Question 1

Match term with correct characteristic.
-heat loss mechanisms are absent despite the fact that the body temperature is rapidly rising

Accepted Answer

A) hypothermia 
B) obesity 
C) frostbite 
D) hyperthermia 
E) anorexia
F)heat stroke
G)heat exhaustion 
A) hypothermia 
B) obesity 
C) frostbite 
D) hyperthermia 
E) anorexia
F)heat stroke
G)heat exhaustion

Question 2

The upper limit for internal core body temperature is considered to be _______° F.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The upper limit for internal core body...

Question 3

Sweating:

Accepted Answer

A)  is an active evaporative heat-loss process under sympathetic nervous control. 
B)  is the only means of losing heat when the environmental temperature is warmer than body temperature. 
C)  can be regulated by sympathetic activity 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  is an active evaporative heat-loss process under sympathetic nervous control. 
B)  is the only means of losing heat when the environmental temperature is warmer than body temperature. 
C)  can be regulated by sympathetic activity 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  all of the above

Question 4

This area houses the body's "internal thermostat"

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus. 
B)  cerebellum. 
C)  skin. 
D)  cerebral cortex. 
E)  medulla. 
A)  hypothalamus. 
B)  cerebellum. 
C)  skin. 
D)  cerebral cortex. 
E)  medulla.

Question 5

Match the chemical messenger to the characteristics. Answers may be used only once.
-produced by intestines, decreases appetite

Accepted Answer

A) Ghrelin 
B) PYY3-36 
C) CCK 
D) Leptin 
E) Neuropeptide Y
F)Melanocortins
G)Insulin
H)thyroid hormone 
A) Ghrelin 
B) PYY3-36 
C) CCK 
D) Leptin 
E) Neuropeptide Y
F)Melanocortins
G)Insulin
H)thyroid hormone

Question 6

Compare how the body responds to cold and heat exposure.

Accepted Answer

Cold exposure induces heat production by

Question 7

Upon exposure to heat, skin vasodilation occurs, which increases the temperature gradient between the skin and environment, thus promoting heat loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match the method of heat exchange with its description by writing the appropriate letter in the blank.
-emission of heat energy from the surface of a warm body in the form of electromagnetic waves

Accepted Answer

A) convection 
B) evaporation 
C) radiation 
D) conduction 
A) convection 
B) evaporation 
C) radiation 
D) conduction

Question 9

The lowest metabolic rate occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  during sleep. 
B)  during a basal metabolic rate determination. 
C)  during exercise. 
D)  after a meal. 
E)  in males compared to females. 
A)  during sleep. 
B)  during a basal metabolic rate determination. 
C)  during exercise. 
D)  after a meal. 
E)  in males compared to females.

Question 10

Match term with correct characteristic.
-state of collapse resulting from reduced blood pressure nervosa brought about as a consequence of overtaxing the heat loss mechanisms

Accepted Answer

A) hypothermia 
B) obesity 
C) frostbite 
D) hyperthermia 
E) anorexia
F)heat stroke
G)heat exhaustion 
A) hypothermia 
B) obesity 
C) frostbite 
D) hyperthermia 
E) anorexia
F)heat stroke
G)heat exhaustion

Question 11

The major means of increasing heat production in response to a cold environmental temperature is

Accepted Answer

A)  skin vasoconstriction. 
B)  wearing warm clothing. 
C)  increased muscle activity, such as through shivering and increased voluntary exercise. 
D)  formation of "goose bumps." 
E)  increased food intake. 
A)  skin vasoconstriction. 
B)  wearing warm clothing. 
C)  increased muscle activity, such as through shivering and increased voluntary exercise. 
D)  formation of "goose bumps." 
E)  increased food intake.

Question 12

Most of the energy contained within food will be lost as heat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

____________________ refers to a state of collapse resulting from reduced blood pressure brought about as a consequence of overtaxing the heat loss mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to a state of collapse...

