Chapter 01: Organization of the Body

Chapter 01: Organization of the Body

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below 

 

TRUE/FALSE

 

1. A scientific theory is a fact.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 4

TOP:    Science and Society

 

2. A theory that is supported by repeated observation and experimentation is called a hypothesis.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 4

TOP:    Science and Society

 

3. A theory may eventually become a law.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 4

TOP:    Science and Society

 

4. In humans, respiration occurs in the lungs.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 6

TOP:    Characteristics of Life

 

5. Anatomy is the study of the functions of an organism and its parts, as opposed to the study of its structure.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 5

TOP:    Anatomy

 

6. Conductivity and responsiveness are highly developed in both muscle and nerve cells in living organisms.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 6

TOP:    Characteristics of Life

 

7. The movement of digested nutrients through the wall of the digestive tube into the body fluids and to cells for use is called absorption.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 6

TOP:    Characteristics of Life

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Which of the following describes anatomy?

a.	Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
b.	Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
c.	Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
d.	Examining the physiology of life

 

ANS:   B                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 5

TOP:    Anatomy and Physiology

 

2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to:

a.	physiological investigation at a microscopic level.
b.	anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet.
c.	anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying the body by systems—groups of organs having a common function.
d.	anatomical investigation at the molecular level.

 

ANS:   C                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 5

TOP:    Anatomy and Physiology

 

3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the _____ studied.

a.	type of organism
b.	organizational level
c.	systemic function
d.	All of the above are correct.

 

ANS:   D                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 5

TOP:    Physiology

 

4. Physiology:

a.	recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
b.	investigates the body’s structure.
c.	is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of organization such as cells and systems.
d.	is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts.

 

ANS:   D                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 5

TOP:    Physiology

 

5. Withdrawing from a painful stimulus is an example of:

a.	excretion.
b.	growth.
c.	responsiveness.
d.	secretion.

 

ANS:   C                     DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 6

TOP:    Characteristics of Life

 

6. Metabolism refers to:

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

 

ANS:   B                     DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 6

TOP:    Characteristics of Life

 

7. A somatotype characterized by having a muscular physique is called a(n):

a.	endomorph.
b.	mesomorph.
c.	ectomorph.
d.	None of the above are correct.

 

ANS:   B                     DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 18 (Box 1-1)

TOP:    Body Type and Disease

 

8. Homeostasis can best be described as:

a.	a constant state maintained by living and nonliving organisms.
b.	a state of relative constancy.
c.	adaptation to the external environment.
d.	changes in body temperature.

 

ANS:   B                     DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 18 (Box 1-1)

TOP:    Homeostasis