Question 1

Classify each scenario below as to primarily which type of work is being done.
-a thoroughbred horse,or greyhound dog,running around the track

Accepted Answer

A) chemical work 
B) transport work 
C) mechanical work 
A) chemical work 
B) transport work 
C) mechanical work

Question 2

Two individuals are the same age,sex,and ethnic background.While being tested for their BMR,Bill consumes 20 liters of oxygen/hour and Randy consumes 16 liters of oxygen/hour.Which of the two needs to consume the most calories in order to maintain proper health and constant weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bill 
B)  Randy 
A)  Bill 
B)  Randy

Question 3

Lipoproteins that carry mostly cholesterol and phospholipids from peripheral tissues to the liver are called

Accepted Answer

A)  very low-density lipoproteins (VLDLs). 
B)  low-density lipoproteins (LDLs). 
C)  intermediate-density lipoproteins (IDLs). 
D)  high-density lipoproteins (HDLs). 
E)  very high-density lipoproteins (VHDLs). 
A)  very low-density lipoproteins (VLDLs). 
B)  low-density lipoproteins (LDLs). 
C)  intermediate-density lipoproteins (IDLs). 
D)  high-density lipoproteins (HDLs). 
E)  very high-density lipoproteins (VHDLs).

Question 4

The liver and skeletal muscles store glucose as ________ for a ready energy source.

Accepted Answer

A)  lipids 
B)  glucose 
C)  glycogen 
D)  urea 
E)  ketone bodies 
A)  lipids 
B)  glucose 
C)  glycogen 
D)  urea 
E)  ketone bodies

Question 5

The combination of type 2 diabetes,atherosclerosis,and high blood pressure is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The combination of type 2 diabetes,atherosclerosis,and high...

Question 6

________ is known as insulin-resistant diabetes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is known as insulin-resistant diabetes....

Question 7

Match the term to its definition.
-large molecules broken into smaller ones

Accepted Answer

A) metabolism 
B) catabolism 
C) anabolism 
A) metabolism 
B) catabolism 
C) anabolism

Question 8

The lipoprotein most likely to be called "good (or healthy)cholesterol" is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The lipoprotein most likely to be called...

Question 9

Drugs used to treat diabetes may

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulate beta-cell secretion of insulin. 
B)  stimulate digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine. 
C)  stimulate hepatic glucose output. 
D)  decrease responsiveness of target tissue to insulin. 
E)  None of these answers are correct. 
A)  stimulate beta-cell secretion of insulin. 
B)  stimulate digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine. 
C)  stimulate hepatic glucose output. 
D)  decrease responsiveness of target tissue to insulin. 
E)  None of these answers are correct.

Question 10

Jill suffers from anorexia nervosa.One afternoon she is rushed to the emergency room because of cardiac arrhythmias.Her breath has the smell of an aromatic hydrocarbon (sweet,fruity odor),and blood and urine samples indicated ketonemia and ketonuria.Why do you think she is having the arrhythmias?

Accepted Answer

It appears that Jill is suffering from k

Question 11

Classify each scenario below as to primarily which type of work is being done.
-enlarging one's muscles through body-building exercises

Accepted Answer

A) chemical work 
B) transport work 
C) mechanical work 
A) chemical work 
B) transport work 
C) mechanical work

Question 12

The process of glycogen formation is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of glycogen formation is known...

Question 13

Glucagon

Accepted Answer

A)  only stimulates gluconeogenesis. 
B)  primarily targets the liver. 
C)  primarily targets skeletal muscle. 
D)  stimulates gluconeogenesis and primarily targets the liver. 
E)  stimulates gluconeogenesis and primarily targets skeletal muscle. 
A)  only stimulates gluconeogenesis. 
B)  primarily targets the liver. 
C)  primarily targets skeletal muscle. 
D)  stimulates gluconeogenesis and primarily targets the liver. 
E)  stimulates gluconeogenesis and primarily targets skeletal muscle.

Question 14

________ is a test used to measure insulin response.

Accepted Answer

Glucose to

Question 15

During the absorptive state,

Accepted Answer

A)  the liver forms glycogen. 
B)  adipocytes contribute fatty acids to the circulation. 
C)  skeletal muscles break down glycogen. 
D)  glucagon levels are elevated. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  the liver forms glycogen. 
B)  adipocytes contribute fatty acids to the circulation. 
C)  skeletal muscles break down glycogen. 
D)  glucagon levels are elevated. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 16

A primary target tissue for insulin is the

Accepted Answer

A)  brain only. 
B)  liver only. 
C)  intestine only. 
D)  brain and liver. 
E)  brain, liver, and intestine. 
A)  brain only. 
B)  liver only. 
C)  intestine only. 
D)  brain and liver. 
E)  brain, liver, and intestine.

