Question 1

Luteinizing hormone -mediated regulation of estrogen during ovulation in women is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  both a positive and a negative feedback loop. 
B)  a negative feedback loop. 
C)  a quasi -negative feedback loop. 
D)  a quasi -positive feedback loop. 
E)  a positive feedback loop. 
A)  both a positive and a negative feedback loop. 
B)  a negative feedback loop. 
C)  a quasi -negative feedback loop. 
D)  a quasi -positive feedback loop. 
E)  a positive feedback loop.

Question 2

The process whereby fluid in the kidneys is transported from the tubules back into the bloodstream is called

Accepted Answer

A)  filtration. 
B)  excretion. 
C)  reabsorption. 
D)  secretion. 
E)  absorption. 
A)  filtration. 
B)  excretion. 
C)  reabsorption. 
D)  secretion. 
E)  absorption.

Question 3

What tissue is specialized for generating electrical signals?

Accepted Answer

A)  epithelial 
B)  connective 
C)  nervous 
D)  muscle 
E)  endocrine 
A)  epithelial 
B)  connective 
C)  nervous 
D)  muscle 
E)  endocrine

Question 4

The homeostatic mechanisms of the body are unlimited in their ability to respond to changes in the external environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The portion of body water outside of cells that bathes most cells of the body is called

Accepted Answer

A)  interstitial fluid. 
B)  plasma. 
C)  intercellular fluid. 
D)  extracellular fluid. 
E)  intracellular fluid. 
A)  interstitial fluid. 
B)  plasma. 
C)  intercellular fluid. 
D)  extracellular fluid. 
E)  intracellular fluid.

Question 6

Movement from the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract to the blood would represent which of the following processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  absorption 
B)  filtration 
C)  excretion 
D)  reabsorption 
E)  secretion 
A)  absorption 
B)  filtration 
C)  excretion 
D)  reabsorption 
E)  secretion

Question 7

A __________detects a change in a regulated variable and sends that information to a(n)__________ which relays signals to a(n) __________, usually a muscle or a gland.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus : receptor : organ system 
B)  sensor : integrating center : effector 
C)  receptor : integrating center : negative feedback control 
D)  sensor : effector : integrating center 
E)  receptor : stimulus : regulated variable 
A)  stimulus : receptor : organ system 
B)  sensor : integrating center : effector 
C)  receptor : integrating center : negative feedback control 
D)  sensor : effector : integrating center 
E)  receptor : stimulus : regulated variable

Question 8

Physiology is the study of function and can come in many forms, including plant physiology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following compartments contain most of the water found in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  extracellular fluid 
B)  plasma 
C)  intracellular fluid 
D)  lumen of the intestinal tract 
E)  interstitial fluid 
A)  extracellular fluid 
B)  plasma 
C)  intracellular fluid 
D)  lumen of the intestinal tract 
E)  interstitial fluid

Question 10

John has type 2 diabetes. He has a sedentary lifestyle, is overweight, and recently went to the doctor who gave him a hemoglobin A1c test which came back at 7%. What is the best course of treatment for John?

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin shots and a healthy diet 
B)  a strict diet, frequent monitoring of his blood glucose, exercise, and oral glucose medication 
C)  insulin shots and exercise 
D)  measure his BMI, continued monitoring of his blood glucose levels with a hemoglobin A1c test, and changes in lifestyle 
E)  frequent monitoring of his blood glucose levels with insulin shots 
A)  insulin shots and a healthy diet 
B)  a strict diet, frequent monitoring of his blood glucose, exercise, and oral glucose medication 
C)  insulin shots and exercise 
D)  measure his BMI, continued monitoring of his blood glucose levels with a hemoglobin A1c test, and changes in lifestyle 
E)  frequent monitoring of his blood glucose levels with insulin shots

Question 11

The fluid compartment with a high protein and potassium concentration is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the internal environment. 
B)  extracellular fluid. 
C)  total body water. 
D)  intracellular fluid. 
E)  interstitial fluid. 
A)  the internal environment. 
B)  extracellular fluid. 
C)  total body water. 
D)  intracellular fluid. 
E)  interstitial fluid.

Question 12

What cells secrete insulin?

Accepted Answer

A)  beta cells of the pancreas 
B)  alpha cells of the pancreas 
C)  G cells of the adrenal cortex 
D)  several cells located throughout the body 
E)  I cells of the adrenal cortex 
A)  beta cells of the pancreas 
B)  alpha cells of the pancreas 
C)  G cells of the adrenal cortex 
D)  several cells located throughout the body 
E)  I cells of the adrenal cortex

Question 13

What organ system includes the pituitary gland, adrenal gland, and thyroid gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  integumentary 
B)  nervous 
C)  endocrine 
D)  cardiovascular 
E)  immune 
A)  integumentary 
B)  nervous 
C)  endocrine 
D)  cardiovascular 
E)  immune

Question 14

Pre -diabetics have fasting blood glucose levels of

Accepted Answer

A)  100 -125 mg/dL 
B)  70 -100 mg/dL 
C)  90 -100 mg/dL 
D)  150 -200 mg/dL 
E)  200 -210 mg/dL 
A)  100 -125 mg/dL 
B)  70 -100 mg/dL 
C)  90 -100 mg/dL 
D)  150 -200 mg/dL 
E)  200 -210 mg/dL

Question 15

What is the difference between diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus?

