Question 1

In addition to temperature control, blood flowing to the skin supplies a source of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In addition to temperature control, blood flowing...

Question 2

In fever production,

Accepted Answer

A)  endogenous pyrogen released from neurons of the cerebral cortex in response to an infection elevates the hypothalamic "set point." 
B)  cold response mechanisms are initiated by the hypothalamus to raise the body temperature to the new set point. 
C)  heat loss mechanisms are triggered to eliminate the excess heat from the body. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  both (a) and (c) above. 
A)  endogenous pyrogen released from neurons of the cerebral cortex in response to an infection elevates the hypothalamic "set point." 
B)  cold response mechanisms are initiated by the hypothalamus to raise the body temperature to the new set point. 
C)  heat loss mechanisms are triggered to eliminate the excess heat from the body. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  both (a) and (c) above.

Question 3

Internal energy expenditure is the energy utilized by the skeletal muscles when external objects are moved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Oral temperature is the same as core temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which increases metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  exercise. 
B)  diet-induced thermogenesis. 
C)  epinephrine. 
D)  thyroid hormone. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  exercise. 
B)  diet-induced thermogenesis. 
C)  epinephrine. 
D)  thyroid hormone. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 6

The energy equivalent of O2 is

Accepted Answer

A)  4.8 kilocalories of energy liberated per liter of O2 consumed. 
B)  used to indirectly measure the metabolic rate. 
C)  the energy required to raise 1 gm of H2O 1°C. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  4.8 kilocalories of energy liberated per liter of O2 consumed. 
B)  used to indirectly measure the metabolic rate. 
C)  the energy required to raise 1 gm of H2O 1°C. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 7

Among the several kinds of biologically important molecules, ____________________ store the most energy per gram.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Among the several kinds of biologically important...

Question 8

On the average, about half of the body heat that is lost is due to loss by

Accepted Answer

A)  radiation. 
B)  convection. 
C)  conduction. 
D)  evaporation. 
E)  none of these answers. 
A)  radiation. 
B)  convection. 
C)  conduction. 
D)  evaporation. 
E)  none of these answers.

Question 9

Profuse sweating occurs during heat stroke as body temperature climbs rapidly upward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Skin vasoconstriction increases the skin's insulative capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which does not act as a satiety signal?

Accepted Answer

A)  cholecystokinin. 
B)  increased glucose utilization. 
C)  orexins. 
D)  leptin. 
E)  insulin. 
A)  cholecystokinin. 
B)  increased glucose utilization. 
C)  orexins. 
D)  leptin. 
E)  insulin.

Question 12

The only means of heat loss when the environmental temperature exceeds core temperature is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The only means of heat loss when...

Question 13

"Normal" body temperature may vary slightly as a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  exercise. 
B)  the menstrual cycle. 
C)  the time of day. 
D)  exposure to extremes in environmental temperature. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  exercise. 
B)  the menstrual cycle. 
C)  the time of day. 
D)  exposure to extremes in environmental temperature. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 14

Match term with correct characteristic.
-elevation in body temperature due to reasons other than an infection

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 15

Leptin stimulates the release of melanocortins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The ____________________ is the energy expenditure (i.e., rate of heat production) per unit of time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is the energy expenditure (i.e.,...

Question 17

Heat loss from the body by evaporation occurs even in very cold weather.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The temperature-sensitive receptors that monitor skin and core temperature are termed ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The temperature-sensitive receptors that monitor skin and...

Question 19

The hypothalamus is involved in the feeling of being full and thus contributes to short-term control of meals

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match the chemical messenger to the characteristics. Answers may be used only once.
-secreted in response to nutrients in duodenum, suppress food intake

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

In addition to temperature control, blood flowing to the skin supplies a source of ____________________.

In fever production,

Internal energy expenditure is the energy utilized by the skeletal muscles when external objects are moved.

Oral temperature is the same as core temperature.

Which increases metabolic rate?

The energy equivalent of O₂ is

Among the several kinds of biologically important molecules, ____________________ store the most energy per gram.

On the average, about half of the body heat that is lost is due to loss by

Profuse sweating occurs during heat stroke as body temperature climbs rapidly upward.

Skin vasoconstriction increases the skin's insulative capacity.

Which does not act as a satiety signal?

The only means of heat loss when the environmental temperature exceeds core temperature is ____________________.

"Normal" body temperature may vary slightly as a result of

Match term with correct characteristic. -elevation in body temperature due to reasons other than an infection

Leptin stimulates the release of melanocortins.

The ____________________ is the energy expenditure (i.e., rate of heat production) per unit of time.

Heat loss from the body by evaporation occurs even in very cold weather.

The temperature-sensitive receptors that monitor skin and core temperature are termed ____________________.

The hypothalamus is involved in the feeling of being full and thus contributes to short-term control of meals

Match the chemical messenger to the characteristics. Answers may be used only once. -secreted in response to nutrients in duodenum, suppress food intake

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

In addition to temperature control, blood flowing to the skin supplies a source of ____________________.

In fever production,

Internal energy expenditure is the energy utilized by the skeletal muscles when external objects are moved.

Oral temperature is the same as core temperature.

Which increases metabolic rate?

The energy equivalent of O2 is

Among the several kinds of biologically important molecules, ____________________ store the most energy per gram.

On the average, about half of the body heat that is lost is due to loss by

Profuse sweating occurs during heat stroke as body temperature climbs rapidly upward.

Skin vasoconstriction increases the skin's insulative capacity.

Which does not act as a satiety signal?

The only means of heat loss when the environmental temperature exceeds core temperature is ____________________.

"Normal" body temperature may vary slightly as a result of

Match term with correct characteristic. -elevation in body temperature due to reasons other than an infection

Leptin stimulates the release of melanocortins.

The ____________________ is the energy expenditure (i.e., rate of heat production) per unit of time.

Heat loss from the body by evaporation occurs even in very cold weather.

The temperature-sensitive receptors that monitor skin and core temperature are termed ____________________.

The hypothalamus is involved in the feeling of being full and thus contributes to short-term control of meals

Match the chemical messenger to the characteristics. Answers may be used only once. -secreted in response to nutrients in duodenum, suppress food intake

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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The energy equivalent of O₂ is