Question 1

Sensory factors that can influence satiety include

Accepted Answer

A)  texture. 
B)  taste. 
C)  temperature. 
D)  temperature and taste. 
E)  temperature and texture. 
A)  texture. 
B)  taste. 
C)  temperature. 
D)  temperature and taste. 
E)  temperature and texture.

Question 2

Participants had an infusion of a glucose solution. Participants reported increased fullness and reduced hunger when the solution was infused into the

Accepted Answer

A)  liver. 
B)  brain. 
C)  large intestine. 
D)  small intestine. 
E)  stomach. 
A)  liver. 
B)  brain. 
C)  large intestine. 
D)  small intestine. 
E)  stomach.

Question 3

_____________ inhibit(s) NPY and AGRP which, in turn, results in less orexin and MCH release.

Accepted Answer

A)  Endocannabinoids 
B)  CART 
C)  Ghrelin 
D)  MCH 
E)  Leptin 
A)  Endocannabinoids 
B)  CART 
C)  Ghrelin 
D)  MCH 
E)  Leptin

Question 4

Cells of the liver convert ____________ into _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose; glycogen 
B)  glucagon; glucose 
C)  glucagon; glycogen 
D)  glucose; glucagon 
E)  glycogen; glucagon 
A)  glucose; glycogen 
B)  glucagon; glucose 
C)  glucagon; glycogen 
D)  glucose; glucagon 
E)  glycogen; glucagon

Question 5

One simple strategy for promoting weight loss without serious risk may involve

Accepted Answer

A)  gastric surgery. 
B)  the use of powerful stimulants such as amphetamine. 
C)  wasting energy by fidgeting. 
D)  stapling the stomach. 
E)  prolonged bouts of exercise. 
A)  gastric surgery. 
B)  the use of powerful stimulants such as amphetamine. 
C)  wasting energy by fidgeting. 
D)  stapling the stomach. 
E)  prolonged bouts of exercise.

Question 6

Bulimia can be treated using the serotonin agonist ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bulimia can be treated using the serotonin...

Question 7

The liver sends information about available glucose and fatty acid levels to the brain via the ____________ nerve.

Accepted Answer

A)  trigeminal 
B)  glossopharyngeal 
C)  vagus 
D)  hypoglossal 
E)  accessory 
A)  trigeminal 
B)  glossopharyngeal 
C)  vagus 
D)  hypoglossal 
E)  accessory

Question 8

The brain interprets increased blood levels of insulin as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  hunger signal. 
B)  indicator of the entry of fat into the duodenum. 
C)  indicator that the body is in the fasting e phase of metabolism. 
D)  satiety signal. 
E)  indicator that the stomach is full. 
A)  hunger signal. 
B)  indicator of the entry of fat into the duodenum. 
C)  indicator that the body is in the fasting e phase of metabolism. 
D)  satiety signal. 
E)  indicator that the stomach is full.

Question 9

A key reason why the volume of blood must be regulated within certain limits is that

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced blood volume causes water to move out of cells. 
B)  reduced blood volume causes water to move into cells. 
C)  low blood volume leads to better pumping action in the heart. 
D)  low blood volume leads to heart failure. 
E)  high blood volume leads to low blood pressure. 
A)  reduced blood volume causes water to move out of cells. 
B)  reduced blood volume causes water to move into cells. 
C)  low blood volume leads to better pumping action in the heart. 
D)  low blood volume leads to heart failure. 
E)  high blood volume leads to low blood pressure.

Question 10

The greatest degree of satiety would be expected for the situation involving

Accepted Answer

A)  placing an amount of food directly into the stomach. 
B)  swallowing a mouthful of food that then exits via the esophagus. 
C)  swallowing a mouthful of food that is restricted to the stomach. 
D)  chewing a bite of food and then spitting it out. 
E)  distension of the stomach by an inflatable bag, in combination with infusion of nutrients directly into the duodenum. 
A)  placing an amount of food directly into the stomach. 
B)  swallowing a mouthful of food that then exits via the esophagus. 
C)  swallowing a mouthful of food that is restricted to the stomach. 
D)  chewing a bite of food and then spitting it out. 
E)  distension of the stomach by an inflatable bag, in combination with infusion of nutrients directly into the duodenum.