Accepted Answer

A)  One causes diarrhea; the other causes diuresis. 
B)  One is a deficit in insulin activity; the other a deficit in ADH activity. 
C)  One is a lack of insulin secretion; the other a resistance to insulin. 
D)  One is a lack of ADH secretion; the other a resistance to ADH. 
E)  One causes increased fluid loss; the other causes increased thirst. 
A)  One causes diarrhea; the other causes diuresis. 
B)  One is a deficit in insulin activity; the other a deficit in ADH activity. 
C)  One is a lack of insulin secretion; the other a resistance to insulin. 
D)  One is a lack of ADH secretion; the other a resistance to ADH. 
E)  One causes increased fluid loss; the other causes increased thirst.

Question 16

The process whereby enzymes are moved into the gastrointestinal tract to digest nutrients is called

Accepted Answer

A)  absorption. 
B)  filtration. 
C)  reabsorption. 
D)  secretion. 
E)  excretion. 
A)  absorption. 
B)  filtration. 
C)  reabsorption. 
D)  secretion. 
E)  excretion.

Question 17

Which tissue type includes cells contained in an extracellular matrix composed of collagen and elastin?

Accepted Answer

A)  connective tissue 
B)  epithelial tissue 
C)  muscle tissue 
D)  endocrine tissue 
E)  nervous tissue 
A)  connective tissue 
B)  epithelial tissue 
C)  muscle tissue 
D)  endocrine tissue 
E)  nervous tissue

Question 18

Which of the following is a protein found in connective tissue that provides the tensile strength to resist stretching?

Accepted Answer

A)  basement membrane 
B)  elastin 
C)  collagen 
D)  erythropoietin 
E)  vimentin 
A)  basement membrane 
B)  elastin 
C)  collagen 
D)  erythropoietin 
E)  vimentin

Question 19

Movement from the blood into the kidney tubules would represent which of the following processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  secretion 
B)  absorption 
C)  excretion 
D)  reabsorption 
E)  filtration 
A)  secretion 
B)  absorption 
C)  excretion 
D)  reabsorption 
E)  filtration

Question 20

Body mass index is a measure of weight in kilograms relative to

Accepted Answer

A)  gender. 
B)  height in meters (squared). 
C)  arm length. 
D)  weight (in kilograms in water). 
E)  waste circumference. 
A)  gender. 
B)  height in meters (squared). 
C)  arm length. 
D)  weight (in kilograms in water). 
E)  waste circumference.

Exam 1: Introduction to Physiology

Luteinizing hormone -mediated regulation of estrogen during ovulation in women is an example of

The process whereby fluid in the kidneys is transported from the tubules back into the bloodstream is called

What tissue is specialized for generating electrical signals?

The homeostatic mechanisms of the body are unlimited in their ability to respond to changes in the external environment.

The portion of body water outside of cells that bathes most cells of the body is called

Movement from the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract to the blood would represent which of the following processes?

A __________detects a change in a regulated variable and sends that information to a(n)__________ which relays signals to a(n) __________, usually a muscle or a gland.

Physiology is the study of function and can come in many forms, including plant physiology.

Which of the following compartments contain most of the water found in the human body?

John has type 2 diabetes. He has a sedentary lifestyle, is overweight, and recently went to the doctor who gave him a hemoglobin A1c test which came back at 7%. What is the best course of treatment for John?

The fluid compartment with a high protein and potassium concentration is called

What cells secrete insulin?

What organ system includes the pituitary gland, adrenal gland, and thyroid gland?

Pre -diabetics have fasting blood glucose levels of

What is the difference between diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus?

The process whereby enzymes are moved into the gastrointestinal tract to digest nutrients is called

Which tissue type includes cells contained in an extracellular matrix composed of collagen and elastin?

Which of the following is a protein found in connective tissue that provides the tensile strength to resist stretching?

Movement from the blood into the kidney tubules would represent which of the following processes?

Body mass index is a measure of weight in kilograms relative to

The Cell: Structure and Function

Cell Metabolism

Cell Membrane Transport

Chemical Messengers

The Endocrine System: Endocrine Glands and Hormone Actions

Nerve Cells and Electrical Signaling

Synaptic Transmission and Neural Integration

The Nervous System: Central Nervous System

The Nervous System: Sensory Systems

The Nervous System: Autonomic and Motor Systems

Muscle Physiology

The Cardiovascular System: Cardiac Function

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels, Blood Flow, and Blood Pressure

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Respiratory System: Pulmonary Ventilation

The Respiratory System: Gas Exchange and the Regulation of Breathing

The Urinary System: Renal Function

The Urinary System: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

The Gastrointestinal System

The Endocrine System Regulation of Energy Metabolism and Growth

The Reproductive System

The Immune System

Diabetes Mellitus

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A detects a change in a regulated variable and sends that information to a(n) which relays signals to a(n) __, usually a muscle or a gland.

John has type 2 diabetes. He has a sedentary lifestyle, is overweight, and recently went to the doctor who gave him a hemoglobin A_1ctest which came back at 7%. What is the best course of treatment for John?