TEST BANK
Vander’s Human Physiology 16th Edition
Widmaier
TEST BANK
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Homeostasis: A Framework for Human Physiology
Chapter 2 Chemical Composition of the Body and Its Relation to Physiology
Chapter 3 Cellular Structure, Proteins, and Metabolic Pathways
Chapter 4 Movement of Solutes and Water Across Cell Membranes
Chapter 5 Cell Signaling in Physiology
Chapter 6 Neuronal Signaling and the Structure of the Nervous System
Chapter 7 Sensory Physiology
Chapter 8 Consciousness, the Brain, and Behavior
Chapter 9 Muscle
Chapter 10 Control of Body Movement
Chapter 11 The Endocrine System
Chapter 12 Cardiovascular Physiology
Chapter 13 Respiratory Physiology
Chapter 14 The Kidneys and Regulation of Water and Inorganic Ions
Chapter 15 The Digestion and Absorption of Food
Chapter 16 Regulation of Organic Metabolism and Energy Balance
Chapter 17 Reproduction
Chapter 18 The Immune System
,Chapter 01 Homeostasis: A Framework For Human Physiology
[Answers in Bold]
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
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
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
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
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
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
activitiesis
A. Epithelial cells
B. Muscle cells
C. Connective tissue cells
D. Nerve 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
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
,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
onecell 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
signalslike hormones reach all parts of the body.
C. It covers the body's surface, it contains connective and muscle tissue, and it helps
generatemovement.
D. It surrounds cells; it contains proteins, polysaccharides, and minerals; it provides
ascaffold for cell attachment; and it transmits chemical messengers to cells.
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
tokeep 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.
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
,10. Which concept is the defining feature of the discipline of physiology?
A. Descent with modification
B. Homeostasis
C. Evolution
D. Dimorphism
E. Differentiation
Bloom's: level: 2. Understand
Haps objective: b01.01 define homeostasis.
Haps topic: module b01 definition.
Learning outcome: 01.04
Section: 01.04
Topic: definition of homeostasis
11. Describing a physiological variable as "homeostatic" means that it
A. Has varied from the normal value, and will remain constant at the new value.
B. Never varies from an exact set point value.
C. Is in an equilibrium state that requires no energy input to stay at the normal value.
D. Is in a state of dynamic constancy that is regulated to remain near a stable set point value.
E. Has no normal range, but will just change to match the outside environmental conditions.
Bloom's: level: 2. Understand
Haps objective: b01.01 define homeostasis. Haps
topic: module b01 definition.
Learning outcome: 01.04
Section: 01.04
Topic: definition of homeostasis
12. Which of the following situations best represents a homeostatic mechanism?
A. A person who becomes very nervous begins to sweat profusely.
B. After going outside on a hot day, the core body temperature increases.
C. Increasing the size of fast-food restaurant portions causes body weight to increase.
D. After eating a large batch of salty popcorn, levels of salt in the urine increase.
E. As age increases, the amount of calcium in bones tends to decrease.
Bloom's: level: 2. Understand
Haps objective: b04.01 provide specific examples to demonstrate how organ systems respond to maintain
homeostasis. Haps topic: module b03 examples of homeostatic mechanisms.
13. What term is used to describe the steady-state value for any variable that the
bodyattempts to maintain?
A. Set point
B. Equilibrium potential
C. Error signal
D. Reflex arc
,E. Median value
Bloom's: level: 1. Remember
Haps objective: b02.01 list the components of a feedback loop and explain the function of each. Haps
topic: module b02 general types of homeostatic mechanisms.
Learning outcome: 01.05
Section: 01.05
Topic: examples of homeostatic mechanisms
14. Which of components of a general reflex arc are listed in the order information
typicallyflows through them following a stimulus?
A. Effector, afferent pathway, integrating center, efferent pathway, receptor
B. Effector, efferent pathway, integrating center, afferent pathway, receptor
C. Integrating center, receptor, afferent pathway, efferent pathway, effector
D. Receptor, efferent pathway, integrating center, afferent pathway, effector
E. Receptor, afferent pathway, integrating center, efferent pathway, effector
Bloom's: level: 1. Remember
Haps objective: b02.01 list the components of a feedback loop and explain the function of each. Haps
topic: module b02 general types of homeostatic mechanisms.
Learning outcome: 01.06
Section: 01.06
Topic: examples of homeostatic mechanisms
,15. Feedforward regulatory processes
A. Work in anticipation of changes in regulated variables.
B. Are identical to positive feedback processes
C. Lead to instability of the regulated variable
D. Maximize fluctuations in the regulated variable
E. Tend to force physiological variables away from their set point.
Bloom’s level: 1. Remember
Haps objective: b04.01 provide specific examples to demonstrate how organ systems respond to maintain
homeostasis. Haps topic: module b02 general types of homeostatic mechanisms.