Question 17

After ingestion of carbohydrates in an insulin-deficient diabetic,________ would happen.

Accepted Answer

A)  protein degradation 
B)  fat synthesis 
C)  ketone production 
D)  glycolysis 
E)  protein degradation and ketone production 
A)  protein degradation 
B)  fat synthesis 
C)  ketone production 
D)  glycolysis 
E)  protein degradation and ketone production

Question 18

If you were in a desert without a food source,which nutrient would you like to have stored in your body in a large amount?

Accepted Answer

A)  protein 
B)  glycogen 
C)  calcium 
D)  fat 
E)  vitamin B6 
A)  protein 
B)  glycogen 
C)  calcium 
D)  fat 
E)  vitamin B6

Question 19

The first law of thermodynamics states that

Accepted Answer

A)  the total amount of energy in the universe is variable. 
B)  energy can be neither created nor destroyed and thus must be accounted for. 
C)  what heats up must cool down. 
D)  natural processes move from order to disorder, or entropy. 
E)  there is no way a process can increase the amount of order. 
A)  the total amount of energy in the universe is variable. 
B)  energy can be neither created nor destroyed and thus must be accounted for. 
C)  what heats up must cool down. 
D)  natural processes move from order to disorder, or entropy. 
E)  there is no way a process can increase the amount of order.

Question 20

Which of the following drugs would be an effective means for lowering plasma cholesterol levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  a drug that binds to bile acids and prevents them from being reabsorbed 
B)  a drug that stimulates intestinal cholesterol transport 
C)  a drug that stimulates the enzyme HMG coA reductase 
D)  a drug that adds plant sterols and stanols to the diet 
E)  a drug that binds to bile acids and prevents them from being reabsorbed or a drug that adds plant sterols and stanols to the diet 
A)  a drug that binds to bile acids and prevents them from being reabsorbed 
B)  a drug that stimulates intestinal cholesterol transport 
C)  a drug that stimulates the enzyme HMG coA reductase 
D)  a drug that adds plant sterols and stanols to the diet 
E)  a drug that binds to bile acids and prevents them from being reabsorbed or a drug that adds plant sterols and stanols to the diet

Exam 22: Metabolism and Energy Balance

Classify each scenario below as to primarily which type of work is being done. -a thoroughbred horse,or greyhound dog,running around the track

Two individuals are the same age,sex,and ethnic background.While being tested for their BMR,Bill consumes 20 liters of oxygen/hour and Randy consumes 16 liters of oxygen/hour.Which of the two needs to consume the most calories in order to maintain proper health and constant weight?

Lipoproteins that carry mostly cholesterol and phospholipids from peripheral tissues to the liver are called

The liver and skeletal muscles store glucose as ________ for a ready energy source.

The combination of type 2 diabetes,atherosclerosis,and high blood pressure is called ________.

________ is known as insulin-resistant diabetes.

Match the term to its definition. -large molecules broken into smaller ones

The lipoprotein most likely to be called "good (or healthy)cholesterol" is ________.

Drugs used to treat diabetes may

Jill suffers from anorexia nervosa.One afternoon she is rushed to the emergency room because of cardiac arrhythmias.Her breath has the smell of an aromatic hydrocarbon (sweet,fruity odor),and blood and urine samples indicated ketonemia and ketonuria.Why do you think she is having the arrhythmias?

Classify each scenario below as to primarily which type of work is being done. -enlarging one's muscles through body-building exercises

The process of glycogen formation is known as ________.

Glucagon

________ is a test used to measure insulin response.

During the absorptive state,

A primary target tissue for insulin is the

After ingestion of carbohydrates in an insulin-deficient diabetic,________ would happen.

If you were in a desert without a food source,which nutrient would you like to have stored in your body in a large amount?

The first law of thermodynamics states that

Which of the following drugs would be an effective means for lowering plasma cholesterol levels?

Introduction to Physiology

Molecular Interactions

Compartmentation: Cells and Tissues

Energy and Cellular Metabolism

Membrane Dynamics

Communication, Integration, and Homeostasis

Introduction to the Endocrine System

Neurons: Cellular and Network Properties

The Central Nervous System

Sensory Physiology

Efferent Division: Autonomic and Somatic Motor Control

Muscles

Integrative Physiology I: Control of Body Movement

Cardiovascular Physiology

Blood Flow and the Control of Blood Pressure

Blood

Mechanics of Breathing

Gas Exchange and Transport

The Kidneys

Integrative Physiology II: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

The Digestive System

Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism

The Immune System

Integrative Physiology III: Exercise

Reproduction and Development

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