Chapter 01: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The anatomical term ____ means toward the midline.

ANS:   C

Definition—toward the midline.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF:    Page 1, 2, Figure 1-2

OBJ:    2          TOP:    Anatomical terminology

KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Assessment     MSC:   NCLEX: Physiological Integrity

2. The smallest living components in our body are

ANS:   A

Cells are considered to be the smallest living units of structure and function in our body.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF:    Page 4 OBJ:    1

TOP:    Structural levels of organization         KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:   NCLEX: Physiological Integrity

3. The largest organelle, responsible for cell reproduction and control of other organelles, is the

ANS:   A

The nucleus is the largest organelle within the cell.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF:    Page 6 OBJ:    1

TOP:    Parts of the cell                       KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:   NCLEX: Physiological Integrity

4. A patient complains of pain in her bladder. In which body cavity are the bladder, lower colon, rectum, and urinary and reproductive systems located?

ANS:   A

A subdivision called the pelvic cavity contains the lower portion of the large intestine (lower sigmoid colon, rectum), urinary bladder, and internal structures of the reproductive system.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension       REF:    Page 2, Table 1-1

OBJ:    14        TOP:    Body cavities

KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Assessment     MSC:   NCLEX: Physiological Integrity

5. The four phases of cell division all occur in

ANS:   B

During mitosis, the cell goes through four phases: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF:    Page 7, Figure 1-9

OBJ:    5          TOP:    Cell division

KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Assessment     MSC:   NCLEX: Physiological Integrity