Learning outcome: 01.05
Section: 01.05
Topic: examples of homeostatic mechanisms
16. Which situation describes a feedforward mechanism?
A. Blood glucose returns toward normal an hour after a meal.
B. The smell of rotten food on a plate triggers the vomit reflex.
C. A drop in core body temperature triggers shivering.
D. An increase in core body temperature stimulates sweating.
E. Food in the stomach triggers the production of stomach acid.
Bloom’s level: 2. Understand
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
17. What is the general purpose of positive feedback mechanisms?
A. To maintain a constant internal environment
B. To anticipate changes in the environment
C. To return a variable toward the set point
D. To bring about a rapid change in the body
E. To detect changes in the external environment
Bloom’s level: 2. Understand
Haps objective: b02.02 compare and contrast positive and negative feedback in terms of the relationship between stimulus and
Learning outcome: 01.05
Section: 01.05
Topic: examples of homeostatic mechanisms
,Response.haps topic: module b02 general types of homeostatic mechanisms.
Bloom's: level: 1. Remember
Haps objective: b02.01 list the components of a feedback loop and explain the function of each. Haps
topic: module b03 examples of homeostatic mechanisms.
Learning outcome: 01.06
Section: 01.06
Topic: examples of homeostatic mechanisms
, 18. Shivering in response to a cold draft is an example of
A. A homeostatic mechanism
B. Negative feedback
C. A physiological reflex
D. Thermoregulation
E. All of the choices are correct
Bloom’s level: 2. Understand
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
19. If the amount of sodium in the blood decreases, what would a negative feedback
controlmechanism be expected to do?
A. Decrease the amount of sodium in the blood.
B. Increase the amount of sodium in the blood.
C. Leave the amount of sodium unchanged.
D. Change the set point for sodium.
E. Inhibit the ingestion of more sodium.
Bloom’s level: 2. Understand
Haps objective: b02.02 compare and contrast positive and negative feedback in terms of the relationship between stimulus and response.haps topic:
module b03 examples of homeostatic mechanisms.
Learning outcome: 01.05
Section: 01.05
Topic: examples of homeostatic mechanisms
20. What is the best description of the efferent pathway of a reflex arc?
A. Signals from the integrating center to receptors
B. The route by which receptors send signals to effectors
C. Signaling pathway for receptors to influence the integrating center
D. The route by which effector organs send signals to receptors
E. The route by which signals from an integrating center reach effector organs
Learning outcome: 01.05
Section: 01.05
Topic: examples of homeostatic mechanisms
Vander’s Human Physiology 16th Edition
Widmaier
TEST BANK
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Homeostasis: A Framework for Human Physiology
Chapter 2 Chemical Composition of the Body and Its Relation to Physiology
Chapter 3 Cellular Structure, Proteins, and Metabolic Pathways
Chapter 4 Movement of Solutes and Water Across Cell Membranes
Chapter 5 Cell Signaling in Physiology
Chapter 6 Neuronal Signaling and the Structure of the Nervous System
Chapter 7 Sensory Physiology
Chapter 8 Consciousness, the Brain, and Behavior
Chapter 9 Muscle
Chapter 10 Control of Body Movement
Chapter 11 The Endocrine System
Chapter 12 Cardiovascular Physiology
Chapter 13 Respiratory Physiology
Chapter 14 The Kidneys and Regulation of Water and Inorganic Ions
Chapter 15 The Digestion and Absorption of Food
Chapter 16 Regulation of Organic Metabolism and Energy Balance
Chapter 17 Reproduction
Chapter 18 The Immune System
,Chapter 01 Homeostasis: A Framework For Human Physiology
[Answers in Bold]
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
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
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
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
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
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
activitiesis
A. Epithelial cells
B. Muscle cells
C. Connective tissue cells
D. Nerve 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
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
,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
onecell 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
signalslike hormones reach all parts of the body.
C. It covers the body's surface, it contains connective and muscle tissue, and it helps
generatemovement.
D. It surrounds cells; it contains proteins, polysaccharides, and minerals; it provides
ascaffold for cell attachment; and it transmits chemical messengers to cells.
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
tokeep 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.
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
,10. Which concept is the defining feature of the discipline of physiology?
A. Descent with modification
B. Homeostasis
C. Evolution
D. Dimorphism
E. Differentiation
Bloom's: level: 2. Understand
Haps objective: b01.01 define homeostasis.
Haps topic: module b01 definition.
Learning outcome: 01.04
Section: 01.04
Topic: definition of homeostasis
11. Describing a physiological variable as "homeostatic" means that it
A. Has varied from the normal value, and will remain constant at the new value.
B. Never varies from an exact set point value.
C. Is in an equilibrium state that requires no energy input to stay at the normal value.
D. Is in a state of dynamic constancy that is regulated to remain near a stable set point value.
E. Has no normal range, but will just change to match the outside environmental conditions.
Bloom's: level: 2. Understand
Haps objective: b01.01 define homeostasis. Haps
topic: module b01 definition.
