Question 1

The hypothalamus is the thermostat of the body because it balances the responses of ____________________ and the responses of____________________.

Accepted Answer

heat loss,heat production

Question 2

The normal range of human body temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (°F)is:

Accepted Answer

A) 96 to 98 
B) 96.5 to 99.5 
C) 97 to 98 
D) 98.5 to 99.9 
A) 96 to 98 
B) 96.5 to 99.5 
C) 97 to 98 
D) 98.5 to 99.9 B

Question 3

In order to be used in cell respiration,amino acids may be changed to all of these except:

Accepted Answer

A) acetyl groups 
B) pyruvic acid 
C) fatty acids 
D) ketones 
A) acetyl groups 
B) pyruvic acid 
C) fatty acids 
D) ketones C

Question 4

Which statement is NOT true of fat metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) Fatty acids and glycerol are used to synthesize fats to be stored in adipose tissue. 
B) A gram of fat yields 9 kilocalories of energy. 
C) To be used for energy,fatty acids are changed to smaller acetyl groups. 
D) Excess glycerol may be changed to glucose to be used for energy production. 
A) Fatty acids and glycerol are used to synthesize fats to be stored in adipose tissue. 
B) A gram of fat yields 9 kilocalories of energy. 
C) To be used for energy,fatty acids are changed to smaller acetyl groups. 
D) Excess glycerol may be changed to glucose to be used for energy production.

Question 5

Which of the following statements are true of the stages of cell respiration? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

Accepted Answer

A) Glycolysis takes place in the mitochondria. 
B) The enzymes for the Krebs citric acid cycle are in the cytoplasm of the cell. 
C) The cytochromes of the electron transport system are in the mitochondria. 
D) Oxygen is required for the Krebs cycle but not for glycolysis. 
E) Oxygen is required for the electron transport chain but not for the Krebs cyclE.
F)Oxygen is required for the Krebs cycle but not for the electron transport chain or for glycolysis. 
A) Glycolysis takes place in the mitochondria. 
B) The enzymes for the Krebs citric acid cycle are in the cytoplasm of the cell. 
C) The cytochromes of the electron transport system are in the mitochondria. 
D) Oxygen is required for the Krebs cycle but not for glycolysis. 
E) Oxygen is required for the electron transport chain but not for the Krebs cyclE.
F)Oxygen is required for the Krebs cycle but not for the electron transport chain or for glycolysis.

Question 6

In cell respiration,the nonenergy molecular product that is useful to the cell is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In cell respiration,the nonenergy molecular product that...

Question 7

Which of the following statements are true of the synthesis uses of food molecules? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

Accepted Answer

A) Amino acids may be used to synthesize the non-essential amino acids. 
B) Glucose is used to synthesize glycogen for energy storage. 
C) Glycerol is used to synthesize phospholipids for cell membranes. 
D) Acetyl groups from the beta-oxidation of fatty acids are used to synthesize cholesterol. 
E) Amino acids are used to synthesize proteins.
F)Glucose is used to synthesize the heptose sugars for DNA and RNA. 
A) Amino acids may be used to synthesize the non-essential amino acids. 
B) Glucose is used to synthesize glycogen for energy storage. 
C) Glycerol is used to synthesize phospholipids for cell membranes. 
D) Acetyl groups from the beta-oxidation of fatty acids are used to synthesize cholesterol. 
E) Amino acids are used to synthesize proteins.
F)Glucose is used to synthesize the heptose sugars for DNA and RNA.

Question 8

The collective term for all of the decomposition reactions within the body is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The collective term for all of the...

Question 9

Which statement is NOT true of the stages of cell respiration?

Accepted Answer

A) Glycolysis takes place in the cytoplasm and begins with a molecule of glucose. 
B) The Krebs cycle takes place in the cytoplasm and does not require oxygen. 
C) The cytochromes are proteins found in the mitochondria. 
D) The cytochrome (electron)transport system requires oxygen. 
A) Glycolysis takes place in the cytoplasm and begins with a molecule of glucose. 
B) The Krebs cycle takes place in the cytoplasm and does not require oxygen. 
C) The cytochromes are proteins found in the mitochondria. 
D) The cytochrome (electron)transport system requires oxygen.

