Test Bank for Principles of Human Physiology, 6th Edition by Stanfield

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) organelles. Answer: D HAPS LO: HAPS-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Chapter Section: 1.1 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: 1.1 HAPS LO: HAPS-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Chapter 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: 1.1 HAPS LO: HAPS-1 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 Answer: C Learning Outcome: 1.1 HAPS LO: HAPS-1 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 Answer: A Learning Outcome: 1.1 HAPS LO: HAPS-1|2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Chapter Section: 1.1 6) Glands are derived from what type of tissue? A) muscle B) connective C) epithelial D) nerve E) reticular Answer: C Learning Outcome: 1.1 HAPS LO: HAPS-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 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 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 Answer: C Learning Outcome: 1.1 HAPS LO: HAPS-1|2 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 Answer: D HAPS LO: HAPS-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Chapter Section: 1.1 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 Answer: A Learning Outcome: 1.1 HAPS LO: HAPS-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Chapter Section: 1.1 11) What are the structures that attach bone to muscle? A) ligaments B) aponeuroses C) extracellular matrix proteins D) tendons E) intracellular matrix proteins Answer: D Learning Outcome: 1.1 HAPS LO: HAPS-2 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. Answer: D HAPS LO: HAPS-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Chapter Section: 1.1 13) Which of the following accurately represents the order of complexity for the components of the body, from least to most complex? A) organ systems, cells, tissues, organs B) tissues, cells, organs, organ systems C) cells, tissues, organs, organ systems D) cells, tissues, organ systems, organs E) organ systems, organs, tissues, cells Answer: C HAPS LO: HAPS-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Chapter Section: 1.1 14) The uptake of nutrients across the epithelial cells of the gastrointestinal tract and into the bloodstream is called A) filtration. B) excretion. C) secretion. D) absorption. E) reabsorption. Answer: D Learning Outcome: 1.2 HAPS LO: HAPS-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Chapter Section: 1.1 15) What organ system includes the pituitary gland, adrenal gland, and thyroid gland? A) nervous B) endocrine C) cardiovascular D) integumentary E) immune Answer: B HAPS LO: HAPS-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Chapter Section: 1.1 16) The lumen of which of the following systems is part of the internal environment? A) gastrointestinal system B) respiratory system C) cardiovascular system D) urinary system E) gastrointestinal and urinary systems Answer: C Learning Outcome: 1.2 HAPS LO: HAPS-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension Chapter Section: 1.1