Question 1

Many hunger and satiety peptides have receptors in the

Accepted Answer

A)  hippocampus. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  amygdala. 
D)  prefrontal cortex 
E)  striatum. 
A)  hippocampus. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  amygdala. 
D)  prefrontal cortex 
E)  striatum.

Question 2

Kwasi poured himself half a glass of milk.Because he was thirsty,he added half a glass of water to it.In doing so,Kwasi

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A)  doubled the milk's nutritive density. 
B)  increased the milk's nutritive density by 50%. 
C)  halved the milk's nutritive density. 
D)  reduced the milk's nutritive density by 100%. 
E)  reduced the milk's nutritive density by 33.33%. 
A)  doubled the milk's nutritive density. 
B)  increased the milk's nutritive density by 50%. 
C)  halved the milk's nutritive density. 
D)  reduced the milk's nutritive density by 100%. 
E)  reduced the milk's nutritive density by 33.33%.

Question 3

The surgical treatment for extreme obesity that is portrayed in this illustration is __________ surgery.

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The answer of The surgical treatment for extreme obesity that...

Question 4

Exercise programs for the obese have proven to be relatively ineffective in promoting weight loss.This surprising result is likely attributable to the fact that

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A)  the majority of the body's calorie expenditure is dedicated to maintaining the physiological processes of the body rather than fueling behavior. 
B)  after exercising, many people consume extra drinks and food that offset their calorie loss. 
C)  obese people do NOT burn as many calories when they do the same exercise as normal-weight people. 
D)  both A and B 
E)  both B and C 
A)  the majority of the body's calorie expenditure is dedicated to maintaining the physiological processes of the body rather than fueling behavior. 
B)  after exercising, many people consume extra drinks and food that offset their calorie loss. 
C)  obese people do NOT burn as many calories when they do the same exercise as normal-weight people. 
D)  both A and B 
E)  both B and C

Question 5

The __________ value associated with eating tends to be lower in persons with anorexia than in healthy people.

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The answer of The __________ value associated with eating tends...

Question 6

Settling-point models of body weight regulation

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A)  maintain a loose kind of homeostatic regulation. 
B)  do NOT have a prescribed set point. 
C)  do NOT have negative feedback mechanisms that actively correct changes from homeostasis. 
D)  have negative feedback mechanisms that reduce the impact on body weight of changes in consumption. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  maintain a loose kind of homeostatic regulation. 
B)  do NOT have a prescribed set point. 
C)  do NOT have negative feedback mechanisms that actively correct changes from homeostasis. 
D)  have negative feedback mechanisms that reduce the impact on body weight of changes in consumption. 
E)  all of the above

Question 7

The level at which the various factors that influence body weight achieve an equilibrium is called the body weight

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A)  set point. 
B)  settling point. 
C)  water level. 
D)  cephalic level. 
E)  leaky barrel. 
A)  set point. 
B)  settling point. 
C)  water level. 
D)  cephalic level. 
E)  leaky barrel.

Question 8

The pancreatic hormone that is released during the fasting phase of metabolism is __________.

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The answer of The pancreatic hormone that is released during...

Question 9

The three phases of energy metabolism are,in sequence,

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A)  eat, fast, and absorb. 
B)  absorptive, cephalic, and fasting. 
C)  cephalic, absorptive, and fasting. 
D)  fasting, absorptive, and cephalic. 
E)  absorb, fast, and eat. 
A)  eat, fast, and absorb. 
B)  absorptive, cephalic, and fasting. 
C)  cephalic, absorptive, and fasting. 
D)  fasting, absorptive, and cephalic. 
E)  absorb, fast, and eat.

Question 10

Individuals who display cycles of fasting,bingeing,and purging are said to suffer from __________ nervosa.

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The answer of Individuals who display cycles of fasting,bingeing,and purging...

