Question 1

Antidepressant medications are​

Accepted Answer

A) not useful in treating either anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. 
B) somewhat useful in treating anorexia nervosa but not bulimia nervosa. 
C) somewhat useful in treating bulimia nervosa but not anorexia nervosa. 
D) useful in treating both bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa. 
A) not useful in treating either anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. 
B) somewhat useful in treating anorexia nervosa but not bulimia nervosa. 
C) somewhat useful in treating bulimia nervosa but not anorexia nervosa. 
D) useful in treating both bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa.

Question 2

Temperature regulation is managed by a​

Accepted Answer

A) single system in the hypothalamus. 
B) single system in the spinal cord. 
C) hierarchy of systems extending from the spinal cord to the hypothalamus. 
D) hierarchy of systems extending from the medulla to the spinal cord. 
A) single system in the hypothalamus. 
B) single system in the spinal cord. 
C) hierarchy of systems extending from the spinal cord to the hypothalamus. 
D) hierarchy of systems extending from the medulla to the spinal cord.

Question 3

Amanda went on a crash diet in order to look terrific for a friend's wedding.She consumed only 800 calories per day compared to the 3,000 calories per day she normally consumed.After the wedding,she found that she rapidly passed up her original weight by ten pounds,even though she was eating 2,500 calories per day instead of her original 3,000.What's going on here?​

Accepted Answer

A) Amanda must have reduced her activity level substantially. 
B) Amanda's metabolism must have slowed down too much because of her dramatic restriction of calories. 
C) Amanda must be cheating. There is no way this could happen if she ate 2,500 calories per day. 
D) Everybody gets larger when they get older. 
A) Amanda must have reduced her activity level substantially. 
B) Amanda's metabolism must have slowed down too much because of her dramatic restriction of calories. 
C) Amanda must be cheating. There is no way this could happen if she ate 2,500 calories per day. 
D) Everybody gets larger when they get older.

Question 4

People with spinal cord damage​

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A) do not have any problems with temperature regulation, because the spinal cord is the most sensitive part of the temperature regulation system. 
B) have problems regulating core temperature in cold, but not hot conditions. 
C) have problems regulating core temperature in hot, but not cold conditions. 
D) have difficulty regulating temperature, because the spinal cord temperature regulating systems are less precise than brainstem or hypothalamic systems. 
A) do not have any problems with temperature regulation, because the spinal cord is the most sensitive part of the temperature regulation system. 
B) have problems regulating core temperature in cold, but not hot conditions. 
C) have problems regulating core temperature in hot, but not cold conditions. 
D) have difficulty regulating temperature, because the spinal cord temperature regulating systems are less precise than brainstem or hypothalamic systems.

Question 5

Under normal circumstances,the only source of energy used by the brain is​

Accepted Answer

A) glucose. 
B) fatty acids. 
C) protein. 
D) glycogen. 
A) glucose. 
B) fatty acids. 
C) protein. 
D) glycogen.

Question 6

Michael is determined to lose 50 pounds.In addition to looking and feeling great,what else should Michael expect?​

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A) His reactions to hot and cold weather will not change due to his weight loss. 
B) He will feel warmer than before in hot weather. 
C) He will feel warmer than before in cold weather. 
D) He will feel cooler than he did before in both warm and cold weather. 
A) His reactions to hot and cold weather will not change due to his weight loss. 
B) He will feel warmer than before in hot weather. 
C) He will feel warmer than before in cold weather. 
D) He will feel cooler than he did before in both warm and cold weather.

Question 7

Osmoreceptors appear to

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A) increase their rate of firing when placed in a hypertonic solution, and decrease their rate of firing when placed in a hypotonic solution. 
B) increase their rate of firing when placed in a hypotonic solution, and decrease their rate of firing when placed in a hypertonic solution. 
C) increase their rate of firing when blood pressure drops. 
D) decrease their rate of firing when blood pressure drops. 
A) increase their rate of firing when placed in a hypertonic solution, and decrease their rate of firing when placed in a hypotonic solution. 
B) increase their rate of firing when placed in a hypotonic solution, and decrease their rate of firing when placed in a hypertonic solution. 
C) increase their rate of firing when blood pressure drops. 
D) decrease their rate of firing when blood pressure drops.

