Question 1

Factors that are homeostatically regulated are maintained at a constant, fixed level unless disease is present.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The integumentary system contains specialized organs called sweat glands, which are important in regulating body temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

With positive feedback, a control system's input and output continue to enhance each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Use the following answer code to indicate which tissue is being identified.
a.nervous tissue
b.epithelial tissue
c.muscle tissue
d.connective tissue
-Primary component of the brain

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the following answer code to indicate...

Question 5

Use the following physiological event represents:
-Increased cardiac activity to elevate blood pressure when blood pressure is low

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the following physiological event represents:
-Increased cardiac...

Question 6

The statement "Things are going from bad to worse" would be most closely related to

Accepted Answer

A) feedforward 
B) positive feedback 
C) negative feedback 
D) homeostasis 
E) regulatory control 
A) feedforward 
B) positive feedback 
C) negative feedback 
D) homeostasis 
E) regulatory control

Question 7

Use the following physiological event represents:
-A small fire initiated with a match becomes a raging forest fire.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the following physiological event represents:
-A small...

Question 8

Use the following answer code to indicate which tissue is being identified.
a.nervous tissue
b.epithelial tissue
c.muscle tissue
d.connective tissue
-Primary component of the heart

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the following answer code to indicate...

Question 9

Temperature-sensitive nerve cells monitor the body temperature and provide information about its status to a temperature-control center in the hypothalamus, a part of the brain.The hypothalamus can bring about adjustments in body temperature by inducing shivering or sweating, among other things.Indicate the roles served by each component of this control system using the following answer code.
a.controlled variable
b.integrator
c.sensor
d.effector
-Hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

The answer of Temperature-sensitive nerve cells monitor the body temperature...

Question 10

The internal environment

Accepted Answer

A) is not in direct contact with the body's cells 
B) consists of the intracellular fluid 
C) must be maintained at absolutely unchanging composition, temperature, and volume for survival of the body 
D) is in direct contact with the body's cells and consists of the extracellular fluid 
E) consists of the intracellular fluid and must be maintained at absolutely unchanging composition, temperature, and volume for survival of the body 
A) is not in direct contact with the body's cells 
B) consists of the intracellular fluid 
C) must be maintained at absolutely unchanging composition, temperature, and volume for survival of the body 
D) is in direct contact with the body's cells and consists of the extracellular fluid 
E) consists of the intracellular fluid and must be maintained at absolutely unchanging composition, temperature, and volume for survival of the body

Question 11

Use the following answer code to indicate which tissue is being identified.
a.nervous tissue
b.epithelial tissue
c.muscle tissue
d.connective tissue
-Includes cells that form glands

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the following answer code to indicate...

Question 12

Use the following physiological event represents:
-A decrease in body temperature causes a decrease in metabolism, which causes less heat to be generated, which causes the body temperature to decrease even more.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the following physiological event represents:
-A decrease...

Question 13

The simple fact that exercising muscles use more O₂ is an example of negative feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The two major control systems of the body are the ____________________ and the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

nervous sy

Question 15

Identify the characteristics associated with endocrine glands.

Accepted Answer

A) lack ducts 
B) secrete chemicals directly into the blood 
C) derived from epithelial tissue 
D) include the parathyroids 
E) all of these 
A) lack ducts 
B) secrete chemicals directly into the blood 
C) derived from epithelial tissue 
D) include the parathyroids 
E) all of these

Question 16

The ____________________ system eliminates waste products other than carbon dioxide and plays a key role in regulating the volume, electrolyte composition, and acidity of the extracellular fluid.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ system eliminates waste products other...

