Test Bank:
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology,
12th Edition,
by Gerard J. Tortora
, Table of Contents
Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
Chapter 2. The Chemical Level of Organization
Chapter 3. The Cellular Level of Organization Multiple Choice
Chapter 4. The Tissue Level of Organization
Chapter 5. The Integumentary System
Chapter 6. The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue Essay
Chapter 7. The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton Multiple Choice
Chapter 8: Appendicular Skeleton
Chapter 9. Joints Essay
Chapter 10. Muscle Tissue Multiple Choice
Chapter 11. The Muscular System
Chapter 12: Nervous Tissue
Chapter 13. The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves Multiple Choice
Chapter 14. The Brain and Cranial Nerves Multiple Choice
Chapter 15. The Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter 16. Sensory, Motor and Integrative Systems Multiple Choice43
Chapter 17. The Special Senses
Chapter 18. The Endocrine System
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Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
Multiple Choice
1. This is the study of the functions of body structures.
a. Anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology
Ans: B
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.1
2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function.
a. Tissue
b. Organ
c. Molecules
d. Compounds
e. Organism
Ans: A
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.2
3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of
a. Auscultation
b. Palpation
c. Responsiveness
d. Gross anatomy
e. Physiologist
Ans: B
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.2
,4. Percussion techniques can be used to determine
a. Heart beats
b. Pulse rate
c. Amplify sounds
d. Fluid in the lungs
e. Enlarged organs
Ans: D
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.2
5. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body.
a. Metabolism
b. Anabolism
c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation
Ans: A
Difficulty: hard
Feedback: 1.3
6. List the basic processes of life.
Ans: The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness, movement,
growth, differentiation and reproduction.
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.3
7. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits.
a. Palpation
b. Percussion
c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
e. Histology
Ans: C
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.4
,8. The systems that provide homeostasis are:
a. Cardiovascular and Integumentary
b. Nervous system and Endocrine
c. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
d. Respiratory and muscular systems
e. Urinary and integumentary systems
Ans: B
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.4
9. This body fluid directly affects the proper functioning of cells.
a. Lymph
b. Blood
c. Interstitial fluid
d. Aqueous humor
e. Vitreous body
Ans: C
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4
10. Name the differences between a positive and a negative feedback system.
Ans: A positive feedback system will strengthen or reinforce a change in one of
the body’s controlled conditions while a negative feedback system will reverse a
change in a controlled condition.
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4
11. This is the structure of a feedback system that receives output from the control
center.
a. Receptor
b. Body fluids
c. Brain
d. Effector
e. Afferent
, Ans: D
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4
12. This is the structure of a feedback system that provides input to the control center.
a. Receptor
b. Muscle
c. Brain
d. Effector
e. Efferent
Ans: A
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4
13. A condition NOT regulated by a negative feedback loop would be:
a. Childbirth
b. Body temperature
c. Blood pressure
d. Heart rate
e. Blood sugar
Ans: A
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4
14. This is a change in body function that can be measured objectively.
a. Symptom
b. Disorder
c. Disturbance
d. Disease
e. Sign
Ans: E
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4
,Essay
15. Describe the anatomical position.
Ans: In the anatomical position the subject stands erect facing the observer with
the head level and the eyes facing forward. The feet are flat on the floor and
directed forward and the arms are at the sides with the palms turned forward.
