Question 1

The organ that regulates the body's water balance is the

Accepted Answer

A)  bladder. 
B)  liver. 
C)  hypothalamus. 
D)  kidney. 
E)  heart. 
A)  bladder. 
B)  liver. 
C)  hypothalamus. 
D)  kidney. 
E)  heart.

Question 2

There are ____ types of animal tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 3

An increased concentration of red blood cells in the blood in response to high altitude is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  homeostasis. 
B)  acclimatization. 
C)  thermoregulation. 
D)  osmoregulation. 
E)  vasodilation. 
A)  homeostasis. 
B)  acclimatization. 
C)  thermoregulation. 
D)  osmoregulation. 
E)  vasodilation.

Question 4

The body's thermostat is

Accepted Answer

A)  the liver. 
B)  the hypothalamus. 
C)  the lymph system. 
D)  the endocrine system. 
E)  the kidney. 
A)  the liver. 
B)  the hypothalamus. 
C)  the lymph system. 
D)  the endocrine system. 
E)  the kidney.

Question 5

A cooperative group of organs makes up ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A cooperative group of organs makes up...

Question 6

A _________ is an example of an endotherm,and a ________ is an example of an ectotherm.

Accepted Answer

A)  whale; bat 
B)  bat; whale 
C)  lizard; fish 
D)  fish; human 
E)  human; fish 
A)  whale; bat 
B)  bat; whale 
C)  lizard; fish 
D)  fish; human 
E)  human; fish

Question 7

A hormone that regulates blood-glucose levels is

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen. 
B)  phosphofructokinase. 
C)  glucagon. 
D)  insulin. 
E)  both glucagon and insulin 
A)  glycogen. 
B)  phosphofructokinase. 
C)  glucagon. 
D)  insulin. 
E)  both glucagon and insulin

Question 8

Which of the following lists the levels of organization of the human body in the correct order,beginning with the simplest and ending with the most complex?

Accepted Answer

A)  cells, organs, tissues, organ systems. 
B)  tissues, cells, organs, organ systems. 
C)  organs, organ systems, tissues, cells 
D)  organ systems, organs, tissues, cells 
E)  cells, tissues, organs, organ systems 
A)  cells, organs, tissues, organ systems. 
B)  tissues, cells, organs, organ systems. 
C)  organs, organ systems, tissues, cells 
D)  organ systems, organs, tissues, cells 
E)  cells, tissues, organs, organ systems

Question 9

The hormone _______ is produced by the _______ and its release causes a decrease in blood-glucose levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin; hypothalamus 
B)  glucagon; hypothalamus 
C)  glucagon; pituitary 
D)  glucagon; pancreas 
E)  insulin; pancreas 
A)  insulin; hypothalamus 
B)  glucagon; hypothalamus 
C)  glucagon; pituitary 
D)  glucagon; pancreas 
E)  insulin; pancreas

Question 10

The ideal temperature for the function of most human enzymes is about ______ degrees Fahrenheit.

Accepted Answer

A)  68.9°F. 
B)  200°F. 
C)  110°F. 
D)  120°F. 
E)  98.6°F. 
A)  68.9°F. 
B)  200°F. 
C)  110°F. 
D)  120°F. 
E)  98.6°F.

Question 11

Using the concept of sensor and effector,describe the response of the body to a drastic increase in temperature.

Accepted Answer

Sensors in the hypothalamus will detect

Question 12

You have many glands throughout your body that function to regulate your anatomical functions.The glands are ______ that make up a(n)______.

Accepted Answer

A)  organs; organ system 
B)  cells; tissue type 
C)  tissues; organ 
D)  cells; organ 
E)  cells; organ system 
A)  organs; organ system 
B)  cells; tissue type 
C)  tissues; organ 
D)  cells; organ 
E)  cells; organ system

Question 13

The organ system you can easily see is the _______ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphatic 
B)  skeletal 
C)  respiratory 
D)  integumentary 
E)  nervous 
A)  lymphatic 
B)  skeletal 
C)  respiratory 
D)  integumentary 
E)  nervous

Question 14

Vasoconstriction is constriction of

Accepted Answer

A)  nasal passages. 
B)  skeletal muscle. 
C)  smooth muscle. 
D)  blood vessels. 
E)  lymph nodes 
A)  nasal passages. 
B)  skeletal muscle. 
C)  smooth muscle. 
D)  blood vessels. 
E)  lymph nodes

Question 15

What is the proper order for the following four events? I.glucagon is released
II)blood glucose drops
III)insulin is released
IV)blood glucose rises

Accepted Answer

A)  IV, I, II, III 
B)  III, IV, I, II 
C)  II, III, IV, I 
D)  III, I, II, IV 
E)  I, IV, III, II 
A)  IV, I, II, III 
B)  III, IV, I, II 
C)  II, III, IV, I 
D)  III, I, II, IV 
E)  I, IV, III, II

Question 16

Whale blubber represents which of the following strategies for thermoregulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  trapping existing heat within the body 
B)  generating additional heat by shivering 
C)  storing energy to support shivering 
D)  burning fat via nonshivering thermogenesis 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  trapping existing heat within the body 
B)  generating additional heat by shivering 
C)  storing energy to support shivering 
D)  burning fat via nonshivering thermogenesis 
E)  All of the above.

Question 17

Define physiology.

Accepted Answer

Physiology is the st

Question 18

All of the following are involved in thermoregulation,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  brown fat. 
B)  the pancreas. 
C)  the hypothalamus. 
D)  thermoreceptors. 
E)  blubber. 
A)  brown fat. 
B)  the pancreas. 
C)  the hypothalamus. 
D)  thermoreceptors. 
E)  blubber.

Question 19

Define sensors.

Accepted Answer

Sensors are specialized cells

Question 20

Which of the following is most similar in function to whale blubber?

Accepted Answer

A)  a bird's feathers 
B)  a snake's scales 
C)  a bat's brown fat 
D)  a bat's white fat 
E)  a human's muscles 
A)  a bird's feathers 
B)  a snake's scales 
C)  a bat's brown fat 
D)  a bat's white fat 
E)  a human's muscles

Exam 25: B: Overview of Physiology Man Versus Mountain

The organ that regulates the body's water balance is the

There are ____ types of animal tissue.

An increased concentration of red blood cells in the blood in response to high altitude is an example of

The body's thermostat is

A cooperative group of organs makes up ________.

A _________ is an example of an endotherm,and a ________ is an example of an ectotherm.

A hormone that regulates blood-glucose levels is

Which of the following lists the levels of organization of the human body in the correct order,beginning with the simplest and ending with the most complex?

The hormone _______ is produced by the _______ and its release causes a decrease in blood-glucose levels.

The ideal temperature for the function of most human enzymes is about ______ degrees Fahrenheit.

Using the concept of sensor and effector,describe the response of the body to a drastic increase in temperature.

You have many glands throughout your body that function to regulate your anatomical functions.The glands are ______ that make up a(n)______.

The organ system you can easily see is the _______ system.

Vasoconstriction is constriction of

What is the proper order for the following four events? I.glucagon is released II)blood glucose drops III)insulin is released IV)blood glucose rises

Whale blubber represents which of the following strategies for thermoregulation?

Define physiology.

All of the following are involved in thermoregulation,EXCEPT

Define sensors.

Which of the following is most similar in function to whale blubber?

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

A _ is an example of an endotherm,and a is an example of an ectotherm.

The hormone _ is produced by the _ and its release causes a decrease in blood-glucose levels.

You have many glands throughout your body that function to regulate your anatomical functions.The glands are that make up a(n).