Question 17

The respiratory system

Accepted Answer

A) obtains O₂ from and eliminates CO₂ to the internal environment 
B) includes the heart and lungs 
C) helps regulate the pH of the internal environment by removing acid-forming CO₂ from the blood 
D) performs all of the functions listed above 
E) obtains O₂ from and eliminates CO₂ to the internal environment and helps regulate the pH of the internal environment by removing acid-forming CO₂ from the blood 
A) obtains O₂ from and eliminates CO₂ to the internal environment 
B) includes the heart and lungs 
C) helps regulate the pH of the internal environment by removing acid-forming CO₂ from the blood 
D) performs all of the functions listed above 
E) obtains O₂ from and eliminates CO₂ to the internal environment and helps regulate the pH of the internal environment by removing acid-forming CO₂ from the blood

Question 18

Sweat glands consist of specialized ______ cells.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The ____________________ is the liquid part of the blood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is the liquid part of...

Question 20

Feedforward mechanisms bring about a response in reaction to a change in a regulated variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Factors that are homeostatically regulated are maintained at a constant, fixed level unless disease is present.

The integumentary system contains specialized organs called sweat glands, which are important in regulating body temperature.

With positive feedback, a control system's input and output continue to enhance each other.

Use the following answer code to indicate which tissue is being identified. a.nervous tissue b.epithelial tissue c.muscle tissue d.connective tissue -Primary component of the brain

Use the following physiological event represents: -Increased cardiac activity to elevate blood pressure when blood pressure is low

The statement "Things are going from bad to worse" would be most closely related to

Use the following physiological event represents: -A small fire initiated with a match becomes a raging forest fire.

Use the following answer code to indicate which tissue is being identified. a.nervous tissue b.epithelial tissue c.muscle tissue d.connective tissue -Primary component of the heart

The internal environment

Use the following answer code to indicate which tissue is being identified. a.nervous tissue b.epithelial tissue c.muscle tissue d.connective tissue -Includes cells that form glands

Use the following physiological event represents: -A decrease in body temperature causes a decrease in metabolism, which causes less heat to be generated, which causes the body temperature to decrease even more.

The simple fact that exercising muscles use more O₂ is an example of negative feedback.

The two major control systems of the body are the and the .

Identify the characteristics associated with endocrine glands.

The ____________________ system eliminates waste products other than carbon dioxide and plays a key role in regulating the volume, electrolyte composition, and acidity of the extracellular fluid.

The respiratory system

Sweat glands consist of specialized ______ cells.

The ____________________ is the liquid part of the blood.

Feedforward mechanisms bring about a response in reaction to a change in a regulated variable.

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive System

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Exam 1: Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Factors that are homeostatically regulated are maintained at a constant, fixed level unless disease is present.

The integumentary system contains specialized organs called sweat glands, which are important in regulating body temperature.

With positive feedback, a control system's input and output continue to enhance each other.

Use the following answer code to indicate which tissue is being identified. a.nervous tissue b.epithelial tissue c.muscle tissue d.connective tissue -Primary component of the brain

Use the following physiological event represents: -Increased cardiac activity to elevate blood pressure when blood pressure is low

The statement "Things are going from bad to worse" would be most closely related to

Use the following physiological event represents: -A small fire initiated with a match becomes a raging forest fire.

Use the following answer code to indicate which tissue is being identified. a.nervous tissue b.epithelial tissue c.muscle tissue d.connective tissue -Primary component of the heart

The internal environment

Use the following answer code to indicate which tissue is being identified. a.nervous tissue b.epithelial tissue c.muscle tissue d.connective tissue -Includes cells that form glands

Use the following physiological event represents: -A decrease in body temperature causes a decrease in metabolism, which causes less heat to be generated, which causes the body temperature to decrease even more.

The simple fact that exercising muscles use more O₂ is an example of negative feedback.

The two major control systems of the body are the ____________________ and the ____________________.

Identify the characteristics associated with endocrine glands.

The ____________________ system eliminates waste products other than carbon dioxide and plays a key role in regulating the volume, electrolyte composition, and acidity of the extracellular fluid.

The respiratory system

Sweat glands consist of specialized ______ cells.

The ____________________ is the liquid part of the blood.

Feedforward mechanisms bring about a response in reaction to a change in a regulated variable.

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive System

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The two major control systems of the body are the and the .