16th Edition, By Eric P. Widmaier Dr.;
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,Chapter 01- Homeostasis: A Framework For Human Physiology ............................................... 3
Chapter 02- Chemical Composition Of The Body And Its Relation To Physiology ..................... 31
Chapter 03- Cellular Structure, Proteins, And Metabolic Pathways ......................................... 56
Chapter 04- Movement Of Molecules Across Cell Membranes .............................................. 111
Chapter 05- Cell Signaling In Physiology ................................................................................. 147
Chapter 06- Neuronal Signaling And The Structure Of The Nervous System .......................... 165
Chapter 07- Sensory Physiology ............................................................................................. 220
Chapter 08- Consciousness, The Brain, And Behavior............................................................. 262
Chapter 09- Muscle ................................................................................................................ 300
Chapter 10- Control Of Body Movement ................................................................................ 346
Chapter 11- The Endocrine System ......................................................................................... 371
Chapter 12- Cardiovascular Physiology .................................................................................. 425
Chapter 13- Respiratory Physiology........................................................................................ 496
Chapter 14- The Kidneys And Regulation Of Water And Inorganic Ions ................................. 543
Chapter 15- The Digestion And Absorption Of Food ............................................................... 600
Chapter 16- Regulation Of Organic Metabolism And Energy Balance.................................... 652
Chapter 17- Reproduction ...................................................................................................... 697
Chapter 18- The Immune System ........................................................................................... 763
Chapter 19- Medical Physiology: Integration Using Clinical Cases ......................................... 792
,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
D. Neuron
E. Muscle Cell
Answer. B.
The Four General Categories Of Cells In The Human Body Are Epithelial
Cells, Connective Tissue Cells, Neurons, And Muscle Cells. Collagen Is A
Type Of Protein Found In Connective Tissues, Not A Cell Type.
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
2. Physiology Is The Study Of
A. How Two Organisms Interact
, B. How Organisms Function
C. The Spread Of Diseases
D. The Structure Of The Body
Answer. B.
Physiology Focuses On The Functions Of Living Organisms And Their
Parts. While Anatomy Deals With The Structure Of The Body,
Physiology Explains How Those Structures Work Together.
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
3. The Study Of Disease States In The Body Is Called
A. Pathophysiology
B. Anatomy
C. Homeostasis
D. Biology
E. Histology
Answer. A.
Pathophysiology Is The Study Of Changes In The Body Caused By
Disease. It Combines Pathology (The Study Of Diseases) And
Physiology (How The Body Functions).