Vander's Human Physiology, 15th Edition Test Bank | Widmaier, Raff & Strang | Complete Human Physiology Exam Prep

Vander's Human Physiology: The
Mechanisms of Body Function, 15th Edition
Complete Test Bank | Human Physiology,
Homeostasis & Organ Systems
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TEST BANK FOR
Vander's Human Physiology 15th Edition by Eric P. Widmaier
Chapter 1-18

Chapter 01 Homeostasis: A Framework for Human Physiology

Multiple Choice Questions


1. Which of these is NOT one of the four general categories of cells that make up the human
body?
A. epithelial cells
B. collagen cells
C. connective tissue cell
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D. neuron
E. muscle cell
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Bloom's: Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A06.01 Describe, in order from simplest to most complex, the major levels of organization in the human organism.
HAPS Topic: Module A06 Levels of organization.
Learning Outcome: 01.02
Section: 01.02
Topic: Levels of organization
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2. Physiology is the study of
A. How two organisms interact
B. How organisms’ function
C. The spread of diseases
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D. The structure of the body


Bloom's: Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A05.01 Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
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HAPS Topic: Module B01 Definition.
Learning Outcome: 01.01
Section: 01.01
Topic: Scope of anatomy and physiology
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3. The study of disease states in the body is called
A. Pathophysiology
B. Anatomy
C. Homeostasis
D. Biology
E. Histology


Bloom's: Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A05.01 Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
HAPS Topic: Module B01 Definition.
Learning Outcome: 01.01
Section: 01.01
Topic: Scope of anatomy and physiology
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4. Which is NOT a connective tissue cell?
A. bone cells
B. skeletal muscle cells
C. blood cells
D. fat cells
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E. cartilage cells


Bloom's: Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A06.02 Give an example of each level of organization.
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HAPS Topic: Module A06 Levels of organization.
Learning Outcome: 01.02
Section: 01.02
Topic: Levels of organization
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5. What is the principal function performed by epithelial cells?
A. fat storage
B. anchoring body structures
C. forming boundaries between body compartments
D. generating movement
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E. transmitting electrical signals


Bloom's: Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A06.02 Give an example of each level of organization.
HAPS Topic: Module A06 Levels of organization.
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Learning Outcome: 01.02
Section: 01.02
Topic: Levels of organization
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6. The cell type that is specialized to communicate with other cells and control their activities
is
A. Epithelial cells
B. Muscle cells
C. Connective tissue cells
D. Nerve cells


Bloom's: Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A06.02 Give an example of each level of organization.
HAPS Topic: Module A06 Levels of organization.
Learning Outcome: 01.02
Section: 01.02
Topic: Levels of organization
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7. What is the term for the developmental process that leads to specialized cell types?
A. genomics
B. differentiation
C. homeostasis
D. positive feedback
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E. acclimatization


Bloom's: Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A06.01 Describe, in order from simplest to most complex, the major levels of organization in the human organism.
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HAPS Topic: Module A06 Levels of organization.
Learning Outcome: 01.02
Section: 01.02
Topic: Levels of organization
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