Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Body

Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Body

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

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: 3

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: 3

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: 4-6

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: 4

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: 6

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: 9

TOP:    Anatomical directions