Question 1

The inner core includes the abdominal and thoracic organs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match the chemical messenger to the characteristics. Answers may be used only once.
-produced by cells in arcuate nucleus, promotes appetite

Accepted Answer

A) Ghrelin 
B) PYY3-36 
C) CCK 
D) Leptin 
E) Neuropeptide Y
F)Melanocortins
G)Insulin
H)thyroid hormone 
A) Ghrelin 
B) PYY3-36 
C) CCK 
D) Leptin 
E) Neuropeptide Y
F)Melanocortins
G)Insulin
H)thyroid hormone

Question 3

Peripheral ____________ monitor skin temperature.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Peripheral ____________ monitor skin temperature....

Question 4

If more energy is contained in the food eaten than is expended,

Accepted Answer

A)  a positive energy balance will exist. 
B)  the excess energy will be stored in adipose. 
C)  all of the excess energy will be liberated. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  both (a) and (c) above. 
A)  a positive energy balance will exist. 
B)  the excess energy will be stored in adipose. 
C)  all of the excess energy will be liberated. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  both (a) and (c) above.

Question 5

Nonshivering thermogenesis

Accepted Answer

A)  is stimulated by epinephrine and thyroid hormone. 
B)  refers to the general increase in muscle tone in response to abrupt exposure to cold. 
C)  enhances the insulative capacity of the skin by promoting increased deposition of brown fat under the skin. 
D)  refers to the elevation of body temperature in response to pyrogen release. 
E)  none of these answers. 
A)  is stimulated by epinephrine and thyroid hormone. 
B)  refers to the general increase in muscle tone in response to abrupt exposure to cold. 
C)  enhances the insulative capacity of the skin by promoting increased deposition of brown fat under the skin. 
D)  refers to the elevation of body temperature in response to pyrogen release. 
E)  none of these answers.

Question 6

Match term with correct characteristic.
-morbid fear of becoming overweight

Accepted Answer

A) hypothermia 
B) obesity 
C) frostbite 
D) hyperthermia 
E) anorexia
F)heat stroke
G)heat exhaustion 
A) hypothermia 
B) obesity 
C) frostbite 
D) hyperthermia 
E) anorexia
F)heat stroke
G)heat exhaustion

Question 7

______________ is the transfer of heat between objects of differing temperatures that are in direct contact with each other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ is the transfer of heat between...

Question 8

We lose or gain heat through ____________________ to the layer of air in direct contact with our bodies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of We lose or gain heat through ____________________...

Question 9

____________________ tissue stores fat.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ tissue stores fat....

Question 10

When the surrounding temperature is low, heat is lost from the body by means of

Accepted Answer

A)  radiation. 
B)  conduction/convection. 
C)  nonshivering thermogenesis. 
D)  both radiation and conduction/convection are correct. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  radiation. 
B)  conduction/convection. 
C)  nonshivering thermogenesis. 
D)  both radiation and conduction/convection are correct. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 11

The thermoneutral zone for skin vasomotor activity, is in the range of the upper 60s to mid-80s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An endogenous pyrogen can be released by ____ in the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle cells. 
B)  pathogens. 
C)  platelets. 
D)  erythrocytes. 
E)  neutrophils. 
A)  muscle cells. 
B)  pathogens. 
C)  platelets. 
D)  erythrocytes. 
E)  neutrophils.

Question 13

Endogenous ________ raises the set point of the hypothalamic thermostat during fever

Accepted Answer

The answer of Endogenous ________ raises the set point of...

Question 14

Which of the following does not characterize heat exhaustion?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced plasma volume. 
B)  extensive sweating. 
C)  rapidly rising body temperature. 
D)  fainting. 
E)  reduced blood pressure. 
A)  reduced plasma volume. 
B)  extensive sweating. 
C)  rapidly rising body temperature. 
D)  fainting. 
E)  reduced blood pressure.

Question 15

Psychosocial influences can lead to obesity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Metabolic rate equals energy expenditure/unit of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The ____________________ signaling of the autonomic nervous system controls the vasomotor responses of the skin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ signaling of the autonomic nervous...

Question 18

When exposed to a hot environment, you'd be better off in the nude compared to being covered in light colored clothing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which is not considered a cause for obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional disturbances 
B)  hormonal changes 
C)  changes is function of satiety centers in hypothalamus 
D)  too much sleep 
E)  possible viral link 
A)  emotional disturbances 
B)  hormonal changes 
C)  changes is function of satiety centers in hypothalamus 
D)  too much sleep 
E)  possible viral link

Question 20

Compare and contrasts the various means by which the body loses and gains heat to/from the environment.

Accepted Answer

Radiation is the emission of heat energy

The inner core includes the abdominal and thoracic organs.

Match the chemical messenger to the characteristics. Answers may be used only once. -produced by cells in arcuate nucleus, promotes appetite

Peripheral ____________ monitor skin temperature.

If more energy is contained in the food eaten than is expended,

Nonshivering thermogenesis

Match term with correct characteristic. -morbid fear of becoming overweight

______________ is the transfer of heat between objects of differing temperatures that are in direct contact with each other.

We lose or gain heat through ____________________ to the layer of air in direct contact with our bodies.

____________________ tissue stores fat.

When the surrounding temperature is low, heat is lost from the body by means of

The thermoneutral zone for skin vasomotor activity, is in the range of the upper 60s to mid-80s.

An endogenous pyrogen can be released by ____ in the body.

Endogenous ________ raises the set point of the hypothalamic thermostat during fever

Which of the following does not characterize heat exhaustion?

Psychosocial influences can lead to obesity.

Metabolic rate equals energy expenditure/unit of time.

The ____________________ signaling of the autonomic nervous system controls the vasomotor responses of the skin.

When exposed to a hot environment, you'd be better off in the nude compared to being covered in light colored clothing.

Which is not considered a cause for obesity?

Compare and contrasts the various means by which the body loses and gains heat to/from the environment.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division and Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

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Exam 16: Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The inner core includes the abdominal and thoracic organs.

Match the chemical messenger to the characteristics. Answers may be used only once. -produced by cells in arcuate nucleus, promotes appetite

Peripheral ____________ monitor skin temperature.

If more energy is contained in the food eaten than is expended,

Nonshivering thermogenesis

Match term with correct characteristic. -morbid fear of becoming overweight

______________ is the transfer of heat between objects of differing temperatures that are in direct contact with each other.

We lose or gain heat through ____________________ to the layer of air in direct contact with our bodies.

____________________ tissue stores fat.

When the surrounding temperature is low, heat is lost from the body by means of

The thermoneutral zone for skin vasomotor activity, is in the range of the upper 60s to mid-80s.

An endogenous pyrogen can be released by ____ in the body.

Endogenous ________ raises the set point of the hypothalamic thermostat during fever

Which of the following does not characterize heat exhaustion?

Psychosocial influences can lead to obesity.

Metabolic rate equals energy expenditure/unit of time.

The ____________________ signaling of the autonomic nervous system controls the vasomotor responses of the skin.

When exposed to a hot environment, you'd be better off in the nude compared to being covered in light colored clothing.

Which is not considered a cause for obesity?

Compare and contrasts the various means by which the body loses and gains heat to/from the environment.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division and Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

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