Question 8

Aldosterone signals the kidneys to​

Accepted Answer

A) retain sodium. 
B) excrete sodium. 
C) increase urine production. 
D) decrease urine production. 
A) retain sodium. 
B) excrete sodium. 
C) increase urine production. 
D) decrease urine production.

Question 9

(see Figure 9.12)​
  
-The numbered structures in this image regulate which of the following phenomena?​

Accepted Answer

A) Hunger 
B) Temperature 
C) Thirst 
D) Sex 
A) Hunger 
B) Temperature 
C) Thirst 
D) Sex

Question 10

Neurons in the lateral hypothalamus involved with the initiation of complex feeding behaviors may secrete​

Accepted Answer

A) TSH and ACTH. 
B) MCH and orexins (hypocretins). 
C) MCH and ACTH. 
D) TSH and orexins (hypocretins). 
A) TSH and ACTH. 
B) MCH and orexins (hypocretins). 
C) MCH and ACTH. 
D) TSH and orexins (hypocretins).

Question 11

Deficits in thyroid functions often produce

Accepted Answer

A) fever. 
B) higher than normal body temperatures. 
C) lower than normal body temperatures. 
D) inappropriate constriction of blood vessels. 
A) fever. 
B) higher than normal body temperatures. 
C) lower than normal body temperatures. 
D) inappropriate constriction of blood vessels.

Question 12

What is the role of genetics in obesity?​

Accepted Answer

A person's genetics play an important ro

Question 13

Eating a salty meal produces​

Accepted Answer

A) osmotic thirst due to loss of intracellular fluid. 
B) osmotic thirst due to loss of extracellular fluid. 
C) hypovolemic thirst due to loss of intracellular fluid. 
D) hypovolemic thirst due to loss of extracellular fluid. 
A) osmotic thirst due to loss of intracellular fluid. 
B) osmotic thirst due to loss of extracellular fluid. 
C) hypovolemic thirst due to loss of intracellular fluid. 
D) hypovolemic thirst due to loss of extracellular fluid.

Question 14

MC4 receptors in the lateral hypothalamus are

Accepted Answer

A) activated by AgRP, leading to satiety. 
B) activated by AgRP, leading to feeding behavior. 
C) blocked by AgRP, leading to satiety. 
D) blocked by AgRP, leading to feeding behavior. 
A) activated by AgRP, leading to satiety. 
B) activated by AgRP, leading to feeding behavior. 
C) blocked by AgRP, leading to satiety. 
D) blocked by AgRP, leading to feeding behavior.

Question 15

Melinda adopted an infant from Korea and was amazed because the child seemed to prefer spicy food from the time she began to eat solid food.What is the most likely reason for the child's preference?​

Accepted Answer

A) There is nothing that could account for this; it is just a coincidence. 
B) The child inherited a genetic predisposition to prefer spicy foods from her birth parents. 
C) Melinda gave the child spicy foods very early in life, and the child learned to like them. 
D) The child's birth mother probably ate the spicy foods normal for her culture while she was pregnant, which predisposed her daughter to like spicy foods. 
A) There is nothing that could account for this; it is just a coincidence. 
B) The child inherited a genetic predisposition to prefer spicy foods from her birth parents. 
C) Melinda gave the child spicy foods very early in life, and the child learned to like them. 
D) The child's birth mother probably ate the spicy foods normal for her culture while she was pregnant, which predisposed her daughter to like spicy foods.

Question 16

Monica had a serious case of the flu,with lots of vomiting and diarrhea.When she called the Health Center for advice,a nurse told her to​

Accepted Answer

A) drink as much plain water as possible. 
B) drink sports drinks containing sodium instead of plain water. 
C) avoid drinking anything until the vomiting and diarrhea stopped completely. 
D) drink clear sugary soda pop instead of plain water. 
A) drink as much plain water as possible. 
B) drink sports drinks containing sodium instead of plain water. 
C) avoid drinking anything until the vomiting and diarrhea stopped completely. 
D) drink clear sugary soda pop instead of plain water.

Question 17

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH or vasopressin)controls the retention of fluid while aldosterone controls the retention of sodium.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Obesity is usually diagnosed when a person's body fat percentage is over _________ percent for men and _________ percent for women.​

Accepted Answer

A) 5; 12 
B) 15; 22 
C) 22; 25 
D) 25; 32 
A) 5; 12 
B) 15; 22 
C) 22; 25 
D) 25; 32

Question 19

Lactose intolerance​

Accepted Answer

A) is common in areas that have historically relied on dairy products. 
B) is uncommon in areas that have historically relied on dairy products. 
C) results from learned food preferences. 
D) is not related to genetics. 
A) is common in areas that have historically relied on dairy products. 
B) is uncommon in areas that have historically relied on dairy products. 
C) results from learned food preferences. 
D) is not related to genetics.

