Test Bank for Structure and Function of the Body 14Edition Thibodeau

Test Bank for Structure and Function of the Body 14E Thibodeau

Thibodeau & Patton: Structure & Function of the Body, 14^th Edition

Chapter 01: An Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Body

Test Bank

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1.The word derived from two Greek words meaning “a cutting up” is:

a.	physiology
b.	homeostasis
c.	anatomy
d.	dissection

ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 1

TOP: Introduction

2.The study of how the body functions is called:

a.	physiology
b.	homeostasis
c.	anatomy
d.	dissection

ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 1

TOP: Introduction

3.The correct sequence of the level of organization is:

a.	cellular, chemical, tissue, organ
b.	chemical, cellular, tissue, organ
c.	chemical, cellular, organ, tissue
d.	chemical, tissue, cellular, organ

ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 3

TOP: Structural levels of organization

4.The smallest living unit of structure is considered to be at the:

a.	chemical level
b.	cellular level
c.	organ level
d.	tissue level

ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 3

TOP: Structural levels of organization

5.The reference position for all body directional terms is the:

a.	anatomical position
b.	prone position
c.	supine position
d.	sitting position

ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 5

TOP:Anatomical position

6.The relationship between the knee and the ankle can be described as:

a.	the knee is inferior to the ankle
b.	the knee is distal to the ankle
c.	the knee is proximal to the ankle
d.	both a and b above

ANS: C DIF: Application REF: Page: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions

7.The relationship between the heart and the lungs can be described as:

a.	the heart is distal to the lungs
b.	the heart is medial to the lungs
c.	the heart is lateral to the lungs
d.	both a and c above

ANS: B DIF: Application REF: Page: 5 TOP: Anatomical directions

8.The term most opposite proximal is:

a.	medial
b.	superior
c.	anterior
d.	distal

ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 5

TOP: Anatomical directions

9.Because humans walk in an upright position, the two terms that can be used interchangeably are:

a.	posterior and ventral
b.	posterior and inferior
c.	posterior and superficial
d.	posterior and dorsal

ANS: D DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 5

TOP: Anatomical directions

10.The term most opposite medial is:

a.	dorsal
b.	lateral
c.	superficial
d.	none of the above

ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: Page: 5

TOP: Anatomical directions