PHYSIOLOGY: AN INTEGRATED
TH
APPROACH, 8 EDITION (DEE
UNGLAUB SILVERTHORN)
LATEST EDITION 2026
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. BASIC CELL PROCESSES: INTEGRATION AND COORDINATION
1. Introduction to Physiology
2. Molecular Interactions
3. Compartmentation: Cells and Tissues
4. Energy and Cellular Metabolism
5. Membrane Dynamics
6. Communication, Integration, and Homeostasis
II. HOMEOSTASIS AND CONTROL
7. Introduction to the Endocrine System
8. Neurons: Cellular and Network Properties
9. The Central Nervous System
10. Sensory Physiology
11. Efferent Division: Autonomic and Somatic Motor Control
12. Muscles
13. Integrative Physiology I: Control of Body Movement
III. INTEGRATION OF FUNCTION
14. Cardiovascular Physiology
15. Blood Flow and the Control of Blood Pressure
16. Blood
17. Mechanics of Breathing
18. Gas Exchange and Transport
19. The Kidneys
20. Integrative Physiology II: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
IV. METABOLISM, GROWTH, AND AGING
21. The Digestive System
22. Metabolism and Energy Balance
23. Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism
24. The Immune System
25. Integrative Physiology III: Exercise
26. Reproduction and Development
,CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOLOGY
Physiology Is The Study O
F A) The Structure Of The Bod
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B) The Tissues And Organs Of The Body At The Microscopic
L Evel. C) Growth And Reproduction.
D) The Normal Functions Of The Organ
Syste Ms. E) The Facial Features
As An
Indication Of Personality.
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The Literal Meaning Of The Term Physiology Is Knowledge
Of A) Organs.
B) Nature. C)
Science. D)
Chemistry. E
) Math. Ans Wer:
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Because Anatomy And Physiology Have Different Definitions, They
Are Usually Consideredseparately In Studies Of The Body.
A) True
B) False
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B
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, The Following Is A List Of Several Levels Of Organization That Make Up The Human Bod
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Tissue
Cell
Organ
Molecule
Organism
Organ System
The Correct Order From The Smallest To
The LargestIsa) 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. ANS: C
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"Glucose Is Transported From Blood Into Cells Because Cells Require Glucose
To Meet Their Energyneeds." This Type Of Explanation
Is A) Mechanistic.
B) Theological.
C) Teleological.
D) Metalogical
. E) Scatologica
L. ANS: C
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"Glucose Is Transported From Blood Into Cells By Transporters In
Respons E To Insulin." This Typeof Explanation Is
A) Mechanistic.
B) Theological.
C) Teleological
. D) Metalogica
L. E) Scatologic
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