Test Bank For Anatomy and Physiology
for The Human Body in Health & Disease
8th Edition
Authors :
Kevin T. Patton & Frank B. Bell & Terry Thompson & Peggie L. Williamson
,Chapter 1:Introduction to the Body
1. Which of the following correctly lists the levels of organization in the human body from
simplest to most complex?
A. Cells → Organs → Tissues → Organism → Organ Systems
B. Atoms → Molecules → Organ Systems → Tissues → Organism
C. Cells → Tissues → Organs → Organ Systems → Organism
D. Tissues → Cells → Organs → Organ Systems → Organism
Answer: C. Cells → Tissues → Organs → Organ Systems → Organism
Rationale: The levels of organization in the body start with the simplest unit, the cell,
which forms tissues, then organs, organ systems, and finally the organism as a whole.
2. Which of the following is a characteristic of living organisms?
A. The ability to reproduce
B. The ability to stay the same over time
C. The ability to maintain constant body temperature
D. The ability to remain motionless
Answer: A. The ability to reproduce
Rationale: One of the key characteristics of living organisms is the ability to reproduce,
allowing for the continuation of species. Maintaining a constant body temperature or
remaining motionless are not defining traits of living organisms.
3. Homeostasis is best described as:
A. The body’s ability to detect and respond to changes in its environment
B. The process by which cells divide and reproduce
C. The process of creating energy from food
D. The body’s ability to fight off diseases
Answer: A. The body’s ability to detect and respond to changes in its environment
Rationale: Homeostasis refers to the body's process of maintaining a stable internal
environment despite external changes.
4. Which organ system is responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, and waste products
throughout the body?
A. Nervous system
B. Respiratory system
C. Circulatory system
D. Digestive system
Answer: C. Circulatory system
Rationale: The circulatory system, including the heart and blood vessels, is responsible
for transporting oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body.
5. The body's ability to sense and respond to stimuli is primarily controlled by which
system?
A. Endocrine system
B. Nervous system
C. Immune system
D. Circulatory system
Answer: B. Nervous system
, Rationale: The nervous system controls the body’s ability to sense and respond to stimuli
through nerve signals.
6. Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?
A. Producing hormones
B. Supporting the body and protecting organs
C. Regulating blood sugar levels
D. Transmitting nerve impulses
Answer: B. Supporting the body and protecting organs
Rationale: The skeletal system provides structural support, protects vital organs, and
allows movement in conjunction with muscles.
7. The plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves is known as the:
A. Frontal plane
B. Sagittal plane
C. Transverse plane
D. Coronal plane
Answer: B. Sagittal plane
Rationale: The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right halves, while the frontal
plane divides it into front and back, and the transverse plane divides it into top and
bottom.
8. The term "anatomy" refers to the study of:
A. How the body functions
B. The structure of the body
C. The body’s ability to maintain homeostasis
D. The interaction between organ systems
Answer: B. The structure of the body
Rationale: Anatomy is the branch of biology that focuses on the structure of the body and
its parts.
9. Which of the following is true regarding the concept of metabolism?
A. Metabolism involves only the breakdown of food for energy.
B. Metabolism refers to all chemical reactions in the body.
C. Metabolism is unrelated to the circulatory system.
D. Metabolism occurs only in muscle cells.
Answer: B. Metabolism refers to all chemical reactions in the body
Rationale: Metabolism includes all chemical reactions within the body, including
catabolic and anabolic processes.
10. Which of the following body systems is primarily involved in regulating hormones and
growth?
A. Nervous system
B. Muscular system
C. Endocrine system
D. Lymphatic system
Answer: C. Endocrine system
Rationale: The endocrine system is responsible for regulating hormones, which control
growth, metabolism, and other body functions.
11. Which of the following is not a function of the integumentary system?
A. Protecting the body from environmental damage
, B. Regulating body temperature
C. Synthesizing vitamin D
D. Producing insulin
Answer: D. Producing insulin
Rationale: The integumentary system (skin, hair, nails) protects the body, regulates
temperature, and synthesizes vitamin D, but insulin production is a function of the
pancreas.
12. The lymphatic system helps protect and maintain the body’s fluid balance. What does it
do to achieve this?
A. It produces red blood cells.
B. It transports lymph, a fluid that contains white blood cells.
C. It secretes digestive enzymes.
D. It provides the body with a defense against mechanical stress.
Answer: B. It transports lymph, a fluid that contains white blood cells
Rationale: The lymphatic system transports lymph, which helps to remove toxins and
waste and plays a role in the immune system by transporting white blood cells.
13. Which of the following is not a characteristic of the human body’s cellular function?
A. Metabolism
B. Responsiveness
C. Reproduction
D. Rigidity
Answer: D. Rigidity
Rationale: The human body’s cells are dynamic, adaptable, and capable of various
functions like metabolism, reproduction, and responsiveness. Rigidity is not a cellular
characteristic.
14. Which of the following best describes the relationship between anatomy and physiology?
A. Anatomy refers to the function of body parts, and physiology refers to their structure.
B. Anatomy is the study of body structures, while physiology is the study of body
functions.
C. Anatomy and physiology are unrelated disciplines.
D. Anatomy involves microscopic study, while physiology is the study of gross body
structures.
Answer: B. Anatomy is the study of body structures, while physiology is the study of
body functions
Rationale: Anatomy focuses on the structure of body parts, and physiology is concerned
with their function.
15. Which of the following statements is true about the body’s feedback mechanisms?
A. Positive feedback loops are more common than negative feedback loops.
B. Negative feedback mechanisms help maintain homeostasis.
C. Positive feedback loops inhibit the response to stimuli.
D. Feedback mechanisms are not involved in maintaining homeostasis.
Answer: B. Negative feedback mechanisms help maintain homeostasis
Rationale: Negative feedback mechanisms help maintain homeostasis by reversing
changes that deviate from normal levels. Positive feedback amplifies changes.
16. Which body system is primarily responsible for gas exchange?
A. Digestive system
