Question 1

The locomotor muscles of fish tend to have which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A) Of the two muscle fiber types,in terms of mass,the majority is red muscle. 
B) The white muscle is glycolytic and is responsible for brief,high-speed swimming. 
C) White muscle is usually restricted to a ribbon that underlies the lateral line. 
D) White muscle is oxidative and supports slow,steady-state cruising. 
A) Of the two muscle fiber types,in terms of mass,the majority is red muscle. 
B) The white muscle is glycolytic and is responsible for brief,high-speed swimming. 
C) White muscle is usually restricted to a ribbon that underlies the lateral line. 
D) White muscle is oxidative and supports slow,steady-state cruising. B

Question 2

The curved upper surface of an aerofoil of the wing of an airplane or a bird is critical in generating

Accepted Answer

A) drag. 
B) lift. 
C) angular momentum. 
D) thrust. 
A) drag. 
B) lift. 
C) angular momentum. 
D) thrust. B

Question 3

The preferred form of stored fuel for migratory animals is

Accepted Answer

A) amino acids. 
B) glycogen and other types of starch. 
C) lipid. 
D) protein. 
A) amino acids. 
B) glycogen and other types of starch. 
C) lipid. 
D) protein. C

Question 4

In terms of joint anatomy,bones are held to other bones by

Accepted Answer

A) bursae. 
B) cartilage. 
C) ligaments. 
D) tendons. 
A) bursae. 
B) cartilage. 
C) ligaments. 
D) tendons.

Question 5

In all sharks,the rigid __________ fins generate lift and prevent rolling.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In all sharks,the rigid __________ fins generate...

Question 6

__________ fish inflate their swim bladders indirectly via a vascularized region of the bladder called the gas gland.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ fish inflate their swim bladders indirectly...

Question 7

The costs of locomotion for animals moving at their optimal velocities are

Accepted Answer

A) lowest for swimmers. 
B) highest for fliers. 
C) lowest for runners. 
D) highest for swimmers. 
A) lowest for swimmers. 
B) highest for fliers. 
C) lowest for runners. 
D) highest for swimmers.

Question 8

The __________ distance is the effective diffusion distance for oxygen from the capillary into the surrounding tissue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ distance is the effective diffusion...

Question 9

The exoskeleton of insects is composed of a variety of materials including the carbohydrate

Accepted Answer

A) cellulose. 
B) chitin. 
C) dextran. 
D) sclerotin. 
A) cellulose. 
B) chitin. 
C) dextran. 
D) sclerotin.

Question 10

The __________ caudal fins of cruising sharks are much taller on the dorsal side than on the ventral side.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ caudal fins of cruising sharks...

Question 11

Limb muscles tend to be organized into __________ pairs like triceps and biceps such that they are responsible for opposing movements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Limb muscles tend to be organized into...

Question 12

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the red and white locomotor muscles of fish?

Accepted Answer

A) White muscle exhibits maximal power output at lower tail-beat frequencies. 
B) Fish tend to use red muscle for slow,often continuous swimming. 
C) Red muscle tends to be more glycolytic. 
D) Red muscle shows maximal power output at high tail-beat frequencies. 
A) White muscle exhibits maximal power output at lower tail-beat frequencies. 
B) Fish tend to use red muscle for slow,often continuous swimming. 
C) Red muscle tends to be more glycolytic. 
D) Red muscle shows maximal power output at high tail-beat frequencies.

Question 13

Limb musculature of tetrapods is developmentally _____________ to fin musculature of fish.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Limb musculature of tetrapods is developmentally _____________...

Question 14

The fine muscles within the wings of __________ allow for substantial changes in the wing shape.

Accepted Answer

A) bats 
B) birds 
C) insects 
D) all of the above 
A) bats 
B) birds 
C) insects 
D) all of the above

Question 15

Compared to other fish,the capacity for oxidative phosphorylation is significantly greater in the tuna due to the

Accepted Answer

A) homogeneous distribution of thick-fibered red muscle. 
B) higher mitochondrial content of the red muscle fibers. 
C) more extensive branching of the T-tubules. 
D) denser packing of cristae in the mitochondria of the red muscles. 
A) homogeneous distribution of thick-fibered red muscle. 
B) higher mitochondrial content of the red muscle fibers. 
C) more extensive branching of the T-tubules. 
D) denser packing of cristae in the mitochondria of the red muscles.

Question 16

The movement of a limb bending at a joint is called flexion,and straightening is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The movement of a limb bending at...