Question 11

Hypoglycemia induced by an injection of ________ results in ????_______.

Accepted Answer

A)  ghrelin; satiety 
B)  2-DG; drinking 
C)  fenfluramine; conditioned satiety 
D)  insulin; eating 
E)  CCK; eating 
A)  ghrelin; satiety 
B)  2-DG; drinking 
C)  fenfluramine; conditioned satiety 
D)  insulin; eating 
E)  CCK; eating

Question 12

_____________ thirst is caused by loss of blood volume, whereas __________ thirst is caused by loss of cellular fluids.

Accepted Answer

A)  Volumetric; osmometric 
B)  Osmometric; volumetric 
C)  Volumetric; isometric 
D)  Isometric; osmometric 
E)  Isometric; volumetric 
A)  Volumetric; osmometric 
B)  Osmometric; volumetric 
C)  Volumetric; isometric 
D)  Isometric; osmometric 
E)  Isometric; volumetric

Question 13

Detectors for glucose are located within the

Accepted Answer

A)  liver. 
B)  duodenum. 
C)  gut. 
D)  forebrain. 
E)  kidney. 
A)  liver. 
B)  duodenum. 
C)  gut. 
D)  forebrain. 
E)  kidney.

Question 14

During the absorptive phase of metabolism,

Accepted Answer

A)  blood glucose levels are lowered. 
B)  it has been some time since the person last ate food. 
C)  the pancreas secretes glucagon rather than insulin. 
D)  the liver converts glycogen to glucose. 
E)  blood glucose levels rise, which triggers the release of insulin by the pancreas. 
A)  blood glucose levels are lowered. 
B)  it has been some time since the person last ate food. 
C)  the pancreas secretes glucagon rather than insulin. 
D)  the liver converts glycogen to glucose. 
E)  blood glucose levels rise, which triggers the release of insulin by the pancreas.

Question 15

Avoidance of eating food is a key aspect of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Avoidance of eating food is a key...

Question 16

________ restores the system variable to the set point.

Accepted Answer

correction

Question 17

Which of the following is true regarding the peptide cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript (CART)?

Accepted Answer

A)  CART activates eating of palatable foods. 
B)  CART is a peptide localized within the area posterma. 
C)  Infusion of an antibody to CART increases feeding. 
D)  CART activates MCH/orexin neurons. 
E)  Ghrelin stimulates CART neurons. 
A)  CART activates eating of palatable foods. 
B)  CART is a peptide localized within the area posterma. 
C)  Infusion of an antibody to CART increases feeding. 
D)  CART activates MCH/orexin neurons. 
E)  Ghrelin stimulates CART neurons.

Question 18

The median preoptic nucleus

Accepted Answer

A)  plays a role in feeding regulation in humans. 
B)  integrates most thirst-related stimuli. 
C)  is sensitive to neural signals generated by stomach stretch receptors. 
D)  is sensitive to information from the amygdala. 
E)  mediates the aversive aspect of intense thirst. 
A)  plays a role in feeding regulation in humans. 
B)  integrates most thirst-related stimuli. 
C)  is sensitive to neural signals generated by stomach stretch receptors. 
D)  is sensitive to information from the amygdala. 
E)  mediates the aversive aspect of intense thirst.

Question 19

One explanation for why it is hard to maintain a low-calorie diet is that

Accepted Answer

A)  food restriction elevates insulin release, which triggers feeding. 
B)  we are fundamentally too lazy to exercise. 
C)  starvation releases dopamine, which makes us happy. 
D)  food restriction elevates ghrelin release, which triggers hunger. 
E)  low calorie foods suppress ghrelin secretion. 
A)  food restriction elevates insulin release, which triggers feeding. 
B)  we are fundamentally too lazy to exercise. 
C)  starvation releases dopamine, which makes us happy. 
D)  food restriction elevates ghrelin release, which triggers hunger. 
E)  low calorie foods suppress ghrelin secretion.

