MEMMLER'S STRUCTURE & FUNCTION OF THE HUMAN BODY
12TH EDITION
BY BARBARA JANSON COHEN (AUTHOR) LATEST UPDATE.
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 01: Introduction To The Body......................................................................................................................................
Chapter 02: Chemistry Of Life ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 03: Cells ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 04: Tissues ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Chapter 05: Organ Systems ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 06: Skin And Membranes......................................................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 07: Skeletal System .................................................................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 08: Muscular System ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Chapter 09: Nervous System ................................................................................................................................................. 17
Chapter 10: Senses ................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Chapter 11: Endocrine System .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Chapter 12: Blood .................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Chapter 13: Cardiovascular System ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 14: Lymphatic System And Immunity ..................................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 15: Respiratory System ............................................................................................................................................ 32
Chapter 16: Digestive System................................................................................................................................................ 35
Chapter 17: Nutrition And Metabolism ................................................................................................................................. 38
Chapter 18: Urinary System .................................................................................................................................................. 40
Chapter 19: Fluid And Electrolyte Balance ........................................................................................................................... 42
Chapter 20: Acid-Base Balance ............................................................................................................................................. 44
Chapter 21: Reproductive Systems ........................................................................................................................................ 46
Chapter 22: Growth And Development ................................................................................................................................. 48
,Chapter 01: Introduction To The Body
Multiple Choice
1. The Word Derived From Two Word Parts That Mean ―Cutting Apart‖ Is
a. Physiology
b. Homeostasis
c. Anatomy
d. Dissection
Ans: C Dif: Memorization Ref: P. 3
Obj: 1 Top: Introduction
2. The Study Of How The Body Functions Is Called
a. Physiology
b. Homeostasis
c. Anatomy
d. Dissection
Ans: A Dif: Memorization Ref: P. 3
Obj: 1 Top: Introduction
3. The Correct Sequence Of The Level Of Organization Is
a. Cellular, Chemical, Tissue, Organ
b. Chemical, Cellular, Tissue, Organ
c. Chemical, Cellular, Organ, Tissue
d. Chemical, Tissue, Cellular, Organ
Ans: B Dif: Memorization Ref: P. 5
Obj: 3 Top: Structural Levels Of Organization
4. The Smallest Living Unit Of Structure Is Considered To Be At The
a. Chemical Level
b. Cellular Level
c. Organ Level
d. Tissue Level
Ans: B Dif: Memorization Ref: P. 6
Obj: 3 Top: Structural Levels Of Organization
5. The Reference Position For All Body Directional Terms Is The
a. Anatomical Position
b. Prone Position
c. Supine Position
d. Sitting Position
Ans: A Dif: Memorization Ref: Pp. 6-7
Obj: 4 Top: Anatomical Position
6. The Relationship Between The Knee And The Ankle Can Be Described As
a. The Knee Is Inferior To The Ankle
b. The Knee Is Distal To The Ankle
, c. The Knee Is Proximal To The Ankle
d. Both A And B Above
Ans: C Dif: Application Ref: Pp. 7-8 Obj: 5
Top: Anatomical Directions
7. The Relationship Between The Heart And The Lungs Can Be Described As
a. The Heart Is Distal To The Lungs
b. The Heart Is Medial To The Lungs
c. The Heart Is Lateral To The Lungs
d. Both A And C Above
Ans: B Dif: Application Ref: P. 7 Obj: 5
Top: Anatomical Directions
8. The Term Most Opposite Proximal Is
a. Medial
b. Superior
c. Anterior
d. Distal
Ans: D Dif: Memorization Ref: P. 7
Obj: 5 Top: Anatomical Directions
9. Because Humans Walk In An Upright Position, The Two Terms That Can Be Used
Interchangeably Are
a. Posterior And Ventral
b. Posterior And Inferior
c. Posterior And Superficial
d. Posterior And Dorsal
Ans: D Dif: Memorization Ref: P. 7
Obj: 5 Top: Anatomical Directions
10. The Term Most Opposite Medial Is
a. Dorsal
b. Lateral
c. Superficial
d. None Of The Above
Ans: B Dif: Memorization Ref: P. 7
Obj: 5 Top: Anatomical Directions
11. The Relationship Between The Skin And The Muscles Can Be Described As
a. The Skin Is Superficial To The Muscle
b. The Muscle Is Superficial To The Skin
c. The Muscle Is Deep To The Skin
d. Both A And C Above
Ans: D Dif: Memorization Ref: P. 7
Obj: 3 Top: Anatomical Directions
12. A Cut Dividing The Body Into Anterior And Posterior Portions Is Called A
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