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.5
Multiple Choice
16. In which cavity is the brain located?
a. Cranial cavity
b. Vertebral cavity
c. Abdominal cavity
d. Pericardial cavity
e. Pleural cavity
Ans: A
Difficulty: Easy
Feedback: 1.5
17. In which cavity are the lungs located?
a. Cranial cavity
b. Vertebral cavity
c. Abdominal cavity
d. Pericardial cavity
e. Pleural cavity
Ans: E
Difficulty: Easy
Feedback: 1.5
18. In which cavity is the stomach located?
a. Cranial cavity
, b. Vertebral cavity
c. Abdominal cavity
d. Pericardial cavity
e. Pleural cavity
Ans: C
Difficulty: Easy
Feedback: 1.5
19. This cavity is inferior to the abdominopelvic cavity.
a. Vertebral canal
b. Cranial cavity
c. Abdominal cavity
d. Pericardial cavity
e. Pelvic cavity
Ans: E
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.5
20. Which cavity would include the heart?
a. Cranial cavity
b. Vertebral cavity
c. Abdominal cavity
d. Pericardial cavity
e. Pleural cavity
Ans: D
Difficulty: Easy
Feedback: 1.5
21. The function of the secretions of the serous membrane is to:
a. Separate the thoracic and abdominal cavities
b. Protect the central nervous system
c. Prevent infection
d. Reduce friction between organs
e. Carry nervous impulses
Ans: D
Difficulty: Medium
, Feedback: 1.5
22. This plane divides the body into right and left halves.
a. Frontal
b. Sagittal
c. Transverse
d. Oblique
e. Coronal
Ans: B
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.5
23. This plane divides the body into anterior and posterior halves.
a. Frontal
b. Sagittal
c. Transverse
d. Oblique
e. Midsagittal
Ans: A
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.5
24. A transverse plane will cut a body or organ into
a. Anterior and posterior
b. Left and right
c. Superior and inferior
d. At an angle
e. Unequal left and right sides
Ans: C
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.5
25. This directional term means farthest from the midline.
a. Medial
b. Anterior
, c. Proximal
d. Deep
e. Lateral
Ans: E
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.5
26. This directional term means farther from the attachment of a limb to the trunk or
farther from the origination of a structure.
a. Deep
b. Contralateral
c. Lateral
d. Cephalic
e. Distal
Ans: E
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.5
27. This directional term is the opposite of deep.
a. Superficial
b. Superior
c. Inferior
d. Distal
e. Proximal
Ans: A
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.6
28. Choose the directional term that would make the sentence correct. The heart is
to the liver.
a. Inferior
b. Anterior
c. Contralateral
d. Superior
e. Superficial
Ans: D
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology,
12th Edition,
by Gerard J. Tortora
, Table of Contents
Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
Chapter 2. The Chemical Level of Organization
Chapter 3. The Cellular Level of Organization Multiple Choice
Chapter 4. The Tissue Level of Organization
Chapter 5. The Integumentary System
Chapter 6. The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue Essay
Chapter 7. The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton Multiple Choice
Chapter 8: Appendicular Skeleton
Chapter 9. Joints Essay
Chapter 10. Muscle Tissue Multiple Choice
Chapter 11. The Muscular System
Chapter 12: Nervous Tissue
Chapter 13. The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves Multiple Choice
Chapter 14. The Brain and Cranial Nerves Multiple Choice
Chapter 15. The Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter 16. Sensory, Motor and Integrative Systems Multiple Choice43
Chapter 17. The Special Senses
Chapter 18. The Endocrine System
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Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
Multiple Choice
1. This is the study of the functions of body structures.
a. Anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Dissection
d. Histology
e. Immunology
Ans: B
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.1
2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function.
a. Tissue
b. Organ
c. Molecules
d. Compounds
e. Organism
Ans: A
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.2
3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of
a. Auscultation
b. Palpation
c. Responsiveness
d. Gross anatomy
e. Physiologist
Ans: B
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.2
,4. Percussion techniques can be used to determine
a. Heart beats
b. Pulse rate
c. Amplify sounds
d. Fluid in the lungs
e. Enlarged organs
Ans: D
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.2
5. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body.
a. Metabolism
b. Anabolism
c. Catabolism
d. Auscultation
e. Palpation
Ans: A
Difficulty: hard
Feedback: 1.3
6. List the basic processes of life.
Ans: The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness, movement,
growth, differentiation and reproduction.
