Test Bank for Principles of Human Anatomy 13th Edition by Tortora
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Course Title: pha13e
Chapter Number: 01
Question type: Multiple Choice
1) Which subdiscipline of anatomy examines the microscopic structure of tissues?
a) cell biology
b) histology
c) surface anatomy
d) gross anatomy
e) regional anatomy
Answer: b
2) Which of the following are the smallest living units in the human body?
a) atoms
b) cells
c) molecules
d) organs
Answer: b
3) A system in the body is composed of related _______ with a common function.
a) atoms
b) cells
c) molecules
d) organs
e) tissues
Answer: d
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Full file at />4) Which organ system is shown in the figure?
a) respiratory
b) cardiovascular
c) lymphatic
d) digestive
e) endocrine
Answer: e
5) Which of the following is an important life process of humans?
a) responsiveness
b) metabolism
c) differentiation
d) movement
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Full file at />e) All of these choices are important life processes of humans.
Answer: e
6) When the human body is in the anatomical position, the palm of the hand faces:
a) forward.
b) laterally.
c) medially.
d) posteriorly.
e) superiorly.
Answer: a
7) Which of the following is NOT part of the trunk?
a) abdomen
b) chest
c) neck
d) pelvis
e) abdomen and pelvis
Answer: c
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Full file at />8) In the figure shown, which anatomical descriptive form is indicated?
a) inguinal
b) buccal
c) antebrachial
d) mental
e) axillary
Answer: e
9) Which of the anatomical planes listed below are vertical ?
1. frontal
2. midsagittal
3. oblique
4. parasagittal
5. transverse
a) 1, 2, 4
b) 2, 4, 5
c) 3
d) 4, 5
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Answer: a
10) In the figure shown, the carpals are ______ to the humerus?
a) anterior
b) posterior
c) proximal
d) distal
e) superior
Answer: d
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11) In the figure shown, which anatomical region contains the esophagus, heart, trachea, and
thymus?
a) diaphragm
b) mediastinum
c) peritoneum
d) lungs
e) None of these choices
Answer: b
12) The meninges line which of the following body cavities?
a) thoracic cavity
b) abdominal cavity
c) vertebral (spinal) cavity
d) pelvic cavity
e) plural cavity
Answer: c
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13) In the figure shown, which abdominopelvic region contains the urinary bladder?
a) epigastric region
b) hypogastric (pubic) region
c) left inguinal (iliac) region
d) right lumbar region
e) umbilical region
Answer: b
14) Inspection, palpation, auscultation, and percussion are techniques used when performing:
a) a medical history.
b) a physical exam.
c) medical imaging.
d) epidemiology.
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Answer: b
15) Which of the following BEST reveals the physiology of a structure?
a) computed tomography (CT)
b) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
c) positron emission tomography (PET)
d) endoscopy
e) ultrasound scanning
Answer: c
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