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Structure & Function of the Body,
17th Edition by Kevin T. Patton
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are included (Ch 1 to 22)
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,Table of Contents are given below
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Body
Chapter 2: Chemistry of Life
Chapter 3: Cells
Chapter 4: Tissues
Chapter 5: Organ Systems
Chapter 6: Skin & Membranes
Chapter 7: Skeletal System
Chapter 8: Muscular System
Chapter 9: Nervous System
Chapter 10: Senses
Chapter 11: Endocrine System
Chapter 12: Blood
Chapter 13: Cardiovascular System
Chapter 14: Lymphatic System & Immunity
Chapter 15: Respiratory System
Chapter 16: Digestive System
Chapter 17: Nutrition & Metabolism
Chapter 18: Urinary System
Chapter 19: Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
Chapter 20: Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 21: Reproductive Systems
Chapter 22: Growth, Development, & Aging
,Patton: Structure & Function of the Body, 17th Edition
Chapter 01: Introduction to the Body
Self-Test
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Anatomy is defined as the study of the:
a. function of a living organism and its parts.
b. diseases of a living organism.
c. structure of a living organism and the relationship of its parts.
d. growth of a living organism.
ANS: C
2. Physiology is defined as the study of the:
a. function of a living organism and its parts.
b. diseases of a living organism.
c. structure of a living organism.
d. growth of a living organism.
ANS: A
3. The organization of the body begins at what level?
a. Organelle
b. Cellular
c. Chemical
d. System
ANS: C
4. A hypothesis that has gained a high level of confidence is called a:
a. statement.
b. theory.
c. law.
d. theory or law.
ANS: D
5. The reference position of the body when it is in an erect, or standing, posture with the
arms at the sides and palms turned forward is called the:
a. bilateral position.
b. anatomical position.
c. symmetrical position.
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d. ventral position.
ANS: B
6. The two major body cavities are called the:
a. abdominal and pelvic cavities.
b. ventral and thoracic cavities.
c. ventral and dorsal cavities.
d. dorsal and abdominal cavities.
ANS: C
7. The space that encloses the brain and spinal cord forms one continuous cavity called
the:
a. thoracic cavity.
b. dorsal cavity.
c. ventral cavity.
d. posterior cavity.
e. anterior cavity.
ANS: B
8. The midline plane that divides the body into right and left halves is the:
a. midsagittal plane.
b. sagittal plane.
c. transverse plane.
d. frontal (coronal) plane.
ANS: A
9. The plane that divides the body into front and back portions is the:
a. sagittal plane.
b. transverse plane.
c. frontal (coronal) plane.
d. midsagittal plane.
ANS: C
10. The chest region of the body is called the:
a. thorax.
b. abdominal.
c. pelvic.
d. ventral.
ANS: A
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similar technologies.
Structure & Function of the Body,
17th Edition by Kevin T. Patton
Complete Chapter Test Bank
are included (Ch 1 to 22)
** Immediate Download
** Swift Response
** All Chapters included
,Table of Contents are given below
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Body
Chapter 2: Chemistry of Life
Chapter 3: Cells
Chapter 4: Tissues
Chapter 5: Organ Systems
Chapter 6: Skin & Membranes
Chapter 7: Skeletal System
Chapter 8: Muscular System
Chapter 9: Nervous System
Chapter 10: Senses
Chapter 11: Endocrine System
Chapter 12: Blood
Chapter 13: Cardiovascular System
Chapter 14: Lymphatic System & Immunity
Chapter 15: Respiratory System
Chapter 16: Digestive System
Chapter 17: Nutrition & Metabolism
Chapter 18: Urinary System
Chapter 19: Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
Chapter 20: Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 21: Reproductive Systems
Chapter 22: Growth, Development, & Aging
,Patton: Structure & Function of the Body, 17th Edition
Chapter 01: Introduction to the Body
Self-Test
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Anatomy is defined as the study of the:
a. function of a living organism and its parts.
b. diseases of a living organism.
c. structure of a living organism and the relationship of its parts.
d. growth of a living organism.
ANS: C
2. Physiology is defined as the study of the:
a. function of a living organism and its parts.
b. diseases of a living organism.
c. structure of a living organism.
d. growth of a living organism.
ANS: A
3. The organization of the body begins at what level?
a. Organelle
b. Cellular
c. Chemical
d. System
ANS: C
4. A hypothesis that has gained a high level of confidence is called a:
a. statement.
b. theory.
c. law.
d. theory or law.
ANS: D
5. The reference position of the body when it is in an erect, or standing, posture with the
arms at the sides and palms turned forward is called the:
a. bilateral position.
b. anatomical position.
c. symmetrical position.
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similar technologies.
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d. ventral position.
ANS: B
6. The two major body cavities are called the:
a. abdominal and pelvic cavities.
b. ventral and thoracic cavities.
c. ventral and dorsal cavities.
d. dorsal and abdominal cavities.
ANS: C
7. The space that encloses the brain and spinal cord forms one continuous cavity called
the:
a. thoracic cavity.
b. dorsal cavity.
c. ventral cavity.
d. posterior cavity.
e. anterior cavity.
ANS: B
8. The midline plane that divides the body into right and left halves is the:
a. midsagittal plane.
b. sagittal plane.
c. transverse plane.
d. frontal (coronal) plane.
ANS: A
9. The plane that divides the body into front and back portions is the:
a. sagittal plane.
b. transverse plane.
c. frontal (coronal) plane.
d. midsagittal plane.
ANS: C
10. The chest region of the body is called the:
a. thorax.
b. abdominal.
c. pelvic.
d. ventral.
ANS: A
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