Question 10

A breeze takes warm air away from the skin surface; this cools the body by the process of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A breeze takes warm air away from...

Question 11

The difference in kilocalories between 20 grams of carbohydrate and 10 grams of protein is:

Accepted Answer

A) 30 kcal 
B) 40 kcal 
C) 50 kcal 
D) 60 kcal 
A) 30 kcal 
B) 40 kcal 
C) 50 kcal 
D) 60 kcal

Question 12

Substances that cause fevers are called:

Accepted Answer

A) pyrogens 
B) pyrotechnics 
C) pyromaniacs 
D) antipyretics 
A) pyrogens 
B) pyrotechnics 
C) pyromaniacs 
D) antipyretics

Question 13

In cell respiration,pyruvic acid is formed during ____________________ (stage).

Accepted Answer

The answer of In cell respiration,pyruvic acid is formed during...

Question 14

Metabolism is the collective term for:

Accepted Answer

A) synthesis reactions 
B) decomposition reactions 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B and all other reactions in the body 
A) synthesis reactions 
B) decomposition reactions 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B and all other reactions in the body

Question 15

Which statement is NOT true of temperature fluctuations in individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) Infants tend to retain heat and have higher body temperatures. 
B) The lowest body temperature usually occurs during sleep. 
C) In the elderly,temperature regulation may not be as efficient as it is in younger adults. 
D) Exercise tends to increase body temperature. 
A) Infants tend to retain heat and have higher body temperatures. 
B) The lowest body temperature usually occurs during sleep. 
C) In the elderly,temperature regulation may not be as efficient as it is in younger adults. 
D) Exercise tends to increase body temperature.

Question 16

During stressful situations,the hormone that most contributes to greater heat production is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During stressful situations,the hormone that most contributes...

Question 17

A cheeseburger with "everything" consists of 50 grams of carbohydrates,70 grams of protein,and 70 grams of fat,which is ____________________ total calories.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A cheeseburger with "everything" consists of 50...

Question 18

Two minerals needed for synthesis reactions are ____ for bones and ____ for myoglobin.

Accepted Answer

A) calcium/iron 
B) phosphorus/sulfur 
C) calcium/sulfur 
D) potassium/iron 
A) calcium/iron 
B) phosphorus/sulfur 
C) calcium/sulfur 
D) potassium/iron

Question 19

A fever-causing substance that is produced by the person's own cells is called a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A fever-causing substance that is produced by...

Question 20

The term for the total heat production when the body is at rest is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

basal meta

Exam 17: Body Temperature and Metabolism

The hypothalamus is the thermostat of the body because it balances the responses of ____________________ and the responses of____________________.

The normal range of human body temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (°F)is:

In order to be used in cell respiration,amino acids may be changed to all of these except:

Which statement is NOT true of fat metabolism?

Which of the following statements are true of the stages of cell respiration? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

In cell respiration,the nonenergy molecular product that is useful to the cell is ____________________.

Which of the following statements are true of the synthesis uses of food molecules? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

The collective term for all of the decomposition reactions within the body is ____________________.

Which statement is NOT true of the stages of cell respiration?

A breeze takes warm air away from the skin surface; this cools the body by the process of ____________________.

The difference in kilocalories between 20 grams of carbohydrate and 10 grams of protein is:

Substances that cause fevers are called:

In cell respiration,pyruvic acid is formed during ____________________ (stage).

Metabolism is the collective term for:

Which statement is NOT true of temperature fluctuations in individuals?

During stressful situations,the hormone that most contributes to greater heat production is ____________________.

A cheeseburger with "everything" consists of 50 grams of carbohydrates,70 grams of protein,and 70 grams of fat,which is ____________________ total calories.

Two minerals needed for synthesis reactions are ____ for bones and ____ for myoglobin.

A fever-causing substance that is produced by the person's own cells is called a(n)____________________.

The term for the total heat production when the body is at rest is ____________________.

Organization and General Plan of the Body

Some Basic Chemistry

Cells

Tissues and Membranes

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

The Vascular System

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

Fluidelectrolyte and Acidbase Balance

The Reproductive Systems

Human Development and Genetics

An Introduction to Microbiology and Human Disease

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