Question 20

Heat stroke frequently occurs due to​

Accepted Answer

A) wearing heavy clothing and engaging in strenuous activity. 
B) pyrogens released by disease-causing organisms. 
C) genetic predispositions to problems regulating temperature. 
D) drinking large quantities of fluid. 
A) wearing heavy clothing and engaging in strenuous activity. 
B) pyrogens released by disease-causing organisms. 
C) genetic predispositions to problems regulating temperature. 
D) drinking large quantities of fluid.

Antidepressant medications are

Temperature regulation is managed by a

People with spinal cord damage

Under normal circumstances,the only source of energy used by the brain is

Michael is determined to lose 50 pounds.In addition to looking and feeling great,what else should Michael expect?

Osmoreceptors appear to

Aldosterone signals the kidneys to

(see Figure 9.12) -The numbered structures in this image regulate which of the following phenomena?

Neurons in the lateral hypothalamus involved with the initiation of complex feeding behaviors may secrete

Deficits in thyroid functions often produce

What is the role of genetics in obesity?

Eating a salty meal produces

MC4 receptors in the lateral hypothalamus are

Melinda adopted an infant from Korea and was amazed because the child seemed to prefer spicy food from the time she began to eat solid food.What is the most likely reason for the child's preference?

Monica had a serious case of the flu,with lots of vomiting and diarrhea.When she called the Health Center for advice,a nurse told her to

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH or vasopressin)controls the retention of fluid while aldosterone controls the retention of sodium.

Obesity is usually diagnosed when a person's body fat percentage is over _ percent for men and _ percent for women.

Lactose intolerance

Heat stroke frequently occurs due to

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Neurophysiology: the Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

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Movement

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Hemispheric Asymmetry, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

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Antidepressant medications are​

Temperature regulation is managed by a​

People with spinal cord damage​

Under normal circumstances,the only source of energy used by the brain is​

Michael is determined to lose 50 pounds.In addition to looking and feeling great,what else should Michael expect?​

Osmoreceptors appear to

Aldosterone signals the kidneys to​

(see Figure 9.12)​ -The numbered structures in this image regulate which of the following phenomena?​

Neurons in the lateral hypothalamus involved with the initiation of complex feeding behaviors may secrete​

Deficits in thyroid functions often produce

What is the role of genetics in obesity?​

Eating a salty meal produces​

MC4 receptors in the lateral hypothalamus are

Melinda adopted an infant from Korea and was amazed because the child seemed to prefer spicy food from the time she began to eat solid food.What is the most likely reason for the child's preference?​

Monica had a serious case of the flu,with lots of vomiting and diarrhea.When she called the Health Center for advice,a nurse told her to​

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH or vasopressin)controls the retention of fluid while aldosterone controls the retention of sodium.​

Obesity is usually diagnosed when a person's body fat percentage is over _________ percent for men and _________ percent for women.​

Lactose intolerance​

Heat stroke frequently occurs due to​

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: the Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Hemispheric Asymmetry, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

Filters

Antidepressant medications are

Temperature regulation is managed by a

People with spinal cord damage

Under normal circumstances,the only source of energy used by the brain is

Michael is determined to lose 50 pounds.In addition to looking and feeling great,what else should Michael expect?

Aldosterone signals the kidneys to

(see Figure 9.12) -The numbered structures in this image regulate which of the following phenomena?

Neurons in the lateral hypothalamus involved with the initiation of complex feeding behaviors may secrete

What is the role of genetics in obesity?

Eating a salty meal produces

Melinda adopted an infant from Korea and was amazed because the child seemed to prefer spicy food from the time she began to eat solid food.What is the most likely reason for the child's preference?

Monica had a serious case of the flu,with lots of vomiting and diarrhea.When she called the Health Center for advice,a nurse told her to

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH or vasopressin)controls the retention of fluid while aldosterone controls the retention of sodium.

Obesity is usually diagnosed when a person's body fat percentage is over _ percent for men and _ percent for women.

Lactose intolerance

Heat stroke frequently occurs due to