Question 1

The inner core includes the abdominal and thoracic organs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Profuse sweating occurs during heat stroke as body temperature climbs rapidly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Neuropeptide Y is a strong appetite inhibitor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Compare and contrast the various means by which the body loses and gains heat to/from the environment.

Accepted Answer

The body can lose and gain heat to/from

Question 5

Leptin is a hormone released from adipose tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which receptors relay thermal information to the temperature control centres?

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral warm and cold thermoreceptors in the skin 
B)  central thermoreceptors in the hypothalamus 
C)  central baroreceptors in internal organs 
D)  central thermoreceptors in the hypothalamus and peripheral thermoreceptors in the skin 
A)  peripheral warm and cold thermoreceptors in the skin 
B)  central thermoreceptors in the hypothalamus 
C)  central baroreceptors in internal organs 
D)  central thermoreceptors in the hypothalamus and peripheral thermoreceptors in the skin

Question 7

____________________ refers to a state of collapse resulting from reduced blood pressure brought about as a consequence of overtaxing the heat loss mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to a state of collapse...

Question 8

Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Profuse sweating occurs during heat stroke as body temperature climbs rapidly. 
B)  An elevated body temperature is always indicative of an infection. 
C)  Aspirin reduces a fever by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins. 
D)  Shivering is the main voluntary means of increasing the production of heat in the body. 
A)  Profuse sweating occurs during heat stroke as body temperature climbs rapidly. 
B)  An elevated body temperature is always indicative of an infection. 
C)  Aspirin reduces a fever by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins. 
D)  Shivering is the main voluntary means of increasing the production of heat in the body.

Question 9

Which statement concerning thermoneutral zone is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is maintained by sweating and shivering mechanisms. 
B)  It is the temperature within the body core that remains constant despite changes in environmental temperature. 
C)  It is the environmental temperature range within which core temperature can be kept constant by skin vasomotor responses without calling supplementary heat-production or heat-loss mechanisms into play. 
D)  It is the controlled environment within a building equipped with both heating and air-conditioning. 
A)  It is maintained by sweating and shivering mechanisms. 
B)  It is the temperature within the body core that remains constant despite changes in environmental temperature. 
C)  It is the environmental temperature range within which core temperature can be kept constant by skin vasomotor responses without calling supplementary heat-production or heat-loss mechanisms into play. 
D)  It is the controlled environment within a building equipped with both heating and air-conditioning.

Question 10

What can release an endogenous pyrogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  pathogens 
B)  platelets 
C)  erythrocytes 
D)  neutrophils 
A)  pathogens 
B)  platelets 
C)  erythrocytes 
D)  neutrophils

Question 11

The region of the brain primarily responsible for controlling food intake is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The region of the brain primarily responsible...

Question 12

Which statement concerning internal work is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It includes all of the energy-expending activities that must go on all of the time to sustain life. 
B)  It refers to all energy expenditure by tissues other than skeletal muscles. 
C)  It includes the energy expenditure required to move external objects. 
D)  It refers to all energy expenditure by skeletal muscles. 
A)  It includes all of the energy-expending activities that must go on all of the time to sustain life. 
B)  It refers to all energy expenditure by tissues other than skeletal muscles. 
C)  It includes the energy expenditure required to move external objects. 
D)  It refers to all energy expenditure by skeletal muscles.

The inner core includes the abdominal and thoracic organs.

Profuse sweating occurs during heat stroke as body temperature climbs rapidly.

Neuropeptide Y is a strong appetite inhibitor.

Compare and contrast the various means by which the body loses and gains heat to/from the environment.

Leptin is a hormone released from adipose tissue.

Which receptors relay thermal information to the temperature control centres?

____________________ refers to a state of collapse resulting from reduced blood pressure brought about as a consequence of overtaxing the heat loss mechanisms.

Which statement is correct?

Which statement concerning thermoneutral zone is correct?

What can release an endogenous pyrogen?

The region of the brain primarily responsible for controlling food intake is the ____________________.

Which statement concerning internal work is correct?

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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Exam 15: Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The inner core includes the abdominal and thoracic organs.

Profuse sweating occurs during heat stroke as body temperature climbs rapidly.

Neuropeptide Y is a strong appetite inhibitor.

Compare and contrast the various means by which the body loses and gains heat to/from the environment.

Leptin is a hormone released from adipose tissue.

Which receptors relay thermal information to the temperature control centres?

____________________ refers to a state of collapse resulting from reduced blood pressure brought about as a consequence of overtaxing the heat loss mechanisms.

Which statement is correct?

Which statement concerning thermoneutral zone is correct?

What can release an endogenous pyrogen?

The region of the brain primarily responsible for controlling food intake is the ____________________.

Which statement concerning internal work is correct?

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

Filters