Question 1

Match the chemical messenger to the characteristics. Answers may be used only once.
-important in determining BMR

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 2

Match the method of heat exchange with its description by writing the appropriate letter in the blank.
-transfer of heat between objects of differing temperatures that are in direct contact with each other

Accepted Answer

A) convection 
B) evaporation 
C) radiation 
D) conduction 
A) convection 
B) evaporation 
C) radiation 
D) conduction

Question 3

Leptin is a hormone released from adipose tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

5,300 calories is ____ kilocalories.

Accepted Answer

A)  00.53 
B)  0.53 
C)  5.3 
D)  53 
E)  5,300,000 
A)  00.53 
B)  0.53 
C)  5.3 
D)  53 
E)  5,300,000

Question 5

A person can lose heat to an environment warmer than the body by means of

Accepted Answer

A)  radiation. 
B)  evaporation. 
C)  conduction. 
D)  both radiation and evaporation. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  radiation. 
B)  evaporation. 
C)  conduction. 
D)  both radiation and evaporation. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 6

A decrease of insulin in the blood may signal satiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

MATCHING
Match the item with its description by writing the appropriate letter in the blank.
-minimal waking rate of internal energy expenditure

Accepted Answer

A) energy equivalent of oxygen 
B) external work 
C) calorie 
D) basal metabolic rate 
E) internal work 
A) energy equivalent of oxygen 
B) external work 
C) calorie 
D) basal metabolic rate 
E) internal work

Question 8

Select the hormone that is an important satiety signal.

Accepted Answer

A)  ADH. 
B)  leptin. 
C)  glucagon. 
D)  glucose. 
E)  TSH. 
A)  ADH. 
B)  leptin. 
C)  glucagon. 
D)  glucose. 
E)  TSH.

Question 9

Temperature-regulating mechanisms are not 100% effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following mechanisms help to maintain body temperature on hot days?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased muscle tone 
B)  skin vasodilation 
C)  sweating 
D)  two of these answers. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  decreased muscle tone 
B)  skin vasodilation 
C)  sweating 
D)  two of these answers. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 11

Secondary hypothalamic regions receive signals from the__________nucleus and release hormones to affect appetite

Accepted Answer

The answer of Secondary hypothalamic regions receive signals from the__________nucleus...

Question 12

Which changes is not associated with cold exposure?

Accepted Answer

A)  shivering 
B)  vasoconstriction 
C)  decreased sympathetic activity to the skin 
D)  hunching over, curling up 
E)  all of the above are related to cold exposure 
A)  shivering 
B)  vasoconstriction 
C)  decreased sympathetic activity to the skin 
D)  hunching over, curling up 
E)  all of the above are related to cold exposure

Question 13

According to the first law of thermodynamics, energy can be created and destroyed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The normal core temperature is 98.6°F (37°C).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Weight loss occurs when the energy derived from the food consumed is less than the energy expended by the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Peripheral thermoreceptors monitor skin temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Receptors that relay thermal information to the temperature control centers include

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral warm and cold thermoreceptors in the skin. 
B)  central thermoreceptors in the hypothalamus. 
C)  central thermoreceptors in internal organs. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  peripheral warm and cold thermoreceptors in the skin. 
B)  central thermoreceptors in the hypothalamus. 
C)  central thermoreceptors in internal organs. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 18

Internal work

Accepted Answer

A)  includes all of the energy-expending activities that must go on all of the time to sustain life. 
B)  refers to all energy expenditure by tissues other than skeletal muscles. 
C)  includes the energy expenditure required to move external objects. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  includes all of the energy-expending activities that must go on all of the time to sustain life. 
B)  refers to all energy expenditure by tissues other than skeletal muscles. 
C)  includes the energy expenditure required to move external objects. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 19

The temperature control center in the posterior region of the hypothalamus is activated in response to cold exposure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Upon cold exposure all of the following occur except

Accepted Answer

A)  skin vasoconstriction. 
B)  decreased muscle tone. 
C)  nonshivering thermogenesis. 
D)  behavioral adaptations. 
E)  stimulation of thermoreceptors. 
A)  skin vasoconstriction. 
B)  decreased muscle tone. 
C)  nonshivering thermogenesis. 
D)  behavioral adaptations. 
E)  stimulation of thermoreceptors.

Match the chemical messenger to the characteristics. Answers may be used only once. -important in determining BMR

Match the method of heat exchange with its description by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -transfer of heat between objects of differing temperatures that are in direct contact with each other

Leptin is a hormone released from adipose tissue.

5,300 calories is ____ kilocalories.

A person can lose heat to an environment warmer than the body by means of

A decrease of insulin in the blood may signal satiety.

MATCHING Match the item with its description by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -minimal waking rate of internal energy expenditure

Select the hormone that is an important satiety signal.

Temperature-regulating mechanisms are not 100% effective.

Which of the following mechanisms help to maintain body temperature on hot days?

Secondary hypothalamic regions receive signals from the__________nucleus and release hormones to affect appetite

Which changes is not associated with cold exposure?

According to the first law of thermodynamics, energy can be created and destroyed.

The normal core temperature is 98.6°F (37°C).

Weight loss occurs when the energy derived from the food consumed is less than the energy expended by the body.

Peripheral thermoreceptors monitor skin temperature.

Receptors that relay thermal information to the temperature control centers include

Internal work

The temperature control center in the posterior region of the hypothalamus is activated in response to cold exposure.

Upon cold exposure all of the following occur except

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Match the chemical messenger to the characteristics. Answers may be used only once. -important in determining BMR

Match the method of heat exchange with its description by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -transfer of heat between objects of differing temperatures that are in direct contact with each other

Leptin is a hormone released from adipose tissue.

5,300 calories is ____ kilocalories.

A person can lose heat to an environment warmer than the body by means of

A decrease of insulin in the blood may signal satiety.

MATCHING Match the item with its description by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -minimal waking rate of internal energy expenditure

Select the hormone that is an important satiety signal.

Temperature-regulating mechanisms are not 100% effective.

Which of the following mechanisms help to maintain body temperature on hot days?

Secondary hypothalamic regions receive signals from the__________nucleus and release hormones to affect appetite

Which changes is not associated with cold exposure?

According to the first law of thermodynamics, energy can be created and destroyed.

The normal core temperature is 98.6°F (37°C).

Weight loss occurs when the energy derived from the food consumed is less than the energy expended by the body.

Peripheral thermoreceptors monitor skin temperature.

Receptors that relay thermal information to the temperature control centers include

Internal work

The temperature control center in the posterior region of the hypothalamus is activated in response to cold exposure.

Upon cold exposure all of the following occur except

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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