Test Bank For Human Anatomy, 9th Edition Martini Tallitsch Nath

This exam prep guide is a comprehensive test bank for the textbook Human Anatomy (9th Edition) by Martini, Tallitsch, and Nath. It contains a complete collection of multiple choice, true/false, labeling, and essay questions covering all chapters (1–28) of the book. The questions are organized by learning outcomes and Bloom's Taxonomy levels, making it an ideal resource for test preparation, self-assessment, and exam revision.

Each question includes the correct answer, and the content aligns closely with standard anatomy curricula. This test bank supports both students aiming to master foundational concepts and instructors preparing exams or quizzes.

Sample Questions and Answers from Human Anatomy Test Bank

1) It is important to study the discipline of anatomy because it                .

A) is important to understand the link between human structure and function

B) develop a three-dimensional understanding of anatomical relationships

C) will assist individuals to make informed decisions about their personal health

D) provides a basis for understanding more advanced courses in anatomy, physiology, and related disciplines

E) All of the answers are correct. Answer: E

2) Which of the following statements about anatomical information is correct? A) Anatomic information is all historical.

B) It describes external and internal structures of the body and considers probable function. C) It addresses large body structures visible to the naked eye only.

D) Physiology and anatomy are unrelated.

E) The study of cells or cytology is useless to anatomy. Answer: B

3) The branch of science that studies groups of specialized cells and how they work together is called                .

A) physiology B) histology C) anatomy

D) cytology

E) None of the answers are correct. Answer: B

4) The analysis of the smallest units of life is called     

A) embryology

B) cytology

C) physiology

D) histology

E) morphology

Answer: B

5) The discipline that might examine structural interactions within a sheet of muscle tissue, or groups of specialized cells and cell products that work together to perform specific functions, is called                .

A) morphology

B) radiology

C) embryology

D) histology E) cytology Answer: D

6) The anatomical specialty that refers to the study of general form (or morphology) and superficial anatomical markings is called                 .

A) surface anatomy

B) comparative anatomy

C) regional anatomy

D) developmental anatomy E) systemic anatomy Answer: A

7) Which type of anatomy refers to the study of all of the superficial and internal features in a specific area of the body?

A) surface anatomy B) regional anatomy C) systemic anatomy D) gross anatomy

E) microscopic anatomy

Answer: B

8) The study of the heart, blood, and blood vessels is which of the following approaches? A) systemic anatomy

B) regional anatomy

C) developmental anatomy

D) surface anatomy

E) gross anatomy

9) The study of the early processes during the first two months of development from conception is called               .

A) cytology

B) physiology

C) histology

D) embryology E) osteology Answer: D

10) The study of structures through specialized imaging techniques, such as ultrasounds, x-rays,

or other specialized procedures performed on an intact body, is called   .

A) cytology

B) embryology C) physiology D) histology

E) radiography

Answer: E

11) Gross anatomical specialties include              _. A) radiographic and surgical anatomy

B) cytology and embryology

C) histology

D) radiographic anatomy, surgical anatomy, cytology and embryology

E) cytology, histology and embryology

Answer: A

12) The study of anatomical features that may undergo recognizable pathological changes during illness is called                 anatomy.

A) clinical

B) developmental

C) comparative

D) systemic

E) regional

13)                 anatomy is a new subspecialty of gross anatomy as new advances, such as computed tomography and spiral CT scans, have emerged.

A) Surgical

B) Developmental C) Cross-sectional D) Regional

E) Comparative

Answer: C

14) Disease is the failure to maintain                 conditions. A) metabolic

B) homeostatic

C) allostatic

D) physiological E) pathological Answer: B

15) Which of the following is the highest level of organization? A) chemical

B) organelles

C) cellular D) tissues E) organs Answer: E

16) The study of disease is        

A) radiology

B) pathology

C) histology

D) neurology

E) cardiology Answer: B

17) Choose the correct arrangement of items 1-5, ranking them from the highest to the lowest level of complexity.

(1) organism

(2) tissue

(3) chemical or molecular

(4) cellular

(5) organ system

A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

B) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

C) 1, 5, 2, 4, 3

D) 5, 3, 2, 4, 1

E) 2, 4, 1, 5, 3

Answer: C

18) The basic functions performed by all living humans include(s)              _. A) excretion

B) metabolism

C) growth and differentiation

D) movement

E) All of the answers are correct. Answer: E

19) The vital ability of an organism to take certain actions when changes occur in its immediate environment is called                 .

A) movement

B) growth

C) responsiveness

D) metabolism E) excretion Answer: C

20) Which of the following refers to all the chemical operations under way in the body? A) anabolism

B) respiration C) absorption D) metabolism E) excretion Answer: D

21) Excretion involves _             .

A) changes to adjust to an organism's environment

B) creation of a new generation of individuals

C) transport of substances within an organism

D) elimination of unnecessary or potentially harmful materials metabolic waste from the body

E) locomotion of the body

Answer: D

22) Growth and differentiation often include      .

A) specialization of individual cells           

B) increase in cell size    

C) increase in cell numbers         

D) changes in form and function              

E) All of the answers are correct.             

Answer: E           

23) Support, protection of soft tissues, mineral storage, and blood cell formation are all functions of the               .

A) skeletal system

B) cardiovascular system

C) immune system

D) reproductive system E) excretory system Answer: A

24) Directing immediate responses to stimuli, usually by coordinating the activities of other organ systems is the function of the                .

A) integumentary system

B) endocrine system

C) urinary system

D) nervous system

E) reproductive system

Answer: D

25) The major functions of the system are temperature control and protection of the body from the external environmental hazards.

A) digestive

B) cardiovascular

C) urinary

D) respiratory

E) integumentary

Answer: E

26) The primary site of blood cell production is within the               

 A) cardiovascular system

B) skeletal system

C) integumentary system

D) lymphatic system E) endocrine system Answer: B

27) Components of the urinary system include                . A) ureters and kidneys

B) liver and pancreas C) thymus and spleen D) bronchi and alveoli

E) None of the answers are correct. Answer: A

28) Organs systems are a component of the integumentary system which includes                . A) anatomical units with related functions

B) formed by two or more organs

C) often large enough to be studied without magnification

D) interdependent on each other E) All of the answers are correct. Answer: E

29) Which of the following is the primary function of the thymus in the lymphatic system? A) controls the development and maintenance of one class of lymphocytes

B) engulfs pathogens

C) monitors circulating blood

D) carries lymph and lymphocytes from peripheral tissues to the veins of the cardiovascular system

E) monitors the composition of lymph

Answer: A

30) Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the kidneys in the urinary system? A) form and concentrate urine

B) regulate blood pH and ion concentrations

C) perform endocrine functions

D) All are primary functions of the kidneys.

E) None of the answers are primary functions of the kidneys. Answer: D

31) The process of creating subsequent generations, either unicellular or multicellular, is referred to as               .

A) growth

B) reproduction

C) metabolism

D) differentiation E) responsiveness Answer: B

32) The process of cellular specialization to perform particular functions is called                . A) reproduction

B) differentiation

C) growth

D) irritability E) anabolism Answer: B