2. Which word is defined as the study of the function of living organisms and their parts?

Human Body in Health and Disease 6th Edition Patton Test Bank

Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Body

Test Bank

MULTIPLE CHOICE

• Which word is derived from the Greek word meaning “cutting up”?
• dissection C. pathology
• physiology D. anatomy

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 3 TOP: Introduction

• Which word is defined as the study of the function of living organisms and their parts?
• dissection C. pathology
• physiology D. anatomy

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 6 TOP: Introduction

• Which word is defined as the scientific study of disease?
• dissection C. pathology
• physiology D. anatomy

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 6 TOP: Introduction

• Cells

• are more complex than tissues
• are the first level of organization in the body
• are the smallest living units of structure and function in the body
• both B and C

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: Page 8

TOP: Structural levels of organization

• A group of cells that act together to perform a function is called a(n)
• molecule C. tissue
• organ D. organism

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 8 TOP: Structural levels of organization

• The heart is an example of a(n)
• organ C. organism
• tissue D. system

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: Page 8

TOP: Structural levels of organization

• The levels of organization from most simple to most complex are 1 / 4

• cell → chemical → organ → tissue → system
• tissue → cell → chemical → organ → system
• chemical → tissue → cell → organ → system
• chemical → cell → tissue → organ → system

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 7 TOP: Structural levels of organization

• When using directional terms to describe the body, it is assumed that the body is in what

position?

• supine C. lateral
• anatomical D. prone

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 9 TOP: Anatomical position

• The supine position
• describes the body lying face up
• is also called anatomical position
• describes the body lying face down
• both A and B

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 9 TOP: Anatomical position

• The prone position
• describes the body lying face up
• is also called the anatomical position
• describes the body lying face down
• both B and C

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 9 TOP: Anatomical position

• Because humans walk upright, the term dorsal can be used in place of the term
• inferior C. anterior
• posterior D. distal

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 9 TOP: Anatomical direction

• The opposite term for posterior in humans is
• superior C. ventral
• anterior D. both B and C

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: Page 9

TOP: Anatomical direction

• The opposite term for superficial is
• deep C. posterior
• inferior D. medial 2 / 4

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 10 TOP: Anatomical direction

• The body section that divides the right ear from the left ear is a section.
• frontal C. coronal
• sagittal D. transverse

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: Page 10

TOP: Planes or body sections

• The body section that divides the nose from the back of the head is a section.
• frontal C. midsagittal
• sagittal D. transverse

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: Page 10

TOP: Planes or body sections

• A section that divides the body into mirror images is a section.
• frontal C. midsagittal
• coronal D. transverse

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: Page 10

TOP: Planes or body sections

• The two major body cavities are called
• thoracic and abdominal C. dorsal and ventral
• thoracic and pelvic D. mediastinum and pleural

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 10 TOP: Body cavities

• The liver can be found in the
• upper right quadrant C. hypogastric region
• epigastric region D. both A and B

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: Page 11

TOP: Body cavities

• The word “leg” correctly describes the
• area from the hip to the foot C. area between the hip and the knee
• area from the knee to the ankle D. femoral area

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 13 TOP: Body regions

• The human body tries to maintain a constant body temperature. This is an example of
• homeostasis C. an effector
• a positive feedback loop D. a sensor

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: Page 15

TOP: The balance of body functions 3 / 4

• The part of a feedback loop that has the direct effect on the regulated condition is called
• homeostasis C. the sensor
• the effector D. the control center

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 16 TOP: The balance of body functions

• The part of the feedback loop that detects a change in the regulated condition is called
• homeostasis C. the sensor
• the effector D. the control center

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 15 TOP: The balance of body functions

• The part of the feedback loop that compares the present condition to the homeostatic

condition the body is trying to maintain is called

• homeostasis C. the sensor
• the effector D. the control center

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 15 TOP: The balance of body functions

• When your body temperature drops below normal, your muscles begin to contract rapidly,

making you shiver and generating heat. In this case your muscles are acting as the

• sensor C. control center
• effector D. both A and C

ANS: B PTTSE: ST1 BANKSELLDEIFR:.CSOyMnthesis REF: Page 15

TOP: The balance of body functions

• Which of the following body functions is an example of a positive feedback loop?
• maintaining a pH of 7.45 in the body
• forming a blood clot
• uterine contractions during labor
• both B and C

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: Page 16

TOP: The balance of body functions

• The level of organization directly below the organ level is the level.
• system C. tissue
• cellular D. chemical

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 7 TOP: Structural levels of organization

• Which of these terms cannot be applied to a body in the anatomical position?
• dorsal C. supine
• posterior D. both A and B

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: Page 9 TOP: Anatomical position

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