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Vander’s Human Physiology 16th Edition, (2024)
By Eric P. Widmaier Dr. (Author), Hershel Raff (Author),
Kevin T. Strang Dr. (Author)
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,Table of Contents
Chapter 01: Homeostasis: A Framework For Human Physiology .................................................... 3
Chapter 02: Chemical Composition Of The Body And Its Relation To Physiology ........................... 29
Chapter 03: Cellular Structure, Proteins, And Metabolic Pathways .............................................. 55
Chapter 04: Movement Of Molecules Across Cell Membranes ................................................... 114
Chapter 05: Cell Signaling In Physiology .................................................................................... 153
Chapter 06: Neuronal Signaling And The Structure Of The Nervous System ................................ 173
Chapter 07: Sensory Physiology ................................................................................................ 233
Chapter 08: Consciousness, The Brain, And Behavior ................................................................ 279
Chapter 09: Muscle .................................................................................................................. 321
Chapter 10 Control Of Body Movement .................................................................................... 371
Chapter 11 The Endocrine System ............................................................................................ 399
Chapter 12 Cardiovascular Physiology ...................................................................................... 457
Chapter 13 Respiratory Physiology ........................................................................................... 534
Chapter 14 The Kidneys And Regulation Of Water And Inorganic Ions ....................................... 585
Chapter 15 The Digestion And Absorption Of Food ................................................................... 646
Chapter 16 Regulation Of Organic Metabolism And Energy Balance .......................................... 703
Chapter 17 Reproduction ......................................................................................................... 752
Chapter 18 The Immune System ............................................................................................... 824
Chapter 19 Medical Physiology: Integration Using Clinical Cases ............................................... 856
,Chapter 01: Homeostasis: A Framework For Human Physiology
Widmaier Dr: Vander’s Human Physiology 16th Edition, (2024) Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. Which Of These Is NOT One Of The Four General Categories Of Cells That Make
Up The Human Body?
A. Epithelial Cells
B. Collagen Cells
C. Connective Tissue Cell
D. Neuron
E. Muscle Cell
ANS: B.
The Four General Categories Of Cells In The Human Body Are Epithelial Cells,
Connective Tissue Cells, Neurons, And Muscle Cells. Collagen Is A Type Of Protein
Found In Connective Tissues, Not A Cell Type.
Bloom's: Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A06.01 Describe, in order from simplest to most complex, the major levels of organization in the human organism.
HAPS Topic: Module A06 Levels of organization.
Learning Outcome: 01.02
Section: 01.02
Topic: Levels of organization
2. Physiology Is The Study Of
A. How Two Organisms Interact
B. How Organisms Function
C. The Spread Of Diseases
D. The Structure Of The Body
ANS: B.
,Physiology Focuses On The Functions Of Living Organisms And Their Parts. While
Anatomy Deals With The Structure Of The Body, Physiology Explains How Those
Structures Work Together.
Bloom's: Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A05.01 Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
HAPS Topic: Module B01 Definition.
Learning Outcome: 01.01
Section: 01.01
Topic: Scope of anatomy and physiology
3. The Study Of Disease States In The Body Is Called
A. Pathophysiology
B. Anatomy
C. Homeostasis
D. Biology
E. Histology
ANS: A.
Pathophysiology Is The Study Of Changes In The Body Caused By Disease. It
Combines Pathology (The Study Of Diseases) And Physiology (How The Body
Functions).
Bloom's: Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A05.01 Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
HAPS Topic: Module B01 Definition.
Learning Outcome: 01.01
Section: 01.01
Topic: Scope of anatomy and physiology
4. Which Is NOT A Connective Tissue Cell?
A. Bone Cells
B. Skeletal Muscle Cells
C. Blood Cells
D. Fat Cells
E. Cartilage Cells
ANS: B.
,Skeletal Muscle Cells Are Part Of The Muscular System, Not The Connective Tissue
Category. Connective Tissues Include Cells Like Bone Cells, Blood Cells, Fat Cells,
And Cartilage Cells.
Bloom's: Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A06.02 Give an example of each level of organization.
HAPS Topic: Module A06 Levels of organization.
