Question 1

A disorder characterized by a pathological fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A disorder characterized by a pathological fear...

Question 2

Alcohol consumption causes peripheral vasoconstriction.Why is drinking wine in a hot tub not advised?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alcohol consumption causes peripheral vasoconstriction.Why is drinking...

Question 3

Match the method of heat exchange in the right column with its description in the left column by using the answer code:
-emission of heat energy from the surface of a warm body in the form of electromagnetic waves

Accepted Answer

A) convection 
B) evaporation 
C) radiation 
D) conduction 
A) convection 
B) evaporation 
C) radiation 
D) conduction

Question 4

Metabolic rate can be measured indirectly by measuring the rate of oxygen consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The appetite centres stimulate feeding behaviour,whereas the satiety centres inhibit feeding behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which statement concerning control of food intake is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are a pair of feeding centres and a pair of satiety centres in the hypothalamus that play a major role in controlling food intake. 
B)  Stimulation of the feeding centres drives the individual to eat. 
C)  Stimulation of the satiety centres brings about the feeling of having had enough to eat. 
D)  Distention of the digestive tract constitutes the major input for regulating food intake. 
A)  There are a pair of feeding centres and a pair of satiety centres in the hypothalamus that play a major role in controlling food intake. 
B)  Stimulation of the feeding centres drives the individual to eat. 
C)  Stimulation of the satiety centres brings about the feeling of having had enough to eat. 
D)  Distention of the digestive tract constitutes the major input for regulating food intake.

Question 7

Shivering is the main voluntary means of increasing the production of heat in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which is NOT a means of generating or holding heat in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  diminished sweating 
B)  exercising 
C)  shivering 
D)  vasodilation of blood vessels in the skin 
A)  diminished sweating 
B)  exercising 
C)  shivering 
D)  vasodilation of blood vessels in the skin

Question 9

Most of the energy contained within food will be lost as heat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Oral temperature is lower than the core temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The temperature control centre in the posterior region of the hypothalamus is activated in response to cold exposure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is NOT a requirement for measurement of the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person must not have exercised for at least 30 minutes. 
B)  The person must not have eaten any food within 12 hours. 
C)  The person must have slept at least seven hours the previous night. 
D)  The person should be at mental rest during the measurement. 
A)  The person must not have exercised for at least 30 minutes. 
B)  The person must not have eaten any food within 12 hours. 
C)  The person must have slept at least seven hours the previous night. 
D)  The person should be at mental rest during the measurement.

Question 13

The normal core temperature is 37°C.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Among the several kinds of biologically important molecules,____________________ store the most energy per gram.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Among the several kinds of biologically important...

Question 15

What does NOT increases metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleeping 
B)  diet-induced thermogenesis 
C)  Epinephrine 
D)  epinephrine and diet-induced thermogenesis 
A)  Sleeping 
B)  diet-induced thermogenesis 
C)  Epinephrine 
D)  epinephrine and diet-induced thermogenesis

Question 16

A decrease of insulin in the blood may signal satiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which mechanism does NOT help to maintain body temperature on hot days?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased muscle tone 
B)  skin vessels' vasoconstriction 
C)  Sweating 
D)  both by sweating and decreasing muscle tone 
A)  decreased muscle tone 
B)  skin vessels' vasoconstriction 
C)  Sweating 
D)  both by sweating and decreasing muscle tone

Question 18

MATCHING
Match the items below in the right column with their descriptions in the left column by using the answer code:
-quantity of heat produced per litre of O₂ consumed

Accepted Answer

A) energy equivalent of oxygen 
B) external work 
C) calorie 
D) basal metabolic rate 
E) internal work 
A) energy equivalent of oxygen 
B) external work 
C) calorie 
D) basal metabolic rate 
E) internal work

Question 19

____________________ is the rhythmic,oscillating contraction of skeletal muscles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the rhythmic,oscillating contraction of skeletal...

Question 20

The most dominant factor influencing the BMR is the level of circulating,active thyroid hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A disorder characterized by a pathological fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image is ____________________.

Alcohol consumption causes peripheral vasoconstriction.Why is drinking wine in a hot tub not advised?

Match the method of heat exchange in the right column with its description in the left column by using the answer code: -emission of heat energy from the surface of a warm body in the form of electromagnetic waves

Metabolic rate can be measured indirectly by measuring the rate of oxygen consumption.

The appetite centres stimulate feeding behaviour,whereas the satiety centres inhibit feeding behaviour.

Which statement concerning control of food intake is INCORRECT?

Shivering is the main voluntary means of increasing the production of heat in the body.

Which is NOT a means of generating or holding heat in the body?

Most of the energy contained within food will be lost as heat.

Oral temperature is lower than the core temperature.

The temperature control centre in the posterior region of the hypothalamus is activated in response to cold exposure.

What is NOT a requirement for measurement of the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

The normal core temperature is 37°C.

Among the several kinds of biologically important molecules,____________________ store the most energy per gram.

What does NOT increases metabolic rate?

A decrease of insulin in the blood may signal satiety.

Which mechanism does NOT help to maintain body temperature on hot days?

MATCHING Match the items below in the right column with their descriptions in the left column by using the answer code: -quantity of heat produced per litre of O₂ consumed

____________________ is the rhythmic,oscillating contraction of skeletal muscles.

The most dominant factor influencing the BMR is the level of circulating,active thyroid hormone.

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Exam 15: Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

A disorder characterized by a pathological fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image is ____________________.

Alcohol consumption causes peripheral vasoconstriction.Why is drinking wine in a hot tub not advised?

Match the method of heat exchange in the right column with its description in the left column by using the answer code: -emission of heat energy from the surface of a warm body in the form of electromagnetic waves

Metabolic rate can be measured indirectly by measuring the rate of oxygen consumption.

The appetite centres stimulate feeding behaviour,whereas the satiety centres inhibit feeding behaviour.

Which statement concerning control of food intake is INCORRECT?

Shivering is the main voluntary means of increasing the production of heat in the body.

Which is NOT a means of generating or holding heat in the body?

Most of the energy contained within food will be lost as heat.

Oral temperature is lower than the core temperature.

The temperature control centre in the posterior region of the hypothalamus is activated in response to cold exposure.

What is NOT a requirement for measurement of the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

The normal core temperature is 37°C.

Among the several kinds of biologically important molecules,____________________ store the most energy per gram.

What does NOT increases metabolic rate?

A decrease of insulin in the blood may signal satiety.

Which mechanism does NOT help to maintain body temperature on hot days?

MATCHING Match the items below in the right column with their descriptions in the left column by using the answer code: -quantity of heat produced per litre of O₂ consumed

____________________ is the rhythmic,oscillating contraction of skeletal muscles.

The most dominant factor influencing the BMR is the level of circulating,active thyroid hormone.

The Foundation of Physiology

Cell Physiology

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

Principals of Endocrinology; The Central Endocrine Glands

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

Vascular Physiology

The Blood

Body Defences

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid Base Balance

The Digestive System

The Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive System

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