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Anthony’s Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology 21st
Chapter 01: Organization of the Body
Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 21st Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following describes anatomy?
a. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
b. Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
d. Examining the physiology of life
ANSWER: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3
TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to:
a. physiological investigation at a microscopic level.
b. anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet.
c. anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying the body by
systems—groups of organs having a common function.
d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level.
ANSWER: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4
TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the studied.
a. type of organism
b. organizational level
c. systemic function
d. All of the above are correct.
ANSWER: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 4
TOP: Physiology
4. Physiology:
a. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
b. investigates the body’s structure.
c. is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of organization
such as cells and systems.
d. is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts.
TOP: Physiology
5. One of the basic principles of the standardized terminology is the avoidance of , or
terms that are based on a person’s name.
a. homonyms
b. antonyms

c. eponyms
d. synonyms
TOP: Language of Science and Medicine
6. Metabolism refers to:
a. the chemical basis of life.
b. the sum of all the physical and chemical reactions occurring in the body.
c. an organization of similar cells specialized to perform a certain function.
d. a subdivision of physiology.
ANSWER: B DIF: Application REF: p. 5 TOP: Characteristics of Life
7. From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are:
a. organism, chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, system, organelle.
b. chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
c. organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical.
d. chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
TOP: Levels of Organization
8. The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are:
a. molecules.
b. cells.
c. organelles.
d. atoms.
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TOP: Tissue Level
10. An organ is one organizational level lower than a(n):
a. system.
b. cell.
c. organelle.
d. tissue.
TOP: Organ Level
11. The reproductive system includes all of the following except the:
a. testes.
b. ovaries.
c. ureter.
d. penis.
TOP: Body Systems
12. The lungs are located in the:
a. thoracic cavity.
b. mediastinum.
c. abdominal cavity.
d. cranial cavity.
TOP: Body Cavities
13. The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:
a. trachea.
b. venae cavae.
c. right lung.
d. esophagus.
TOP: Body Cavities
14. The gallbladder lies in the:
a. abdominal cavity.
b. pelvic cavity.
c. dorsal cavity.
d. mediastinum.
TOP: Body Cavities

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15. The number of abdominal regions is:
a. three.
b. five.
c. seven.
d. nine.
TOP: Abdominopelvic Regions
16. The abdominal region in which the urinary bladder is found is the:
a. hypogastric.
b. epigastric.
c. right lumbar.
d. left iliac.
17. A surgeon removing a gallbladder should know to find it in the region.
a. right lumbar
b. right hypochondriac
c. hypogastric
d. umbilical
18. The abdominal region in which the appendix is found is the:
a. hypogastric.
b. right iliac.
c. right lumbar.
d. right hypochondriac.
19. Popliteal refers to the:
a. calf.
b. ankle.
c. cheek.
d. area behind the knee.
TOP: Latin-based Descriptive Terms for Body Regions
20. A plane through the body that divides the body into right and left sides is called:
a. sagittal.
b. frontal.
c. coronal.
d. transverse.
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21. The abdominal quadrants are located with what structure as their midpoint?
a. Umbilicus
b. Pubic bone
c. Xiphoid process
d. Iliac crest
TOP: Abdominopelvic Quadrants
22. Humans have similar right and left sides of the body, at least superficially. This is an example of:
a. anatomical position.
b. anterior symmetry.
c. ipsilateral position.
d. bilateral symmetry.
TOP: Anatomical Position
23. Two major cavities of the human body are:
a. ventral/dorsal.
b. inferior/superior.
c. visceral/parietal.
d. axial/appendicular.
TOP: Body Cavities
24. A plane through the body that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is:
a. sagittal.
b. median.
c. coronal.
d. transverse.
25. The dorsal cavity contains all of the following except the:
a. brain.
b. spinal column.
c. spinal cord.
d. thyroid gland.
TOP: Body Cavities
26. The plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts is the plane.
a. sagittal
b. frontal
c. transverse
d. superficial

