Question 1

In cell respiration, carbon dioxide is formed during the ____________________ (stage).

Accepted Answer

The answer of In cell respiration, carbon dioxide is formed...

Question 2

The hormone that is most important for daily regulation of cell respiration and heat production is:

Accepted Answer

A) aldosterone 
B) norepinephrine 
C) epinephrine 
D) thyroxine 
A) aldosterone 
B) norepinephrine 
C) epinephrine 
D) thyroxine

Question 3

The mineral copper is needed for reactions for the synthesis of:

Accepted Answer

A) hemoglobin and melanin 
B) insulin and growth hormone 
C) epinephrine and norepinephrine 
D) the matrix of bones and teeth 
A) hemoglobin and melanin 
B) insulin and growth hormone 
C) epinephrine and norepinephrine 
D) the matrix of bones and teeth

Question 4

The stage of cell respiration that takes place in the cytoplasm of cells is:

Accepted Answer

A) glycolysis 
B) the Krebs cycle 
C) the cytochrome (electron) transport system 
D) all of these 
A) glycolysis 
B) the Krebs cycle 
C) the cytochrome (electron) transport system 
D) all of these

Question 5

Which statement is NOT true of fevers?

Accepted Answer

A) High fevers may cause brain damage because proteins become denatured. 
B) Pyrogens include viruses, bacteria, and chemicals released by damaged tissues. 
C) WBCs become more efficient during low fevers, and this may be beneficial. 
D) A pyrogen causes a fever by activating the heat-loss mechanisms regulated by the hypothalamus. 
A) High fevers may cause brain damage because proteins become denatured. 
B) Pyrogens include viruses, bacteria, and chemicals released by damaged tissues. 
C) WBCs become more efficient during low fevers, and this may be beneficial. 
D) A pyrogen causes a fever by activating the heat-loss mechanisms regulated by the hypothalamus.

Question 6

In cell respiration, some ATP is formed during ____________________(stage).

Accepted Answer

The answer of In cell respiration, some ATP is formed...

Question 7

Forty-one degrees F is closest to ____ degrees C.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

A young child has a ____________________ metabolic rate than does an elderly person.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A young child has a ____________________ metabolic...

Question 10

In cell respiration, lactic acid may be formed during ____________________ (stage) when ____________________ is not present.

Accepted Answer

glycolysis

Question 11

The equation of cell respiration is: Glucose + ____ $\rightarrow$ ____ + H2O + ____ + heat.

Accepted Answer

A) O2/CO2/ADP 
B) CO2/O2/ADP 
C) CO2/O2/ATP 
D) O2/CO2/ATP 
A) O2/CO2/ADP 
B) CO2/O2/ADP 
C) CO2/O2/ATP 
D) O2/CO2/ATP

Question 12

Loss of body heat from the respiratory tract occurs because of ____________________ of ____________________ in air that is exhaled.

Accepted Answer

evaporatio

Question 13

A windy 50s°F day feels cooler than a still 50°F day because of the process of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which statement is NOT true of amino acid metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) The most important use for amino acids is protein synthesis. 
B) A gram of protein yields 4 kilocalories. 
C) Excess amino acids are changed to simple carbohydrates to be used for energy. 
D) The liver synthesizes the essential amino acids. 
A) The most important use for amino acids is protein synthesis. 
B) A gram of protein yields 4 kilocalories. 
C) Excess amino acids are changed to simple carbohydrates to be used for energy. 
D) The liver synthesizes the essential amino acids.

Question 15

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 16

The summary reaction of cell respiration is: Glucose + ____________________ $\rightarrow$ ATP +____________________ + ____________________ + ____________________.

Accepted Answer

oxygen, water, carbon dioxide, heat
oxyg

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a response to a cold environment?

Accepted Answer

A) decreased sweating 
B) vasoconstriction in the dermis 
C) increased muscle tone 
D) decreased muscle tone 
A) decreased sweating 
B) vasoconstriction in the dermis 
C) increased muscle tone 
D) decreased muscle tone

Question 18

Which of the following statements are true of a fever? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

Accepted Answer

A) A substance or pathogen that causes a fever is a pyrogen. 
B) A low fever may be beneficial in that WBCs become more active. 
C) A pyrogen activates the heat gain mechanisms regulated by the thalamus. 
D) A very high fever may cause brain damage because carbohydrates become denatured. 
E) Some chemicals produced as part of inflammation are endogenous pyrogens.
F)A fever may be beneficial in that a higher temperature inhibits some bacteria. 
A) A substance or pathogen that causes a fever is a pyrogen. 
B) A low fever may be beneficial in that WBCs become more active. 
C) A pyrogen activates the heat gain mechanisms regulated by the thalamus. 
D) A very high fever may cause brain damage because carbohydrates become denatured. 
E) Some chemicals produced as part of inflammation are endogenous pyrogens.
F)A fever may be beneficial in that a higher temperature inhibits some bacteria.

Question 19

A high fever may cause brain damage because proteins become ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A high fever may cause brain damage...

Question 20

Vitamin C is necessary for normal bones and skin because it is needed for the:

Accepted Answer

A) synthesis of melanin 
B) absorption of calcium from food 
C) absorption of phosphorus from food 
D) synthesis of collagen 
A) synthesis of melanin 
B) absorption of calcium from food 
C) absorption of phosphorus from food 
D) synthesis of collagen

Exam 17: Body Temperature and Metabolism

In cell respiration, carbon dioxide is formed during the ____________________ (stage).

The hormone that is most important for daily regulation of cell respiration and heat production is:

The mineral copper is needed for reactions for the synthesis of:

The stage of cell respiration that takes place in the cytoplasm of cells is:

Which statement is NOT true of fevers?

In cell respiration, some ATP is formed during ____________________(stage).

Forty-one degrees F is closest to ____ degrees C.

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

A young child has a ____________________ metabolic rate than does an elderly person.

In cell respiration, lactic acid may be formed during ____________________ (stage) when ____________________ is not present.

The equation of cell respiration is: Glucose + ____ →\rightarrow→ ____ + H2O + ____ + heat.

Loss of body heat from the respiratory tract occurs because of ____________________ of ____________________ in air that is exhaled.

A windy 50s°F day feels cooler than a still 50°F day because of the process of:

Which statement is NOT true of amino acid metabolism?

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

The summary reaction of cell respiration is: Glucose + ____________________ →\rightarrow→ ATP +____________________ + ____________________ + ____________________.

Which of these is NOT a response to a cold environment?

Which of the following statements are true of a fever? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

A high fever may cause brain damage because proteins become ____________________.

Vitamin C is necessary for normal bones and skin because it is needed for the:

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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In cell respiration, lactic acid may be formed during (stage) when is not present.

The equation of cell respiration is: Glucose + $\rightarrow$ + H₂O + + heat.

Loss of body heat from the respiratory tract occurs because of of in air that is exhaled.

The summary reaction of cell respiration is: Glucose + $\rightarrow$ ATP + + + .