphragm that is encased by the ribs
D) The area encased by the skull which contains the brain and cerebrospinal fluid
ANS : C PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
14. Which of the following statements accurately defines abdominopelvic cavity?
A) The area encased by the vertebrae which contains the spinal cord and cerebrospinal
fluid
B) The area inferior to the diaphragm that extends into the bony pelvis
C) The area superior to the diaphragm that is encased by the ribs
D) The area encased by the skull which contains the brain and cerebrospinal fluid
ANS : B PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
15. Which of the following statements accurately defines serous membrane (parietal and
visceral layers)?
A) Double-layered membrane that produces serous fluid to lubricate the organs in the
cavity
B) Membrane surrounding the heart
C) Membrane surrounding the lungs
D) Membrane surrounding the abdominopelvic cavity
ANS : A PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
16. Which of the following statements accurately defines midsagittal plane?
A) A section made parallel to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into an
anterior part and a posterior part
B) A section made perpendicular to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into
a superior part and an inferior part
C) A section that divides a body part into unequal right and left parts
D) A section that divides a body part into equal right and left halves
ANS : D PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
17. Which of the following statements accurately defines parasagittal plane?
A) A section made parallel to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into an
anterior part and a posterior part
B) A section made perpendicular to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into
a superior part and an inferior part
C) A section that divides a body part into unequal right and left parts
D) A section that divides a body part into equal right and left halves
ANS : C PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
18. Which of the following statements accurately defines frontal (coronal) plane?
A) A section made parallel to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into an
anterior part and a posterior part
B) A section made perpendicular to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into
a superior part and an inferior part
C) A section that divides a body part into unequal right and left parts
, Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory 4th Edition (Amerman, 2023) - Test Bank
D) A section that divides a body part into equal right and left halves
ANS : A PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
19. Which of the following statements accurately defines transverse plane?
A) A section made parallel to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into an
anterior part and a posterior part
B) A section made perpendicular to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into
a superior part and an inferior part
C) A section that divides a body part into unequal right and left parts
D) A section that divides a body part into equal right and left halves
ANS : B PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
Figure 1.1 Body cavities: (A) posterior body cavity; (B) anterior body cavity; (C) peritoneal
cavity (subdivision of abdominopelvic cavity).
20. In Figure 1.1, identify number 1.
A) Mediastinum
B) Cranial cavity
C) Diaphragm
D) Vertebral cavity
E) Pleural cavity
F) Peritoneal cavity
TEST BANK
Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory
Erin C. Amerman
4th Edition
, Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory 4th Edition (Amerman, 2023) - Test Bank
Table of contents
Unit 1: Introduction to Anatomical Terms
Unit 2: Chemistry
Unit 3: Introduction to the Microscope
Unit 4: Cytology
Unit 5: Histology
Unit 6: Integumentary System
Unit 7: Introduction to the Skeletal System
Unit 8: Skeletal System
Lab Practical Practice Quiz 1
Unit 9: Articulations
Unit 10: Muscular System: The Gross Anatomy of Muscles
Unit 11: Muscle Tissue
Unit 12: Introduction to the Nervous System
Unit 13: Central Nervous System
Unit 14: Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System
Unit 15: General and Special Senses
Lab Practical Practice Quiz 2
Unit 16: Endocrine System
Unit 17: The Cardiovascular System—Part I: The Heart
Unit 18: The Cardiovascular System—Part II: Blood Vessel Anatomy
Unit 19: The Cardiovascular System—Part III: Cardiovascular Physiology
Unit 20: Blood
Unit 21: Lymphatics and Immunity
Unit 22: Respiratory System Anatomy
Unit 23: Respiratory System Physiology
Lab Practical Practice Quiz 3
Unit 24: Digestive System
Unit 25: Urinary System Anatomy
Unit 26: Urinary System Physiology
Unit 27: Reproductive System
Unit 28: Human Development and Heredity
Unit 29: The Big Picture of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Lab Practical Practice Quiz 1
Lab Practical Practice Quiz 2
Lab Practical Practice Quiz 3
Lab Practical Practice Quiz 4
, Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory 4th Edition (Amerman, 2023) - Test Bank