27. A somatotype characterized by having a muscular physique is called a(n):
a. endomorph.
b. mesomorph.
c. ectomorph.
d. None of the above is correct.
ANSWER: B DIF: Application REF: p. 17, Connect It
TOP: Body Type and Disease
28. A somatotype characterized by a thin, fragile physique is a(n):
a. ectomorph.
b. mesomorph.
c. endomorph.
ANSWER: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 17, Connect It
29. The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except the:
a. kidneys.
b. gallbladder.
c. right lung.
d. urinary bladder.
TOP: Body Cavities
30. Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of life?
a. Digestion
b. Balance
c. Conductivity
d. Circulation
e. Reproduction
TOP: Characteristics of Life
31. An idea that is supported by repeated experiments and observation is called a:
a. fact.
b. theory.
c. concept.
d. hypothesis.
TOP: Science and Society
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33. Mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum are examples of:
a. molecules.
b. cytoplasm.
c. organelles.
d. plasma membranes.
34. When many similar cells specialize to perform a certain function, it is referred to as a(n):
a. tissue.
b. organelle.
c. organ system complex.
d. organism.
TOP: Tissue Level
35. Several kinds of tissues working together are termed a(n):
a. plasma membrane.
b. organ.
c. organism.
d. organ system.
TOP: Organ Level
36. Blood production is a function of which system?
a. Reproductive
b. Respiratory
c. Skeletal
d. Lymphatic
TOP: System Level
37. The dorsal cavity contains the:
a. brain and spinal cord.
b. heart and lungs.
c. reproductive organs.
d. digestive organs.
TOP: Body Cavities
38. The ventral cavity contains the:
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c. digestive and reproductive organs.
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39. The axial portion of the body consists of the:
a. arms, neck, and legs.
b. neck, torso, and arms.
c. torso, arms, legs, and head.
d. head, neck, and torso.
TOP: Body Regions
40. The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except the:
a. stomach.
b. pancreas.
c. heart.
d. reproductive organs.
TOP: Body Cavities
41. Visceral peritoneum would cover which of the following organs?
a. Heart
b. Intestines
c. Lungs
d. Spinal cord
TOP: Body Cavities
42. A sagittal section divides the body into portions.
a. upper and lower
b. right and left
c. front and back
d. proximal and distal
43. A frontal section divides the body into portions.
a. upper and lower
b. right and left
c. front and back
d. cortex and medullary
44. Axilla is a term referring to which body region?
a. Anterior elbow
b. Armpit
c. Posterior knee
d. Groin
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45. The tissue is not a major tissue of the body.
a. cutaneous
b. epithelial
c. connective
d. nervous
TOP: Tissue Level
46. “Apple-shaped” and “pear-shaped” usually describe subtypes of what major body type?
a. Mesomorph
b. Ectomorph
c. Endomorph
d. Polymorph
ANSWER: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 17, Connect It
47. Which of the following does not describe anatomical position?
a. Head pointing forward
b. Body standing erect
c. Arms extended from the shoulders, palms up
d. All of the above describe the body in the anatomical position.
TOP: Anatomical Position
48. An organ is one organizational level higher than a(n):
a. system.
b. cell.
c. organelle.
d. tissue.
TOP: Organ Level
49. Someone studying gross anatomy would not study which of the following?
a. The location of the heart and chambers of the heart
b. Muscles of the arms and legs
c. The nucleus of the cell
d. All of the above would be studied.
TOP: Anatomy
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51. The hollow part of an organ or body structure is called the of the organ.
a. cortical part
b. lumen
c. medullary part
d. apical part
TOP: Terms Related to Organs
52. The narrowest part of an organ or body structure is called the of the organ.
a. cortical part
b. lumen
c. medullary part
d. apical part
53. Which of the following is not a directional term of the body?
a. Apical
b. Proximal
c. Superficial
d. Deep
54. What is the anatomical direction term that means nearer the surface?
a. Deep
b. Distal
c. Proximal
d. Superficial
ANSWER: D DIF: Application REF: p. 9 TOP: Directional Terms
55. An x-ray technician has been asked to make x-ray films of the liver. Which of the
abdominopelvic regions must be included?
a. Right hypochondriac, epigastric, and left hypochondriac
b. Right hypochondriac, right lumbar, and right iliac
c. Right iliac, hypogastric, and left iliac
d. Right lumbar, umbilical, and left lumbar
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with hands and feet facing forward.
b. Have the patient stand up and place his arms at his sides, palms facing posteriorly,
with hands and feet facing forward.
c. Have the patient stand up and place his arms behind him, palms facing to the side,
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d. Have the patient stand up and place his arms at his sides, palms facing down, with
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ANSWER: A DIF: Application REF: p. 8 TOP: Anatomical Position

57. During a routine physical examination, a patient with an endomorphic somatotype with a large
waistline and overall “apple shape” should be advised that such a distribution of fat may lead to
what conditions?
a. Heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and colitis
b. Heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and diabetes
c. Heart disease, stroke, low blood pressure, and colitis
d. Prostate cancer, low blood pressure, and diabetes
ANSWER: B DIF: Application REF: p. 17, Connect It
58. If your reference point is “farthest from the trunk of the body” versus “nearest to the trunk of
the body,” where does the knee lie in relation to the ankle?
a. Distal
b. Proximal
c. Superficial
d. Superior
ANSWER: B DIF: Application REF: p. 9 TOP: Directional Terms
59. The study of microscopic anatomy might include:
a. systemic anatomy.
b. cytology.
c. histology.
d. both B and C.
TOP: Anatomy
60. The structure that is called the “powerhouse” of the cell is the:
a. cytoplasm.
b. endoplasmic reticulum.
c. mitochondria.
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62. The mediastinum is located in the cavity.
a. dorsal
b. abdominal
c. ventral
d. Both B and C are correct.
ANSWER: C DIF: Application REF: p. 12 TOP: Body Cavities
63. Another term for posterior is:

a. ventral.
b. dorsal.
c. inferior.
d. proximal.
TOP: Directional Terms
64. The term most nearly opposite cortical would be:
a. peripheral.
b. apical.
c. medullary.
d. basal.
65. Withdrawing from a painful stimulus is an example of:
a. excretion.
b. growth.
c. responsiveness.
d. secretion.
ANSWER: C DIF: Application REF: p. 5 TOP: Characteristics of Life
MATCHING
Match each organ to its corresponding system.
a. Respiratory
b. Digestive
c. Urinary
d. Reproductive
e. Endocrine
f. Cardiovascular
g. Integumentary
h. Muscular
i. Skeletal
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1. Tendons
2. Pituitary gland
3. Skin
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5. Ligaments
6. Spinal cord
7. Bronchial tree
8. Testes and ovaries
9. Large and small intestines
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d. Coxal
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12. Arm
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14. Lower back between ribs and pelvis
15. Fingers and toes
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e. Medial
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g. Proximal
h. Distal
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19. The great toe is to the little toe.
20. The skin is to the muscles beneath it.
21. The vertebrae are located on the aspect of the body.
22. The hand is to the shoulder.
23. The abdomen is to the head.
24. The lungs are to the intestines.
25. The nose is located on the surface of the head.
26. The knee is to the ankle.
27. The ear is on the aspect of the head.
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a. Reproduction and development
b. Processing, regulation, and maintenance
c. Outer protection
d. Support and movement
e. Communication, control, and integration
f. Transportation and defense
28. Nervous system
29. Muscular system and skeletal system

30. Circulatory system and lymphatic system
31. Respiratorysystem, digestive system, and endocrine system
32. Reproductive system
33. Integumentary system
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b. Excretion
c. Growth
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e. Respiration
f. Responsiveness
g. Digestion
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34. Movement of digested nutrients through the wall of the digestive tract into body fluids for
transport to the cell
35. Permits an organism to sense, monitor, and respond to changes in the external environment
36. Production and release of specialized substances to support diverse body functions
37. Responsiveness and this characteristic are highly developed in nerve cells
38. Movement of body fluids and other substances from one part of the body to another
39. Removal of waste produced by many body functions
40. Comes about as a result of a normal increase in size or number of cells
41. Exchange of gases between the organism and the environment
42. Formation of new individuals
43. Process by which complex food substances are broken down into simple substances that can
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44. Base or widest part of the organ
45. Outer region or layer of an organ
46. Hollow part of an organ or tube of the body
47. Inner region of an organ
48. Narrow part or point of an organ
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49. Highest level of organization
50. Includes mitochondria
51. Composed of the smallest structure that possesses the basic characteristics of living matter
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53. Composed of macromolecules
54. Cells working together to perform a specific function
55. Level at which a group of organs work together to perform specific complex functions
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3. Explain one way in which culture has affected science. Explain one way in which science has
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5. Describe anatomical position. Give examples of structures that are ipsilateral and contralateral to
each other.
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6. List the directional terms, and use them to describe the relationship between two structures in
the body.
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Chapter 02: Homeostasis
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Of the 11 major body systems, which is the least involved in maintaining homeostasis?
a. Circulatory
b. Endocrine
c. Lymphatic
d. Reproductive
ANSWER: D DIF: Application REF: p. 25, Table 2-1
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2. Homeostasis can best be described as:
a. a constant state maintained by living and nonliving organisms.
b. a state of relative constancy.
c. adaptation to the external environment.
d. changes in body temperature.
ANSWER: B DIF: Application REF: p. 31 TOP: Homeostasis
3. The normal reading or range of normal is called the:
a. sensor point.
b. set point.
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4. Which of the following is not one of the basic components in a feedback control loop?
a. Effector mechanism
b. Transmitter
c. Sensor
d. Integrating center
TOP: Basic Components of Control Mechanisms
5. The body’s thermostat is located in the:
a. heart.
b. cerebellum.
c. pituitary.
d. hypothalamus.
TOP: Basic Components of Control Mechanisms
6. The contraction of the uterus during the birth of a baby is an example of feedback.
a. negative

b. positive
c. inhibitory
d. deviating
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7. Negative-feedback mechanisms:
a. minimize changes in blood glucose levels.
b. maintain homeostasis.
c. are responsible for an increased rate of sweating when air temperature is higher
than body temperature.
TOP: Negative Feedback in Control Systems
8. Pathogenesis can be defined as:
a. a specific disease.
b. a group of diseases.
c. the course of disease development.
d. a subgroup of viruses.
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b. homoimmunity.
c. passive immunity.
d. active immunity.
11. Epidemiology is the study of the of diseases in human populations.
a. occurrence
b. distribution
c. transmission
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12. Which of the following may put one at risk for developing a given disease?
a. Environment
b. Stress
c. Lifestyle
d. All of the above
ANSWER: D DIF: Memorization REF: pp. 34-35
13. Negative-feedback control systems:
a. oppose a change.
b. accelerate a change.
c. have no effect on the deviation from set point.
d. establish a new set point.
14. Positive-feedback control systems:
a. have no effect on the deviation from set point.
b. accelerate a change.
c. ignore a change.
d. do not exist in human systems.
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16. Which of the following is a protein substance with no DNA or RNA and is thought to be the
cause of mad cow disease?
a. Virus
b. Bacteria
c. Prion
d. Protozoan
TOP: Pathogenic Organisms
17. Of the pathogenic organisms, which of the following are the most complex?
a. Viruses
b. Tapeworms
c. Bacteria
d. Protozoa