Question 20

Targeted mutation in mice that prevented the production of insulin receptors in the brain without affecting their production elsewhere in the body resulted in mice that

Accepted Answer

A)  experienced diabetes. 
B)  lose a great deal of weight. 
C)  showed behavior similar to post traumatic stress. 
D)  maintained body weight for an extended period of time. 
E)  became obese. 
A)  experienced diabetes. 
B)  lose a great deal of weight. 
C)  showed behavior similar to post traumatic stress. 
D)  maintained body weight for an extended period of time. 
E)  became obese.

Sensory factors that can influence satiety include

Participants had an infusion of a glucose solution. Participants reported increased fullness and reduced hunger when the solution was infused into the

_____________ inhibit(s) NPY and AGRP which, in turn, results in less orexin and MCH release.

Cells of the liver convert into _.

One simple strategy for promoting weight loss without serious risk may involve

Bulimia can be treated using the serotonin agonist ________.

The liver sends information about available glucose and fatty acid levels to the brain via the ____________ nerve.

The brain interprets increased blood levels of insulin as a(n)

A key reason why the volume of blood must be regulated within certain limits is that

The greatest degree of satiety would be expected for the situation involving

Hypoglycemia induced by an injection of __ results in ????_.

___ thirst is caused by loss of blood volume, whereas thirst is caused by loss of cellular fluids.

Detectors for glucose are located within the

During the absorptive phase of metabolism,

Avoidance of eating food is a key aspect of ________.

________ restores the system variable to the set point.

Which of the following is true regarding the peptide cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript (CART)?

The median preoptic nucleus

One explanation for why it is hard to maintain a low-calorie diet is that

Targeted mutation in mice that prevented the production of insulin receptors in the brain without affecting their production elsewhere in the body resulted in mice that

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Structure of the Nervous System

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Reproductive Behavior

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Exam 12: Ingestive Behavior

Sensory factors that can influence satiety include

Participants had an infusion of a glucose solution. Participants reported increased fullness and reduced hunger when the solution was infused into the

_____________ inhibit(s) NPY and AGRP which, in turn, results in less orexin and MCH release.

Cells of the liver convert ____________ into _____________.

One simple strategy for promoting weight loss without serious risk may involve

Bulimia can be treated using the serotonin agonist ________.

The liver sends information about available glucose and fatty acid levels to the brain via the ____________ nerve.

The brain interprets increased blood levels of insulin as a(n)

A key reason why the volume of blood must be regulated within certain limits is that

The greatest degree of satiety would be expected for the situation involving

Hypoglycemia induced by an injection of ________ results in ????_______.

_____________ thirst is caused by loss of blood volume, whereas __________ thirst is caused by loss of cellular fluids.

Detectors for glucose are located within the

During the absorptive phase of metabolism,

Avoidance of eating food is a key aspect of ________.

________ restores the system variable to the set point.

Which of the following is true regarding the peptide cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript (CART)?

The median preoptic nucleus

One explanation for why it is hard to maintain a low-calorie diet is that

Targeted mutation in mice that prevented the production of insulin receptors in the brain without affecting their production elsewhere in the body resulted in mice that

Introduction

Structure and Function of Cells of the Nervous System

Structure of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Methods and Strategies of Research

Vision

Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses

Control of Movement

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

Emotion

Learning and Memory

Human Communication

Neurological Disorders

Schizophrenia and the Affective Disorders

Anxiety Disorders, Autistic Disorder, attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder, and Stress Disorders

Substance Abuse

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Cells of the liver convert into _.

Hypoglycemia induced by an injection of __ results in ????_.

___ thirst is caused by loss of blood volume, whereas thirst is caused by loss of cellular fluids.