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INCLUSIVE OF ALL CHAPTERS
, PRINCIPLES OF
ANATOMY AND
th
PHYSIOLOGY 12
EDITION BY
GERALD
TORTORA &
BRYAN
DERRICKSON
2023
, 2
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
f. Auscultation
g. Palpation
h. Responsiveness
i. Gross anatomy
j. Physiologist
Ans: B
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.2
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3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits.
a. Palpation
b. Percussion
c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
e. Histology
Ans: C
INCLUSIVE OF ALL CHAPTERS
, PRINCIPLES OF
ANATOMY AND
th
PHYSIOLOGY 12
EDITION BY
GERALD
TORTORA &
BRYAN
DERRICKSON
2023
, 2
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
f. Auscultation
g. Palpation
h. Responsiveness
i. Gross anatomy
j. Physiologist
Ans: B
Difficulty: medium
Feedback: 1.2
, 3
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits.
a. Palpation
b. Percussion
c. Homeostasis
d. Autopsy
e. Histology
Ans: C