TOP: Pathogenic Organisms
18. If the secretion of oxytocin during childbirth operated as a negative-feedback control loop,
what effect would it have on uterine contractions?
a. Oxytocin would stimulate stronger uterine contractions.
b. Oxytocin would inhibit uterine contractions.
c. There would be no changes in the strength of the uterine contractions.
d. Uterine contractions would initially be weak and then gain strength after the
release of the hormone.
ANSWER: B DIF: Application REF: p. 28
TOP: Positive Feedback in Control Systems
19. Intrinsic control:
a. usually involves the endocrine or nervous system.
b. operates at the cellular level.
c. is sometimes called autoregulation.
d. operates at the system or organism level.
TOP: Levels of Homeostatic Control
MATCHING
Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation
a. Prion
b. Tumor
c. Fungi
d. Gene mutation
e. Bacteria
f. Virus
g. Protozoa
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1. An intracellular parasite that consists of an RNA or DNA core surrounded by a protein coat
2. A type of protein that converts normal protein in the nervous system into abnormal proteins
that cause loss of function
3. A tiny, primitive cell that lacks a nucleus and can cause infection
4. An abnormal growth or neoplasm
5. Altered DNA that causes abnormal proteins to be made that do not perform their intended
function
6. A one-celled organism whose DNA is organized into a nucleus that can parasitize human
tissue
7. Simple organisms that are similar to plants but lack chlorophyll, which allows plants to make
their own food; because these organisms cannot make their own food, they parasitize human
tissue
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1. Diagram a homeostatic control mechanism, including the three basic components.
ANSWER:
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2. How does childbirth demonstrate positive feedback?
ANSWER:
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ANSWER:
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DIF: Synthesis REF: pp. 34-35 TOP: Basic Mechanisms of Disease
4. Explain the feed-forward control system, and give an example of one in the body.
ANSWER:
Answers will vary.
DIF: Application REF: p. 34 TOP: Feed-Forward in Control Systems
ESSAY
1. Give an example of a system, either living or nonliving, that is designed to maintain a
relatively constant condition by using a negative-feedback mechanism. Explain briefly how

the system works to accomplish this.
ANSWER:
Answers will vary.

DIF: Synthesis REF: pp. 28-29 TOP: Basic Components of Control Mechanisms
2. Explain how your set point can change under varying circumstances.
ANSWER:
Answers will vary
DIF: Synthesis REF: pp. 29-30 TOP: Changing the Set Point
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Chapter 03: Chemistry of Life
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following represents a trace element in the body?
a. Sulfur
b. Chlorine
c. Iron
d. Phosphorus
ANSWER: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 40, Table 3-1
TOP: Elements and Compounds
2. The kind of element is determined by the number of:
a. protons.
b. neutrons.
c. mesotrons.
d. electrons.
ANSWER: A DIF: Application REF: p. 41
TOP: Atomic Number and Mass Number
3. Atomic mass is determined by the number of:
a. protons and electrons.
b. neutrons and electrons.
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ANSWER: D DIF: Application REF: p. 41
4. Carbon has an atomic number of 6. The number of electrons found in the first shell is:
a. two.
b. four.
c. six.
d. eight.
ANSWER: A DIF: Application REF: pp. 41-42 TOP: Energy Levels
5. The atomic number of carbon is 6. How many unpaired electrons are in its outer shell?
a. Two
b. Three
c. Four
d. Five
ANSWER: C DIF: Application REF: p. 42 TOP: Energy Levels
6. A negatively charged subatomic particle that moves around the nucleus is a(n):
a. orbital.
b. proton.

c. neutron.
d. electron.
ANSWER: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 40, Table 3-1
TOP: Atomic Structure
7. When atoms combine, they may gain, lose, or share:
a. electrons.
b. protons.
c. neutrons.
d. nuclei.
ANSWER: A DIF: Application REF: p. 43 TOP: Attractions Between Atoms
8. An ionic bond is formed by:
a. two or more positive ions combining.
b. two or more negative ions combining.
c. a positive and a negative ion attracting each other.
d. sharing of a pair of electrons.
ANSWER: C DIF: Application REF: pp. 43-44 TOP: Ionic Bonds
9. An example of an element would be:
a. Ne.
b. CO2.
c. C6H12O6.
d. H2O.
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element.
a. electrons
b. protons
c. neutrons
d. both protons and neutrons
ANSWER: C DIF: Application REF: p. 42 TOP: Isotopes
11. The study of metabolism includes examination of:
a. catabolism.
b. anabolism.
c. ATP requirements.
d. all of the above.
TOP: Metabolism
12. An example of a catabolic process is:
a. hydrolysis.
b. dehydration synthesis.
c. formation of a peptide bond.

