Question 1

The only energy source for the brain is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an action of parathyroid hormone?

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates osteoclasts to resorb calcium 
B) stimulated osteoblasts to deposit calcium 
C) stimulates kidneys to reabsorb calcium 
D) stimulates formation of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 
A) stimulates osteoclasts to resorb calcium 
B) stimulated osteoblasts to deposit calcium 
C) stimulates kidneys to reabsorb calcium 
D) stimulates formation of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3

Question 3

What hormone is most important for maintaining blood glucose levels during the post-absorptive or fasting states?

Accepted Answer

A) insulin 
B) glucagon 
C) somatostatin 
D) thyroxine 
A) insulin 
B) glucagon 
C) somatostatin 
D) thyroxine

Question 4

The effects of glucagon are _____________ by insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) enhanced 
B) opposed 
C) synergized 
D) agonized 
A) enhanced 
B) opposed 
C) synergized 
D) agonized

Question 5

Ghrelin is postulated to be important as a satiety factor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The nuclear receptor protein required for differentiation of ________ is PPARF1F1F1S1F1F1F10 (perioxisome proliferator activated receptor F1F1F1S1F1F1F10).

Accepted Answer

A) erythrocytes 
B) fibroblasts 
C) adipocytes 
D) reticulocytes 
A) erythrocytes 
B) fibroblasts 
C) adipocytes 
D) reticulocytes

Question 7

Which of the following is true of type 1 diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A) Lack of insulin leads to hypertension and decreased fatty acids in the blood. 
B) Lack of insulin caused a decrease in glucagon production. 
C) Glucagon production increases that leads to hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis. 
D) Lack of insulin leads to hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis. 
A) Lack of insulin leads to hypertension and decreased fatty acids in the blood. 
B) Lack of insulin caused a decrease in glucagon production. 
C) Glucagon production increases that leads to hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis. 
D) Lack of insulin leads to hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis.

Question 8

People who have had their thyroid glands removed will need to take pharmacological levels of calcitonin to maintain blood calcium balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Low leptin levels are found in cases of starvation,anorexia,and bulimia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Osteoporosis

Accepted Answer

A) is most common in premenopausal women. 
B) does not occur in men. 
C) can be treated by stimulating osteoclasts. 
D) can be limited by estrogen-replacement therapy. 
A) is most common in premenopausal women. 
B) does not occur in men. 
C) can be treated by stimulating osteoclasts. 
D) can be limited by estrogen-replacement therapy.

Question 11

What hormone is needed to set the BMR?

Accepted Answer

A) calcitonin 
B) cortisol 
C) thyroxine 
D) glucagon 
A) calcitonin 
B) cortisol 
C) thyroxine 
D) glucagon

Question 12

Leptin has an indirect effect on the deposition of calcium into bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Destruction of the alpha cells of the pancreas would decrease glucagon secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In brown fat,norepinephrine stimulates

Accepted Answer

A) beta1-adrenergic receptors. 
B) beta2-adrenergic receptors. 
C) beta3-adrenergic receptors. 
D) All of the choices are correct. 
A) beta1-adrenergic receptors. 
B) beta2-adrenergic receptors. 
C) beta3-adrenergic receptors. 
D) All of the choices are correct.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT true of oxidative stress?

Accepted Answer

A) protects from development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. 
B) contributes to aging and degenerative diseases associated with aging. 
C) promotes the malignant growth of cancers. 
D) contributes to all inflammatory diseases. 
A) protects from development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. 
B) contributes to aging and degenerative diseases associated with aging. 
C) promotes the malignant growth of cancers. 
D) contributes to all inflammatory diseases.

Question 16

Microgravity reduces bone density that exercise machines have not been able to counter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A stressful situation would stimulate _____________ gluconeogenesis.

