Question 1

The large intestine:

Accepted Answer

A)  absorbs water and minerals. 
B)  digests proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. 
C)  is the main site for the absorption of digested foodstuffs into the bloodstream. 
D)  stores excess nutrients as glycogen, protein, or fat. 
A)  absorbs water and minerals. 
B)  digests proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. 
C)  is the main site for the absorption of digested foodstuffs into the bloodstream. 
D)  stores excess nutrients as glycogen, protein, or fat.

Question 2

Animals with damage in or near the ventromedial hypothalamus gain weight:

Accepted Answer

A)  even if they eat the same amount as a normal animal. 
B)  in spite of high activity levels. 
C)  only if they have access to unlimited water supplies. 
D)  only if they eat a small number of very large meals per day. 
A)  even if they eat the same amount as a normal animal. 
B)  in spite of high activity levels. 
C)  only if they have access to unlimited water supplies. 
D)  only if they eat a small number of very large meals per day.

Question 3

Angiotensin II acts on the kidney to retain more sodium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Strong craving for salty tastes is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium-specific thirst. 
B)  sodium-specific hunger. 
C)  sodium-specific thirst. 
D)  potassium-specific hunger. 
A)  potassium-specific thirst. 
B)  sodium-specific hunger. 
C)  sodium-specific thirst. 
D)  potassium-specific hunger.

Question 5

Sibutramine affects weight gain by:

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulating dopamine release. 
B)  inhibiting dopamine release. 
C)  blocking reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. 
D)  inhibiting serotonin and norepinephrine. 
A)  stimulating dopamine release. 
B)  inhibiting dopamine release. 
C)  blocking reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. 
D)  inhibiting serotonin and norepinephrine.

Question 6

Some set points may vary considerably over time in order to respond to changes in the environment. This adaptability is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  homeostasis. 
B)  allostasis. 
C)  negative feedback. 
D)  homeothermic. 
A)  homeostasis. 
B)  allostasis. 
C)  negative feedback. 
D)  homeothermic.

Question 7

What evidence do we have that the preoptic area controls body temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  After damage to the preoptic area, an animal will simultaneously sweat and shiver. 
B)  Each cell in the preoptic area has a temperature at which it is most active. 
C)  Removed cells maintain a constant temperature even in a cell culture. 
D)  Heating or cooling the preoptic area leads to sweating or shivering. 
A)  After damage to the preoptic area, an animal will simultaneously sweat and shiver. 
B)  Each cell in the preoptic area has a temperature at which it is most active. 
C)  Removed cells maintain a constant temperature even in a cell culture. 
D)  Heating or cooling the preoptic area leads to sweating or shivering.

Question 8

The rate at which the posterior pituitary releases vasopressin is under the control of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral preoptic area of the hypothalamus. 
B)  supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei. 
C)  subfornical organ. 
D)  thalamus. 
A)  lateral preoptic area of the hypothalamus. 
B)  supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei. 
C)  subfornical organ. 
D)  thalamus.

Question 9

An injection of CCK will:

Accepted Answer

A)  increase sodium preferences. 
B)  lead to a preference for fatty foods. 
C)  decrease the size of the next meal. 
D)  cause increased storage of food as fats. 
A)  increase sodium preferences. 
B)  lead to a preference for fatty foods. 
C)  decrease the size of the next meal. 
D)  cause increased storage of food as fats.

Question 10

The vagus nerve is to ____ as the splanchnic nerves are to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach fullness; nutrient contents of the stomach 
B)  the taste of food; the texture of food 
C)  nutrient contents of the stomach; water contents of the stomach 
D)  oral factors (such as chewing and taste); stomach fullness 
A)  stomach fullness; nutrient contents of the stomach 
B)  the taste of food; the texture of food 
C)  nutrient contents of the stomach; water contents of the stomach 
D)  oral factors (such as chewing and taste); stomach fullness

Question 11

A cycle of food-deprivation following by overeating characterizes:

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia. 
B)  bulimia. 
C)  bipolar disorder. 
D)  obesity. 
A)  anorexia. 
B)  bulimia. 
C)  bipolar disorder. 
D)  obesity.

Question 12

What kind of thirst is produced by an increased concentration of solutes in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Postprandial 
B)  Hypovolemic 
C)  Non-homeostatic 
D)  Osmotic 
A)  Postprandial 
B)  Hypovolemic 
C)  Non-homeostatic 
D)  Osmotic

Question 13

Many kinds of information impinge onto two kinds of cells in one nucleus of the hypothalamus, which is regarded as the "master area" for control of appetite. That area is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  suprachiasmatic nucleus. 
B)  sexually dimorphic nucleus. 
C)  solitary nucleus 
D)  arcuate nucleus 
A)  suprachiasmatic nucleus. 
B)  sexually dimorphic nucleus. 
C)  solitary nucleus 
D)  arcuate nucleus

Question 14

A combination of the hormones aldosterone and angiotensin II leads to an increase in preference for ____ tastes.