d. both B and C.
TOP: Metabolism
13. Which of the following elements is least likely to combine with another element?
a. Hydrogen
b. Helium
c. Oxygen
d. Carbon
ANSWER: B DIF: Synthesis REF: p. 42
TOP: Attractions Between Atoms—Chemical Bonds
14. The hydrogen isotope tritium consists of:
a. one proton.
b. one proton and one neutron.
c. two protons and one neutron.
d. one proton and two neutrons.
ANSWER: D DIF: Application REF: p. 42, Figure 3-7
TOP: Isotopes
15. Which of the following bonds are the weakest?
a. Ionic
b. Hydrogen
c. Electrovalent
d. Covalent
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TOP: Hydrogen Bonds
16. The type of reaction in which substances are combined to form more complex substances is
called a(n) reaction.
a. reversible
b. exchange
c. synthesis
d. decomposition
TOP: Chemical Reactions
17. The process of the digestion of food is an example of which type of reaction?
a. Synthesis
b. Decomposition
c. Exchange
d. Reversible
ANSWER: B DIF: Application REF: p. 45 TOP: Chemical Reactions
18. Substances that accept hydrogen ions are called:
a. acids.
b. bases.

c. buffers.
d. salts.
TOP: Bases
19. Acids:
a. are proton donors.
b. taste sour.
c. release hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution.
d. All of the above are true of acids.
ANSWER: D DIF: Synthesis REF: p. 48 TOP: Acids
20. A solution that contains a greater concentration of hydroxide ions (OH–
) than hydrogen ions
(H+
) is a(n) solution.
a. acidic
b. alkaline (basic)
c. neutral
d. Not enough information is given to determine the character of the solution.
ANSWER: B DIF: Application REF: p. 49 TOP: Bases
21. In the presence of a base, red litmus paper will:
a. stay red.
b. turn blue.
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ANSWER: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 49, Figure 3-14
TOP: Acids and Bases
22. The most abundant and important compound(s) in the body is(are):
a. air.
b. water.
c. proteins.
d. nucleic acids.
TOP: Water
23. Approximately what percentage of the body weight of an adult is water?
a. 40%
b. 50%
c. 60%
d. 70%
TOP: Water
24. AB + CD AD + CB is an example of a(n) _ reaction.
a. synthesis
b. exchange

c. decomposition
d. reversible
25. Which of the following represents properties of water?
a. High specific heat
b. High heat of vaporization
c. Strong polarity
d. All of the above
ANSWER: D DIF: Synthesis REF: p. 48, Table 3-2
TOP: Properties of Water
26. The approximate pH of gastric fluid is:
a. 10.
b. 8.
c. 4.
d. 2.
TOP: The pH Scale
27. The formation of sucrose involves the removal of a molecule of water. This is called:
a. hydrolysis.
b. oxidation.
c. decomposition.
d. dehydration synthesis.
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ANSWER: D DIF: Synthesis REF: p. 46 TOP: Anabolism
28. The study of metabolism includes examination of:
a. catabolism.
b. anabolism.
c. ATP requirements.
d. all of the above.
TOP: Metabolism
29. An example of a catabolic process is:
a. hydrolysis.
b. dehydration synthesis.
c. formation of a peptide bond.
d. both B and C.
TOP: Metabolism
30. Which of the following is not one of the major elements present in the human body?
a. Oxygen
b. Zinc
c. Carbon

d. Potassium
ANSWER: B DIF: Application REF: p. 40, Table 3-1
31. Which of the following is not a subatomic particle?
a. Proton
b. Electron
c. Radon
d. Neutron
ANSWER: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 40, Table 3-1
32. The total number of electrons in a neutral atom equals the number of:
a. neutrons orbiting the atom.
b. protons plus the number of neutrons in its nucleus.
c. protons in its nucleus.
d. ions in its nucleus.
TOP: Energy Levels
33. An atom can be described as chemically inert if its outermost electron shell contains
electrons.
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b. nine
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ANSWER: A DIF: Synthesis REF: p. 42 TOP: Energy Levels
34. Ionic bonds are chemical bonds formed by the:
a. sharing of electrons between molecules.
b. donation of protons from one atom to another.
c. transfer of electrons from one atom to another.
d. acceptance of neutrons from one atom by another.
ANSWER: C DIF: Application REF: p. 43 TOP: Ionic Bonds
35. Chemical bonds formed by the sharing of electrons are called:
a. ionic.
b. covalent.
c. hydrogen.
d. isotopic.
TOP: Covalent Bonds
36. The type of chemical reaction most likely to require energy is a(n) _ reaction.
a. synthesis
b. decomposition
c. exchange

