Question 1

What is a positive energy balance primarily stored as within the body?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​glycogen 
B) glucose 
C) adipose tissue 
D) muscle tissue 
E) ​ATP 
A) ​glycogen 
B) glucose 
C) adipose tissue 
D) muscle tissue 
E) ​ATP C

Question 2

Non-shivering thermogenesis is accomplished by:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​the lungs 
B) brown fat 
C) skeletal muscles 
D) the thalamus 
E) ​the thyroid 
A) ​the lungs 
B) brown fat 
C) skeletal muscles 
D) the thalamus 
E) ​the thyroid B

Question 3

Heat output occurs by way of heat loss from exposed organs to the internal environment.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

What is the so-called "hunger hormone"?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​ghrelin 
B) insulin 
C) leptin 
D) peptide YY3-36 
E) corticotropin-releasing hormone 
A) ​ghrelin 
B) insulin 
C) leptin 
D) peptide YY3-36 
E) corticotropin-releasing hormone

Question 5

Heat __________ occurs by way of heat gain from the external environment and internal heat production.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Heat __________ occurs by way of heat...

Question 6

What is the most important source of heat for the body?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​internal heat production 
B) heat gain from the external environment 
C) respiration 
D) exercise 
E) ​eating 
A) ​internal heat production 
B) heat gain from the external environment 
C) respiration 
D) exercise 
E) ​eating

Question 7

Heat stroke is more likely to occur on overexertion during a prolonged exposure to a:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​hot,humid environment 
B) hot,dry environment 
C) cold,humid environment 
D) cold,dry environment 
E) ​wet,rainy environment 
A) ​hot,humid environment 
B) hot,dry environment 
C) cold,humid environment 
D) cold,dry environment 
E) ​wet,rainy environment

Question 8

figure 17-2
Use this figure (17-2)to answer the corresponding questions.
  
-Which number(s)in the figure represent the transfer of heat energy by air or water currents?

Accepted Answer

A) ​1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) ​2 and 3 
A) ​1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) ​2 and 3

Question 9

Discuss the two categories of obesity.

Accepted Answer

Obese patients can be classified into tw

Question 10

The energy equivalent of O₂ is:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​4.8 kcal of energy liberated per liter of O₂ consumed 
B) 4.8 kcal of energy liberated per liter of CO₂ expired 
C) 5.8 kcal of energy liberated per liter of O₂ consumed 
D) 5.8 kcal of energy liberated per liter of CO₂ expired 
E) ​6.8 kcal of energy liberated per liter of CO₂ expired 
A) ​4.8 kcal of energy liberated per liter of O₂ consumed 
B) 4.8 kcal of energy liberated per liter of CO₂ expired 
C) 5.8 kcal of energy liberated per liter of O₂ consumed 
D) 5.8 kcal of energy liberated per liter of CO₂ expired 
E) ​6.8 kcal of energy liberated per liter of CO₂ expired

Question 11

What percentage of American adults are obese?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​55% 
B) 50% 
C) 44% 
D) 39% 
E) ​34% 
A) ​55% 
B) 50% 
C) 44% 
D) 39% 
E) ​34%

Question 12

Skin temperature may fluctuate between 68°F and 104°F (20°C and 40°C)without damage.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the difference between a calorie and a Calorie?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​1 calorie = 1 Calorie 
B) 1 Calorie = 100 calories 
C) 1 calorie = 100 Calories 
D) 1 Calorie = 1,000 calories 
E) ​1 calorie= 1,000 Calories 
A) ​1 calorie = 1 Calorie 
B) 1 Calorie = 100 calories 
C) 1 calorie = 100 Calories 
D) 1 Calorie = 1,000 calories 
E) ​1 calorie= 1,000 Calories

Question 14

Describe a thermoneutral zone.

Accepted Answer

​Skin vasomotor activity is highly effec

Question 15

Most people suffer convulsions when the internal body temperature reaches about:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​102°F 
B) 104°F 
C) 106°F 
D) 108°F 
E) ​110°F 
A) ​102°F 
B) 104°F 
C) 106°F 
D) 108°F 
E) ​110°F

Question 16

Heat is continuously lost in expired air as a result of the air being __________ during its passage through the respiratory system.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Heat is continuously lost in expired air...

