Question 1

Which pair of hormones have opposing effects on NPY neurons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ghrelin and PYY3-36 
B)  Insulin and ghrelin 
C)  Orexin and leptin 
D)  Anandamide and orexin 
A)  Ghrelin and PYY3-36 
B)  Insulin and ghrelin 
C)  Orexin and leptin 
D)  Anandamide and orexin

Question 2

It is thought that each individual's _______ is in two-way communication with the brain via chemical signals and the _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  enterotype; vagus nerve 
B)  pancreas; spinal nerves 
C)  enterotype; spinal nerves 
D)  pancreas; nucleus of the solitary tract 
A)  enterotype; vagus nerve 
B)  pancreas; spinal nerves 
C)  enterotype; spinal nerves 
D)  pancreas; nucleus of the solitary tract

Question 3

In rats, lesions of the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) lead to all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  initial weight gain. 
B)  a voracious appetite. 
C)  self-maintenance of normal weight. 
D)  defense of a new target weight. 
A)  initial weight gain. 
B)  a voracious appetite. 
C)  self-maintenance of normal weight. 
D)  defense of a new target weight.

Question 4

The body fluid compartments change with _______ upon severe water loss.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased blood pressure and increased plasma volume 
B)  decreased blood pressure and no change in plasma volume 
C)  decreased blood pressure and decreased plasma volume 
D)  increased blood pressure and decreased plasma volume 
A)  increased blood pressure and increased plasma volume 
B)  decreased blood pressure and no change in plasma volume 
C)  decreased blood pressure and decreased plasma volume 
D)  increased blood pressure and decreased plasma volume

Question 5

The primary source of energy for the body is _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The primary source of energy for the...

Question 6

Behavioral regulation of body temperature, like moving closer to the fire, is especially affected by lesions of the

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral hypothalamus. 
B)  preoptic area. 
C)  ventromedial hypothalamus. 
D)  amygdala. 
A)  lateral hypothalamus. 
B)  preoptic area. 
C)  ventromedial hypothalamus. 
D)  amygdala.

Question 7

The stimuli associated with food, such as its smell, provoke the release of insulin during the _______ phase.

Accepted Answer

A)  cephalic 
B)  digestive 
C)  absorptive 
D)  glucodetecting 
A)  cephalic 
B)  digestive 
C)  absorptive 
D)  glucodetecting

Question 8

Research shows that mutations that result in defective leptin receptors (LepRa through LepRf) cause _______ both in lab animals and in humans.

Accepted Answer

A)  morbid obesity 
B)  slight increases in weight 
C)  slight decreases in weight 
D)  severe weight loss 
A)  morbid obesity 
B)  slight increases in weight 
C)  slight decreases in weight 
D)  severe weight loss

Question 9

Which therapeutic intervention would be most appropriate for someone suffering from treatment-resistant bulimia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical therapy 
B)  Cognitive behavioral therapy 
C)  Bariatric surgery 
D)  Maudsley therapy 
A)  Physical therapy 
B)  Cognitive behavioral therapy 
C)  Bariatric surgery 
D)  Maudsley therapy

Question 10

The peptide _______, released by the gut after eating, transmits information about nutrient levels to the nucleus of the solitary tract (NST) via the vagus nerve.

Accepted Answer

A)  orexin 
B)  POMC 
C)  cholecystokinin (CCK) 
D)  neuropeptide Y 
A)  orexin 
B)  POMC 
C)  cholecystokinin (CCK) 
D)  neuropeptide Y

Question 11

Describe the different types of eating disorders (including obesity) and outline symptoms, causal factors, and possible treatments.

Accepted Answer

There are several different types of eat

Question 12

Briefly describe how peripheral hormone signals interact with the arcuate-based appetite controller.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe how peripheral hormone signals interact...

Question 13

In the eating disorder called _______, individuals severely deprive themselves of food and can become dangerously thin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the eating disorder called _______, individuals...

Question 14

Lesions to which brain region would impair physiological responses to temperature in endotherms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preoptic area 
B)  Brainstem 
C)  Medial hypothalamus 
D)  Dorsomedial thalamus 
A)  Preoptic area 
B)  Brainstem 
C)  Medial hypothalamus 
D)  Dorsomedial thalamus

Question 15

Research on the effects of leptin indicates that activation of POMC neurons in the hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

A)  suppresses hunger. 
B)  induces hunger. 
C)  promotes leptin biosynthesis. 
D)  promotes orexin release. 
A)  suppresses hunger. 
B)  induces hunger. 
C)  promotes leptin biosynthesis. 
D)  promotes orexin release.

Question 16

Located in major blood vessels and in the heart, _______ detect an initial drop in extracellular volume.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Located in major blood vessels and in...

Question 17

Anticipation of glucose in the blood facilitates which phase of insulin release?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cephalic 
B)  Digestive 
C)  Absorptive 
D)  Somatic 
A)  Cephalic 
B)  Digestive 
C)  Absorptive 
D)  Somatic

Question 18

The response to increase in the salt concentration of the extracellular solution is called _______ thirst.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypovolemic 
B)  hypotonic 
C)  osmoreceptive 
D)  osmotic 
A)  hypovolemic 
B)  hypotonic 
C)  osmoreceptive 
D)  osmotic

Question 19

Create a short paragraph using the following terms: Arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus, POMC neurons, NPY neurons, appetite, leptin, ghrelin and PYY3-36.