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.3
7. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits.
a. Palpation
b. Percussion
c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
e. Histology
Ans: C
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.4
,8. The systems that provide homeostasis are:
a. Cardiovascular and Integumentary
b. Nervous system and Endocrine
c. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
d. Respiratory and muscular systems
e. Urinary and integumentary systems
Ans: B
Difficulty: easy
Feedback: 1.4
9. This body fluid directly affects the proper functioning of cells.
a. Lymph
b. Blood
c. Interstitial fluid
d. Aqueous humor
e. Vitreous body
Ans: C
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4
10. Name the differences between a positive and a negative feedback system.
Ans: A positive feedback system will strengthen or reinforce a change in one of
the body’s controlled conditions while a negative feedback system will reverse a
change in a controlled condition.
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4
11. This is the structure of a feedback system that receives output from the control
center.
a. Receptor
b. Body fluids
c. Brain
d. Effector
e. Afferent
, Ans: D
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4
12. This is the structure of a feedback system that provides input to the control center.
a. Receptor
b. Muscle
c. Brain
d. Effector
e. Efferent
Ans: A
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4
13. A condition NOT regulated by a negative feedback loop would be:
a. Childbirth
b. Body temperature
c. Blood pressure
d. Heart rate
e. Blood sugar
Ans: A
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4
14. This is a change in body function that can be measured objectively.
a. Symptom
b. Disorder
c. Disturbance
d. Disease
e. Sign
Ans: E
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.4
,Essay
15. Describe the anatomical position.
Ans: In the anatomical position the subject stands erect facing the observer with
the head level and the eyes facing forward. The feet are flat on the floor and
directed forward and the arms are at the sides with the palms turned forward.
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.5
Multiple Choice
16. In which cavity is the brain located?
a. Cranial cavity
b. Vertebral cavity
c. Abdominal cavity
d. Pericardial cavity
e. Pleural cavity
Ans: A
Difficulty: Easy
Feedback: 1.5
17. In which cavity are the lungs located?
a. Cranial cavity
b. Vertebral cavity
c. Abdominal cavity
d. Pericardial cavity
e. Pleural cavity
Ans: E
Difficulty: Easy
Feedback: 1.5
18. In which cavity is the stomach located?
a. Cranial cavity
, b. Vertebral cavity
c. Abdominal cavity
d. Pericardial cavity
e. Pleural cavity
Ans: C
Difficulty: Easy
Feedback: 1.5
19. This cavity is inferior to the abdominopelvic cavity.
a. Vertebral canal
b. Cranial cavity
c. Abdominal cavity
d. Pericardial cavity
e. Pelvic cavity
Ans: E
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.5
20. Which cavity would include the heart?
a. Cranial cavity
b. Vertebral cavity
c. Abdominal cavity
d. Pericardial cavity
e. Pleural cavity
Ans: D
Difficulty: Easy
Feedback: 1.5
21. The function of the secretions of the serous membrane is to:
a. Separate the thoracic and abdominal cavities
b. Protect the central nervous system
c. Prevent infection
d. Reduce friction between organs
e. Carry nervous impulses
Ans: D
Difficulty: Medium
, Feedback: 1.5
22. This plane divides the body into right and left halves.
a. Frontal
b. Sagittal
c. Transverse
d. Oblique
e. Coronal
Ans: B
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.5
23. This plane divides the body into anterior and posterior halves.
a. Frontal
b. Sagittal
c. Transverse
d. Oblique
e. Midsagittal
Ans: A
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.5
24. A transverse plane will cut a body or organ into
a. Anterior and posterior
b. Left and right
c. Superior and inferior
d. At an angle
e. Unequal left and right sides
Ans: C
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.5
25. This directional term means farthest from the midline.
a. Medial
b. Anterior
, c. Proximal
d. Deep
e. Lateral
Ans: E
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.5
26. This directional term means farther from the attachment of a limb to the trunk or
farther from the origination of a structure.
a. Deep
b. Contralateral
c. Lateral
d. Cephalic
e. Distal
Ans: E
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.5
27. This directional term is the opposite of deep.
a. Superficial
b. Superior
c. Inferior
d. Distal
e. Proximal
Ans: A
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.6
28. Choose the directional term that would make the sentence correct. The heart is
to the liver.
a. Inferior
b. Anterior
c. Contralateral
d. Superior
e. Superficial
Ans: D