Question 17

The most striking feature of heat stroke is a lack of compensatory heat-loss measures,such as __________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most striking feature of heat stroke...

Question 18

The __________ region of the hypothalamus,activated by cold,triggers reflexes that mediate heat production and heat conservation.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ region of the hypothalamus,activated by...

Question 19

Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT),or the "fidget factor," might explain some variation in fat storage among people.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe the importance of the satiety center.​

Accepted Answer

​In addition to the key role the hypotha

What is a positive energy balance primarily stored as within the body?

Non-shivering thermogenesis is accomplished by:

Heat output occurs by way of heat loss from exposed organs to the internal environment.

What is the so-called "hunger hormone"?

Heat __________ occurs by way of heat gain from the external environment and internal heat production.

What is the most important source of heat for the body?

Heat stroke is more likely to occur on overexertion during a prolonged exposure to a:

figure 17-2 Use this figure (17-2)to answer the corresponding questions. -Which number(s)in the figure represent the transfer of heat energy by air or water currents?

Discuss the two categories of obesity.

The energy equivalent of O₂ is:

What percentage of American adults are obese?

Skin temperature may fluctuate between 68°F and 104°F (20°C and 40°C)without damage.

What is the difference between a calorie and a Calorie?

Describe a thermoneutral zone.

Most people suffer convulsions when the internal body temperature reaches about:

Heat is continuously lost in expired air as a result of the air being __________ during its passage through the respiratory system.

The most striking feature of heat stroke is a lack of compensatory heat-loss measures,such as __________.

The __________ region of the hypothalamus,activated by cold,triggers reflexes that mediate heat production and heat conservation.

Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT),or the "fidget factor," might explain some variation in fat storage among people.

Describe the importance of the satiety center.

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The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

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Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

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Exam 17: Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

What is a positive energy balance primarily stored as within the body?​

Non-shivering thermogenesis is accomplished by:​

Heat output occurs by way of heat loss from exposed organs to the internal environment.​

What is the so-called "hunger hormone"?​

Heat __________ occurs by way of heat gain from the external environment and internal heat production.​

What is the most important source of heat for the body?​

Heat stroke is more likely to occur on overexertion during a prolonged exposure to a:​

figure 17-2 Use this figure (17-2)to answer the corresponding questions. -Which number(s)in the figure represent the transfer of heat energy by air or water currents?

Discuss the two categories of obesity.

The energy equivalent of O₂ is:​

What percentage of American adults are obese?​

Skin temperature may fluctuate between 68°F and 104°F (20°C and 40°C)without damage.​

What is the difference between a calorie and a Calorie?​

Describe a thermoneutral zone.

Most people suffer convulsions when the internal body temperature reaches about:​

Heat is continuously lost in expired air as a result of the air being __________ during its passage through the respiratory system.​

The most striking feature of heat stroke is a lack of compensatory heat-loss measures,such as __________.​

The __________ region of the hypothalamus,activated by cold,triggers reflexes that mediate heat production and heat conservation.​

Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT),or the "fidget factor," might explain some variation in fat storage among people.​

Describe the importance of the satiety center.​

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 - Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System - Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid Base Balance

The Digestive System

Principles of Endocrinology - the Central Endocrine Glands

The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive Systembrad

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What is a positive energy balance primarily stored as within the body?

Non-shivering thermogenesis is accomplished by:

Heat output occurs by way of heat loss from exposed organs to the internal environment.

What is the so-called "hunger hormone"?

Heat __________ occurs by way of heat gain from the external environment and internal heat production.

What is the most important source of heat for the body?

Heat stroke is more likely to occur on overexertion during a prolonged exposure to a:

The energy equivalent of O₂ is:

What percentage of American adults are obese?

Skin temperature may fluctuate between 68°F and 104°F (20°C and 40°C)without damage.

What is the difference between a calorie and a Calorie?

Most people suffer convulsions when the internal body temperature reaches about:

Heat is continuously lost in expired air as a result of the air being __________ during its passage through the respiratory system.

The most striking feature of heat stroke is a lack of compensatory heat-loss measures,such as __________.

The __________ region of the hypothalamus,activated by cold,triggers reflexes that mediate heat production and heat conservation.

Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT),or the "fidget factor," might explain some variation in fat storage among people.

Describe the importance of the satiety center.