c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli

Anatomy and Physiology 9th Edition Patton Test Bank

Chapter 01: Organization of the Body

Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 9th Edition

MULTIPLE CHOICE

• Which of the following describes anatomy?
• Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
• Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
• Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
• Examining the physiology of life

ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5

TOP: Anatomy and Physiology

2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to:

• physiological investigation at a microscopic level.
• anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet.
• anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying the body by

systems—groups of organs having a common function.

• anatomical investigation at the molecular level.

ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5

TOP: Anatomy and Physiology

• Physiology can be subdivided according to the studied.
• type of organism
• organizational level
• systemic function

• All of the above are correct.

ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5

TOP: Physiology

4. Physiology:

• recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
• investigates the body’s structure.
• is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of organization

such as cells and systems.

• is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts.

ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5

TOP: Physiology

5. Metabolism refers to:

• the chemical basis of life.
• the sum of all the physical and chemical reactions occurring in the body.
• an organization of similar cells specialized to perform a certain function.
• a subdivision of physiology.

ANS: B DIF: Application REF: p. 6 TOP: Characteristics of Life 1 / 4

6. From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are:

• organism, chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, system, organelle.
• chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
• organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical.
• chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.

ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 7

TOP: Levels of Organization

7. The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are:

• molecules.
• cells.
• organelles.
• atoms.

ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 8

TOP: Levels of Organization

• An organization of many similar cells that are specialized to perform a certain function is

called a(n):

• tissue.
• organism.
• system.
• organ.

ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 8

TOP: Tissue Level

• An organ is one organization

N alUs R tepSl I oNwe G rTth B an .a C (nO) M

:

• system.
• cell.
• organelle.
• tissue.

ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 8

TOP: Organ Level

10. The reproductive system includes all of the following except the:

• testes.
• ovaries.
• ureter.
• penis.

ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9

TOP: Body Systems

11. The lungs are located in the:

• thoracic cavity.
• mediastinum.
• abdominal cavity.
• cranial cavity.

ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 10 2 / 4

TOP: Body Cavities

12. The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:

• trachea.
• venae cavae.
• right lung.
• esophagus.

ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 10

TOP: Body Cavities

13. The gallbladder lies in the:

• abdominal cavity.
• pelvic cavity.
• dorsal cavity.
• mediastinum.

ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 11

TOP: Body Cavities

14. The number of abdominal regions is:

• three.
• five.
• seven.
• nine.

ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13

TOP: Abdominal Regions

15. The abdominal region in which the urinary bladder is found is the:

• hypogastric.
• epigastric.
• right lumbar.
• left iliac.

ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 14

TOP: Abdominal Regions

• A surgeon removing a gallbladder should know to find it in the region.
• right lumbar
• right hypochondriac
• hypogastric
• umbilical

ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 14

TOP: Abdominal Regions

17. The abdominal region in which the appendix is found is the:

• hypogastric.
• right iliac.
• right lumbar.
• right hypochondriac. 3 / 4

ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 14

TOP: Abdominal Regions

18. Popliteal refers to the:

• calf.
• ankle.
• cheek.
• area behind the knee.

ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 13

TOP: Descriptive Terms for Body Regions

• A plane through the body that divides the body into right and left sides is called:
• sagittal.
• frontal.
• coronal.
• transverse.

ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 16

TOP: Body Planes and Sections

• The abdominal quadrants are located with what structure as their midpoint?
• Umbilicus
• Pubic bone
• Xiphoid process
• Iliac crest

ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 14

TOP: Abdominopelvic QuadraN

ntUs R S I N G T B.C O M

• Humans have similar right and left sides of the body, at least superficially. This is an example

of:

• anatomical position.
• anterior symmetry.
• ipsilateral position.
• bilateral symmetry.

ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 9

TOP: Anatomical Position

22. Two major cavities of the human body are:

• ventral/dorsal.
• inferior/superior.
• visceral/parietal.
• axial/appendicular.

ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 10

TOP: Body Cavities

23. The dorsal cavity contains all of the following except the:

• brain.
• spinal column.
• spinal cord.
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