Question 1

The hypothalamus is

Accepted Answer

A)  the size of a lemon. 
B)  located in the throat. 
C)  in the frontal lobe of the brain. 
D)  located at the base of the brain. 
E)  part of the liver. 
A)  the size of a lemon. 
B)  located in the throat. 
C)  in the frontal lobe of the brain. 
D)  located at the base of the brain. 
E)  part of the liver.

Question 2

The concentration of dissolved solutes in blood is called

Accepted Answer

A)  osmoregulation. 
B)  osmolarity. 
C)  tonicity. 
D)  thymolarity. 
E)  hemotonicity. 
A)  osmoregulation. 
B)  osmolarity. 
C)  tonicity. 
D)  thymolarity. 
E)  hemotonicity.

Question 3

Define vasodilation.

Accepted Answer

Vasodilation is the

Question 4

The key difference between ectotherms (such as lizards)and endotherms (birds and mammals)is that

Accepted Answer

A)  ectotherms get the energy they need for thermoregulation from the environment while endotherms generate heat metabolically from within their own bodies. 
B)  ectotherms can't regulate their body temperatures at all while endotherms can. 
C)  ectotherms get the energy they need for thermoregulation from their own metabolism while endotherms must rely on sunlight. 
D)  endotherms can't regulate their body temperatures at all while ectotherms can. 
E)  ectotherms have brown fat and endotherms do not. 
A)  ectotherms get the energy they need for thermoregulation from the environment while endotherms generate heat metabolically from within their own bodies. 
B)  ectotherms can't regulate their body temperatures at all while endotherms can. 
C)  ectotherms get the energy they need for thermoregulation from their own metabolism while endotherms must rely on sunlight. 
D)  endotherms can't regulate their body temperatures at all while ectotherms can. 
E)  ectotherms have brown fat and endotherms do not.

Question 5

One of the first responses the body has to hypoxia is vasodilation in most parts of the body.Explain how this reaction would interact with thermoregulation and osmoregulation in a high-altitude mountain climber.

Accepted Answer

The climber would be dealing with cold a

Question 6

Energy is stored in the body as

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose. 
B)  glycogen. 
C)  glucose and glycogen. 
D)  glycogen and fat. 
E)  glucose and fat. 
A)  glucose. 
B)  glycogen. 
C)  glucose and glycogen. 
D)  glycogen and fat. 
E)  glucose and fat.

Question 7

Name the types of animal tissues.

Accepted Answer

muscle tissue,epithe

Question 8

Dehydration is associated with _______ osmolarity and _______ blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A)  low; high 
B)  low; low 
C)  high; low 
D)  high; high 
E)  no change in; no change in 
A)  low; high 
B)  low; low 
C)  high; low 
D)  high; high 
E)  no change in; no change in

Question 9

The organ system below that regulates many body functions is the _______ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrine 
B)  integumentary 
C)  skeletal 
D)  digestive 
E)  lymphatic 
A)  endocrine 
B)  integumentary 
C)  skeletal 
D)  digestive 
E)  lymphatic

Question 10

The study of the way a living organism's physical parts function is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  psychology. 
B)  physiology. 
C)  paraphysiology. 
D)  oncology. 
E)  metabiology. 
A)  psychology. 
B)  physiology. 
C)  paraphysiology. 
D)  oncology. 
E)  metabiology.

Question 11

_______ are composed of specialized cells that work together.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organelles 
B)  Organ systems 
C)  Tissues 
D)  Organisms 
E)  Organs 
A)  Organelles 
B)  Organ systems 
C)  Tissues 
D)  Organisms 
E)  Organs

Question 12

Thermoregulation in the human body directly involves all of the following organ systems,EXCEPT the ________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrine 
B)  muscular 
C)  nervous 
D)  urinary 
E)  integumentary 
A)  endocrine 
B)  muscular 
C)  nervous 
D)  urinary 
E)  integumentary

Question 13

You're stranded on a deserted island,but you know you will be rescued in a week.You have plenty of water,and the temperature is nice,but there is very little food available to tide you over until your rescue.How will your body respond to this lack of food energy?

Accepted Answer

Your pancreas will release glu

Question 14

In general,the human body responds to cold by

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A) generating additional heat. 
B) wearing specialized clothing. 
C) conserving whatever heat is being generated. 
D) sleeping. 
E) A and C. 
A) generating additional heat. 
B) wearing specialized clothing. 
C) conserving whatever heat is being generated. 
D) sleeping. 
E) A and C.

Question 15

Define shivering.

Accepted Answer

Shivering is the involuntary c

Question 16

The following are effects of dehydration,EXCEPT

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A)  delirium and confusion. 
B)  altered electrolyte concentrations in blood. 
C)  concentrated urine. 
D)  increased blood pressure. 
E)  altered muscle contractions. 
A)  delirium and confusion. 
B)  altered electrolyte concentrations in blood. 
C)  concentrated urine. 
D)  increased blood pressure. 
E)  altered muscle contractions.

Question 17

A ______ feedback loop tends to _______ physiological response and is common in physiology.

