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HCS 212 Chapter 1 Test Bank Exam
Practice Questions and Answers
Which is the most accurate statement?
A) Historically, the relationship between superficial anatomy and internal function has always been
understood.
B) Many cellular functions were known decades before the electron microscope revealed the anatomical
basis for those functions.
C) Anatomy has always been known to reveal the relationship between body parts.
D) Ancient anatomists only described surface anatomy.
E) Ancient anatomists never understood the function of anatomical features. - Ans:✔✔-b
It is important to study the discipline of anatomy because
A) it is important to understand the link between human structure and function.
B) it provides information about both external and internal structures.
C) it will assist individuals to make informed decisions about their personal health.
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D) it provides a basis for understanding more advanced courses in anatomy, physiology, and related
disciplines.
E) All of the answers are correct. - Ans:✔✔-e
Which of the following statements about anatomical information is correct? A) Anatomic information is
all historical.
B) It describes body parts and considers probable function.
C) It addresses large body structures visible to the naked eye only.
D) Physiology and anatomy are unrelated. E) The study of cells is useless to anatomy. - Ans:✔✔-b
The branch of science that studies groups of cells and how they work together is called A) physiology.
B) histology.
C) anatomy.
D) serology.
E) None of the answers are correct. - Ans:✔✔-b
Analysis of groups of specialized cells and cell products that work together is called A) cytology.
B) physiology.
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C) histology.
D) embryology.
E) osteology. - Ans:✔✔-c
The anatomical specialty that refers to the study of general form and superficial anatomical markings is
called
A) surface anatomy.
B) comparative anatomy.
C) medical anatomy. D) surgical anatomy. E) systemic anatomy. - Ans:✔✔-a
Which type of anatomy refers to the study of all of the structures in a specific area of the body?
A) surface anatomy
B) regional anatomy
C) systemic anatomy D) gross anatomy
E) organismal anatomy - Ans:✔✔-b
The study of the heart, blood, and blood vessels is which of the following approaches? A) systemic
anatomy
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