Question 11

Leptin is to insulin as subcutaneous fat is to

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A)  limb fat. 
B)  arcuate fat. 
C)  visceral fat. 
D)  hind fat. 
E)  melanocortins. 
A)  limb fat. 
B)  arcuate fat. 
C)  visceral fat. 
D)  hind fat. 
E)  melanocortins.

Question 12

Animals with a sodium deficiency

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A)  never learn to prefer food laced with sodium salt. 
B)  slowly learn to prefer the taste of sodium salt by experiencing its health-promoting effects. 
C)  slowly learn to prefer the taste of sodium salt by experiencing the alleviation their symptoms. 
D)  automatically prefer the taste of sodium salt. 
E)  both B and C 
A)  never learn to prefer food laced with sodium salt. 
B)  slowly learn to prefer the taste of sodium salt by experiencing its health-promoting effects. 
C)  slowly learn to prefer the taste of sodium salt by experiencing the alleviation their symptoms. 
D)  automatically prefer the taste of sodium salt. 
E)  both B and C

Question 13

Both galanin and neuropeptide Y

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A)  are peptides. 
B)  increase eating. 
C)  have effects similar to those of CCK. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and B 
A)  are peptides. 
B)  increase eating. 
C)  have effects similar to those of CCK. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and B

Question 14

In one experiment,the caloric intake of mice was reduced from free-feeding levels by up to 25,55,or 65%.The benefits of the caloric restriction were greatest in the 65% group.These benefits included

Accepted Answer

A)  an increased life span. 
B)  a reduced incidence of cancer. 
C)  improved immune responses. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  an increased life span. 
B)  a reduced incidence of cancer. 
C)  improved immune responses. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 15

Cafeteria diets

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A)  greatly reduce consumption. 
B)  maintain consumption at baseline levels. 
C)  are those in which several palatable foods are available. 
D)  are inherently less healthy. 
E)  increase sensory-specific satiety. 
A)  greatly reduce consumption. 
B)  maintain consumption at baseline levels. 
C)  are those in which several palatable foods are available. 
D)  are inherently less healthy. 
E)  increase sensory-specific satiety.

Question 16

Leptin has proven effective in the treatment of obesity in

Accepted Answer

A)  the very young. 
B)  those rare cases who are homozygous for the mutant ob gene. 
C)  the extremely obese. 
D)  females. 
E)  only one Norwegian study. 
A)  the very young. 
B)  those rare cases who are homozygous for the mutant ob gene. 
C)  the extremely obese. 
D)  females. 
E)  only one Norwegian study.

Question 17

During the fasting phase,most of the energy used by muscles is derived from

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose. 
B)  free fatty acids released from adipose tissue. 
C)  glycogen. 
D)  amino acids. 
E)  ketones. 
A)  glucose. 
B)  free fatty acids released from adipose tissue. 
C)  glycogen. 
D)  amino acids. 
E)  ketones.

Question 18

Compare set-point and positive-incentive theories of hunger and eating.Compare their ability to predict two major research findings.

Accepted Answer

25% for describing the set-point theory

Question 19

CCK is to neuropeptide Y as

Accepted Answer

A)  galanin is to CCK. 
B)  serotonin is to satiety. 
C)  satiety is to hunger. 
D)  rats are to humans. 
E)  hunger is to satiety. 
A)  galanin is to CCK. 
B)  serotonin is to satiety. 
C)  satiety is to hunger. 
D)  rats are to humans. 
E)  hunger is to satiety.

Question 20

Hunger and eating can be induced in satiated mammals by decreasing blood glucose levels with large injections of insulin.However,such large decreases

Accepted Answer

A)  rarely, if ever, occur in healthy humans or other mammals with ready access to food. 
B)  occur naturally about four times per day in humans. 
C)  occur naturally about three times per day in most mammals. 
D)  occur naturally just before mealtime in North Americans, who are used to eating three meals per day. 
E)  occur six times per day in humans-on the average. 
A)  rarely, if ever, occur in healthy humans or other mammals with ready access to food. 
B)  occur naturally about four times per day in humans. 
C)  occur naturally about three times per day in most mammals. 
D)  occur naturally just before mealtime in North Americans, who are used to eating three meals per day. 
E)  occur six times per day in humans-on the average.