Learning Outcome: 01.02
Section: 01.02
Topic: Levels of organization
5. What Is The Principal Function Performed By Epithelial Cells?
A. Fat Storage
B. Anchoring Body Structures
C. Forming Boundaries Between Body Compartments
D. Generating Movement
E. Transmitting Electrical Signals
ANS: C.
Epithelial Cells Form Barriers And Boundaries That Separate Different Body
Compartments. For Example, They Line Organs And Structures To Protect And
Regulate The Exchange Of Substances.
Bloom's: Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A06.02 Give an example of each level of organization.
HAPS Topic: Module A06 Levels of organization.
Learning Outcome: 01.02
Section: 01.02
Topic: Levels of organization
6. The Cell Type That Is Specialized To Communicate With Other Cells And Control
Their Activities Is
A. Epithelial Cells
B. Muscle Cells
C. Connective Tissue Cells
D. Nerve Cells
ANS: D.
,Nerve Cells (Neurons) Are Specialized To Transmit Electrical Signals And
Communicate With Other Cells, Coordinating And Controlling Body Functions.
Bloom's: Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A06.02 Give an example of each level of organization.
HAPS Topic: Module A06 Levels of organization.
Learning Outcome: 01.02
Section: 01.02
Topic: Levels of organization
7. What Is The Term For The Developmental Process That Leads To Specialized Cell
Types?
A. Genomics
B. Differentiation
C. Homeostasis
D. Positive Feedback
E. Acclimatization
ANS: B.
Differentiation Is The Process Through Which Unspecialized Cells Become
Specialized For Specific Functions, Such As Muscle Cells, Nerve Cells, Or Epithelial
Cells.
Bloom's: Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A06.01 Describe, in order from simplest to most complex, the major levels of organization in the human organism.
HAPS Topic: Module A06 Levels of organization.
Learning Outcome: 01.02
Section: 01.02
Topic: Levels of organization
8. Which Best Describes The Extracellular Matrix?
A. It Is Found Just Inside The Cell Membrane In All Tissues, It Sends Branching
Collagen Fibers Between Cells To Connect Them, And It Transmits Chemical
Information From The Interior Of One Cell To The Interior Of Adjacent Cells.
B. It Is A Tissue Having More Than The Four General Cell Types, It Transports
Proteins And Polysaccharides Between Body Compartments, And It Is The Route By
Which Chemical Signals Like Hormones Reach All Parts Of The Body.
, C. It Covers The Body's Surface, It Contains Connective And Muscle Tissue, And It
Helps Generate Movement.
D. It Surrounds Cells; It Contains Proteins, Polysaccharides, And Minerals; It
Provides A Scaffold For Cell Attachment; And It Transmits Chemical Messengers To
Cells.
ANS: D.
The Extracellular Matrix Is The Network Surrounding Cells, Providing Structural
Support And Helping Cells Communicate Via Chemical Signals.
Bloom's: Level: 2. Understand
HAPS Objective: A06.02 Give an example of each level of organization.
HAPS Topic: Module A06 Levels of organization.
Learning Outcome: 01.02
Section: 01.02
Topic: Levels of organization
9. If A Person Begins To Sweat Upon Entering A Hot Room But Continued Sweating
Is Able To Keep The Body Temperature Constant, Which Of These Best Describes
Her Condition?
A. She Is In An Equilibrium State.
B. She Is Not Using Energy To Maintain A Constant Temperature.
C. She Is In A Steady State
D. She Is Using A Positive Feedback Mechanism.
ANS: C.
In A Steady State, The Body Uses Energy To Maintain A Constant Internal
Environment (Like Body Temperature) Despite External Changes. Sweating Helps
Regulate Temperature By Dissipating Heat.
Bloom's: Level: 2. Understand
HAPS Objective: B01.01 Define homeostasis.
HAPS Objective: B04.01 Provide specific examples to demonstrate how organ systems respond to maintain homeostasis.
HAPS Topic: Module B03 Examples of homeostatic mechanisms.
Learning Outcome: 01.05
Section: 01.05
Topic: Examples of homeostatic mechanisms