d. All of the above reactions are equally likely to require energy.
37. The elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen make up which percentage of the
human body?
a. 50%
b. 69%
c. 78%
d. 96%
38. Which subatomic particles carry a charge?
a. Protons and neutrons
b. Neutrons and electrons
c. Protons and electrons
d. Neutrons only
ANSWER: C DIF: Memorization REF: pp. 40-41
39. The element oxygen has an atomic number of 8, which means it contains:
a. four protons and four neutrons.
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40. For sodium to transform from a neutral atom to a positive ion, it must:
a. gain an electron.
b. gain a proton.
c. lose an electron.
d. lose a proton.
ANSWER: C DIF: Application REF: p. 43 TOP: Ionic Bonds
41. A molecule that is polar:
a. can form a hydrogen bond.
b. must be ionic.
c. has an unequal charge.
d. is both A and C.
ANSWER: D DIF: Application REF: p. 44 TOP: Hydrogen Bonds
42. The reaction between hydrogen and oxygen needed to form water is an example of a:
a. hydrogen bond.
b. synthesis reaction.
c. decomposition reaction.

d. None of the above is correct.
43. Electrolytes are:
a. organic compounds.
b. called cations if they have a negative charge.
c. called cations if they have a positive charge.
d. both A and B.
TOP: Electrolytes
44. A weak acid:
a. dissociates very little in solution.
b. dissociates almost completely in solution.
c. will cause the pH of the solution to rise above 7.
d. does both B and C.
ANSWER: A DIF: Application REF: p. 48 TOP: Acids and Bases
45. Salts:
a. can form as the result of a chemical reaction between acids and bases.
b. are electrolytes.
c. will form crystals if the water is removed.
ANSWER: D DIF: Application REF: p. 50 TOP: Salts
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a. joins compounds by removing
b. breaks down compounds by removing
c. joins compounds by adding
d. breaks down compounds by adding
TOP: Catabolism
47. As the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+
) increases, the:
a. solution becomes more basic.
b. solution becomes more acidic.
c. pH rises.
d. Both A and C are correct.
ANSWER: B DIF: Application REF: p. 48 TOP: Acids and Bases
48. As the concentration of hydroxide ions (OH–
) increases, the:
a. solution becomes more basic.
b. solution becomes more acidic.
c. pH rises.
d. Both A and C are correct.
ANSWER: D DIF: Application REF: p. 49 TOP: Acids and Bases

49. A magnesium atom has an atomic number of 12, an atomic mass of 25, and a +2 charge. This
atom would contain protons, neutrons, and electrons.
a. 12; 25; 2
b. 12; 13; 14
c. 12; 13; 10
d. Not enough information is given to answer the question.
ANSWER: C DIF: Application REF: p. 41 TOP: Atomic Structure
50. The octet rule refers to the:
a. stability of the nucleus when the protons are in a multiple of eight.
b. stability of the atom when there are eight electrons in the outermost energy level.
c. stable configuration of the nucleus when there are eight more neutrons than
protons.
d. principle that one atom can combine with a maximum of eight other atoms.
ANSWER: B DIF: Application REF: p. 43 TOP: Energy Levels
51. The type of reaction most likely to release energy is a(n) reaction.
a. synthesis
b. decomposition
c. exchange
d. All of the above reactions are equally likely to release energy.
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d. All of the above are true of isotopes of oxygen.
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53. Hydrogen can form only when the hydrogen atom is covalently bonded to:
a. an oxygen atom.
b. a nitrogen atom.
c. a fluorine.
d. any of the above.
ANSWER: D DIF: Memorization REF: pp. 44-45
TOP: Attractions Between Molecules/Hydrogen Bonds
54. A strong acid:
a. holds on strongly to its hydrogen atoms, releasing very few in solution.
b. would cause a drop in the pH of a solution.
c. would cause a rise in the pH of a solution.
d. is both A and C.
ANSWER: B DIF: Application REF: p. 48 TOP: Acids
55. If the pH of a person’s blood is 7.4, it would be described as:

a. strongly acidic.
b. neutral.
c. slightly acidic.
d. slightly alkaline.
ANSWER: D DIF: Application REF: p. 48 TOP: Bases
56. When sodium (Na) gives up an electron to chlorine, the result is the formation of a sodium ion
(Na+
) with a positive charge. This happens because there is then one more than .
a. proton; electron
b. electron; proton
c. proton; neutron
d. electron; neutron
ANSWER: A DIF: Application REF: p. 44 TOP: Ionic Bonds
57. If an atom with a total of nine electrons were to ionically bond with an atom with a total of
three electrons, what would occur?
a. The atom with nine electrons would share one of its electrons with the other atom.
b. The atom with nine electrons would lose one of its electrons, and the atom with
three electrons would accept it.
c. The atom with nine electrons would accept one of the electrons from the atom with
three electrons.
d. The atom with three electrons would share one of its electrons with the other atom.
ANSWER: C DIF: Application REF: pp. 43-44 TOP: Ionic Bonds
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TOP: Organic and Inorganic Compounds
59. The term that is used to describe all of the chemical reactions that occur in body cells is:
a. catabolism.
b. metabolism.
c. synthesis.
d. anabolism.
ANSWER: B DIF: Application REF: p. 46 TOP: Metabolism
60. When your body is building larger and more complex chemical molecules from smaller
subunits, what is occurring?
a. Anabolic reactions that expend energy
b. Anabolic reactions that require energy
c. Catabolic reactions that expend energy
d. Catabolic reactions that require energy
ANSWER: B DIF: Application REF: p. 46 TOP: Metabolism

