TEST BANK FOR ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY 10TH EDITION PATTON
LATEST
Chapter 01: Organization of the Body
Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
• Which of the following describes anatomy?
• Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
• Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
• Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
• Examining the physiology of life
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
• Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to:
• physiological investigation at a microscopic level.
• anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet.
• anatomical investigation that uses an approach of
studying the body by systems—groups of organs
having a common function.
• anatomical investigation at the molecular level.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
• Physiology can be subdivided according to the studied.
• type of organism
• organizational level
• systemic function
• All of the above are correct.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 TOP: Physiology
• Physiology:
• recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
• investigates the body’s structure.
, • is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different
levels of organization such as cells and systems.
• is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 TOP: Physiology
• One of the basic principles of the standardized terminology is the
avoidance of , or terms that
• homonyms
• antonyms
• eponyms
• synonyms
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5
TOP: Language of Science and Medicine
• Metabolism refers to:
• the chemical basis of life.
• the sum of all the physical and chemical reactions occurring in the body.
• an organization of similar cells specialized to perform a certain function.
• a subdivision of physiology.
ANS: B DIF: Application REF: p. 5 TOP: Characteristics of Life
• From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are:
• organism, chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, system, organelle.
• chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
• organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical.
• chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 6 TOP: Levels of Organization
• The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are:
• molecules.
• cells.
• organelles.
• atoms.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 TOP: Levels of Organization
• An organization of many simN arRcS
ilU ellI
sNthG
atTaB
re.sC ciM
peO alized to perform a
certain function is called a(n):
• tissue.
• organism.
, • system.
• organ.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 TOP: Tissue Level
• An organ is one organizational level lower than a(n):
• system.
• cell.
• organelle.
• tissue.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 TOP: Organ Level
• The reproductive system includes all of the following except the:
• testes.
• ovaries.
• ureter.
• penis.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 8 TOP: Body Systems
• The lungs are located in the:
• thoracic cavity.
• mediastinum.
• abdominal cavity.
• cranial cavity.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12 TOP: Body Cavities
• The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:
• trachea.
• venae cavae.
• right lung.
• esophagus.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12 TOP: Body Cavities
• The gallbladder lies in the:
• abdominal cavity.
• pelvic cavity.
• dorsal cavity.
• mediastinum.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13 TOP: Body Cavities
, • The number of abdominal regions is:
• three.
• five.
• seven.
• nine.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 14 TOP: Abdominopelvic Region
• The abdominal region in which the urinary bladder is found is the:
• hypogastric.
• epigastric.
• right lumbar.
• left iliac.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 15 TOP: Abdominopelvic Region
• A surgeon removing a gallbladder should know to find it in the region.
• right lumbar
• right hypochondriac
• hypogastric
• umbilical
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 14 TOP: Abdominopelvic Region
• The abdominal region in which the appendix is found is the:
• hypogastric.
• right iliac.
• right lumbar.
• right hypochondriac.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 15 TOP: Abdominopelvic Region
• Popliteal refers to the:
• calf.
• ankle.
• cheek.
• area behind the knee.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 16 TOP: Latin-based Descriptive
• A plane through the body that divides the body into right and left sides is called:
• sagittal.
PHYSIOLOGY 10TH EDITION PATTON
LATEST
Chapter 01: Organization of the Body
Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
• Which of the following describes anatomy?
• Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
• Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
• Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
• Examining the physiology of life
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
• Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to:
• physiological investigation at a microscopic level.
• anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet.
• anatomical investigation that uses an approach of
studying the body by systems—groups of organs
having a common function.
• anatomical investigation at the molecular level.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
• Physiology can be subdivided according to the studied.
• type of organism
• organizational level
• systemic function
• All of the above are correct.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 TOP: Physiology
• Physiology:
• recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
• investigates the body’s structure.
, • is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different
levels of organization such as cells and systems.
• is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4 TOP: Physiology
• One of the basic principles of the standardized terminology is the
avoidance of , or terms that
• homonyms
• antonyms
• eponyms
• synonyms
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5
TOP: Language of Science and Medicine
• Metabolism refers to:
• the chemical basis of life.
• the sum of all the physical and chemical reactions occurring in the body.
• an organization of similar cells specialized to perform a certain function.
• a subdivision of physiology.
ANS: B DIF: Application REF: p. 5 TOP: Characteristics of Life
• From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are:
• organism, chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, system, organelle.
• chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
• organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical.
• chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 6 TOP: Levels of Organization
• The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are:
• molecules.
• cells.
• organelles.
• atoms.
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 TOP: Levels of Organization
• An organization of many simN arRcS
ilU ellI
sNthG
atTaB
re.sC ciM
peO alized to perform a
certain function is called a(n):
• tissue.
• organism.
, • system.
• organ.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 TOP: Tissue Level
• An organ is one organizational level lower than a(n):
• system.
• cell.
• organelle.
• tissue.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7 TOP: Organ Level
• The reproductive system includes all of the following except the:
• testes.
• ovaries.
• ureter.
• penis.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 8 TOP: Body Systems
• The lungs are located in the:
• thoracic cavity.
• mediastinum.
• abdominal cavity.
• cranial cavity.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12 TOP: Body Cavities
• The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:
• trachea.
• venae cavae.
• right lung.
• esophagus.
ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 12 TOP: Body Cavities
• The gallbladder lies in the:
• abdominal cavity.
• pelvic cavity.
• dorsal cavity.
• mediastinum.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13 TOP: Body Cavities
, • The number of abdominal regions is:
• three.
• five.
• seven.
• nine.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 14 TOP: Abdominopelvic Region
• The abdominal region in which the urinary bladder is found is the:
• hypogastric.
• epigastric.
• right lumbar.
• left iliac.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 15 TOP: Abdominopelvic Region
• A surgeon removing a gallbladder should know to find it in the region.
• right lumbar
• right hypochondriac
• hypogastric
• umbilical
ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 14 TOP: Abdominopelvic Region
• The abdominal region in which the appendix is found is the:
• hypogastric.
• right iliac.
• right lumbar.
• right hypochondriac.
ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 15 TOP: Abdominopelvic Region
• Popliteal refers to the:
• calf.
• ankle.
• cheek.
• area behind the knee.
ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 16 TOP: Latin-based Descriptive
• A plane through the body that divides the body into right and left sides is called:
• sagittal.
