Question 1

(see Figure 9.12)​
  
-Referring to the appropriate structures in this image,describe how they contribute to the initiation of drinking.​

Accepted Answer

The image provided shows a brain scan, a

Question 2

In the stomach,food particles are mixed with​

Accepted Answer

A) water and enzymes. 
B) water and pepsin. 
C) pepsin and hydrochloric acid. 
D) sodium and hydrochloric acid. 
A) water and enzymes. 
B) water and pepsin. 
C) pepsin and hydrochloric acid. 
D) sodium and hydrochloric acid.

Question 3

What is the role of CART in the maintenance of anorexia nervosa?​

Accepted Answer

CART is a hormone that is associated wit

Question 4

Genetic factors contribute to personality types that are more vulnerable to eating disorders,but do not produce the disorders directly.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Glucoreceptors have been found in the​

Accepted Answer

A) hindbrain. 
B) prefrontal cortex. 
C) insula. 
D) putamen. 
A) hindbrain. 
B) prefrontal cortex. 
C) insula. 
D) putamen.

Question 6

Animals that rely on external factors to maintain their core temperature,such as basking in the sunlight,are known as​

Accepted Answer

A) endotherms. 
B) ectotherms. 
C) mesotherms 
D) warm-blooded animals. 
A) endotherms. 
B) ectotherms. 
C) mesotherms 
D) warm-blooded animals.

Question 7

Lesions in which of the following structures may interfere with satiety?​

Accepted Answer

A) ventromedial hypothalamus 
B) lateral hypothalamus 
C) septal area 
D) arcuate nucleus 
A) ventromedial hypothalamus 
B) lateral hypothalamus 
C) septal area 
D) arcuate nucleus

Question 8

Obesity is probably caused by​

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A) one gene that results in your body not using nutrients properly. 
B) eating the same amount that thin people eat. 
C) a number of complex, interacting factors. 
D) the same factors in humans as in other mammals. 
A) one gene that results in your body not using nutrients properly. 
B) eating the same amount that thin people eat. 
C) a number of complex, interacting factors. 
D) the same factors in humans as in other mammals.

Question 9

The function of angiotensin II is to​

Accepted Answer

A) constrict blood vessels and trigger the release of aldosterone. 
B) constrict blood vessels and trigger the release of renin. 
C) dilate blood vessels and trigger the release of aldosterone. 
D) dilate blood vessels and trigger the release of renin. 
A) constrict blood vessels and trigger the release of aldosterone. 
B) constrict blood vessels and trigger the release of renin. 
C) dilate blood vessels and trigger the release of aldosterone. 
D) dilate blood vessels and trigger the release of renin.

Question 10

Hyponatremia occurs when sodium levels are high,but fluid levels are low.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A height/weight ratio frequently used to assess healthy weight,overweight,and obesity is the​

Accepted Answer

A) body mass index (BMI). 
B) body composition test. 
C) submersion test. 
D) Set Point Index. 
A) body mass index (BMI). 
B) body composition test. 
C) submersion test. 
D) Set Point Index.

Question 12

Nick is following the Atkins Diet,which allows dieters to consume lots of fats and proteins but very little carbohydrate.Consequently,it is likely that Nick will​

Accepted Answer

A) not lose any weight, as weight loss requires people to reduce the amount of fats consumed. 
B) experience cognitive problems, as the brain will have insufficient glucose to function properly. 
C) use ketones from fats to provide energy to their brains. 
D) use amino acids from proteins to provide energy to their brains. 
A) not lose any weight, as weight loss requires people to reduce the amount of fats consumed. 
B) experience cognitive problems, as the brain will have insufficient glucose to function properly. 
C) use ketones from fats to provide energy to their brains. 
D) use amino acids from proteins to provide energy to their brains.

Question 13

The median preoptic nucleus communicates directly with the​

Accepted Answer

A) organum vasculosum of the lamina terminalis (OVLT). 
B) lateral hypothalamus. 
C) posterior pituitary. 
D) zona incerta. 
A) organum vasculosum of the lamina terminalis (OVLT). 
B) lateral hypothalamus. 
C) posterior pituitary. 
D) zona incerta.

Question 14

Ashley has been diagnosed with a low thyroid condition.She frequently experiences​

Accepted Answer

A) lower-than-normal core body temperatures. 
B) unexplained fevers. 
C) hyperthermia requiring hospitalization. 
D) usually high activity in her brown fat cells. 
A) lower-than-normal core body temperatures. 
B) unexplained fevers. 
C) hyperthermia requiring hospitalization. 
D) usually high activity in her brown fat cells.

Question 15

The function of renin is to​

Accepted Answer

A) trigger the release of ADH. 
B) trigger the release of aldosterone. 
C) convert angiotensinogen into angiotensin II. 
D) convert aldosterone into angiotensin II. 
A) trigger the release of ADH. 
B) trigger the release of aldosterone. 
C) convert angiotensinogen into angiotensin II. 
D) convert aldosterone into angiotensin II.

