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Course Title: IHB 11e
Chapter Number: 01
Question type: Multiple Choice
1) The science dealing with body functions is called
a) physiology
b) cytology
c) anatomy
d) histology
e) biology
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define anatomy and physiology.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.1 Anatomy and Physiology: An Overview
2) The level of organization when different multiple types of tissues join together is called the
a) chemical level
b) cellular level
c) tissue level
d) organ level
e) system level
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define anatomy and physiology.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.1.1 Describe the structural organization of the human body.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.1 Anatomy and Physiology: An Overview
3) A group of related organs that have a common function is called a/an
a) organ
,b) system
c) tissue
d) group
e) organism
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define anatomy and physiology.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.1.1 Describe the structural organization of the human body.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.1 Anatomy and Physiology: An Overview
4) The process by which unspecialized cells become specialized cells is called
a) anabolism
b) catabolism
c) metabolism
d) differentiation
e) homeostasis
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Define the important life processes of humans.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.2 Life Processes
5) The sum of all chemical processes that occur in the human body is referred to as
a) anabolism
b) catabolism
c) metabolism
d) differentiation
e) homeostasis
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Define the important life processes of humans.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.2 Life Processes
,6) All of the following are examples of organs EXCEPT
a) stomach
b) heart
c) epithelium
d) brain
e) gallbladder
Answer: c
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define anatomy and physiology.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.1.1 Describe the structural organization of the human body.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.1 Anatomy and Physiology: An Overview
7) The maintenance of relatively stable conditions within the body is known as
a) responsiveness
b) homeostasis
c) differentiation
d) growth
e) all of the choices are correct
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.3 Understand the importance of homeostatic feedback systems and how
imbalances are related to disorders.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.3.1 Define homeostasis and explain its importance.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.3 Homeostasis: Maintaining Limits
8) All of the following are components of the negative feedback systems that control homeostasis
EXCEPT
a) control center
b) receptor
c) receiver
d) effector
e) all of the choices are basic components of the feedback system
,Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.3 Understand the importance of homeostatic feedback systems and how
imbalances are related to disorders.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.3.2 Describe the components of a feedback system.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.3 Homeostasis: Maintaining Limits
9) In a negative feedback system, the response of the effector to a stimulus
a) enhances the original stimulus.
b) eliminates the original stimulus.
c) reverses the original stimulus.
d) does not change the original stimulus.
e) is not related to the original stimulus.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.3 Understand the importance of homeostatic feedback systems and how
imbalances are related to disorders.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.3.2 Describe the components of a feedback system.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.3 Homeostasis: Maintaining Limits
10) The life process of reproduction refers to
a) an increase in the size of cells.
b) the formation of new cells.
c) the production of a new individual.
d) both formation of new cells and production of a new individual.
e) both an increase in the size of cells and formation of new cells.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Define the important life processes of humans.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.2 Life Processes
,11) Which of the following structures of a feedback system sends input to the control center?
a) effector
b) receptor
c) affector
d) stimulus
e) none of the choices is correct
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.3 Understand the importance of homeostatic feedback systems and how
imbalances are related to disorders.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.3.2 Describe the components of a feedback system.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.3 Homeostasis: Maintaining Limits
12) Baroreceptors in the feedback system that control blood pressure sense changes in the
a) rate of blood flow through the aorta.
b) force of the blood as it presses against the walls of blood vessels.
c) temperature of the blood.
d) amount of stretch on the heart as it fills with blood.
e) amount of tissue damage inflicted by high blood pressure.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.3 Understand the importance of homeostatic feedback systems and how
imbalances are related to disorders.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.3.2 Describe the components of a feedback system.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.3 Homeostasis: Maintaining Limits
13) Which of the following is a symptom of disease rather than a sign?
a) nausea
b) bleeding
c) vomiting
d) fever
e) rash
,Answer: a
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.3 Understand the importance of homeostatic feedback systems and how
imbalances are related to disorders.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.3.4 Distinguish between symptoms and signs of a disease.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.3 Homeostasis: Maintaining Limits
14) The science that deals with the treatment of disease using drugs is called
a) physiology
b) anatomy
c) epidemiology
d) pharmacology
e) pathophysiology
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.7 Define various medical terminology and conditions.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.7 Medical Terminology and Conditions
15) In the anatomical position, the subject
a) is lying face down.
b) has his/her arms placed above the head.
c) has his/her arms folded on the chest.
d) is standing upright facing the observer with the palms backwards.
e) is standing upright facing the observer with the palms forward.
