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Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems – Sherwood, 8th Edition · Complete Test Bank · All Chapters · Latest Update · A+ Graded Q&A

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This document provides the complete test bank for Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems, 8th Edition by Lauralee Sherwood, covering all chapters in the textbook. It includes fully solved, A+ graded questions and answers designed to support thorough exam preparation and mastery of core physiological concepts. The content reflects the latest updates and aligns with common assessments used in physiology courses.

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HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY FROM CELLS TO SYSTEMS 8TH EDITION BY LAURALEE SHERWOOD HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY FROM CELLS
TO SYSTEMS 8TH EDITION BY LAURALEE SHERWOOD




TEST BANK

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY FROM CELLS TO SYSTEMS 8TH EDITION BY LAURALEE SHERWOOD ALL
CHAPTERS COVERED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE.




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TABLE OF CONTENTS


Chapter 1 The Foundation of Physiology ............................................................................. 1-1

Chapter 2 Cell Physiology .................................................................................................... 2-1

Chapter 3 The Central Nervous System ............................................................................... 3-1

Chapter 4 The Peripheral Nervous System: Sensory, Autonomic, Somatic .......................... 4-1

Chapter 5 Principles of Endocrinology; The Central Endocrine Glands ................................ 5-1

Chapter 6 Muscle Physiology ............................................................................................... 6-1

Chapter 7 Cardiac Physiology .............................................................................................. 7-1

Chapter 8 Vascular Physiology ............................................................................................ 8-1

Chapter 9 The Blood ............................................................................................................ 9-1

Chapter 10 Body Defences................................................................................................... 10-1

Chapter 11 The Respiratory System .................................................................................... 11-1

Chapter 12 The Urinary System ........................................................................................... 12-1

Chapter 13 Fluid and Acid–Base Balance ............................................................................ 13-1

Chapter 14 The Digestive System ........................................................................................ 14-1

Chapter 15 Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation .................................................. 15-1

Chapter 16 The Endocrine Glands ....................................................................................... 16-1

Chapter 17 The Reproductive System.................................................................................. 17-1




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Chapter 1: The Foundation of Physiology


MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of the following is correctly matched?
a. anatomy/body function
b. bacteria/multicellular
c. organs/one primary
tissue
d. physiology/body function
ANS >> D PTS: 1 REF: 3 BLM: Remember

2. Which of the following is a mechanistic rather than a teleological explanation of a physiological
phenomenon?
a. A person breathes to obtain oxygen.
b. A person sweats to cool off.
c. A person’s stomach secretes digestive juices because it is stimulated by the
nervous system.
d. A person’s heart beats to pump blood.
ANS >> C PTS: 1 REF: 3 BLM: Higher Order

3. When a blood capillary is cut, a clot forms under which feedback control system?
a. negative feedback
b. positive feedback
c. extrinsic control
d. feedforward
ANS >> B PTS: 1 REF: 16 BLM: Higher Order

4. Which of the following type of tissues uses the terminology “smooth”?
a. connective tissue
b. epithelial tissue
c. glandular tissue
d. muscle tissue
ANS >> D PTS: 1 REF: 6 BLM: Remember

5. Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback system?
a. body temperature
regulation
b. birth of a baby
c. room temperature
regulation
d. blood pH regulation
ANS >> B PTS: 1 REF: 16 BLM: Higher Order

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6. Which of the following tissues can be found on the outer layer of the skin?
a. connective tissue
b. endocrine tissue
c. epithelial tissue
d. muscle tissue
ANS >> C PTS: 1 REF: 6 BLM: Remember

7. Which statement is correct for the respiratory system?
a. It eliminates unwanted substances from the body.
b. It consists of the heart, blood vessels, and lungs.
c. It plays an important role in maintaining the proper pH of the internal
environment
by adjusting the rate of removal of acid-forming carbon dioxide.
d. It is responsible for taking up nutrients for the body.
ANS >> C PTS: 1 REF: 12 BLM: Higher Order

8. Which of the following statements is NOT true for connective tissue?
a. Bone is a connective tissue.
b. Blood is a connective tissue.
c. Elastin can be found in the extracellular material of connective tissue.
d. Connective tissue forms coverings and linings of the body cavities.
ANS >> D PTS: 1 REF: 6 BLM: Remember

9. Which sequence represents the correct hierarchy of biological organization?
a. cell, organ, tissue, system, organism
b. cell, tissue, organ, system, organism
c. tissue, cell, system, organism, organ
d. organ, tissue, cell, organism, system
ANS >> B PTS: 1 REF: 4 BLM: Remember

10. Which statement is correct for extracellular fluid?
a. It is the external environment of the body.
b. It is inside each cell.
c. It consists of the plasma and interstitial fluid.
d. It consists of plasma only.
ANS >> C PTS: 1 REF: 10 BLM: Remember




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