Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach, 8th Edition Test Bank – Silverthorn – Complete Chapter Questions & Answers

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(Silverthorn)Chapter 1J Introduction to Physiology

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A)JtheJ structureJ ofJ theJ bodJ y.
B)Jthe tissues and organs of the body at the microscopic
lJevel.JC)Jgrowth and reproduction.
D)Jthe normal functions of the organ
systeJms.JE)Jthe facial features as
an
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ing Outcome: 1.5
Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)
Skill:

The literal meaning of the term physiology is
knowledgeJofJA)Jorgans.
B)Jnature.JC)Jsc
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stry.JE
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:
B
Section Title:JThe Science
oJf PhysiologyLearning
OutcomJe: 1.5
Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)

Because anatomy and physiology have different definitions,
theyJare usually consideredseparately in studies of
the body.
A) True
B) False
JAnsw

eJ r:
B
Section Title:JThe Science
oJf PhysiologyLearning
OutcomJe: 1.5
Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)

, The following is a list of several levels of organization that make up the human
bodJy.
tissueJ cel
lJ organJ
molecule
Jorganis

m
organ system
The correct order from Jthe smallest to
theJlargest isA) 2, 4, 1, 3, 6, 5.
4, 2, 1, 6, 3, 5.
4, 2, 1, 3, 6, 5.
4, 2, 3, 1, 6, 5.
6, 4, 5, 2, 3,
1. Answer:JC
Section Title:JThe Science
oJf PhysiologyLearning
OutcomJe:
1.1
Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)

"Glucose is transported from blood into cells because cells require glucose
toJmeettheir energyneeds." This type of explanation
isJ A)J mechanistic.
B) theological.
C) teleological.
D) metalogical
.J E)J scatologica
l.J Answer:J C
Section Title: The Science
ofJPhysiologyLearning
Outcome:
1.4
Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)

"Glucose is transported from blood into cells by transporters in
responsJe to insulin." This typeof explanation is
A) mechanistic.
B) theological.
C) teleological
.J D)J metalogica
l.JE)JscatologicJ
al.JAnswer:JA
Section Title:JThe Science
oJf PhysiologyLearning
OutcomJe: 1.4
Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)

, Which of the following is a buffer zone between the outside world
andJmost of the cells of thebody?
A) blood
B) lumen
C) lymp
Jh

D) extracellular fluidJ E
)JAll of the
answersJare
correct.Answer:
D Section Title:
HomeostasisLearning
Outcome:J 1.6
Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension)

Which of the following is one of Cannon's "internal
secretioJns"?JA)Jhormones
B) nutrients
C) water
D) inorganic ions
E) None of the
answerJs are
correct.Answer:
A
Section Title:JThe Science
oJf PhysiologyLearning
OutcomJe: 1.5
Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)

The study of body function in a disease
stateJisJA)Jnecrology.
B)Jphysiology.JC)J
microbiology.JD)JpJ
athophysiology.JE)J
histology. Answer
:J D
Section Title: The JScience
ofJPhysiologyLearning
Outcome:
1.5
Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)

Homeostasis is the Jability of the body
toJprevent the external environment
from changing.Jprevent the internal
environment from changing.Jquickly
restore changed conditions to normal.
ignore external stimuli to remain in a state of
rest.Jprevent excessive
blood loss.Answer:
C
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