Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach 6th Edition

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Psy 139 Midterm 2

1) identify the false statement regarding sensory receptor cells. a) threshold is the minimal stimulus intensity required to generate an action potential. b) sensory transduction converts stimulus energy into a receptor potential. c) each type of sensory receptor responds only to the stimulus that defines the receptor. d) a graded potential is referred to

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Psy 169 Midterm 2

1) ________ hearing loss occurs because of damage to the structure of the inner ear. answer: sensorineural answer: sensorineural answer: sensorineural 2) carrier proteins operating at their maximum rate are said to be ________. answer: saturated answer: saturated answer: saturated 3) by binding to the ca2+ channel proteins, drugs known as calcium channel blockers have two main effects.

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Psy 172 Quiz 1

1) how many grams of nacl, m.w. 58.5 daltons, are necessary to make 1 liter of 5% saline? a) 58.5 b) 1 c) 50 d) 6.02 1023 e) 2.9 answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) the portions of a neuron that extend off of the roughly spherical cell body are usually collectively called a) protrusions. b) processes. c) prostheses. d) projections. answer: b answer:

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Psy 176 Test

1) a ________ is a single energy packet of visible light. answer: photon answer: photon answer: photon 2) define the term transport maximum and describe a way cells can increase their transport capacity. answer: the transport maximum occurs when all carrier binding sites are filled with substrate. at this point adding more substrate will no

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Psy 190

1) increasing muscle mass and decreasing fat content in your body can increase resting metabolism. why is this? a) because doing so requires exercise and exercising burns calories b) because muscle cells have more mitochondria than fat cells, allowing for more energy to be made from sugar c) because adipocytes contain more cytoplasmic

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Psy 206 Midterm 2

1) in multiple sclerosis, there is progressive and intermittent damage to the myelin sheath of central axons. one symptom is poor motor control of the affected area. why does destruction of the myelin sheath affect motor control? answer: loss of myelin slows or stops impulse conduction, preventing descending tracts from regulating

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Psy 229

1) match the term with its description: a. threshold b. effector c. integrating center d. setpoint e. sensory receptor the desired target value for a parameter answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) during the fasting state, the energy stores of the ________ become the major source of glucose for the whole body. a) brain b) liver c) muscles d) pancreas e) adipose tissues answer: b answer:

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Psy 245 Quiz 1

1) explain the differences between channel proteins and carrier proteins and why cells need both. answer: channel proteins allow more rapid transport but are not as selective. carrier proteins are slower because of the conformation change. they are also more selective and can move larger molecules than channel proteins. carrier proteins

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Psy 275 Final

1) when the baroreceptor reflex is triggered by a decline in blood pressure, a) sympathetic activity increases. b) cardiac output increases. c) peripheral resistance decreases. d) sympathetic activity increases and cardiac output increases. e) sympathetic activity increases, cardiac output increases, and peripheral resistance decreases. answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) when blood levels of glucose, amino acids, and

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Psy 309

1) to maintain ________, the body uses a combination of simple diffusion across small distances; wide spread distribution of molecules through the circulatory system and rapid, specific delivery of messages by the nervous system. answer: homeostasis answer: homeostasis answer: homeostasis 2) the high ________ osmolarity allows urine to be concentrated. answer: medullary interstitial answer: medullary interstitial answer:

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Psy 350 Midterm

1) redistribution of blood flow during exercise results from a) vasodilation only. b) vasoconstriction only. c) vasodilation in skeletal muscle and vasoconstriction in viscera. d) vasoconstriction in skeletal muscle and vasodilation in viscera. answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) which of the following cells is not localized to the retina? a) rods b) vertical c) bipolar d) cones e) amacrine answer: b answer: b answer:

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Psy 363 Test

1) ________ is the loss of accommodation that occurs with age due to a loss of lens elasticity. answer: presbyopia answer: presbyopia answer: presbyopia 2) map the following terms: blood distribution, blood volume, cardiac output, diameter of the arterioles, diameter of the veins, fluid intake, fluid loss, heart rate, mean arterial pressure, passive, regulated

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Psy 420

1) the force for glomerular filtration is the a) blood pressure in the glomerular capillaries. b) osmotic pressure in the glomerular capillaries. c) fluid pressure produced by the displacement of the fluid in the lumen of the tubules. d) atp-dependent processes in the nephron. e) none of the answers are correct. answer: a answer: a answer: a 2) miguel

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Psy 443 Quiz 3

1) match the condition with its description. a. giantism b. kyphosis c. moon face d. myxedema e. goiter easily observable symptom of hypercortisolism answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) phasic receptors a) are quick to adapt to a particular stimulus intensity. b) slowly decrease the frequency of action potentials generated to a constant stimulus. c) are attune to parameters that the body

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Psy 449 Homework

1) match the structure to its function. a. mouth b. stomach c. rectum d. small intestine e. large intestine protein digestion is completed here. answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) the qrs complex of an ecg corresponds to a) the depolarization of the atria. b) the progressive wave of ventricular depolarization. c) the repolarization of the ventricles. d) atrial repolarization. e) none of the

