Anatomy and Physiology 10th Edition Patton Test Bank

Chapter 01: Organization of the Body Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following describes anatomy? a. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure b. Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli d. Examining the physiology of life ANS: 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 organs having a common function. d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level. ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology 3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the _____ studied. a. type of organism b. organizational level c. systemic function d. All of the above are correct. ANS: 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. ANS: 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 c. eponyms d. synonyms ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5 NURSINGTB.COM Anatomy and Physiology 10th Edition Patton Test Bank NU RS IN GT B.CO M 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. ANS: 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. ANS: 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. ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 TOP: Levels of Organization 9. An organization of many similar cells that are specialized to perform a certain function is called a(n): a. tissue. b. organism. c. system. d. organ. ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 TOP: Tissue Level 10. An organ is one organizational level lower than a(n): a. system. b. cell. c. organelle. d. tissue. ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 TOP: Organ Level 11. The reproductive system includes all of the following except the: a. testes. b. ovaries. c. ureter. d. penis.