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, Principles of Human Physiology 6th Edition by Stanfield Chapters 1 - 24

Table of Contents


Chapter 1 Introduction to Physiology 2

Chapter 2 The Cell - Structure and Function 34

Chapter 3 Cell Metabolism 93

Chapter 4 Cell Membrane Transport 150

Chapter 5 Chemical Messengers 196

Chapter 6 The Endocrine System - Endocrine Glands and Hormone Actions 236

Chapter 7 Nerve Cells and Electrical Signaling 262

Chapter 8 Synaptic Transmission and Neural Integration 303

Chapter 9 The Nervous System - Central Nervous System 349

Chapter 10 The Nervous System - Sensory Systems 402

Chapter 11 The Nervous System - Autonomic and Motor Systems 475

Chapter 12 Muscle Physiology 500

Chapter 13 The Cardiovascular System - Cardiac Function 557

Chapter 14 The Cardiovascular System - Blood Vessels, Blood Flow, and Blood Pressure 603

Chapter 15 The Cardiovascular System - Blood 662

Chapter 16 The Respiratory System - Pulmonary Ventilation 693

Chapter 17 The Respiratory System - Gas Exchange and Regulation of Breathing 737

Chapter 18 The Urinary System - Renal Function 785

Chapter 19 The Urinary System - Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 840

Chapter 20 The Gastrointestinal System 889

Chapter 21 The Endocrine System - Regulation of Energy Metabolism and Growth 959

Chapter 22 The Reproductive System 1008

Chapter 23 The Immune System 1066

Chapter 24 Diabetes Mellitus 1113

,Principles of Human Physiology, 6e
(Stanfield)
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) organelle
s.Answer: D
HAPS LO: HAPS-1
Bloom's Taxonomy:
KnowledgeChapter Section:
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2) Cells are classified into which of the following four broad categories?
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
Answer C
Learning Outcome:
1.1HAPS LO: HAPS-1
Bloom's Taxonomy:
KnowledgeChapter Section:
1.1

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.Answer:D
Learning Outcome:
1.1HAPS LO: HAPS-1
Bloom's Taxonomy:
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, 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 knownas a .
A) Endocrine cells : lumen
B) Smooth muscle cells : cavity
C) Epithelial : lumen
D) Connective tissues : basement membran
E) Elastin cells :
cavityAnswer:C
Learning Outcome:
1.1HAPS LO: HAPS-1
Bloom's Taxonomy:
KnowledgeChapter Section:
1.1

5) The tissue type that generates mechanical force and movement, and whose
activity iscontrolled both on a voluntary and involuntary level, is tissue.
A) muscle
B) epithelial
C) connective
D) nervous
E) skeletal
Answer:
A
Learning Outcome:
1.1HAPS LO: HAPS-
1|2
Bloom's Taxonomy:
KnowledgeChapter Section:
1.1

6) Glands are derived from what type of tissue?
A) muscle
B) connective
C) epithelial
D) nerve
E) reticula
rAnswer: C
Learning Outcome:
1.1HAPS LO: HAPS-1
Bloom's Taxonomy:
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