Anatomy & Physiology 8th Edition by Kevin T. Patton - Test Bank
Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 8th Edition
Chapter 01-A: Organization of the Body
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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
8. Biology is the study of life.
ANS: T DIF: Memorization REF: Page 5
TOP: Anatomy
9. Cell specialization is a necessary characteristic in order for the human body to function as it does.
ANS: T DIF: Synthesis REF: Page 8 TOP: Cellular Level
10. Complementarity of structure means the function of a part may or may not be related to its structure.
ANS: F DIF: Memorization REF: Page 17
TOP: Interaction of Structure and Function
11. Blood production is a function of the integumentary system.
ANS: F DIF: Application REF: Page 6 (Table 1-2)
TOP: Body Systems
12. The Golgi apparatus, endoplasmic reticulum, and mitochondria are examples of organelles.
ANS: T DIF: Memorization REF: Page 8
TOP: Organelle Level
13. An endomorph usually has a muscular physique.
ANS: F DIF: Memorization REF: Page 18 (Box 1-1)
TOP: Body Type and Disease
14. Certain patterns of body fat distribution in endomorphs are associated with greater risk for heart disease.
ANS: T DIF: Memorization REF: Page 18 (Box 1-1)
TOP: Body Type and Disease
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