Question 1

The middle layer of the mammalian tooth is a living tissue known as the __________.

Accepted Answer

dentin

Question 2

_____________ is the bacterium that causes gastric ulcers.

Accepted Answer

Helicobacter pylori

Question 3

Moving from the lumen outward,which of the following describes the correct order of the layers comprising the intestinal wall?

Accepted Answer

A) mucosa,submucosa,circular smooth muscle,longitudinal smooth muscle 
B) circular smooth muscle,longitudinal smooth muscle,mucosa,submucosa 
C) circular smooth muscle,mucosa,submucosa,longitudinal smooth muscle 
D) submucosa,mucosa,circular smooth muscle,longitudinal smooth muscle 
A) mucosa,submucosa,circular smooth muscle,longitudinal smooth muscle 
B) circular smooth muscle,longitudinal smooth muscle,mucosa,submucosa 
C) circular smooth muscle,mucosa,submucosa,longitudinal smooth muscle 
D) submucosa,mucosa,circular smooth muscle,longitudinal smooth muscle A

Question 4

Which one of the following enzymes is incorrectly paired with its substrate?

Accepted Answer

A) lipase : triglycerides 
B) trypsin : proteins 
C) amylase : polysaccharides 
D) nuclease : oligosaccharides 
A) lipase : triglycerides 
B) trypsin : proteins 
C) amylase : polysaccharides 
D) nuclease : oligosaccharides

Question 5

In vertebrates,early starvation is characterized by utilization of stored _____________ and ___________ to meet the metabolic needs of tissues.

Accepted Answer

glycogen,t

Question 6

Bile is produced by the __________ and stored in the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bile is produced by the __________ and...

Question 7

The bacterium,Clostridium difficile,

Accepted Answer

A) is readily treated with drugs. 
B) is dangerous because it causes severe digestive dysfunction. 
C) is outcompeted by ingesting "good" bacteria. 
D) A and B 
A) is readily treated with drugs. 
B) is dangerous because it causes severe digestive dysfunction. 
C) is outcompeted by ingesting "good" bacteria. 
D) A and B

Question 8

The __________ layer of the intestinal wall is primarily composed of connective tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) mucosa 
B) submucosa 
C) circular smooth muscle 
D) longitudinal smooth muscle 
A) mucosa 
B) submucosa 
C) circular smooth muscle 
D) longitudinal smooth muscle

Question 9

Describe the processing of vegetation through the stomach of a ruminant.

Accepted Answer

Vegetation enters the first pair of comp

Question 10

In one-way digestive tracts,muscular valves called __________ control the passage of food from one compartment to the next.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In one-way digestive tracts,muscular valves called __________...

Question 11

What is the role of the myenteric plexus?

Accepted Answer

A) regulation of gut motility and enzyme secretion 
B) ion and water transport by the gut 
C) regeneration of the intestinal epithelium and mucus secretion 
D) all of the above 
A) regulation of gut motility and enzyme secretion 
B) ion and water transport by the gut 
C) regeneration of the intestinal epithelium and mucus secretion 
D) all of the above

Question 12

Insulin insensitivity causes the liver to __________ (increase or decrease)lipid storage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Insulin insensitivity causes the liver to __________...

Question 13

The heat generated in the body of an endotherm from its ingested food is known as the __________.

Accepted Answer

specific d

Question 14

Why do animals require lipids for normal physiological function? While animals can produce some fatty acids on their own (de novo),others must be acquired from the diet.Which are the two essential fatty acids that animals cannot manufacture themselves,and what are their sources?

Accepted Answer

Animals require lipids for a variety of

Question 15

__________ is an appetite-suppressing hormone secreted by white adipose tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) Gastrin 
B) Ghrelin 
C) Leptin 
D) Secretin 
A) Gastrin 
B) Ghrelin 
C) Leptin 
D) Secretin

Question 16

Describe the roles of leptin,ghrelin,and peptide YY in regulating appetite.

Accepted Answer

Ghrelin is an appetite-stimulating hormo

Question 17

What is the mechanism by which the glucose transporter SGLT-1 increases the ability of the small intestine to absorb glucose?