61. Which type of radiation consists of an electron that is released by the nucleus of an atom?
a. Alpha
b. Beta
c. Delta
d. Gamma
ANSWER: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 42, Connect It
TOP: Radioactivity/Connect It
62. Which type of radiation consists of electromagnetic radiation, a form of light energy?
a. Alpha
b. Beta
c. Delta
d. Gamma
ANSWER: D DIF: Memorization REF: p. 42, Connect It
63. Which type of radiation consists of two protons and two neutrons?
a. Alpha
b. Beta
c. Delta
d. Gamma
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a. stability of the nucleus when the protons are in a multiple of eight.
b. stability of the atom when there are eight electrons in the outermost energy level.
c. stable configuration of the nucleus when there are eight more neutrons than
protons.
d. principle that one atom can combine with a maximum of eight other atoms.
ANSWER: B DIF: Application REF: p. 42 TOP: Energy Levels
66. The “coat” of water that forms around charged solutes is often called a(n):
a. dehydration shell.
b. hydration shell.
c. colloid.
d. aqueous solution.
TOP: Solutions and Colloids

67. Particles slightly larger than molecules can become dispersed in water without settling out.
This type of watery mixture is called a(n):
a. solvent.
b. solute.
c. colloid.
d. aqueous solution.
TOP: Solutions and Colloids
68. The body can dissipate excess heat and maintain normal temperature by evaporation of water
by the property of:
a. transportation.
b. specific heat.
c. polarity.
d. heat of vaporization.
ANSWER: D DIF: Application REF: p. 48, Table 3-2
TOP: Properties of Water
TRUE/FALSE
1. The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom determines its atomic mass.
ANSWER: F DIF: Memorization REF: p. 41
TOP: Atomic Number and Atomic Mass
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2. The positively charged electrons are found in clouds outside the nucleus of an atom.
ANSWER: F DIF: Memorization REF: p. 40, Table 3-1
3. Two shared pairs of electrons represent a single covalent bond.
ANSWER: F DIF: Application REF: p. 44 TOP: Covalent Bonds
4. The digestion of food is an example of a decomposition reaction.
ANSWER: T DIF: Application REF: p. 45 TOP: Chemical Reactions
5. The number and arrangement of electrons orbiting in an atom’s outer shell determine its
chemical activity.
ANSWER: T DIF: Application REF: p. 41 TOP: Energy Levels
6. An atom is chemically inert if its outermost shell has two pairs of electrons.
ANSWER: F DIF: Application REF: p. 42 TOP: Energy Levels
7. An isotope of an element contains the same number of neutrons but different numbers of
protons.

ANS: F DIF: Memorization REF: p. 42
TOP: Isotopes
8. Electrovalent and ionic bonds are the same.
ANSWER: T DIF: Memorization REF: p. 43
TOP: Ionic Bonds
9. Radiation results from the breaking apart of the nucleus of an atom.
ANSWER: T DIF: Memorization REF: p. 42, Connect It
10. Radioactivity can cause an atom of one element to change to that of another element.
ANSWER: T DIF: Memorization REF: p. 42, Connect It
TOP: Radioactivity
11. Gamma radiation has less mass than alpha or beta radiation.
ANSWER: T DIF: Application REF: p. 42, Connect It
TOP: Radioactivity
12. A substance that resists changes in pH when acids or bases are added is called a buffer.
ANSWER: T DIF: Application REF: p. 50 TOP: Buffers
13. The chemical reaction of an a
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14. Water acts as a very effective solvent.
TOP: Water
15. Electrolytes include acids, bases, and salts.
TOP: Electrolytes
16. By definition, inorganic compounds do not contain carbon.
17. Electrolytes are characterized by having either a positive or a negative charge.
TOP: Electrolytes
18. Acids are electrolytes that produce OH+
ions.
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TOP: Acids
19. pH is the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration.
TOP: The pH Scale
20. Metabolism includes the processes of both anabolism and catabolism.
TOP: Metabolism
21. ATP is broken down in an anabolic reaction.
ANSWER: F DIF: Application REF: p. 46 TOP: Catabolism
22. Catabolism and anabolism are major types of metabolic activity.
TOP: Metabolism
23. Sodium chloride is an example of an ionic bond.
ANSWER: T DIF: Application REF: p. 43 TOP: Ionic Bonds
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25. The pH scale indicates the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a solution.
26. Litmus paper will turn red in the presence of a base.
27. The atomic mass of an atom is equal to the number of protons plus the number of neutrons.
28. The mass of a proton is almost exactly equal to the mass of an electron.
29. Hydrogen will react with other atoms to get eight electrons in its outer energy level.

