Question 1

The stomach is composed of ___ types of tissues.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

You are at the Florida State Fair and free glasses of orange juice are readily available.You're on a tight budget,so you guzzle down four 8-ounce glasses of fresh orange juice.Then,with your remaining money,you round out your "lunch" with one giant-sized cotton candy and a deep-fried candy bar.Describe your body's response to your sugar-laden lunch.

Accepted Answer

Now that you have lots of glucose racing

Question 3

An organ is composed of different _________ types that work together to carry out a common function.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An organ is composed of different _________...

Question 4

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 5

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 6

A structure in your body consists of epithelial cells that absorb nutrients,muscle cells that contract to move materials through the structure,nerve cells to coordinate the structure's activities,and connective tissue holding everything together.This structure 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 7

Because of ________,hands,feet,and noses get cold before the rest of the body does.

Accepted Answer

A)  vasoconcentration 
B)  vasoconstriction 
C)  vasodilation 
D)  pH regulation 
E)  insulin 
A)  vasoconcentration 
B)  vasoconstriction 
C)  vasodilation 
D)  pH regulation 
E)  insulin

Question 8

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

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

You observe a butterfly sitting on a sunny leaf and realize that it is sunning itself.You conclude that butterflies

Accepted Answer

A)  are endotherms. 
B)  are ectotherms. 
C)  use nonshivering thermogenesis. 
D)  are ectotherms and use nonshivering thermogenesis. 
E)  experience acclimatization and not homeostasis. 
A)  are endotherms. 
B)  are ectotherms. 
C)  use nonshivering thermogenesis. 
D)  are ectotherms and use nonshivering thermogenesis. 
E)  experience acclimatization and not homeostasis.

Question 11

In the osmoregulation feedback loop,________ is/are examples of sensors and _______ is/are examples of effectors.

Accepted Answer

A)  the kidneys; the hypothalamus 
B)  the hypothalamus, blood-pressure receptors in the blood vessels 
C)  the kidneys; blood-volume receptors in the heart 
D)  blood-volume receptors in the heart; blood-pressure receptors in the blood vessels 
E)  blood-volume receptors in the heart; the kidneys 
A)  the kidneys; the hypothalamus 
B)  the hypothalamus, blood-pressure receptors in the blood vessels 
C)  the kidneys; blood-volume receptors in the heart 
D)  blood-volume receptors in the heart; blood-pressure receptors in the blood vessels 
E)  blood-volume receptors in the heart; the kidneys

Question 12

If the concentration of solvents in the blood is too high,

Accepted Answer

A)  the hypothalamus will release antidiuretic hormone. 
B)  you need to add water to your blood. 
C)  your sense of thirst will increase. 
D)  the kidneys will excrete less water. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  the hypothalamus will release antidiuretic hormone. 
B)  you need to add water to your blood. 
C)  your sense of thirst will increase. 
D)  the kidneys will excrete less water. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 13

The _____ regulates blood-glucose levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  kidney 
B)  liver 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  colon 
E)  pancreas 
A)  kidney 
B)  liver 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  colon 
E)  pancreas

Question 14

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 15

Imagine that you have recently downed an extra large soda and are now feeling a bit panicky about finding the closest restroom.Which of the following conditions are most likely present in your body?

Accepted Answer

A)  lowered blood volume 
B)  raised osmolarity 
C)  lowered blood pressure 
D)  increased antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  lowered blood volume 
B)  raised osmolarity 
C)  lowered blood pressure 
D)  increased antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
E)  None of the above.

Question 16

Explain how vasoconstriction conserves body heat.

Accepted Answer

Body heat is lost through the surface of

Question 17

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 18

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 19

The following are effects of dehydration,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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 20

An organ system that is probably NOT directly involved in osmoregulation is the _________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrine 
B)  lymphatic 
C)  skeletal 
D)  circulatory 
E)  urinary 
A)  endocrine 
B)  lymphatic 
C)  skeletal 
D)  circulatory 
E)  urinary

Exam 25: A: Overview of Physiology Man Versus Mountain

The stomach is composed of ___ types of tissues.

An organ is composed of different _________ types that work together to carry out a common function.

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

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

A structure in your body consists of epithelial cells that absorb nutrients,muscle cells that contract to move materials through the structure,nerve cells to coordinate the structure's activities,and connective tissue holding everything together.This structure is a(n)

Because of ________,hands,feet,and noses get cold before the rest of the body does.

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

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

You observe a butterfly sitting on a sunny leaf and realize that it is sunning itself.You conclude that butterflies

In the osmoregulation feedback loop,________ is/are examples of sensors and _______ is/are examples of effectors.

If the concentration of solvents in the blood is too high,

The _____ regulates blood-glucose levels.

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

Imagine that you have recently downed an extra large soda and are now feeling a bit panicky about finding the closest restroom.Which of the following conditions are most likely present in your body?

Explain how vasoconstriction conserves body heat.

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

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.

The following are effects of dehydration,EXCEPT

An organ system that is probably NOT directly involved in osmoregulation is the _________ system.

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

Filters

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

In the osmoregulation feedback loop,__ is/are examples of sensors and _ is/are examples of effectors.