Question 1

Vasoconstriction in the dermis will:

Accepted Answer

A) increase the loss of body heat by sweating 
B) decrease the loss of body heat by sweating 
C) increase the loss of body heat by radiation 
D) decrease the loss of body heat by radiation 
A) increase the loss of body heat by sweating 
B) decrease the loss of body heat by sweating 
C) increase the loss of body heat by radiation 
D) decrease the loss of body heat by radiation

Question 2

In the cell respiration of glucose,carbon dioxide is formed during which stage?

Accepted Answer

A) glycolysis 
B) the Krebs cycle 
C) the cytochrome transport system 
D) all three stages 
A) glycolysis 
B) the Krebs cycle 
C) the cytochrome transport system 
D) all three stages

Question 3

The hormone that is most important for increasing the rate of cell respiration and heat production during stressful situations is:

Accepted Answer

A) aldosterone 
B) norepinephrine 
C) epinephrine 
D) thyroxine 
A) aldosterone 
B) norepinephrine 
C) epinephrine 
D) thyroxine

Question 4

Basal metabolic rate means the energy production:

Accepted Answer

A) that is standard for all people of the same age 
B) that is standard for all people of the same weight 
C) when the body is at rest 
D) when there is maximum energy production 
A) that is standard for all people of the same age 
B) that is standard for all people of the same weight 
C) when the body is at rest 
D) when there is maximum energy production

Question 5

Folic acid is a necessary vitamin because it is needed for:

Accepted Answer

A) melanin synthesis in the skin 
B) bone-matrix synthesis 
C) DNA synthesis,especially for blood cells 
D) synthesis of insulin 
A) melanin synthesis in the skin 
B) bone-matrix synthesis 
C) DNA synthesis,especially for blood cells 
D) synthesis of insulin

Question 6

The essential amino acids are those that:

Accepted Answer

A) the liver can synthesize if necessary 
B) the red bone marrow can synthesize 
C) must be synthesized by the liver 
D) must be obtained in the diet 
A) the liver can synthesize if necessary 
B) the red bone marrow can synthesize 
C) must be synthesized by the liver 
D) must be obtained in the diet

Question 7

In the cell respiration of glucose,NADH? is formed during:

Accepted Answer

A) glycolysis only 
B) the Krebs cycle only 
C) glycolysis and the Krebs cycle only 
D) all three stages 
A) glycolysis only 
B) the Krebs cycle only 
C) glycolysis and the Krebs cycle only 
D) all three stages

Question 8

Which statement is NOT true of the stages of cell respiration?

Accepted Answer

A) Glycolysis takes place in the cytoplasm and begins with a molecule of glucose. 
B) The Krebs cycle takes place in the cytoplasm and does not require oxygen. 
C) The cytochromes are proteins found in the mitochondria. 
D) The cytochrome transport system requires oxygen. 
A) Glycolysis takes place in the cytoplasm and begins with a molecule of glucose. 
B) The Krebs cycle takes place in the cytoplasm and does not require oxygen. 
C) The cytochromes are proteins found in the mitochondria. 
D) The cytochrome transport system requires oxygen.

Question 9

The normal range of human body temperature in degrees Celsius (°C)is:

Accepted Answer

A) 35 to 37 
B) 34 to 36 
C) 36 to 38 
D) 37 to 39 
A) 35 to 37 
B) 34 to 36 
C) 36 to 38 
D) 37 to 39

Question 10

Vitamin E is necessary because it is:

Accepted Answer

A) essential for blood clotting 
B) an antioxidant that prevents destruction of cell membranes 
C) a coenzyme for cell respiration 
D) a coenzyme for the synthesis of bone matrix 
A) essential for blood clotting 
B) an antioxidant that prevents destruction of cell membranes 
C) a coenzyme for cell respiration 
D) a coenzyme for the synthesis of bone matrix

Exam 18:Body Temperature and Metabolism-Part C

Vasoconstriction in the dermis will:

In the cell respiration of glucose,carbon dioxide is formed during which stage?

The hormone that is most important for increasing the rate of cell respiration and heat production during stressful situations is:

Basal metabolic rate means the energy production:

Folic acid is a necessary vitamin because it is needed for:

The essential amino acids are those that:

In the cell respiration of glucose,NADH? is formed during:

Which statement is NOT true of the stages of cell respiration?

The normal range of human body temperature in degrees Celsius (°C)is:

Vitamin E is necessary because it is:

Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part A

Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part B

Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part C

Some Basic Chemistry-Part A

Some Basic Chemistry-Part B

Some Basic Chemistry-Part C

Cells-Part A

Cells-Part B

Cells-Part C

Tissues and Membranes-Part A

Tissues and Membranes-Part B

Tissues and Membranes-Part C

The Integumentary System-Part A

The Integumentary System-Part B

The Integumentary System-Part C

The Skeletal System-Part A

The Skeletal System-Part B

The Skeletal System-Part C

The Muscular System-Part A

The Muscular System-Part B

The Muscular System-Part C

The Nervous System-Part A

The Nervous System-Part B

The Nervous System-Part C

The Senses-Part A

The Senses-Part B

The Senses-Part C

The Endocrine System-Part A

The Endocrine System-Part B

The Endocrine System-Part C

Blood-Part A

Blood-Part B

Blood-Part C

The Heart-Part A

The Heart-Part B

The Heart-Part C

The Vascular System-Part A

The Vascular System-Part B

The Vascular System-Part C

The Lymphatic System and Immunity-Part A

The Lymphatic System and Immunity-Part B

The Lymphatic System and Immunity-Part C

The Respiratory System-Part A

The Respiratory System-Part B

The Respiratory System-Part C

The Digestive System-Part A

The Digestive System-Part B

The Digestive System-Part C

Body Temperature and Metabolism-Part A

Body Temperature and Metabolism-Part B

The Urinary System-Part A

The Urinary System-Part B

The Urinary System-Part C

Fluid–Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance-Part A

Fluid–Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance-Part B

Fluid–Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance-Part C

The Reproductive Systems-Part A

The Reproductive Systems-Part B

The Reproductive Systems-Part C

Human Development and Genetics-Part A

Human Development and Genetics-Part B

Human Development and Genetics-Part C

An Introduction to Microbiology and Human Disease-Part A

An Introduction to Microbiology and Human Disease-Part B

An Introduction to Microbiology and Human Disease-Part C

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