Exam 10: Internal Regulation

By what means does the brain find out about the nutrient content of food in the stomach?

A common misconception is that eating turkey increases the body's supply of ____, which enables the brain to make chemicals that make you sleepy.

In response to infection, leukocytes release proteins called:

The POA/AH monitors body temperature partly by monitoring:

Set points can change over time.

Drinking pure water is the best way to reduce osmotic thirst.

Hunger and satiety-sensitive neurons in the arcuate nucleus affect neurons in the ____, thereby affecting meal size.

An animal is most likely to eat more frequently and gain weight after damage to the:

A moderate fever can increase an individual's chance of surviving a bacterial infection.

Chronically high insulin levels decrease appetite.

Large birds, like flamingos, often stand on one leg to:

The splanchnic nerves convey information about:

People who are lactose intolerant can consume a little milk, and larger amounts of ____, which are easier to digest.

A set point refers to:

Humans are a partial exception to which rule?

Inhibitory neurotransmitters used by the hunger-sensitive neurons of the arcuate nucleus that inhibit the PVN include:

What is the result of inhibition of the paraventricular nucleus (PVN) by the transmitter neuropeptide Y?

Describe the different causes and mechanisms of osmotic and hypovolemic thirst.

The way that mammals with damage to their preoptic area regulate their body temperature is similar to what other group?

What is the benefit of maintaining a body temperature of 37 degrees Celsius?