Question 1

After losing blood due to a serious cut, Jaimee experienced what kind of thirst? How would her body respond to the loss of blood?

Accepted Answer

Jaimee experienced hypovolemic thirst th

Question 2

Matt is having a long study session in the library, where the "no food, no drink" rules are enforced very strictly. Over the course of the study session, we can expect that Matt's glucagon

Accepted Answer

A)  and insulin levels will remain very low. 
B)  and insulin levels will increase gradually. 
C)  levels will drop and his insulin levels will rise. 
D)  levels will rise and his insulin levels will drop. 
A)  and insulin levels will remain very low. 
B)  and insulin levels will increase gradually. 
C)  levels will drop and his insulin levels will rise. 
D)  levels will rise and his insulin levels will drop.

Question 3

Elevated CART levels have been observed in patients with anorexia nervosa, even after the patients reached normal weight during treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the most likely relationship between genetics and eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no evidence for a genetic contribution to eating disorders. 
B)  Genes probably contribute a great deal to bulimia nervosa but not to anorexia nervosa. 
C)  Some studies have identified a genetic contribution, but others have found no evidence of such a factor. 
D)  Eating disorders can be accounted for almost entirely by genetic influences. 
A)  There is no evidence for a genetic contribution to eating disorders. 
B)  Genes probably contribute a great deal to bulimia nervosa but not to anorexia nervosa. 
C)  Some studies have identified a genetic contribution, but others have found no evidence of such a factor. 
D)  Eating disorders can be accounted for almost entirely by genetic influences.

Question 5

Animals in cold climates have _________ surface area, thereby _________ heat loss.

Accepted Answer

A)  less; minimizing 
B)  less; maximizing 
C)  greater; minimizing 
D)  greater; maximizing 
A)  less; minimizing 
B)  less; maximizing 
C)  greater; minimizing 
D)  greater; maximizing

Question 6

The Walkers like to keep their home's thermostat set to 68 degrees F. This setting is analogous to a body's

Accepted Answer

A)  motivation. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  set point. 
D)  drive state. 
A)  motivation. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  set point. 
D)  drive state.

Question 7

Most excess sodium and water in the body are excreted by

Accepted Answer

A)  the intestines. 
B)  the kidneys. 
C)  perspiring. 
D)  respiration. 
A)  the intestines. 
B)  the kidneys. 
C)  perspiring. 
D)  respiration.

Question 8

Which of the following factors contributes the least to feelings of thirst?

Accepted Answer

A)  feelings of a dry mouth 
B)  a reduction in intracellular fluid levels 
C)  a reduction in extracellular fluid levels 
D)  an increase in the concentration of extracellular solutes 
A)  feelings of a dry mouth 
B)  a reduction in intracellular fluid levels 
C)  a reduction in extracellular fluid levels 
D)  an increase in the concentration of extracellular solutes

Question 9

(see Figure 9.18a)
   
-When levels of _____ are low, cells in the arcuate nucleus release _______ and AgRP to communicate with the _______ (#2) and the PVN (#1).

Accepted Answer

leptin, NP

Question 10

Excess sugars may be converted by the liver into

Accepted Answer

A)  ketones. 
B)  glycogen. 
C)  glucose. 
D)  glucagon. 
A)  ketones. 
B)  glycogen. 
C)  glucose. 
D)  glucagon.

Question 11

(see Figure 9.18a) The structure indicated by #1 in this illustration is the

Accepted Answer

A)  arcuate nucleus. 
B)  VMH. 
C)  lateral hypothalamus. 
D)  paraventricular nucleus (PVN). 
A)  arcuate nucleus. 
B)  VMH. 
C)  lateral hypothalamus. 
D)  paraventricular nucleus (PVN).

Question 12

Jessica's weight of 123 pounds doesn't vary much regardless of what she eats from day to day. It is likely that 123 pounds is Jessica's

Accepted Answer

A)  ideal weight. 
B)  set point. 
C)  homeostasis. 
D)  drive state. 
A)  ideal weight. 
B)  set point. 
C)  homeostasis. 
D)  drive state.

Question 13

During times of starvation, the brain may obtain energy from

Accepted Answer

A)  ketones. 
B)  galactose. 
C)  amino acids. 
D)  glucagons. 
A)  ketones. 
B)  galactose. 
C)  amino acids. 
D)  glucagons.

Question 14

Humans need to ingest

Accepted Answer

A)  no fluids in addition to those contained in food. 
B)  about 0.3 liters (about 0.10 gallons) of fluid per day. 
C)  about 1 liter (about 0.27 gallons) of fluid per day. 
D)  about 2.5 liters (about 0.55 gallons) of fluid per day. 
A)  no fluids in addition to those contained in food. 
B)  about 0.3 liters (about 0.10 gallons) of fluid per day. 
C)  about 1 liter (about 0.27 gallons) of fluid per day. 
D)  about 2.5 liters (about 0.55 gallons) of fluid per day.

Question 15

Hyponatremia results from

Accepted Answer

A)  dangerously low sodium and fluid levels. 
B)  dangerously high sodium levels. 
C)  failure to drink enough plain water. 
D)  frequent urination. 
A)  dangerously low sodium and fluid levels. 
B)  dangerously high sodium levels. 
C)  failure to drink enough plain water. 
D)  frequent urination.