Unit 01 Introduction to Anatomical Terms
1. Which of the following statements accurately defines anterior?
A) Toward or on the back of the body
B) Toward or on the front of the body
C) Away from the head or toward the tail
D) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin
ANS : B PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
2. Which of the following statements accurately defines posterior?
A) Toward or on the back of the body
B) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin
C) Away from the head or toward the tail
D) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin
ANS : A PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
3. Which of the following statements accurately defines superior?
A) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin
B) Toward or on the back of the body
C) Away from the head or toward the tail
D) Toward the head or away from the tail
ANS : D PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
4. Which of the following statements accurately defines inferior?
A) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin
B) Toward or on the back of the body
C) Away from the head or toward the tail
D) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin
ANS : C PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
5. Which of the following statements accurately defines proximal?
A) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin
B) Away from the head or toward the tail
C) Closer to the point of origin, generally of a limb
D) Toward or on the front of the body
ANS : C PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
6. Which of the following statements accurately defines distal?
A) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin
B) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin
C) Closer to the point of origin, generally of a limb
D) Away from the point of origin, generally of a limb
ANS : D PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
7. Which of the following statements accurately defines medial?
, Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory 4th Edition (Amerman, 2023) - Test Bank
A) Closer to the midline (imaginary line running down the middle of the body)
B) Away from an imaginary line running around the middle of the body
C) Closer to an imaginary line running around the middle of the body
D) Away from the midline (imaginary line running down the middle of the body)
ANS : A PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
8. Which of the following statements accurately defines lateral?
A) Closer to the midline (imaginary line running down the middle of the body)
B) Away from an imaginary line running around the middle of the body
C) Closer to an imaginary line running around the middle of the body
D) Away from the midline (imaginary line running down the middle of the body)
ANS : D PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
9. Which of the following statements accurately defines superficial?
A) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin
B) Away from the head or toward the tail
C) Toward or on the front of the body
D) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin
ANS : A PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
10. Which of the following statements accurately defines deep?
A) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin
B) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin
C) Toward the torso of the body
D) Away from the point of origin, generally of a limb
ANS : B PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
11. Which of the following statements accurately defines cranial cavity?
A) The area encased by the vertebrae which contains the spinal cord and cerebrospinal
fluid
B) The area inferior to the diaphragm that extends into the bony pelvis
C) The area superior to the diaphragm that is encased by the ribs
D) The area encased by the skull which contains the brain and cerebrospinal fluid
ANS : D PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
12. Which of the following statements accurately defines vertebral cavity?
A) The area encased by the vertebrae which contains the spinal cord and cerebrospinal
fluid
B) The area inferior to the diaphragm that extends into the bony pelvis
C) The area superior to the diaphragm that is encased by the ribs
D) The area encased by the skull which contains the brain and cerebrospinal fluid
ANS : A PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
13. Which of the following statements accurately defines thoracic cavity?
A) The area encased by the vertebrae which contains the spinal cord and cerebrospinal
fluid
, Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory 4th Edition (Amerman, 2023) - Test Bank
B) The area inferior to the diaphragm that extends into the bony pelvis
C) The area superior to the diaphragm that is encased by the ribs
D) The area encased by the skull which contains the brain and cerebrospinal fluid
ANS : C PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
14. Which of the following statements accurately defines abdominopelvic cavity?
A) The area encased by the vertebrae which contains the spinal cord and cerebrospinal
fluid
B) The area inferior to the diaphragm that extends into the bony pelvis
C) The area superior to the diaphragm that is encased by the ribs
D) The area encased by the skull which contains the brain and cerebrospinal fluid
ANS : B PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
15. Which of the following statements accurately defines serous membrane (parietal and
visceral layers)?
A) Double-layered membrane that produces serous fluid to lubricate the organs in the
cavity
B) Membrane surrounding the heart
C) Membrane surrounding the lungs
D) Membrane surrounding the abdominopelvic cavity
ANS : A PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
16. Which of the following statements accurately defines midsagittal plane?
A) A section made parallel to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into an
anterior part and a posterior part
B) A section made perpendicular to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into
a superior part and an inferior part
C) A section that divides a body part into unequal right and left parts
D) A section that divides a body part into equal right and left halves
ANS : D PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
17. Which of the following statements accurately defines parasagittal plane?
A) A section made parallel to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into an
anterior part and a posterior part
B) A section made perpendicular to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into
a superior part and an inferior part
C) A section that divides a body part into unequal right and left parts
D) A section that divides a body part into equal right and left halves
ANS : C PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
18. Which of the following statements accurately defines frontal (coronal) plane?
A) A section made parallel to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into an
anterior part and a posterior part
B) A section made perpendicular to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into
a superior part and an inferior part
C) A section that divides a body part into unequal right and left parts
, Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory 4th Edition (Amerman, 2023) - Test Bank
D) A section that divides a body part into equal right and left halves
ANS : A PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
19. Which of the following statements accurately defines transverse plane?
A) A section made parallel to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into an
anterior part and a posterior part
B) A section made perpendicular to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into
a superior part and an inferior part
C) A section that divides a body part into unequal right and left parts
D) A section that divides a body part into equal right and left halves
ANS : B PTS : 1 TOP : Unit 01 Pre-Lab Exercise
Figure 1.1 Body cavities: (A) posterior body cavity; (B) anterior body cavity; (C) peritoneal
cavity (subdivision of abdominopelvic cavity).
20. In Figure 1.1, identify number 1.
A) Mediastinum
B) Cranial cavity
C) Diaphragm
D) Vertebral cavity
E) Pleural cavity
F) Peritoneal cavity
