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Complete Test Bank for Anthony's Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology, 21st Edition by Kevin T. Patton & Gary A. Thibodeau (ISBN 9780323528801). Covers all 48 chapters with verified questions and answers, including multiple-choice, matching, short-answer, and essay questions. Ideal for nursing, medical, allied health, and anatomy & physiology students seeking effective exam preparation and academic success.

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THIS
Test Bank Anthony’s Textbook Of Anatomy & Physiology 21st Edition
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by Patton Thibodeau

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All Chapters | Verified Question & Answers| Grade A+
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Chapter 01: Organization of the Body ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

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Chapter 02: Homeostasis.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Chapter 03: Chemistry of Life ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 33


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Chapter 04: Biomolecules .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 61

Chapter 05: Cell Structure .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 76

Chapter 06: Cell Function ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 104

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Chapter 07: Cell Growth and Development ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 126

Chapter 08: Introduction to Tissues ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 144

Chapter 09: Tissue Types ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 152

Chapter 10: Skin................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 179

Chapter 11: Skeletal Tissues........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 218

Chapter 12: Axial Skeleton .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 246

Chapter 13: Appendicular Skeleton.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 269

Chapter 14: Articulations ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 278

Chapter 15: Axial Muscles ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 307

Chapter 16: Appendicular Muscles ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 331

Chapter 17: Muscle Contraction .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 339

Chapter 18: Nervous System Cells ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 373

Chapter 19: Nerve Signaling ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 399

Chapter 20: Central Nervous System ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 419

Chapter 21: Peripheral Nervous System...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 459

Chapter 22: Autonomic Nervous System ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 485

Chapter 23: General Senses ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 504

Chapter 24: Special Senses .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 519

Chapter 25: Endocrine Regulation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 550

Chapter 26: Endocrine Glands ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 570

Chapter 27: Blood .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 597

Chapter 28: Heart .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 634

Chapter 29: Blood Vessels ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 664

Chapter 30: Circulation of the Blood ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 681

Chapter 31: Lymphatic System ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 703

Chapter 32: Innate Immunity ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 735

Chapter 33: Adaptive Immunity .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 749

Chapter 34: Stress.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 771

Chapter 35: Respiratory Tract........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 793

Chapter 36: Ventilation .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 827

Chapter 37: Gas Exchange & Transport ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 848

Chapter 38: Upper Digestive Tract ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 860

Chapter 39: Lower Digestive Tract ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 883

Chapter 40: Digestion and Absorption ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 900

Chapter 41: Nutrition and Metabolism ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 938

Chapter 42: Urinary System ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 977

Chapter 43: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1017

Chapter 44: Acid-Base Balance .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1051

Chapter 45: Male Reproductive System ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1085

Chapter 46: Female Reproductive System................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1118

Chapter 47: Growth, Development, and Aging ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1154

Chapter 48: Genetics and Heredity ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1187




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Chapter 01: Organization of the Body
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1. Which of the following BELONGS
describes anatomy? TO
a. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
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b. Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
c. PROF
Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
d. Examining the physiology of life
CORRECT ANSWER: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to:
a. physiological investigation at a microscopic level.
b. anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet.
c. anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying the body by systems—
groups of Organshaving a common function.
d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level.
CORRECT ANSWER: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
3. Physiology can be subdivided according to thestudied.
a. type of organism
b. organizational level
c. systemic function
d. All of the above are correct.
CORRECT ANSWER: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 TOP: Physiology
4. Physiology:
a. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
b. investigates the body’s structure.
c. is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of organization such
as cells and systems.
d. is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts.
CORRECT ANSWER: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 TOP: Physiology


5. One of the basic principles of the standardized terminology is the avoidance of , or
terms that are based on a person’s name.
a. homonyms
b. antonyms

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c. eponyms
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d. synonyms BELONGS TO
CORRECT ANSWER: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5
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TOP: Language of Science and Medicine


6. Metabolism refers to:
a. the chemical basis of life.
b. the sum of all the physical and chemical reactions occurring in the body.
c. an organization of similar cells specialized to perform a certain function.
d. a subdivision of physiology.
CORRECT ANSWER: B DIF: Application REF: p. 5 TOP: Characteristics of Life


7. From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are:
a. organism, chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, system, organelle.
b. chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
c. organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical.
d. chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
CORRECT ANSWER: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 6 TOP: Levels of Organization


8. The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are:
a. molecules.
b. cells.
c. organelles.
d. atoms.
CORRECT ANSWER: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 TOP: Levels of Organization
9. An organization of many simNilUarRcSellIsNthGatTaBre.sCpeOciMalized to perform a
certain function is called a(n):
a. tissue.
b. organism.
c. system.


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