Question 17

The __________ number is a mathematical expression that describes the relationship between turbulent and laminar flow as a function of the properties of fluids,objects,and movement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ number is a mathematical expression...

Question 18

The vertical midpoint in the mass of an animal is called its __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The vertical midpoint in the mass of...

Question 19

Oxygen diffusion distances are greater in glycolytic muscles because glycolytic muscles __________ than aerobic muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) are smaller 
B) have fewer capillaries 
C) have higher oxygen demands 
D) all of the above 
A) are smaller 
B) have fewer capillaries 
C) have higher oxygen demands 
D) all of the above

Question 20

A hummingbird becomes ______________ when it relies on its energy reserves and drops its body temperature to conserve energy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A hummingbird becomes ______________ when it relies...

The locomotor muscles of fish tend to have which of the following characteristics?

The curved upper surface of an aerofoil of the wing of an airplane or a bird is critical in generating

The preferred form of stored fuel for migratory animals is

In terms of joint anatomy,bones are held to other bones by

In all sharks,the rigid __________ fins generate lift and prevent rolling.

__________ fish inflate their swim bladders indirectly via a vascularized region of the bladder called the gas gland.

The costs of locomotion for animals moving at their optimal velocities are

The __________ distance is the effective diffusion distance for oxygen from the capillary into the surrounding tissue.

The exoskeleton of insects is composed of a variety of materials including the carbohydrate

The __________ caudal fins of cruising sharks are much taller on the dorsal side than on the ventral side.

Limb muscles tend to be organized into __________ pairs like triceps and biceps such that they are responsible for opposing movements.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the red and white locomotor muscles of fish?

Limb musculature of tetrapods is developmentally _____________ to fin musculature of fish.

The fine muscles within the wings of __________ allow for substantial changes in the wing shape.

Compared to other fish,the capacity for oxidative phosphorylation is significantly greater in the tuna due to the

The movement of a limb bending at a joint is called flexion,and straightening is called __________.

The __________ number is a mathematical expression that describes the relationship between turbulent and laminar flow as a function of the properties of fluids,objects,and movement.

The vertical midpoint in the mass of an animal is called its __________.

Oxygen diffusion distances are greater in glycolytic muscles because glycolytic muscles __________ than aerobic muscles.

A hummingbird becomes ______________ when it relies on its energy reserves and drops its body temperature to conserve energy.

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Exam 12: Locomotion

The locomotor muscles of fish tend to have which of the following characteristics?

The curved upper surface of an aerofoil of the wing of an airplane or a bird is critical in generating

The preferred form of stored fuel for migratory animals is

In terms of joint anatomy,bones are held to other bones by

In all sharks,the rigid __________ fins generate lift and prevent rolling.

__________ fish inflate their swim bladders indirectly via a vascularized region of the bladder called the gas gland.

The costs of locomotion for animals moving at their optimal velocities are

The __________ distance is the effective diffusion distance for oxygen from the capillary into the surrounding tissue.

The exoskeleton of insects is composed of a variety of materials including the carbohydrate

The __________ caudal fins of cruising sharks are much taller on the dorsal side than on the ventral side.

Limb muscles tend to be organized into __________ pairs like triceps and biceps such that they are responsible for opposing movements.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the red and white locomotor muscles of fish?

Limb musculature of tetrapods is developmentally _____________ to fin musculature of fish.

The fine muscles within the wings of __________ allow for substantial changes in the wing shape.

Compared to other fish,the capacity for oxidative phosphorylation is significantly greater in the tuna due to the

The movement of a limb bending at a joint is called flexion,and straightening is called __________.

The __________ number is a mathematical expression that describes the relationship between turbulent and laminar flow as a function of the properties of fluids,objects,and movement.

The vertical midpoint in the mass of an animal is called its __________.

Oxygen diffusion distances are greater in glycolytic muscles because glycolytic muscles __________ than aerobic muscles.

A hummingbird becomes ______________ when it relies on its energy reserves and drops its body temperature to conserve energy.

Introduction to Physiological Principles

Physiological Evolution of Animals

Chemistry, biochemistry, and Cell Physiology

Cell Signaling and Endocrine Regulation

Neuron Structure and Function

Cellular Movement and Muscles

Sensory Systems

Functional Organization of Nervous Systems

Circulatory Systems

Immune Systems

Respiratory Systems

Ion and Water Balance

Digestion and Energy Metabolism

Thermal Physiology

Reproductive Physiology

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