Accepted Answer

A) increased 
B) decreased 
C) no change in 
A) increased 
B) decreased 
C) no change in

Question 18

Insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes mellitus can cause

Accepted Answer

A) increased hepatic secretion of glucose and decreased uptake by skeletal muscles. 
B) increased hepatic secretion of glucose and increased uptake by skeletal muscles. 
C) decreased hepatic secretion of glucose and decreased uptake by skeletal muscles. 
D) decreased hepatic secretion of glucose and increased uptake by skeletal muscles. 
A) increased hepatic secretion of glucose and decreased uptake by skeletal muscles. 
B) increased hepatic secretion of glucose and increased uptake by skeletal muscles. 
C) decreased hepatic secretion of glucose and decreased uptake by skeletal muscles. 
D) decreased hepatic secretion of glucose and increased uptake by skeletal muscles.

Question 19

Type II diabetes mellitus

Accepted Answer

A) is characterized by destruction of the pancreatic alpha cells. 
B) is characterized by destruction of the pancreatic beta cells. 
C) usually occurs in children. 
D) is the most common form of diabetes. 
A) is characterized by destruction of the pancreatic alpha cells. 
B) is characterized by destruction of the pancreatic beta cells. 
C) usually occurs in children. 
D) is the most common form of diabetes.

Question 20

The body's adipostat works in a negative feedback way to maintain adipose tissue to keep you from losing weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The only energy source for the brain is

Which of the following is NOT an action of parathyroid hormone?

What hormone is most important for maintaining blood glucose levels during the post-absorptive or fasting states?

The effects of glucagon are _____________ by insulin.

Ghrelin is postulated to be important as a satiety factor.

The nuclear receptor protein required for differentiation of ________ is PPAR (perioxisome proliferator activated receptor ).

Which of the following is true of type 1 diabetes mellitus?

People who have had their thyroid glands removed will need to take pharmacological levels of calcitonin to maintain blood calcium balance.

Low leptin levels are found in cases of starvation,anorexia,and bulimia.

Osteoporosis

What hormone is needed to set the BMR?

Leptin has an indirect effect on the deposition of calcium into bone.

Destruction of the alpha cells of the pancreas would decrease glucagon secretion.

In brown fat,norepinephrine stimulates

Which of the following is NOT true of oxidative stress?

Microgravity reduces bone density that exercise machines have not been able to counter.

A stressful situation would stimulate _____________ gluconeogenesis.

Insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes mellitus can cause

Type II diabetes mellitus

The body's adipostat works in a negative feedback way to maintain adipose tissue to keep you from losing weight.

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Exam 19: Regulation and Metabolism

The only energy source for the brain is

Which of the following is NOT an action of parathyroid hormone?

What hormone is most important for maintaining blood glucose levels during the post-absorptive or fasting states?

The effects of glucagon are _____________ by insulin.

Ghrelin is postulated to be important as a satiety factor.

The nuclear receptor protein required for differentiation of ________ is PPAR (perioxisome proliferator activated receptor ).

Which of the following is true of type 1 diabetes mellitus?

People who have had their thyroid glands removed will need to take pharmacological levels of calcitonin to maintain blood calcium balance.

Low leptin levels are found in cases of starvation,anorexia,and bulimia.

Osteoporosis

What hormone is needed to set the BMR?

Leptin has an indirect effect on the deposition of calcium into bone.

Destruction of the alpha cells of the pancreas would decrease glucagon secretion.

In brown fat,norepinephrine stimulates

Which of the following is NOT true of oxidative stress?

Microgravity reduces bone density that exercise machines have not been able to counter.

A stressful situation would stimulate _____________ gluconeogenesis.

Insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes mellitus can cause

Type II diabetes mellitus

The body's adipostat works in a negative feedback way to maintain adipose tissue to keep you from losing weight.

The Study of Body Function

Chemical Composition of the Body

Cell Structure and Genetic Control

Enzymes and Energy

Cell Respiration and Metabolism

Interactions Between Cells and the Extracellular Environment

The Nervous System: Neurons and Synapses

The Central Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory Physiology

Endocrine Glands: Secretion and Action of Hormones

Muscle: Mechanisms of Contraction and Neural Control

Blood,Heart and Circulation

Cardiac Output,Blood Flow,and Blood Pressure

The Immune System

Respiratory Physiology

Physiology of the Kidneys

The Digestive System

Reproduction

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