Accepted Answer

The SGLT-1 transporter serves as a gluco

Question 18

Of the 20 amino acids that animals use to construct proteins,how many are essential?

Accepted Answer

A) 8 
B) 10 
C) 12 
D) all 20 
A) 8 
B) 10 
C) 12 
D) all 20

Question 19

What is the importance of digestive enzymes? Briefly describe the four different classes of enzymes that most animals utilize,despite the fact that there is a large variation in diet in the animal kingdom.

Accepted Answer

Animals require enzymes to convert the l

Question 20

Nervous tissue relies almost exclusively on __________ as fuel.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nervous tissue relies almost exclusively on __________...

The middle layer of the mammalian tooth is a living tissue known as the __________.

_____________ is the bacterium that causes gastric ulcers.

Moving from the lumen outward,which of the following describes the correct order of the layers comprising the intestinal wall?

Which one of the following enzymes is incorrectly paired with its substrate?

In vertebrates,early starvation is characterized by utilization of stored ___ and _ to meet the metabolic needs of tissues.

Bile is produced by the and stored in the .

The bacterium,Clostridium difficile,

The __________ layer of the intestinal wall is primarily composed of connective tissue.

Describe the processing of vegetation through the stomach of a ruminant.

In one-way digestive tracts,muscular valves called __________ control the passage of food from one compartment to the next.

What is the role of the myenteric plexus?

Insulin insensitivity causes the liver to __________ (increase or decrease)lipid storage.

The heat generated in the body of an endotherm from its ingested food is known as the __________.

Why do animals require lipids for normal physiological function? While animals can produce some fatty acids on their own (de novo),others must be acquired from the diet.Which are the two essential fatty acids that animals cannot manufacture themselves,and what are their sources?

__________ is an appetite-suppressing hormone secreted by white adipose tissue.

Describe the roles of leptin,ghrelin,and peptide YY in regulating appetite.

What is the mechanism by which the glucose transporter SGLT-1 increases the ability of the small intestine to absorb glucose?

Of the 20 amino acids that animals use to construct proteins,how many are essential?

What is the importance of digestive enzymes? Briefly describe the four different classes of enzymes that most animals utilize,despite the fact that there is a large variation in diet in the animal kingdom.

Nervous tissue relies almost exclusively on __________ as fuel.

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The middle layer of the mammalian tooth is a living tissue known as the __________.

_____________ is the bacterium that causes gastric ulcers.

Moving from the lumen outward,which of the following describes the correct order of the layers comprising the intestinal wall?

Which one of the following enzymes is incorrectly paired with its substrate?

In vertebrates,early starvation is characterized by utilization of stored _____________ and ___________ to meet the metabolic needs of tissues.

Bile is produced by the __________ and stored in the __________.

The bacterium,Clostridium difficile,

The __________ layer of the intestinal wall is primarily composed of connective tissue.

Describe the processing of vegetation through the stomach of a ruminant.

In one-way digestive tracts,muscular valves called __________ control the passage of food from one compartment to the next.

What is the role of the myenteric plexus?

Insulin insensitivity causes the liver to __________ (increase or decrease)lipid storage.

The heat generated in the body of an endotherm from its ingested food is known as the __________.

Why do animals require lipids for normal physiological function? While animals can produce some fatty acids on their own (de novo),others must be acquired from the diet.Which are the two essential fatty acids that animals cannot manufacture themselves,and what are their sources?

__________ is an appetite-suppressing hormone secreted by white adipose tissue.

Describe the roles of leptin,ghrelin,and peptide YY in regulating appetite.

What is the mechanism by which the glucose transporter SGLT-1 increases the ability of the small intestine to absorb glucose?

Of the 20 amino acids that animals use to construct proteins,how many are essential?

What is the importance of digestive enzymes? Briefly describe the four different classes of enzymes that most animals utilize,despite the fact that there is a large variation in diet in the animal kingdom.

Nervous tissue relies almost exclusively on __________ as fuel.

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

Locomotion

Ion and Water Balance

Thermal Physiology

Reproductive Physiology

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In vertebrates,early starvation is characterized by utilization of stored ___ and _ to meet the metabolic needs of tissues.

Bile is produced by the and stored in the .