Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson (verified) All Chapters 2026-2027 (Complete And Verified Study material) (754pages) LEARNEXAMS

Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body Multiple Choice 1. This is the study of the functions of body structures. a. Anatomy b. Physiology c. Dissection d. Histology e. Immunology Selected answer: B Difficulty: easy Response: 1.1 2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function. a. Tissue b. Organ c. Molecules d. Compounds e. Organism Selected answer: A Difficulty: easy Response: 1.2 3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of a. Auscultation b. Palpation c. Responsiveness d. Gross anatomy e. Physiologist Selected answer: B Difficulty: medium Principles of Anatomy and Physiology Response: 1.2 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 4. Percussion techniques can be used to determine a. Heart beats b. Pulse rate c. Amplify sounds d. Fluid in the lungs e. Enlarged orgSelected answer Selected answer: D Difficulty: medium Response: 1.2 5. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body. a. Metabolism b. Anabolism c. Catabolism d. Auscultation e. Palpation Selected answer: A Difficulty: hard Response: 1.3 6. List the basic processes of life. Selected answer: The basic processes of life include metabolism, responsiveness, movement,growth, differentiation and reproduction. Difficulty: medium Response: 1.3 7. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits. a. Palpation b. Percussion c. Homeostasis d. Autopsy e. Histology Selected answer: C Difficulty: easy Response: 1.4