Question 1

Match the term with the correct characteristic by using the answer code:
-slowing of all body processes as a result of generalized cooling

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 2

Most people suffer convulsions when internal body temperature reaches what temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  99.5 F 
B)  101°F 
C)  102°F 
D)  106°F 
A)  99.5 F 
B)  101°F 
C)  102°F 
D)  106°F

Question 3

Freezing of exposed tissues produces the condition of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Freezing of exposed tissues produces the condition...

Question 4

The core temperature in women is 0.5°-0.9°C higher in the last half of the menstrual cycle,from ____________________ to ____________________.

Accepted Answer

ovulation,

Question 5

Which statement regarding sweating is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It causes vasodilation of the skin vessels. 
B)  It increases the insulative capacity of the skin so that less heat can be gained from the environment. 
C)  It is the only heat-loss mechanism available to the body when the environmental temperature is so high that a normal temperature gradient between the skin and the environment cannot be established. 
A)  It causes vasodilation of the skin vessels. 
B)  It increases the insulative capacity of the skin so that less heat can be gained from the environment. 
C)  It is the only heat-loss mechanism available to the body when the environmental temperature is so high that a normal temperature gradient between the skin and the environment cannot be established.

Question 6

How many kilocalories is 5,300 calories?

Accepted Answer

A)  00.53 
B)  0.53 
C)  5.3 
D)  53 
A)  00.53 
B)  0.53 
C)  5.3 
D)  53

Question 7

What is the means of heat energy emission from the surface of a warm body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radiation 
B)  conduction/convection 
C)  Evaporation 
D)  Shivering 
A)  Radiation 
B)  conduction/convection 
C)  Evaporation 
D)  Shivering

Question 8

Upon exposure to heat,skin vasodilation occurs,which increases the temperature gradient between the skin and environment,thus promoting heat loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The basal metabolic rate is the body's lowest metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Skin vasoconstriction reduces the temperature of the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The body temperature is normally maintained at an elevated level during sustained exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The ____________________ humidity is the most important factor influencing the evaporation of sweat.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ humidity is the most important...

Question 13

The transfer of heat between objects by conduction involves direct contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The leading theory for maintenance of body weight as a result of long-term matching of food intake to energy expenditure relates to what?

Accepted Answer

A)  amount of fat stored in adipose tissue 
B)  extent of glucose utilization 
C)  magnitude of cellular ATP production 
D)  extent of gastrointestinal distention 
A)  amount of fat stored in adipose tissue 
B)  extent of glucose utilization 
C)  magnitude of cellular ATP production 
D)  extent of gastrointestinal distention

Question 15

The amount of heat lost to the environment by radiation and conduction-convection is largely determined by the ____________________ between the skin and the external environment.

Accepted Answer

temperatur

Question 16

Peripheral thermoreceptors monitor skin temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Temperature-regulating mechanisms are not 100% effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

____________________ kilocalories of heat energy are released when one gram of glucose is oxidized.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ kilocalories of heat energy are released...

Question 20

Which statement about sweating is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an active evaporative heat-loss process under sympathetic nervous control. 
B)  It is the only means of losing heat when the environmental temperature is warmer than body temperature. 
C)  It is the only means by which evaporative heat loss can take place in the body. 
A)  It is an active evaporative heat-loss process under sympathetic nervous control. 
B)  It is the only means of losing heat when the environmental temperature is warmer than body temperature. 
C)  It is the only means by which evaporative heat loss can take place in the body.

Match the term with the correct characteristic by using the answer code: -slowing of all body processes as a result of generalized cooling

Most people suffer convulsions when internal body temperature reaches what temperature?

Freezing of exposed tissues produces the condition of ____________________.

The core temperature in women is 0.5°-0.9°C higher in the last half of the menstrual cycle,from to .

Which statement regarding sweating is correct?

How many kilocalories is 5,300 calories?

What is the means of heat energy emission from the surface of a warm body?

Upon exposure to heat,skin vasodilation occurs,which increases the temperature gradient between the skin and environment,thus promoting heat loss.

The basal metabolic rate is the body's lowest metabolic rate.

Skin vasoconstriction reduces the temperature of the skin.

The body temperature is normally maintained at an elevated level during sustained exercise.

The ____________________ humidity is the most important factor influencing the evaporation of sweat.

The transfer of heat between objects by conduction involves direct contact.

The leading theory for maintenance of body weight as a result of long-term matching of food intake to energy expenditure relates to what?

The amount of heat lost to the environment by radiation and conduction-convection is largely determined by the ____________________ between the skin and the external environment.

Peripheral thermoreceptors monitor skin temperature.

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

Temperature-regulating mechanisms are not 100% effective.

____________________ kilocalories of heat energy are released when one gram of glucose is oxidized.

Which statement about sweating is NOT true?

The Foundation of Physiology

Cell Physiology

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

Principals of Endocrinology; The Central Endocrine Glands

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

Vascular Physiology

The Blood

Body Defences

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid Base Balance

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Exam 15: Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

Match the term with the correct characteristic by using the answer code: -slowing of all body processes as a result of generalized cooling

Most people suffer convulsions when internal body temperature reaches what temperature?

Freezing of exposed tissues produces the condition of ____________________.

The core temperature in women is 0.5°-0.9°C higher in the last half of the menstrual cycle,from ____________________ to ____________________.

Which statement regarding sweating is correct?

How many kilocalories is 5,300 calories?

What is the means of heat energy emission from the surface of a warm body?

Upon exposure to heat,skin vasodilation occurs,which increases the temperature gradient between the skin and environment,thus promoting heat loss.

The basal metabolic rate is the body's lowest metabolic rate.

Skin vasoconstriction reduces the temperature of the skin.

The body temperature is normally maintained at an elevated level during sustained exercise.

The ____________________ humidity is the most important factor influencing the evaporation of sweat.

The transfer of heat between objects by conduction involves direct contact.

The leading theory for maintenance of body weight as a result of long-term matching of food intake to energy expenditure relates to what?

The amount of heat lost to the environment by radiation and conduction-convection is largely determined by the ____________________ between the skin and the external environment.

Peripheral thermoreceptors monitor skin temperature.

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

Temperature-regulating mechanisms are not 100% effective.

____________________ kilocalories of heat energy are released when one gram of glucose is oxidized.

Which statement about sweating is NOT true?

The Foundation of Physiology

Cell Physiology

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

Principals of Endocrinology; The Central Endocrine Glands

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

Vascular Physiology

The Blood

Body Defences

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid Base Balance

The Digestive System

The Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive System

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The core temperature in women is 0.5°-0.9°C higher in the last half of the menstrual cycle,from to .