Question 16

As ________,snakes help to maintain their body temperature by ________.​

Accepted Answer

A) ectotherms; shivering and moving to a warm spot if it is too cold 
B) endotherms; shivering and trying to find a warm spot if it is too cold 
C) ectotherms; moving to a shady spot if it is too hot 
D) endotherms; moving to a shady spot if it is too hot 
A) ectotherms; shivering and moving to a warm spot if it is too cold 
B) endotherms; shivering and trying to find a warm spot if it is too cold 
C) ectotherms; moving to a shady spot if it is too hot 
D) endotherms; moving to a shady spot if it is too hot

Question 17

In ordinary circumstances,which of the following describes the relationship between sodium and extracellular fluid levels?​

Accepted Answer

A) Sodium levels and extracellular fluid levels are positively correlated. 
B) Sodium levels and extracellular fluid levels are negatively correlated. 
C) Sodium levels do not correlate systematically with extracellular fluid levels. 
D) Sodium levels typically remain low when extracellular fluids are low or normal, but increase dramatically when extracellular fluids are high. 
A) Sodium levels and extracellular fluid levels are positively correlated. 
B) Sodium levels and extracellular fluid levels are negatively correlated. 
C) Sodium levels do not correlate systematically with extracellular fluid levels. 
D) Sodium levels typically remain low when extracellular fluids are low or normal, but increase dramatically when extracellular fluids are high.

Question 18

According to separate research studies conducted by Corbit and Satinoff,which of the following outcomes will result if temperature information from skin receptors conflicts with temperature information in the hypothalamus?​

Accepted Answer

A) Information from the skin receptors will have more impact on behavior than information from the hypothalamus. 
B) Information from the hypothalamus will have more impact on behavior than information from the skin receptors. 
C) The behavioral outcomes will reflect an averaging of input from the skin receptors and hypothalamus. 
D) Conflicting input will be ignored, and behavior from before a period of conflict will be maintained until further information is available. 
A) Information from the skin receptors will have more impact on behavior than information from the hypothalamus. 
B) Information from the hypothalamus will have more impact on behavior than information from the skin receptors. 
C) The behavioral outcomes will reflect an averaging of input from the skin receptors and hypothalamus. 
D) Conflicting input will be ignored, and behavior from before a period of conflict will be maintained until further information is available.

Question 19

Intracellular fluid makes up about _________ of the body's total fluids.​

Accepted Answer

A) one-tenth 
B) one-third 
C) two-thirds 
D) three-quarters 
A) one-tenth 
B) one-third 
C) two-thirds 
D) three-quarters

Question 20

Pyrogens influence fever by which of the following mechanisms of action?​

Accepted Answer

A) inhibiting the activity of temperature-insensitive neurons 
B) increasing the activity of cold-sensitive neurons 
C) reducing the activity of warm-sensitive neurons 
D) increasing the activity of warm-sensitive neurons. 
A) inhibiting the activity of temperature-insensitive neurons 
B) increasing the activity of cold-sensitive neurons 
C) reducing the activity of warm-sensitive neurons 
D) increasing the activity of warm-sensitive neurons.

(see Figure 9.12) -Referring to the appropriate structures in this image,describe how they contribute to the initiation of drinking.

In the stomach,food particles are mixed with

What is the role of CART in the maintenance of anorexia nervosa?

Genetic factors contribute to personality types that are more vulnerable to eating disorders,but do not produce the disorders directly.

Glucoreceptors have been found in the

Animals that rely on external factors to maintain their core temperature,such as basking in the sunlight,are known as

Lesions in which of the following structures may interfere with satiety?

Obesity is probably caused by

The function of angiotensin II is to

Hyponatremia occurs when sodium levels are high,but fluid levels are low.

A height/weight ratio frequently used to assess healthy weight,overweight,and obesity is the

Nick is following the Atkins Diet,which allows dieters to consume lots of fats and proteins but very little carbohydrate.Consequently,it is likely that Nick will

The median preoptic nucleus communicates directly with the

Ashley has been diagnosed with a low thyroid condition.She frequently experiences

The function of renin is to

As ,snakes help to maintain their body temperature by .

In ordinary circumstances,which of the following describes the relationship between sodium and extracellular fluid levels?

According to separate research studies conducted by Corbit and Satinoff,which of the following outcomes will result if temperature information from skin receptors conflicts with temperature information in the hypothalamus?

Intracellular fluid makes up about _________ of the body's total fluids.

Pyrogens influence fever by which of the following mechanisms of action?

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Exam 9: Homeostasis and Motivation

(see Figure 9.12)​ -Referring to the appropriate structures in this image,describe how they contribute to the initiation of drinking.​