Learning outcome: 01.04
Section: 01.04
Topic: definition of homeostasis
12. Which of the following situations best represents a homeostatic mechanism?
A. A person who becomes very nervous begins to sweat profusely.
B. After going outside on a hot day, the core body temperature increases.
C. Increasing the size of fast-food restaurant portions causes body weight to increase.
D. After eating a large batch of salty popcorn, levels of salt in the urine increase.
E. As age increases, the amount of calcium in bones tends to decrease.
Bloom's: level: 2. Understand
Haps objective: b04.01 provide specific examples to demonstrate how organ systems respond to maintain
homeostasis. Haps topic: module b03 examples of homeostatic mechanisms.
13. What term is used to describe the steady-state value for any variable that the
bodyattempts to maintain?
A. Set point
B. Equilibrium potential
C. Error signal
D. Reflex arc
,E. Median value
Bloom's: level: 1. Remember
Haps objective: b02.01 list the components of a feedback loop and explain the function of each. Haps
topic: module b02 general types of homeostatic mechanisms.
Learning outcome: 01.05
Section: 01.05
Topic: examples of homeostatic mechanisms
14. Which of components of a general reflex arc are listed in the order information
typicallyflows through them following a stimulus?
A. Effector, afferent pathway, integrating center, efferent pathway, receptor
B. Effector, efferent pathway, integrating center, afferent pathway, receptor
C. Integrating center, receptor, afferent pathway, efferent pathway, effector
D. Receptor, efferent pathway, integrating center, afferent pathway, effector
E. Receptor, afferent pathway, integrating center, efferent pathway, effector
Bloom's: level: 1. Remember
Haps objective: b02.01 list the components of a feedback loop and explain the function of each. Haps
topic: module b02 general types of homeostatic mechanisms.
Learning outcome: 01.06
Section: 01.06
Topic: examples of homeostatic mechanisms
,15. Feedforward regulatory processes
A. Work in anticipation of changes in regulated variables.
B. Are identical to positive feedback processes
C. Lead to instability of the regulated variable
D. Maximize fluctuations in the regulated variable
E. Tend to force physiological variables away from their set point.
Bloom’s level: 1. Remember
Haps objective: b04.01 provide specific examples to demonstrate how organ systems respond to maintain
homeostasis. Haps topic: module b02 general types of homeostatic mechanisms.
Learning outcome: 01.05
Section: 01.05
Topic: examples of homeostatic mechanisms
16. Which situation describes a feedforward mechanism?
A. Blood glucose returns toward normal an hour after a meal.
B. The smell of rotten food on a plate triggers the vomit reflex.
C. A drop in core body temperature triggers shivering.
D. An increase in core body temperature stimulates sweating.
E. Food in the stomach triggers the production of stomach acid.
Bloom’s level: 2. Understand
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
17. What is the general purpose of positive feedback mechanisms?
A. To maintain a constant internal environment
B. To anticipate changes in the environment
C. To return a variable toward the set point
D. To bring about a rapid change in the body
E. To detect changes in the external environment
Bloom’s level: 2. Understand
Haps objective: b02.02 compare and contrast positive and negative feedback in terms of the relationship between stimulus and
Learning outcome: 01.05
Section: 01.05
Topic: examples of homeostatic mechanisms
,Response.haps topic: module b02 general types of homeostatic mechanisms.
Bloom's: level: 1. Remember
Haps objective: b02.01 list the components of a feedback loop and explain the function of each. Haps
topic: module b03 examples of homeostatic mechanisms.
Learning outcome: 01.06
Section: 01.06
Topic: examples of homeostatic mechanisms
, 18. Shivering in response to a cold draft is an example of
A. A homeostatic mechanism
B. Negative feedback
C. A physiological reflex
D. Thermoregulation
E. All of the choices are correct
Bloom’s level: 2. Understand
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
19. If the amount of sodium in the blood decreases, what would a negative feedback
controlmechanism be expected to do?
A. Decrease the amount of sodium in the blood.
B. Increase the amount of sodium in the blood.
C. Leave the amount of sodium unchanged.
D. Change the set point for sodium.
E. Inhibit the ingestion of more sodium.
Bloom’s level: 2. Understand
Haps objective: b02.02 compare and contrast positive and negative feedback in terms of the relationship between stimulus and response.haps topic:
module b03 examples of homeostatic mechanisms.
Learning outcome: 01.05
Section: 01.05
Topic: examples of homeostatic mechanisms
20. What is the best description of the efferent pathway of a reflex arc?
A. Signals from the integrating center to receptors
B. The route by which receptors send signals to effectors
C. Signaling pathway for receptors to influence the integrating center
D. The route by which effector organs send signals to receptors
E. The route by which signals from an integrating center reach effector organs
Learning outcome: 01.05
Section: 01.05
Topic: examples of homeostatic mechanisms
