Vanders Human Physiology The Mechanisms of Body Function 12th Edition Widmaier - Test Bank

,Chapter 01 - Homeostasis: A Framework for Human Physiology


Chapter 01
Homeostasis: A Framework for Human Physiology

Multiple Choice Questions


1. The four broad categories of cells include those specialized for each of the following
functions except
A. Movement
B. Synthesis of complex molecules
C. Secretion
D. Support
E. Conduction of electrical impulses



Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Section 1.02
Topic: Cells



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
Section 1.01
Topic: General



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
Section 1.01
Topic: General




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4. Which is not a connective tissue cell?
A. Bone cells
B. Skeletal muscle cells
C. Blood cells
D. Fat cells
E. Both skeletal muscle cells and blood cells are correct



Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Section 1.02
Topic: Cells



5. Epithelial cells
A. Include fat-storing cells
B. Act as anchors for body structures
C. Form boundaries between body compartments
D. Both include fat-storing cells and act as anchors for body structures are correct
E. Include all of the choices are correct



Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Section 1.02
Topic: Cells



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
E. All of the choices are correct



Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Section 1.02
Topic: Cells




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