Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology 15th Edition Test Bank (Shier, 2024) - All Chapters

Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology 15th Edition Test Bank (Shier, 2024) - All Chapters Comprehensive test bank for Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology, 15th Edition by David Shier. Includes over 2,500 questions and answers covering all 24 chapters, from basic terminology and chemistry to genetics and genomics. Ideal for exam preparation and mastering key concepts in anatomy and physiology. Test Bank For Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology 15th Edition (David Shier, 2024) All Chapters Inclusive Chapter 1 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 1) In all organisms, the basic unit of structure and function is A) the atom. B) the molecule. C) the macromolecule. D) the cell. Answer: D Section: 01.03 Topic: Basic terminology; Levels of organization Bloom's: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.03 List the levels of organization in the human body and the characteristics of each. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 2) Specialized cell types organized in a way that provides a specific function form A) tissues, which build organs. B) organs, which build tissues. C) organ systems, which build tissues. D) atoms, which comprise tissues. Answer: A Section: 01.03 Topic: Basic terminology; Levels of organization Bloom's: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.03 List the levels of organization in the human body and the characteristics of each. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 3) Simple squamous epithelium is an example of a(n) A) organ system. B) organ. C) tissue. D) molecule. Answer: C Section: 01.03 Topic: Basic terminology; Levels of organization Bloom's: 3. Apply Learning Outcome: 01.03 List the levels of organization in the human body and the characteristics of each. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 4) Assimilation is A) changing absorbed substances into different chemical forms. B) breaking down foods into nutrients that the body can absorb. C) eliminating waste from the body. D) an increase in body size without a change in overall shape. Answer: A Section: 01.05 Topic: Basic terminology Bloom's: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.07 Give examples of metabolism. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 5) The ability of an organism to sense and react to changes in its body illustrates A) circulation. B) respiration. C) responsiveness. D) absorption. Answer: C Section: 01.05 Topic: Basic terminology Bloom's: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.07 Give examples of metabolism. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 6) The removal of wastes produced by metabolic reactions is A) metabolism. B) absorption. C) assimilation. D) excretion. Answer: D Section: 01.05 Topic: Basic terminology Bloom's: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.07 Give examples of metabolism. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 7) Which of the following characteristics of life and their descriptions is correct? A) Responsiveness—obtaining and using oxygen to release energy from food B) Assimilation—sensing changes inside or outside the body and reacting to them C) Respiration—changing absorbed substances into forms that are chemically different from those that entered the body fluids D) Circulation—the movement of substances in body fluids Answer: D Section: 01.05 Topic: Basic terminology Bloom's: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.07 Give examples of metabolism. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 8) Metabolism is defined as . A) the removal of wastes produced by chemical reactions B) the breakdown of substances into simpler forms C) the taking in of nutrients D) all the chemical reactions occurring in an organism that support life Answer: D Section: 01.05 Topic: Basic terminology Bloom's: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.06 List and describe the major characteristics of life. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 9) Which of the following processes does not help to maintain the life of an individual organism? A) Responsiveness B) Movement C) Reproduction D) Respiration Answer: C Section: 01.05 Topic: Basic terminology Bloom's: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.07 Give examples of metabolism. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 10) Which of the following processes is most important to the continuation of the human species? A) Responsiveness B) Movement C) Reproduction D) Respiration Answer: C Section: 01.05 Topic: Basic terminology Bloom's: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.07 Give examples of metabolism. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 11) Homeostasis is the A) inability to keep body weight within normal limits. B) decrease in room temperature because a window is open. C) ingestion of more food than you need to eat. D) tendency of the body to maintain a stable internal environment. Answer: D Section: 01.05 Topic: Basic terminology; Definition of homeostasis Bloom's: 1. Remember Learning Outcome: 01.09 Explain the importance of homeostasis to survival. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 12) Which of the following is not an example of a negative homeostatic mechanism in the human body? A) Shivering when body temperature falls below normal B) Increasing heart rate and force of contraction when blood pressure falls C) Retention of fluid leading to retention of more fluid D) Secreting insulin after a meal to return blood sugar concentration toward normal Answer: C Section: 01.05 Topic: Definition of homeostasis; Examples of homeostatic mechanisms Bloom's: 3. Apply Learning Outcome: 01.08 List and describe the major requirements of organisms. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 13) Living organisms use oxygen to . A) reduce heat production B) donate electrons for cellular metabolism C) release energy stored in the molecules of food D) remove metabolic wastes Answer: C Section: 01.05 Topic: Basic terminology; Types of homeostatic mechanisms Bloom's: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.07 Give examples of metabolism.; 01.10 Describe the parts of a homeostatic mechanism and explain how they function together. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 14) Maintaining a stable internal environment typically requires A) positive feedback mechanisms. B) an unstable outside environment. C) decreased atmospheric pressure. D) negative feedback mechanisms. Answer: D Section: 01.05 Topic: Definition of homeostasis; Types of homeostatic mechanisms Bloom's: 2. Understand Learning Outcome: 01.08 List and describe the major requirements of organisms. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 15) You accidentally cut your hand. Blood platelets in the area begin to attach to the broken blood vessels in the wound. What needs to happen next to create a positive feedback mechanism? A) The platelets change shape to encourage more to rush in and stick to each other to form plugs over the broken vessels. B) The action of platelets sticking to the broken area signals for blood to stop flowing to that area, stopping the bleeding. C) The sensation of pain in your hand causes your muscles to jerk your hand away from the danger. D) The platelets send signals to the brain to slow heart rate and slow the bleeding. Answer: A Section: 01.05 Topic: Examples of homeostatic mechanisms; Types of homeostatic mechanisms Bloom's: 3. Apply Learning Outcome: 01.09 Explain the importance of homeostasis to survival.; 01.08 List and describe the major requirements of organisms. 16) Signs of aging at the cellular level are (Select all that apply) A) graying hair, waning strength, and wrinkles. B) unrepaired DNA and abnormal proteins. C) impaired cell division and the ability to break down and recycle worn cell parts. D) a fatty liver and clogged blood vessels. Answer: B, C Section: 01.07 Topic: Basic terminology Bloom's: 3. Apply Learning Outcome: 01.16 Identify changes related to aging, from the microscopic to the whole- body level. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation