,table of contents
1. an introduction to the human body ............................................................................................................ 2
2. the chemical level of organization .................................................................................................................. 9
3. the cellular level of organization............................................................................................................... 16
4. the tissue level of organization ................................................................................................................. 23
5. the integumentary system........................................................................................................................ 29
6. bone tissue and the skeletal system ......................................................................................................... 36
7. axial skeleton ............................................................................................................................................ 43
8. the appendicular skeleton ........................................................................................................................ 49
9. joints......................................................................................................................................................... 56
10. muscle tissue ........................................................................................................................................ 62
11. the muscular system............................................................................................................................. 69
12. the nervous system and nervous tissue ................................................................................................ 76
13. anatomy of the nervous system ........................................................................................................... 86
14. the somatic nervous system ................................................................................................................. 95
15. the autonomic nervous system ...................................................................................................... 105
16. the neurological exam ........................................................................................................................ 114
17. the endocrine system ......................................................................................................................... 121
18. the cardiovascular system: blood ....................................................................................................... 132
19. the cardiovascular system: the heart .................................................................................................. 139
20. the cardiovascular system: blood vessels and circulation ................................................................... 146
21. the lymphatic and immune system ................................................................................................ 154
22. the respiratory system........................................................................................................................ 164
23. the digestive system ........................................................................................................................... 173
24. metabolism and nutrition ................................................................................................................... 185
25. the urinary system .............................................................................................................................. 194
26. fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance ............................................................................................ 201
27. the reproductive system ..................................................................................................................... 207
28. development and inheritance............................................................................................................. 217
1. an introduction to the human body
1............ is the study of the larger structures of the body, those visible without the aid of magnification
(A) gross anatomy
(B) microscopic anatomy
(C) macroscopic anatomy
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, (D) physical anatomy
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2. the word “anatomy” comes from a greek root that means “ ............. ’’
(A) to cut apart
(B) to fix with
(C) to view inside
(D) to study exterior
Ans A Diff Easy Page 8
3. dissection is still used in ………….
(A) medical schools
(B) pathology labs
(C) anatomy courses
(D) all of above
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4. microscopic anatomy includes ………….
(A) histology
(B) cytology
(C) both of above
(D) none of above
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5................. is the study of the structures that make up a discrete body system—that is, a group of
structures that work together to perform a unique body function.
(A) regional anatomy
(B) systematic anatomy
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, (C) both of above
(D) none of above
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6. human physiology is the scientific study of the ............ of the structures of the body and the ways in
which they work together to support the functions of life.
(A) chemistry
(B) physic
(C) both above
(D) none of above
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7. homeostasis is the state of steady --------- maintained by living things.
(A) internal condition
(B) external conditions
(C) both above
(D) none of above
Ans A Diff Easy Page 9
8. an organ is an anatomically distinct structure of the body composed of ----------- tissue types.
(A) one
(B) two
(C) two or more
(D) none of above
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9. in------------- organisms, including humans, all cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems of the body
work together to maintain the life and health of the organism.
(A) unicellular
(B) bicellular
(C) multicellular
(D) none of above
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