Accepted Answer

Question 20

Which statement about anorexia nervosa is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is characterized by bouts of binging and purging. 
B)  It affects both young men and women equally. 
C)  People with anorexia think about food a great deal. 
D)  The word "anorexia" is derived from a Greek word meaning "great hunger." 
A)  It is characterized by bouts of binging and purging. 
B)  It affects both young men and women equally. 
C)  People with anorexia think about food a great deal. 
D)  The word "anorexia" is derived from a Greek word meaning "great hunger."

Which pair of hormones have opposing effects on NPY neurons?

It is thought that each individual's _ is in two-way communication with the brain via chemical signals and the _.

In rats, lesions of the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) lead to all of the following except

The body fluid compartments change with _______ upon severe water loss.

The primary source of energy for the body is _______.

Behavioral regulation of body temperature, like moving closer to the fire, is especially affected by lesions of the

The stimuli associated with food, such as its smell, provoke the release of insulin during the _______ phase.

Research shows that mutations that result in defective leptin receptors (LepRa through LepRf) cause _______ both in lab animals and in humans.

Which therapeutic intervention would be most appropriate for someone suffering from treatment-resistant bulimia?

The peptide _______, released by the gut after eating, transmits information about nutrient levels to the nucleus of the solitary tract (NST) via the vagus nerve.

Describe the different types of eating disorders (including obesity) and outline symptoms, causal factors, and possible treatments.

Briefly describe how peripheral hormone signals interact with the arcuate-based appetite controller.

In the eating disorder called _______, individuals severely deprive themselves of food and can become dangerously thin.

Lesions to which brain region would impair physiological responses to temperature in endotherms?

Research on the effects of leptin indicates that activation of POMC neurons in the hypothalamus

Located in major blood vessels and in the heart, _______ detect an initial drop in extracellular volume.

Anticipation of glucose in the blood facilitates which phase of insulin release?

The response to increase in the salt concentration of the extracellular solution is called _______ thirst.

Create a short paragraph using the following terms: Arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus, POMC neurons, NPY neurons, appetite, leptin, ghrelin and PYY_3-36.

Which statement about anorexia nervosa is true?

Introduction: Building the Minds Machine

Cells and Structures: the Anatomy of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Generation, Transmission, and Integration of Neural Signals

The Chemistry of Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Neuropharmacology

Development of the Brain

The Sensorimotor System

Hearing, Balance, Taste, and Smell

Vision: From Eye to Brain

Hormones and Sex

Biological Rhythms and Sleep

Emotions, Aggression, and Stress

Psychopathology: The Biology of Behavioral Disorders

Memory, Learning, and Development

Attention and Higher Cognition

Language and Lateralization

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Exam 10: Homeostasis: Active Regulation of the Internal Environment

Which pair of hormones have opposing effects on NPY neurons?

It is thought that each individual's _______ is in two-way communication with the brain via chemical signals and the _______.

In rats, lesions of the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) lead to all of the following except

The body fluid compartments change with _______ upon severe water loss.

The primary source of energy for the body is _______.

Behavioral regulation of body temperature, like moving closer to the fire, is especially affected by lesions of the

The stimuli associated with food, such as its smell, provoke the release of insulin during the _______ phase.

Research shows that mutations that result in defective leptin receptors (LepRa through LepRf) cause _______ both in lab animals and in humans.

Which therapeutic intervention would be most appropriate for someone suffering from treatment-resistant bulimia?

The peptide _______, released by the gut after eating, transmits information about nutrient levels to the nucleus of the solitary tract (NST) via the vagus nerve.

Describe the different types of eating disorders (including obesity) and outline symptoms, causal factors, and possible treatments.

Briefly describe how peripheral hormone signals interact with the arcuate-based appetite controller.

In the eating disorder called _______, individuals severely deprive themselves of food and can become dangerously thin.

Lesions to which brain region would impair physiological responses to temperature in endotherms?

Research on the effects of leptin indicates that activation of POMC neurons in the hypothalamus

Located in major blood vessels and in the heart, _______ detect an initial drop in extracellular volume.

Anticipation of glucose in the blood facilitates which phase of insulin release?

The response to increase in the salt concentration of the extracellular solution is called _______ thirst.

Create a short paragraph using the following terms: Arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus, POMC neurons, NPY neurons, appetite, leptin, ghrelin and PYY3-36.

Which statement about anorexia nervosa is true?

Introduction: Building the Minds Machine

Cells and Structures: the Anatomy of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Generation, Transmission, and Integration of Neural Signals

The Chemistry of Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Neuropharmacology

Development of the Brain

The Sensorimotor System

Hearing, Balance, Taste, and Smell

Vision: From Eye to Brain

Hormones and Sex

Biological Rhythms and Sleep

Emotions, Aggression, and Stress

Psychopathology: The Biology of Behavioral Disorders

Memory, Learning, and Development

Attention and Higher Cognition

Language and Lateralization

Filters

It is thought that each individual's _ is in two-way communication with the brain via chemical signals and the _.

Create a short paragraph using the following terms: Arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus, POMC neurons, NPY neurons, appetite, leptin, ghrelin and PYY_3-36.