Question 14

Match term with correct characteristic.
-freezing of tissues as a result of cold exposure

Accepted Answer

A) hypothermia 
B) obesity 
C) frostbite 
D) hyperthermia 
E) anorexia
F)heat stroke
G)heat exhaustion 
A) hypothermia 
B) obesity 
C) frostbite 
D) hyperthermia 
E) anorexia
F)heat stroke
G)heat exhaustion

Question 15

Aspirin reduces a fever by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Control of food intake is primarily a function of the hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The feeding and satiety centers are located in the hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The energy equivalent of oxygen is the

Accepted Answer

A)  number of calories contained in every liter of oxygen consumed. 
B)  value that equates how much energy is liberated from food for every liter of oxygen consumed. 
C)  oxygen consumption required for the processing and storage of ingested foodstuff. 
D)  energy required to raise 1 g of H2O 1°C. 
E)  none of these answers. 
A)  number of calories contained in every liter of oxygen consumed. 
B)  value that equates how much energy is liberated from food for every liter of oxygen consumed. 
C)  oxygen consumption required for the processing and storage of ingested foodstuff. 
D)  energy required to raise 1 g of H2O 1°C. 
E)  none of these answers.

Question 19

Match the chemical messenger to the characteristics. Answers may be used only once.
-controls blood glucose levels, influences appetite

Accepted Answer

A) Ghrelin 
B) PYY3-36 
C) CCK 
D) Leptin 
E) Neuropeptide Y
F)Melanocortins
G)Insulin
H)thyroid hormone 
A) Ghrelin 
B) PYY3-36 
C) CCK 
D) Leptin 
E) Neuropeptide Y
F)Melanocortins
G)Insulin
H)thyroid hormone

Question 20

Which chemical messenger is released by adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neuropeptide Y 
B)  melanocortin 
C)  Leptin 
D)  CRH 
E)  Insulin 
A)  Neuropeptide Y 
B)  melanocortin 
C)  Leptin 
D)  CRH 
E)  Insulin

Match term with correct characteristic. -heat loss mechanisms are absent despite the fact that the body temperature is rapidly rising

The upper limit for internal core body temperature is considered to be _______° F.

Sweating:

This area houses the body's "internal thermostat"

Match the chemical messenger to the characteristics. Answers may be used only once. -produced by intestines, decreases appetite

Compare how the body responds to cold and heat exposure.

Upon exposure to heat, skin vasodilation occurs, which increases the temperature gradient between the skin and environment, thus promoting heat loss.

Match the method of heat exchange with its description by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -emission of heat energy from the surface of a warm body in the form of electromagnetic waves

The lowest metabolic rate occurs

Match term with correct characteristic. -state of collapse resulting from reduced blood pressure nervosa brought about as a consequence of overtaxing the heat loss mechanisms

The major means of increasing heat production in response to a cold environmental temperature is

Most of the energy contained within food will be lost as heat.

____________________ refers to a state of collapse resulting from reduced blood pressure brought about as a consequence of overtaxing the heat loss mechanisms.

Match term with correct characteristic. -freezing of tissues as a result of cold exposure

Aspirin reduces a fever by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins.

Control of food intake is primarily a function of the hypothalamus.

The feeding and satiety centers are located in the hypothalamus.

The energy equivalent of oxygen is the

Match the chemical messenger to the characteristics. Answers may be used only once. -controls blood glucose levels, influences appetite

Which chemical messenger is released by adipose tissue?

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 and Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

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Exam 16: Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

Match term with correct characteristic. -heat loss mechanisms are absent despite the fact that the body temperature is rapidly rising

The upper limit for internal core body temperature is considered to be _______° F.

Sweating:

This area houses the body's "internal thermostat"

Match the chemical messenger to the characteristics. Answers may be used only once. -produced by intestines, decreases appetite

Compare how the body responds to cold and heat exposure.

Upon exposure to heat, skin vasodilation occurs, which increases the temperature gradient between the skin and environment, thus promoting heat loss.

Match the method of heat exchange with its description by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -emission of heat energy from the surface of a warm body in the form of electromagnetic waves

The lowest metabolic rate occurs

Match term with correct characteristic. -state of collapse resulting from reduced blood pressure nervosa brought about as a consequence of overtaxing the heat loss mechanisms

The major means of increasing heat production in response to a cold environmental temperature is

Most of the energy contained within food will be lost as heat.

____________________ refers to a state of collapse resulting from reduced blood pressure brought about as a consequence of overtaxing the heat loss mechanisms.

Match term with correct characteristic. -freezing of tissues as a result of cold exposure

Aspirin reduces a fever by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins.

Control of food intake is primarily a function of the hypothalamus.

The feeding and satiety centers are located in the hypothalamus.

The energy equivalent of oxygen is the

Match the chemical messenger to the characteristics. Answers may be used only once. -controls blood glucose levels, influences appetite

Which chemical messenger is released by adipose tissue?

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 and Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

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