Answer: e
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.5 Describe the anatomical position and how anatomical terms are used to
describe the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.5.1 Describe the anatomical position.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.5 Anatomical Terms
16) A plane that divides the body into unequal left and right portions is called a/an
,a) parasagittal plane
b) midsagittal plane
c) frontal plane
d) transverse plane
e) oblique plane
Answer: a
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.5 Describe the anatomical position and how anatomical terms are used to
describe the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.5.3 Define the directional terms and the anatomical planes and sections used
to locate parts of the human body.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.5 Anatomical Terms
17) A gluteal injection refers to an injection into the
a) buttock
b) thigh
c) ankle
d) upper arm
e) abdomen
Answer: a
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.5 Describe the anatomical position and how anatomical terms are used to
describe the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.5.2 Identify the major regions of the body and relate the common names to
the corresponding anatomical terms for various parts of the body.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.5 Anatomical Terms
18) The sternum (breastbone) is ___ to the heart.
a) posterior
b) anterior
c) inferior
d) lateral
e) distal
, Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.5 Describe the anatomical position and how anatomical terms are used to
describe the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.5.3 Define the directional terms and the anatomical planes and sections used
to locate parts of the human body.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.5 Anatomical Terms
19) The plane that divides the body into a superior and inferior portion is a/an
a) parasagittal plane
b) midsagittal plane
c) transverse plane
d) oblique plane
e) frontal plane
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.5 Describe the anatomical position and how anatomical terms are used to
describe the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.5.3 Define the directional terms and the anatomical planes and sections used
to locate parts of the human body.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.5 Anatomical Terms
20) Which of the following is NOT a basic tissue type?
a) connective tissue
b) epithelial tissue
c) cartilage tissue
d) nervous tissue
e) muscle tissue
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define anatomy and physiology.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.1.1 Describe the structural organization of the human body.
Body, 11th Edition by Gerard J. Tortora
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,Package Title: Testbank
Course Title: IHB 11e
Chapter Number: 01
Question type: Multiple Choice
1) The science dealing with body functions is called
a) physiology
b) cytology
c) anatomy
d) histology
e) biology
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define anatomy and physiology.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.1 Anatomy and Physiology: An Overview
2) The level of organization when different multiple types of tissues join together is called the
a) chemical level
b) cellular level
c) tissue level
d) organ level
e) system level
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define anatomy and physiology.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.1.1 Describe the structural organization of the human body.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.1 Anatomy and Physiology: An Overview
3) A group of related organs that have a common function is called a/an
a) organ
,b) system
c) tissue
d) group
e) organism
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define anatomy and physiology.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.1.1 Describe the structural organization of the human body.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.1 Anatomy and Physiology: An Overview
4) The process by which unspecialized cells become specialized cells is called
a) anabolism
b) catabolism
c) metabolism
d) differentiation
e) homeostasis
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Define the important life processes of humans.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.2 Life Processes
5) The sum of all chemical processes that occur in the human body is referred to as
a) anabolism
b) catabolism
c) metabolism
d) differentiation
e) homeostasis
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Define the important life processes of humans.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.2 Life Processes
,6) All of the following are examples of organs EXCEPT
a) stomach
b) heart
c) epithelium
d) brain
e) gallbladder
Answer: c
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define anatomy and physiology.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.1.1 Describe the structural organization of the human body.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.1 Anatomy and Physiology: An Overview
7) The maintenance of relatively stable conditions within the body is known as
a) responsiveness
b) homeostasis
c) differentiation
d) growth
e) all of the choices are correct
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.3 Understand the importance of homeostatic feedback systems and how
imbalances are related to disorders.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.3.1 Define homeostasis and explain its importance.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.3 Homeostasis: Maintaining Limits
8) All of the following are components of the negative feedback systems that control homeostasis
EXCEPT
a) control center
b) receptor
c) receiver
d) effector
e) all of the choices are basic components of the feedback system
,Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.3 Understand the importance of homeostatic feedback systems and how
imbalances are related to disorders.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.3.2 Describe the components of a feedback system.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.3 Homeostasis: Maintaining Limits
9) In a negative feedback system, the response of the effector to a stimulus
a) enhances the original stimulus.