Accepted Answer

A)  sweet 
B)  sour 
C)  salty 
D)  bitter 
A)  sweet 
B)  sour 
C)  salty 
D)  bitter

Question 15

An animal has trouble digesting its food after damage to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  occipital cortex. 
B)  lateral hypothalamus. 
C)  medial part of the hypothalamus. 
D)  pineal gland. 
A)  occipital cortex. 
B)  lateral hypothalamus. 
C)  medial part of the hypothalamus. 
D)  pineal gland.

Question 16

Briefly describe the function of the lateral hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

The lateral hypothalamus contr

Question 17

Which area of the hypothalamus seems to be critical for the ending of meals?

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral hypothalamus 
B)  ventromedial hypothalamus 
C)  preoptic area 
D)  paraventricular nucleus 
A)  lateral hypothalamus 
B)  ventromedial hypothalamus 
C)  preoptic area 
D)  paraventricular nucleus

Question 18

Glucagon stimulates the liver to covert ____ to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose; glycogen 
B)  glucose; insulin 
C)  glycogen; glucose 
D)  insulin; glycogen 
A)  glucose; glycogen 
B)  glucose; insulin 
C)  glycogen; glucose 
D)  insulin; glycogen

Question 19

Like vasopressin, ____ constricts the blood vessels, compensating for the drop in blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A)  angiotensin I 
B)  angiotensin II 
C)  renin 
D)  sodium 
A)  angiotensin I 
B)  angiotensin II 
C)  renin 
D)  sodium

Question 20

Beyond about 40° or 41°C, ___ begin to break their bonds and lose their useful properties.

Accepted Answer

A)  RNA 
B)  DNA 
C)  cells 
D)  proteins 
A)  RNA 
B)  DNA 
C)  cells 
D)  proteins

The large intestine:

Animals with damage in or near the ventromedial hypothalamus gain weight:

Angiotensin II acts on the kidney to retain more sodium.

Strong craving for salty tastes is known as:

Sibutramine affects weight gain by:

Some set points may vary considerably over time in order to respond to changes in the environment. This adaptability is known as:

What evidence do we have that the preoptic area controls body temperature?

The rate at which the posterior pituitary releases vasopressin is under the control of the:

An injection of CCK will:

The vagus nerve is to as the splanchnic nerves are to .

A cycle of food-deprivation following by overeating characterizes:

What kind of thirst is produced by an increased concentration of solutes in the blood?

Many kinds of information impinge onto two kinds of cells in one nucleus of the hypothalamus, which is regarded as the "master area" for control of appetite. That area is the:

A combination of the hormones aldosterone and angiotensin II leads to an increase in preference for ____ tastes.

An animal has trouble digesting its food after damage to the:

Briefly describe the function of the lateral hypothalamus.

Which area of the hypothalamus seems to be critical for the ending of meals?

Glucagon stimulates the liver to covert to .

Like vasopressin, ____ constricts the blood vessels, compensating for the drop in blood pressure.

Beyond about 40° or 41°C, ___ begin to break their bonds and lose their useful properties.

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The large intestine:

Animals with damage in or near the ventromedial hypothalamus gain weight:

Angiotensin II acts on the kidney to retain more sodium.

Strong craving for salty tastes is known as:

Sibutramine affects weight gain by:

Some set points may vary considerably over time in order to respond to changes in the environment. This adaptability is known as:

What evidence do we have that the preoptic area controls body temperature?

The rate at which the posterior pituitary releases vasopressin is under the control of the:

An injection of CCK will:

The vagus nerve is to ____ as the splanchnic nerves are to ____.

A cycle of food-deprivation following by overeating characterizes:

What kind of thirst is produced by an increased concentration of solutes in the blood?

Many kinds of information impinge onto two kinds of cells in one nucleus of the hypothalamus, which is regarded as the "master area" for control of appetite. That area is the:

A combination of the hormones aldosterone and angiotensin II leads to an increase in preference for ____ tastes.

An animal has trouble digesting its food after damage to the:

Briefly describe the function of the lateral hypothalamus.

Which area of the hypothalamus seems to be critical for the ending of meals?

Glucagon stimulates the liver to covert ____ to ____.

Like vasopressin, ____ constricts the blood vessels, compensating for the drop in blood pressure.

Beyond about 40° or 41°C, ___ begin to break their bonds and lose their useful properties.

The Major Issues

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy of the Nervous System

Development and Plasticity of the Brain

Vision

The Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia

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The vagus nerve is to as the splanchnic nerves are to .

Glucagon stimulates the liver to covert to .