ANSWER: F DIF: Application REF: pp. 41-42 TOP: Energy Levels
30. A double covalent bond involves the sharing of two electrons.
ANSWER: F DIF: Application REF: p. 44 TOP: Covalent Bonds
31. Synthesis reactions release energy for use by the cell.
32. Electrolytes dissociate to form ions.
ANSWER: T DIF: Application REF: p. 45 TOP: Electrolytes
33. As the hydrogen ion concentration increases, the pH value increases.
ANSWER: F DIF: Application REF: p. 49 TOP: Acids and Bases
34. Chemistry can be defined as the science that deals with the structure, arrangement, and
composition of substances and the reactions they undergo.
TOP: Introduction
35. The nucleus of the atom will always have a positive charge.
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ANSWER: T DIF: Application REF: p. 41
37. Consider an atom that has an atomic mass of 18. For it to be electrically neutral, it must have 18
electrons.
ANSWER: F DIF: Application REF: p. 41
TOP: Atomic Structure, Atomic Number, and Atomic Mass
38. Atoms become positively charged by gaining protons.
ANSWER: F DIF: Memorization REF: pp. 43-44
TOP: Ionic Bonds
39. Inorganic compounds do not play an important role in living systems.
ANSWER: F DIF: Application REF: p. 47
40. Acids release protons in solution.

TOP: Acids
41. The “aliveness” of a living organism depends on the mixture of elements of which it is made.
42. Four elements are considered to be the major elements in the body.
43. Dalton named the atom after the Greek word for invisible.
TOP: Atoms
44. A neutral atom that has 22 protons must have 22 electrons.
ANSWER: T DIF: Application REF: p. 40 TOP: Atoms
45. A neutral atom that has 22 protons must have 22 neutrons.
ANSWER: F DIF: Application REF: p. 40 TOP: Atoms
46. A neutral atom that has 22 protons could have 25 neutrons.
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47. Oxygen has eight electrons, but only six of them are in its outermost energy level.
ANSWER: T DIF: Application REF: p. 42 TOP: Energy Levels
48. Hydrogen bonds between atoms do not form molecules or compounds.
TOP: Attractions Between Molecules
49. According to the general formula, in synthesis reactions, the number of reactants is usually
greater than the number of products.
50. According to the general formula, in decomposition reactions, the number of reactants is
usually greater than the number of products.
ANSWER: F DIF: Application REF: p. 45 TOP: Chemical Reactions
51. According to the general formula, in exchange reactions, the number of reactants and the
number of products are usually equal.

52. A solution with a pH of 6 has 100 times more hydrogen ions than a solution with a pH of 4.
ANSWER: F DIF: Application REF: p. 49 TOP: The pH Scale
53. A solution with a pH of 3 has 100 times more hydrogen ions than a solution with a pH of 5.
ANSWER: T DIF: Application REF: p. 49 TOP: The pH Scale
54. Because oxygen has eight electrons, it has achieved its octet and will not react with other
elements.
ANSWER: F DIF: Application REF: p. 42 TOP: Energy Levels
55. Trace elements in the body make up about 1% of the body weight.
56. The atomic number of an atom determines its identity.
57. An ionic bond forms crystals whereas a covalent bond forms molecules.
ANSWER: T DIF: MN
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GB.CM REF: pp. 43-44
TOP: Ionic Bonds and CovalentU
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58. Electrons surround the nucleus of an atom in areas of probability rather than in defined orbits.
TOP: Energy Levels
59. The idea that electrons are found in areas of probability distribution around the nucleus was
first proposed by Niels Bohr.
TOP: Energy Levels
60. The term atomic weight refers to the average mass number for a particular element based on the
typical proportions of different isotopes found in nature.
TOP: Isotopes
61. A molecule can be an element or a compound.
TOP: Attractions Between Atoms—Chemical Bonds

62. There cannot be an electrically neutral ion.
ANSWER: T DIF: Application REF: p. 44 TOP: Ionic Bonds
63. Ions gain or lose electrons to try to attain four pairs of electrons in their outermost energy
level.
TOP: Ionic Bonds
64. Hydrogen bonds form as a result of the attraction between polar molecules.
ANSWER: T DIF: Memorization REF: pp. 44-45
TOP: Hydrogen Bonds
65. In a formula for a chemical reaction, the substances on the right of the arrow are referred to as
products.
66. A type of chemical reaction called hydrolysis is an example of an anabolic reaction.
TOP: Catabolism
67. During catabolic reactions, some of the energy is released as heat to help keep the body warm.
NRIG B.CM
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TOP: Catabolism
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68. A type of chemical reaction called dehydration synthesis is an example of an anabolic
reaction.
TOP: Anabolism
69. A few inorganic compounds contain both C-C bonds but no inorganic compound has a C-H
bond.
70. Fifty percent or more of a normal adult’s body weight is water.
TOP: Water
71. One of the functions of water in the body is that of helping to maintain a constant body
temperature.

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