Many hunger and satiety peptides have receptors in the

Kwasi poured himself half a glass of milk.Because he was thirsty,he added half a glass of water to it.In doing so,Kwasi

The surgical treatment for extreme obesity that is portrayed in this illustration is __________ surgery.

Exercise programs for the obese have proven to be relatively ineffective in promoting weight loss.This surprising result is likely attributable to the fact that

The __________ value associated with eating tends to be lower in persons with anorexia than in healthy people.

Settling-point models of body weight regulation

The level at which the various factors that influence body weight achieve an equilibrium is called the body weight

The pancreatic hormone that is released during the fasting phase of metabolism is __________.

The three phases of energy metabolism are,in sequence,

Individuals who display cycles of fasting,bingeing,and purging are said to suffer from __________ nervosa.

Leptin is to insulin as subcutaneous fat is to

Animals with a sodium deficiency

Both galanin and neuropeptide Y

In one experiment,the caloric intake of mice was reduced from free-feeding levels by up to 25,55,or 65%.The benefits of the caloric restriction were greatest in the 65% group.These benefits included

Cafeteria diets

Leptin has proven effective in the treatment of obesity in

During the fasting phase,most of the energy used by muscles is derived from

Compare set-point and positive-incentive theories of hunger and eating.Compare their ability to predict two major research findings.

CCK is to neuropeptide Y as

Hunger and eating can be induced in satiated mammals by decreasing blood glucose levels with large injections of insulin.However,such large decreases

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Exam 12: Hunger, eating, and Health

Many hunger and satiety peptides have receptors in the

Kwasi poured himself half a glass of milk.Because he was thirsty,he added half a glass of water to it.In doing so,Kwasi

The surgical treatment for extreme obesity that is portrayed in this illustration is __________ surgery.

Exercise programs for the obese have proven to be relatively ineffective in promoting weight loss.This surprising result is likely attributable to the fact that

The __________ value associated with eating tends to be lower in persons with anorexia than in healthy people.

Settling-point models of body weight regulation

The level at which the various factors that influence body weight achieve an equilibrium is called the body weight

The pancreatic hormone that is released during the fasting phase of metabolism is __________.

The three phases of energy metabolism are,in sequence,

Individuals who display cycles of fasting,bingeing,and purging are said to suffer from __________ nervosa.

Leptin is to insulin as subcutaneous fat is to

Animals with a sodium deficiency

Both galanin and neuropeptide Y

In one experiment,the caloric intake of mice was reduced from free-feeding levels by up to 25,55,or 65%.The benefits of the caloric restriction were greatest in the 65% group.These benefits included

Cafeteria diets

Leptin has proven effective in the treatment of obesity in

During the fasting phase,most of the energy used by muscles is derived from

Compare set-point and positive-incentive theories of hunger and eating.Compare their ability to predict two major research findings.

CCK is to neuropeptide Y as

Hunger and eating can be induced in satiated mammals by decreasing blood glucose levels with large injections of insulin.However,such large decreases

Biopsychology As a Neuroscience

Evolution, Genetics, and Experience

The Anatomy of the Nervous System

Neural Conduction and Synaptic Transmission

The Research Methods of Biopsychology

The Visual System

Mechanisms of Perception

The Sensorimotor System

Development of the Nervous System

Brain Damage and Neuroplasticity

Learning, Memory, and Amnesia

Hormones and Sex

Sleep, Dreaming, and Circadian Rhythms

Drug Addiction and the Brains Reward Circuits

Lateralization, language, and the Split Brain

Biopsychology of Emotion, stress, and Health

Biopsychology of Psychiatric Disorders

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