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Human physiology: from cells to systems 8th edition,
By lauralee sherwood
all chapters 1-20| updated edition with all verified answers| grade a+
,chapter 1: introduction to physiology and homeostasis -------------------------------------------------- 3
chapter 2: cell physiology --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
chapter 3: the plasma membrane and membrane potential ------------------------------------------- 48
chapter 4: principles of neural and hormonal communication ---------------------------------------- 63
chapter 5: the central nervous system ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 79
chapter 6: the peripheral nervous system: afferent division; special senses ---------------------- 126
chapter 7: the peripheral nervous system: efferent division ------------------------------------------ 172
chapter 8: muscle physiology---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 187
chapter 9: cardiac physiology --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 238
chapter 10: the blood vessels and blood pressure ------------------------------------------------------- 287
chapter 11: the blood-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 334
chapter 12: body defences ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 369
chapter 13: the respiratory system -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 412
chapter 14: the urinary system ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 455
chapter 15: fluid and acid–base balance ------------------------------------------------------------------- 505
chapter 16: the digestive system ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 548
chapter 17: energy balance and temperature regulation---------------------------------------------- 599
chapter 18: principals of endocrinology; the central endocrine glands ---------------------------- 626
chapter 19: the peripheral endocrine glands -------------------------------------------------------------- 670
chapter 20: the reproductive system ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 719
,Chapter 1: introduction to physiology and homeostasis
lauralee sherwood: human physiology: from cells to systems 8th edition, test bank
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
Physiology is the study of body functions, while anatomy deals with body structure.
Bacteria are unicellular, not multicellular, and organs are made of multiple types of
tissues, not just one.
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
Mechanistic explanations focus on how something happens (the process), while
teleological explanations focus on why it happens (the purpose). Option c explains the
mechanism—nervous stimulation—not the purpose of secretion.
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
Positive feedback amplifies a response—like the clotting process where platelets release
chemicals that attract more platelets until the wound is sealed.
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
Smooth muscle is a type of muscle tissue found in the walls of hollow organs (e.g.,
intestines, blood vessels) and is involuntary and non-striated.
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
During childbirth, contractions cause the release of oxytocin, which intensifies
contractions, a classic example of positive feedback until delivery occurs.
Pts: 1 ref: 16 blm: higher order
6. Which of the following tissues can be found on the outer layer of the skin?
A. Connective tissue
Human physiology: from cells to systems 8th edition,
By lauralee sherwood
all chapters 1-20| updated edition with all verified answers| grade a+
,chapter 1: introduction to physiology and homeostasis -------------------------------------------------- 3
chapter 2: cell physiology --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
chapter 3: the plasma membrane and membrane potential ------------------------------------------- 48
chapter 4: principles of neural and hormonal communication ---------------------------------------- 63
chapter 5: the central nervous system ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 79
chapter 6: the peripheral nervous system: afferent division; special senses ---------------------- 126
chapter 7: the peripheral nervous system: efferent division ------------------------------------------ 172
chapter 8: muscle physiology---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 187
chapter 9: cardiac physiology --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 238
chapter 10: the blood vessels and blood pressure ------------------------------------------------------- 287
chapter 11: the blood-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 334
chapter 12: body defences ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 369
chapter 13: the respiratory system -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 412
chapter 14: the urinary system ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 455
chapter 15: fluid and acid–base balance ------------------------------------------------------------------- 505
chapter 16: the digestive system ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 548
chapter 17: energy balance and temperature regulation---------------------------------------------- 599
chapter 18: principals of endocrinology; the central endocrine glands ---------------------------- 626
chapter 19: the peripheral endocrine glands -------------------------------------------------------------- 670
chapter 20: the reproductive system ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 719
,Chapter 1: introduction to physiology and homeostasis
lauralee sherwood: human physiology: from cells to systems 8th edition, test bank
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
Physiology is the study of body functions, while anatomy deals with body structure.
Bacteria are unicellular, not multicellular, and organs are made of multiple types of
tissues, not just one.
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
Mechanistic explanations focus on how something happens (the process), while
teleological explanations focus on why it happens (the purpose). Option c explains the
mechanism—nervous stimulation—not the purpose of secretion.
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
Positive feedback amplifies a response—like the clotting process where platelets release
chemicals that attract more platelets until the wound is sealed.
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
Smooth muscle is a type of muscle tissue found in the walls of hollow organs (e.g.,
intestines, blood vessels) and is involuntary and non-striated.
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
During childbirth, contractions cause the release of oxytocin, which intensifies
contractions, a classic example of positive feedback until delivery occurs.
Pts: 1 ref: 16 blm: higher order
6. Which of the following tissues can be found on the outer layer of the skin?
A. Connective tissue
