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Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach, 8th Edition
By Dee Silverthorn
(All Chapters Covered, Latest Edition, 100% Verified Answers)
, Table of Content
UNIT 1: Basic Cell Processes: Integration and Coordination
1. Introduction to Physiology — 1
2. Molecular Interactions — 28
3. Compartmentation: Cells and Tissues — 58
4. Energy and Cellular Metabolism — 92
5. Membrane Dynamics — 121
6. Communication, Integration, and Homeostasis — 16
UNIT 2: Homeostasis and Control
7. Introduction to the Endocrine System — 194
8. Neurons: Cellular and Network Properties — 223
9. The Central Nervous System — 271
10. Sensory Physiology — 307
11. Efferent Division: Autonomic and Somatic Motor Control — 355
12. Muscles — 374
13. Integrative Physiology I: Control of Body Movement — 41
UNIT 3: Integration of Function
14. Cardiovascular Physiology — 432
15. Blood Flow and the Control of Blood Pressure — 476
16. Blood — 510
17. Mechanics of Breathing — 532
18. Gas Exchange and Transport — 562
19. The Kidneys — 587
20. Integrative Physiology II: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance — 618
UNIT 4: Metabolism, Growth, and Aging
21. The Digestive System — 654
22. Metabolism and Energy Balance — 692
23. Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism — 728
24. The Immune System — 754
25. Integrative Physiology III: Exercise — 786
26. Reproduction and Development — 800
,Chapter 1. Introduction to Physiology
1) Physiology is the study of
A) the structure of the body.
B) the tissues and organs of the body at the microscopic level.
C) growth and reproduction.
D) the normal functions of the organ systems.
E) the facial features as an indication of personality.
Answer: D
Section Title: The Science of Physiology Learning Outcome: 1.5
Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)
2) The literal meaning of the term physiology is knowledge of
A) organs.
B) nature.
C) science.
D) chemistry.
E) math.
Answer: B
Section Title: The Science of Physiology Learning Outcome: 1.5
Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)
3) Because anatomy and physiology have different definitions, they are usually considered
separately in studies of the body.
A) True
B) False
Answer: B
, Section Title: The Science of Physiology Learning Outcome: 1.5
Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)
4) The following is a list of several levels of organization that make up the human body.
1. tissue
2. cell
3. organ
4. molecule
5. organism
6. organ system
The correct order from the smallest to the largest is
A) 2, 4, 1, 3, 6, 5.
B) 4, 2, 1, 6, 3, 5.
C) 4, 2, 1, 3, 6, 5.
D) 4, 2, 3, 1, 6, 5.
E) 6, 4, 5, 2, 3, 1.
Answer: C
Section Title: The Science of Physiology Learning Outcome: 1.1
Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)
5) "Glucose is transported from blood into cells because cells require glucose to meet their
energy needs." This type of explanation is
A) mechanistic.
B) theological.
C) teleological.
D) metalogical.
E) scatological.
Answer: C
Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach, 8th Edition
By Dee Silverthorn
(All Chapters Covered, Latest Edition, 100% Verified Answers)
, Table of Content
UNIT 1: Basic Cell Processes: Integration and Coordination
1. Introduction to Physiology — 1
2. Molecular Interactions — 28
3. Compartmentation: Cells and Tissues — 58
4. Energy and Cellular Metabolism — 92
5. Membrane Dynamics — 121
6. Communication, Integration, and Homeostasis — 16
UNIT 2: Homeostasis and Control
7. Introduction to the Endocrine System — 194
8. Neurons: Cellular and Network Properties — 223
9. The Central Nervous System — 271
10. Sensory Physiology — 307
11. Efferent Division: Autonomic and Somatic Motor Control — 355
12. Muscles — 374
13. Integrative Physiology I: Control of Body Movement — 41
UNIT 3: Integration of Function
14. Cardiovascular Physiology — 432
15. Blood Flow and the Control of Blood Pressure — 476
16. Blood — 510
17. Mechanics of Breathing — 532
18. Gas Exchange and Transport — 562
19. The Kidneys — 587
20. Integrative Physiology II: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance — 618
UNIT 4: Metabolism, Growth, and Aging
21. The Digestive System — 654
22. Metabolism and Energy Balance — 692
23. Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism — 728
24. The Immune System — 754
25. Integrative Physiology III: Exercise — 786
26. Reproduction and Development — 800
,Chapter 1. Introduction to Physiology
1) Physiology is the study of
A) the structure of the body.
B) the tissues and organs of the body at the microscopic level.
C) growth and reproduction.
D) the normal functions of the organ systems.
E) the facial features as an indication of personality.
Answer: D
Section Title: The Science of Physiology Learning Outcome: 1.5
Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)
2) The literal meaning of the term physiology is knowledge of
A) organs.
B) nature.
C) science.
D) chemistry.
E) math.
Answer: B
Section Title: The Science of Physiology Learning Outcome: 1.5
Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)
3) Because anatomy and physiology have different definitions, they are usually considered
separately in studies of the body.
A) True
B) False
Answer: B
, Section Title: The Science of Physiology Learning Outcome: 1.5
Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)
4) The following is a list of several levels of organization that make up the human body.
1. tissue
2. cell
3. organ
4. molecule
5. organism
6. organ system
The correct order from the smallest to the largest is
A) 2, 4, 1, 3, 6, 5.
B) 4, 2, 1, 6, 3, 5.
C) 4, 2, 1, 3, 6, 5.
D) 4, 2, 3, 1, 6, 5.
E) 6, 4, 5, 2, 3, 1.
Answer: C
Section Title: The Science of Physiology Learning Outcome: 1.1
Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)
5) "Glucose is transported from blood into cells because cells require glucose to meet their
energy needs." This type of explanation is
A) mechanistic.
B) theological.
C) teleological.
D) metalogical.
E) scatological.
Answer: C