Accepted Answer

A)  negative; amplify a 
B)  positive; amplify a 
C)  negative; decrease a 
D)  positive; maintain a constant 
E)  negative; maintain a constant 
A)  negative; amplify a 
B)  positive; amplify a 
C)  negative; decrease a 
D)  positive; maintain a constant 
E)  negative; maintain a constant

Question 18

Based on the information presented in your text about blood-glucose regulation,it is reasonable to infer that

Accepted Answer

A) the pancreas regulates fat metabolism. 
B) glucagon is stored in the liver in reaction to high blood glucose. 
C) glycogen is made up of glucose subunits. 
D) A and B. 
E) B and C. 
A) the pancreas regulates fat metabolism. 
B) glucagon is stored in the liver in reaction to high blood glucose. 
C) glycogen is made up of glucose subunits. 
D) A and B. 
E) B and C.

Question 19

The hypothalamus is a(n)________ and a(n)_______.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensor; effector 
B)  region of the brain; hormone 
C)  part of the nervous system; part of the endocrine system 
D)  gland; thermoreceptor 
E)  organ; tissue 
A)  sensor; effector 
B)  region of the brain; hormone 
C)  part of the nervous system; part of the endocrine system 
D)  gland; thermoreceptor 
E)  organ; tissue

Question 20

A typical response of the human body to cold is for blood vessels ______ to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  near the skin's surface; dilate 
B)  in the body's core; dilate 
C)  near the skin's surface; constrict 
D)  in the body's core; constrict 
E)  near the skin's surface; shiver 
A)  near the skin's surface; dilate 
B)  in the body's core; dilate 
C)  near the skin's surface; constrict 
D)  in the body's core; constrict 
E)  near the skin's surface; shiver

Exam 25: B: Overview of Physiology Man Versus Mountain

The hypothalamus is

The concentration of dissolved solutes in blood is called

Define vasodilation.

The key difference between ectotherms (such as lizards)and endotherms (birds and mammals)is that

One of the first responses the body has to hypoxia is vasodilation in most parts of the body.Explain how this reaction would interact with thermoregulation and osmoregulation in a high-altitude mountain climber.

Energy is stored in the body as

Name the types of animal tissues.

Dehydration is associated with _______ osmolarity and _______ blood pressure.

The organ system below that regulates many body functions is the _______ system.

The study of the way a living organism's physical parts function is known as

_______ are composed of specialized cells that work together.

Thermoregulation in the human body directly involves all of the following organ systems,EXCEPT the ________ system.

You're stranded on a deserted island,but you know you will be rescued in a week.You have plenty of water,and the temperature is nice,but there is very little food available to tide you over until your rescue.How will your body respond to this lack of food energy?

In general,the human body responds to cold by

Define shivering.

The following are effects of dehydration,EXCEPT

A ______ feedback loop tends to _______ physiological response and is common in physiology.

Based on the information presented in your text about blood-glucose regulation,it is reasonable to infer that

The hypothalamus is a(n)________ and a(n)_______.

A typical response of the human body to cold is for blood vessels ______ to ______.

The Process of Science Java Report

Chemistry and Molecules of Life Mission to Mars

Cell Function and Structure Wonder Drug

Nutrition,metabolism,enzymes the Peanut Butter Project

Energy Flow and Photosynthesis the Future of Fuel

Dietary Energy and Cellular Respiration Supersize Me

DNA Structure and Replication Biologically Unique

Genes to Proteins Medicine From Milk

Cell Division and Mitosis Natures Pharmacy

Mutations and Cancer Fighting Fate

Single-Gene Inheritance and Meiosis Rock for a Cause

Complex Inheritance Qa: Genetics

Stem Cells and Cell Differentiation Grow Your Own

Natural Selection and Adaptation Bugs That Resist Drugs

A: Nonadaptive Evolution and Speciation Urban Evolution

B: Nonadaptive Evolution and Speciation Urban Evolution

Evidence for Evolution a Fish With Fingers

Life on Earth Qa: Evolution

Prokaryotic Diversity Lost City

A: Eukaryotic Diversity Rain Forest Riches

B: Eukaryotic Diversity Rain Forest Riches

Human Evolution Skin Deep

A: Population Ecology on the Tracks of Wolves and Moose

B: Population Ecology on the Tracks of Wolves and Moose

A: Community Ecology Whats Happening to Honey Bees

B: Community Ecology Whats Happening to Honey Bees

A: Ecosystem Ecology the Heat Is on

B: Ecosystem Ecology the Heat Is on

A: Sustainability the Makings of a Green City

B: Sustainability the Makings of a Green City

A: Overview of Physiology Man Versus Mountain

Digestive System Drastic Measures

A: Cardiovascular System Death in Bogalusa

B: Cardiovascular System Death in Bogalusa

Respiratory System Peak Performance

A: Central Nervous System Smoke on the Brain

B: Central Nervous System Smoke on the Brain

Reproductive System Too Many Multiples

Immune System Viral Mysteries

A: Plant Physiology

B: Plant Physiology

Filters

Dehydration is associated with _ osmolarity and _ blood pressure.

A feedback loop tends to _ physiological response and is common in physiology.

The hypothalamus is a(n)__ and a(n)_.

A typical response of the human body to cold is for blood vessels to .