Question 1

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 2

A(n)________ in blood pressure is typically followed by a(n)________ in antidiuretic hormone (ADH)release as part of a ________ feedback loop.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase; increase; negative 
B)  decrease; decrease; negative 
C)  increase; decrease; positive 
D)  decrease; increase; positive 
E)  increase; decrease; negative 
A)  increase; increase; negative 
B)  decrease; decrease; negative 
C)  increase; decrease; positive 
D)  decrease; increase; positive 
E)  increase; decrease; negative

Question 3

The ideal temperature for the function of most human enzymes is about

Accepted Answer

A)  98.6°C. 
B)  37°C. 
C)  25°C. 
D)  20°C. 
E)  52.4°C. 
A)  98.6°C. 
B)  37°C. 
C)  25°C. 
D)  20°C. 
E)  52.4°C.

Question 4

In all animals,there is no type of fat tissue that can

Accepted Answer

A)  quickly release glucose into the blood. 
B)  store energy. 
C)  insulate the body. 
D)  produce heat by nonshivering thermogenesis. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  quickly release glucose into the blood. 
B)  store energy. 
C)  insulate the body. 
D)  produce heat by nonshivering thermogenesis. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 5

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 6

Put the following into the correct order from least complex to most complex: organ systems,tissues,organs,cells.

Accepted Answer

cells,tiss

Question 7

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 8

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 9

One way to generate heat is through

Accepted Answer

A)  vasoconstriction. 
B)  vasodilation. 
C)  shivering. 
D)  sleeping. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  vasoconstriction. 
B)  vasodilation. 
C)  shivering. 
D)  sleeping. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 10

When the body is overheated,

Accepted Answer

A)  blood vessels near the skin surface will dilate. 
B)  lymph nodes will shrink. 
C)  the body will produce more blood to cool itself. 
D)  the heart will pause every few beats to reduce blood flow. 
E)  the body will begin to shiver. 
A)  blood vessels near the skin surface will dilate. 
B)  lymph nodes will shrink. 
C)  the body will produce more blood to cool itself. 
D)  the heart will pause every few beats to reduce blood flow. 
E)  the body will begin to shiver.

Question 11

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 12

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 13

A group of different types of cells working together to perform a common function is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  cell. 
B)  tissue. 
C)  organ. 
D)  organ system. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  cell. 
B)  tissue. 
C)  organ. 
D)  organ system. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 14

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 15

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 16

Define homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis is the maintenance

Question 17

Oxytocin is a hormone that controls many responses and functions in the body,including uterine contractions during labor.The movement of the baby down the uterus and into the cervix activates stretch receptors,which stimulate the hypothalamus to release more oxytocin and increase the frequency of contractions.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a negative feedback loop. 
B)  acclimatization. 
C)  a positive feedback loop. 
D)  vasoconstriction. 
E)  osmoregulation. 
A)  a negative feedback loop. 
B)  acclimatization. 
C)  a positive feedback loop. 
D)  vasoconstriction. 
E)  osmoregulation.

Question 18

Vasoconstriction

Accepted Answer

A)  lowers body temperature. 
B)  increases heart rate. 
C)  stimulates skeletal muscle activity. 
D)  stimulates brain activity. 
E)  conserves body heat. 
A)  lowers body temperature. 
B)  increases heart rate. 
C)  stimulates skeletal muscle activity. 
D)  stimulates brain activity. 
E)  conserves body heat.

Question 19

The regulation of which of the following is NOT part of maintaining homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  blood-glucose levels 
B)  salt concentration of body fluids 
C)  blood pressure 
D)  body temperature 
E)  room temperature 
A)  blood-glucose levels 
B)  salt concentration of body fluids 
C)  blood pressure 
D)  body temperature 
E)  room temperature

Question 20

Define vasodilation.

Accepted Answer

Vasodilation is the

Exam 25: A: Overview of Physiology Man Versus Mountain

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

A(n)________ in blood pressure is typically followed by a(n)________ in antidiuretic hormone (ADH)release as part of a ________ feedback loop.

The ideal temperature for the function of most human enzymes is about

In all animals,there is no type of fat tissue that can

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

Put the following into the correct order from least complex to most complex: organ systems,tissues,organs,cells.

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

A hormone that regulates blood-glucose levels is

One way to generate heat is through

When the body is overheated,

The concentration of dissolved solutes in blood is called

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

A group of different types of cells working together to perform a common function is a(n)

There are ____ types of animal tissue.

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

Define homeostasis.

Vasoconstriction

The regulation of which of the following is NOT part of maintaining homeostasis?

Define vasodilation.

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

B: 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

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A(n) in blood pressure is typically followed by a(n) in antidiuretic hormone (ADH)release as part of a feedback loop.

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

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

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