Principles of Human Physiology 6e Practice Test Bank with Answers

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Chapter 1 Introduction to Physiology

1.1 Multiple Choice Questions

1) The smallest living units capable of carrying out their own basic life functions are called A)
organs.
B) organ systems.
C) tissues.
D) cells.
E) organelles.
Actual Answer: D
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
Chapter Section: 1.1

2) Cells are classified into which of the following four broad categories?

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A) squamous, cubodial, columnar, and basement membranes
B) skeletal, cardiac, endocrine, and nervous
C) neurons, muscle, epithelial, and connective tissue
D) atoms, tissues, organs, and organ systems
E) endocrine, nervous, integumentary, and reproductive
Actual Answer: C
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3) Epithelial cells are associated with a noncellular material called a(n)
A) fibroblast.
B) connective tissue.
C) endocrine gland.
D) basement membrane.
E) muscle fiber.
Actual Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 1.1
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
Chapter Section: 1.1




4) ________ are found in the linings of hollow organs where they separate fluids in the interior cavity from
the surrounding body fluids. The interior cavity of a hollow organ or vessel is known as a ________.
A) Endocrine cells : lumen
B) Smooth muscle cells : cavity
C) Epithelial : lumen
D) Connective tissues : basement membran
E) Elastin cells : cavity
Actual Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 1.1
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
Chapter Section: 1.1

5) The tissue type that generates mechanical force and movement, and whose activity is
controlled both on a voluntary and involuntary level, is ________ tissue.
A) muscle
B) epithelial
C) connective
D) nervous
E) skeletal
Actual Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 1.1
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6) Glands are derived from what type of tissue?
A) muscle
B) connective
C) epithelial
D) nerve
E) reticular
Actual Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 1.1
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Chapter Section: 1.1




7) The cell types blood, bone, fat, and lymph would be categorized into which of the following major
cell classes?
A) neurons
B) muscle cells
C) epithelial cells
D) connective tissue cells
E) endocrine cells
Actual Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 1.1
HAPS LO: HAPS-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
Chapter Section: 1.1

8) Which tissue type includes cells contained in an extracellular matrix composed of collagen and
elastin?
A) muscle tissue
B) epithelial tissue
C) connective tissue
D) nervous tissue
E) endocrine tissue
Actual Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 1.1
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
Chapter Section: 1.1

9) What is a general name for the noncellular material that holds the widely scattered cells of
connective tissue together?
A) basement membrane
B) collagen
C) intracellular matrix
D) extracellular matrix
E) elastin
Actual Answer: D
HAPS LO: HAPS-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
Chapter Section: 1.1

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10) Which of the following is a protein found in connective tissue that provides the tensile strength
to resist stretching?
A) collagen
B) elastin
C) erythropoietin
D) basement membrane
E) vimentin
Actual Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 1.1
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
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11) What are the structures that attach bone to muscle?
A) ligaments
B) aponeuroses
C) extracellular matrix proteins
D) tendons
E) intracellular matrix proteins
Actual Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 1.1
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
Chapter Section: 1.1

12) Organs of the body are defined as
A) a collection of cells that perform similar functions.
B) two or more tissues combined to form a structure that allows each tissue to function
independently.
C) a collection of cells that function independently of one another.
D) a combination of two or more tissues that make up a structure which performs a specific
function.
E) a collection of tissues that function independently of one another.
Actual Answer: D
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
Chapter Section: 1.1




13) Which of the following accurately represents the order of complexity for the components of the