Question 16

Alishia's BMI is 31. She would be considered

Accepted Answer

A)  normal weight. 
B)  overweight. 
C)  obese. 
D)  dangerously underweight. 
A)  normal weight. 
B)  overweight. 
C)  obese. 
D)  dangerously underweight.

Question 17

People with spinal cord damage

Accepted Answer

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 18

Low levels of leptin lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  fasting behavior, increased sympathetic nervous system activity, and the activation of TSH and ACTH. 
B)  feeding behavior, increased parasympathetic nervous system activity, and the suppression of TSH and ACTH. 
C)  fasting behavior, increased parasympathetic nervous system activity, and the suppression of TSH and ACTH. 
D)  feeding behavior, increased sympathetic nervous system activity, and the activation of TSH and ACTH. 
A)  fasting behavior, increased sympathetic nervous system activity, and the activation of TSH and ACTH. 
B)  feeding behavior, increased parasympathetic nervous system activity, and the suppression of TSH and ACTH. 
C)  fasting behavior, increased parasympathetic nervous system activity, and the suppression of TSH and ACTH. 
D)  feeding behavior, increased sympathetic nervous system activity, and the activation of TSH and ACTH.

Question 19

Denisse's _______ released renin in order to _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys; trigger the release of ADH 
B)  kidneys; convert angiotensinogen into angiotensin II 
C)  posterior pituitary gland; convert angiotensinogen into angiotensin II 
D)  posterior pituitary gland; trigger the release of ADH 
A)  kidneys; trigger the release of ADH 
B)  kidneys; convert angiotensinogen into angiotensin II 
C)  posterior pituitary gland; convert angiotensinogen into angiotensin II 
D)  posterior pituitary gland; trigger the release of ADH

Question 20

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is released in response to

Accepted Answer

A)  osmotic thirst only. 
B)  hypovolemic thirst only. 
C)  either osmotic or hypovolemic thirst. 
D)  release of renin. 
A)  osmotic thirst only. 
B)  hypovolemic thirst only. 
C)  either osmotic or hypovolemic thirst. 
D)  release of renin.

After losing blood due to a serious cut, Jaimee experienced what kind of thirst? How would her body respond to the loss of blood?

Matt is having a long study session in the library, where the "no food, no drink" rules are enforced very strictly. Over the course of the study session, we can expect that Matt's glucagon

Elevated CART levels have been observed in patients with anorexia nervosa, even after the patients reached normal weight during treatment.

What is the most likely relationship between genetics and eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

Animals in cold climates have _ surface area, thereby _ heat loss.

The Walkers like to keep their home's thermostat set to 68 degrees F. This setting is analogous to a body's

Most excess sodium and water in the body are excreted by

Which of the following factors contributes the least to feelings of thirst?

(see Figure 9.18a) -When levels of _ are low, cells in the arcuate nucleus release _ and AgRP to communicate with the _____ (#2) and the PVN (#1).

Excess sugars may be converted by the liver into

(see Figure 9.18a) The structure indicated by #1 in this illustration is the

Jessica's weight of 123 pounds doesn't vary much regardless of what she eats from day to day. It is likely that 123 pounds is Jessica's

During times of starvation, the brain may obtain energy from

Humans need to ingest

Hyponatremia results from

Alishia's BMI is 31. She would be considered

People with spinal cord damage

Low levels of leptin lead to

Denisse's _ released renin in order to _.

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is released in response to

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Exam 9: Homeostasis, Motivation, and Reward

After losing blood due to a serious cut, Jaimee experienced what kind of thirst? How would her body respond to the loss of blood?

Matt is having a long study session in the library, where the "no food, no drink" rules are enforced very strictly. Over the course of the study session, we can expect that Matt's glucagon

Elevated CART levels have been observed in patients with anorexia nervosa, even after the patients reached normal weight during treatment.

What is the most likely relationship between genetics and eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

Animals in cold climates have _________ surface area, thereby _________ heat loss.

The Walkers like to keep their home's thermostat set to 68 degrees F. This setting is analogous to a body's

Most excess sodium and water in the body are excreted by

Which of the following factors contributes the least to feelings of thirst?

(see Figure 9.18a) -When levels of _____ are low, cells in the arcuate nucleus release _______ and AgRP to communicate with the _______ (#2) and the PVN (#1).

Excess sugars may be converted by the liver into

(see Figure 9.18a) The structure indicated by #1 in this illustration is the

Jessica's weight of 123 pounds doesn't vary much regardless of what she eats from day to day. It is likely that 123 pounds is Jessica's

During times of starvation, the brain may obtain energy from

Humans need to ingest

Hyponatremia results from

Alishia's BMI is 31. She would be considered

People with spinal cord damage

Low levels of leptin lead to

Denisse's _______ released renin in order to _______.

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is released in response 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

Cognition

Emotion, Aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

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Animals in cold climates have _ surface area, thereby _ heat loss.

(see Figure 9.18a) -When levels of _ are low, cells in the arcuate nucleus release _ and AgRP to communicate with the _____ (#2) and the PVN (#1).

Denisse's _ released renin in order to _.