b) eliminates the original stimulus.
c) reverses the original stimulus.
d) does not change the original stimulus.
e) is not related to the original stimulus.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.3 Understand the importance of homeostatic feedback systems and how
imbalances are related to disorders.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.3.2 Describe the components of a feedback system.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.3 Homeostasis: Maintaining Limits
10) The life process of reproduction refers to
a) an increase in the size of cells.
b) the formation of new cells.
c) the production of a new individual.
d) both formation of new cells and production of a new individual.
e) both an increase in the size of cells and formation of new cells.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Define the important life processes of humans.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.2 Life Processes
,11) Which of the following structures of a feedback system sends input to the control center?
a) effector
b) receptor
c) affector
d) stimulus
e) none of the choices is correct
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.3 Understand the importance of homeostatic feedback systems and how
imbalances are related to disorders.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.3.2 Describe the components of a feedback system.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.3 Homeostasis: Maintaining Limits
12) Baroreceptors in the feedback system that control blood pressure sense changes in the
a) rate of blood flow through the aorta.
b) force of the blood as it presses against the walls of blood vessels.
c) temperature of the blood.
d) amount of stretch on the heart as it fills with blood.
e) amount of tissue damage inflicted by high blood pressure.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.3 Understand the importance of homeostatic feedback systems and how
imbalances are related to disorders.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.3.2 Describe the components of a feedback system.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.3 Homeostasis: Maintaining Limits
13) Which of the following is a symptom of disease rather than a sign?
a) nausea
b) bleeding
c) vomiting
d) fever
e) rash
,Answer: a
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.3 Understand the importance of homeostatic feedback systems and how
imbalances are related to disorders.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.3.4 Distinguish between symptoms and signs of a disease.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.3 Homeostasis: Maintaining Limits
14) The science that deals with the treatment of disease using drugs is called
a) physiology
b) anatomy
c) epidemiology
d) pharmacology
e) pathophysiology
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.7 Define various medical terminology and conditions.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.7 Medical Terminology and Conditions
15) In the anatomical position, the subject
a) is lying face down.
b) has his/her arms placed above the head.
c) has his/her arms folded on the chest.
d) is standing upright facing the observer with the palms backwards.
e) is standing upright facing the observer with the palms forward.
Answer: e
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.5 Describe the anatomical position and how anatomical terms are used to
describe the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.5.1 Describe the anatomical position.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.5 Anatomical Terms
16) A plane that divides the body into unequal left and right portions is called a/an
,a) parasagittal plane
b) midsagittal plane
c) frontal plane
d) transverse plane
e) oblique plane
Answer: a
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.5 Describe the anatomical position and how anatomical terms are used to
describe the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.5.3 Define the directional terms and the anatomical planes and sections used
to locate parts of the human body.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.5 Anatomical Terms
17) A gluteal injection refers to an injection into the
a) buttock
b) thigh
c) ankle
d) upper arm
e) abdomen
Answer: a
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.5 Describe the anatomical position and how anatomical terms are used to
describe the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.5.2 Identify the major regions of the body and relate the common names to
the corresponding anatomical terms for various parts of the body.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.5 Anatomical Terms
18) The sternum (breastbone) is ___ to the heart.
a) posterior
b) anterior
c) inferior
d) lateral
e) distal
, Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.5 Describe the anatomical position and how anatomical terms are used to
describe the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.5.3 Define the directional terms and the anatomical planes and sections used
to locate parts of the human body.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.5 Anatomical Terms
19) The plane that divides the body into a superior and inferior portion is a/an
a) parasagittal plane
b) midsagittal plane
c) transverse plane
d) oblique plane
e) frontal plane
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.5 Describe the anatomical position and how anatomical terms are used to
describe the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.5.3 Define the directional terms and the anatomical planes and sections used
to locate parts of the human body.
Section Reference 1: Section 1.5 Anatomical Terms
20) Which of the following is NOT a basic tissue type?
a) connective tissue
b) epithelial tissue
c) cartilage tissue
d) nervous tissue
e) muscle tissue
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Define anatomy and physiology.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.1.1 Describe the structural organization of the human body.