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Psy 456

1) explain how ca2+ levels inside myocardial cells are important to cell function. answer: see figs. 14.9 and 14.21 in the chapter. answer: see figs. 14.9 and 14.21 in the chapter. answer: see figs. 14.9 and 14.21 in the chapter. 2) both alpha-bungarotoxin and curare bind to the same neurotransmitter receptor, but only curare

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Psy 481

1) nervous tissue consists of two general types of cells: nerve cells and glial cells. glial cells are mitotic, whereas neural cells are not (excluding the small population of stem cells). which type of cell is most likely to be involved in brain cancer, and why? answer: cancer results from uncontrolled

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Psy 482 Midterm

1) match the type of signal to its description (answers may be used more than once). a. graded potential b. action potential c. both require(s) a minimum stimulus to occur answer: b answer: b answer: b 2) classify each scenario below as to primarily which type of work is being done. a. chemical work b. transport work c. mechanical work wound healing,

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Psy 482 Quiz 1

1) crossover effects are sometimes seen among a) most hormones. b) all hormones. c) peptide/protein hormones. d) steroid hormones. answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) match the terms to changes presented, assuming a resting membrane potential of -70 mv. answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all. a. electrical polarization b. hyperpolarization c. depolarization d. repolarization e. more

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Psy 485 Homework

1) stretch-sensitive mechanoreceptors known as ________ are located in some artery walls. a) nociceptors b) chemoreceptors c) baroreceptors d) elasticeptors answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) which of the following is/are vasoconstrictors? a) platelet-activating factor b) serotonin c) adenosine diphosphate d) thromboxane a2 e) serotonin and thromboxane a2 answer: e answer: e answer: e 3) the primary function of the proximal tubule is a) filtration. b) reabsorption of

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Psy 503 Midterm 2

1) cholinergic muscarinic receptors are found at the ________ in the ans. answer: parasympathetic neuroeffector junctions answer: parasympathetic neuroeffector junctions answer: parasympathetic neuroeffector junctions 2) list and explain the three types of substances transported by the blood. what is the source of each type? answer: nutrients, water, and gases from the external environment, substances moving

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Psy 550

1) neural control of gfr is mediated by ________ that innervate ________ receptors on vascular smooth muscle causing ________. answer: sympathetic neurons, alpha, vasoconstriction answer: sympathetic neurons, alpha, vasoconstriction answer: sympathetic neurons, alpha, vasoconstriction 2) before nitric oxide was identified, its action was observed in ________ and it was given the name ________. answer: endothelial

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Psy 577 Test

1) exercise hyperventilation results from signals from a) muscle and joint mechanoreceptors and proprioceptors only. b) the carotid body chemoreceptors only. c) activating pulmonary stretch receptors only. d) muscle and joint mechanoreceptors and proprioceptors and from the carotid body chemoreceptors. e) muscle and joint mechanoreceptors and proprioceptors, the carotid body chemoreceptors, and activating pulmonary stretch

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Psy 597 Homework

1) a flagellum moves a cell through a fluid medium. what moves the fluid medium across the surface of cells that are not free to move? a) centrioles b) thick filaments c) cilia d) ribosomes e) endoplasmic reticulum answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) the release of many gi tract hormones is stimulated by a particular food or

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Psy 607 Final

1) which bases below are purines? 1. adenine 2. cytosine 3. guanine 4. thymine 5. uracil a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 1, 3, and 5 d) 1 and 3 e) 2, 4, and 5 answer: d section title: molecules and bonds answer: d section title: molecules and bonds answer: d section title: molecules and bonds 2) the beta cells of

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Psy 646 Midterm 2

1) match the condition with the description. a. acromegaly b. adrenogenital syndrome c. cretinism d. dwarfism e. exophthalmus caused by growth hormone deficiency in childhood answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) which of these has a higher concentration in cerebrospinal fluid than in the blood? a) k+ b) h+ c) ca2+ d) hco3- e) na+ answer: b answer: b answer: b 3) when blood pressure is normal, the

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Psy 653 Final

1) which of these does not increase the risk for cardiovascular disease? a) being a male over 30 but under 55 b) being a female over 30 but under 55 c) having a sister with coronary artery disease d) menopause without estrogen replacement therapy e) having diabetes mellitus answer: b answer: b answer: b 2) a typical action potential

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Psy 690 Test

1) transcription factors are proteins whose binding to the ________ region for a gene can ________ (increase) or ________ (decrease) expression of that gene. answer: promoter, induce, repress answer: promoter, induce, repress answer: promoter, induce, repress 2) how do the following relate to nervous system development and/or healing? synaptic plasticity, neuroglia, neurotrophic factors. answer: synaptic

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Psy 691 Test 1

1) lipoproteins that contain large amounts of cholesterol for transport to peripheral tissues are called ________. answer: low-density lipoproteins (ldls) answer: low-density lipoproteins (ldls) answer: low-density lipoproteins (ldls) 2) you are walking to school one day when you notice an alien spaceship that has crashed in a nearby field. you and some other physiology

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PSY 705 Test 1

1) these are weak attractive forces between the nucleus of one atom and the electrons of another atom close by. a. van der waals b. ionic c. hydrogen d. covalent Answer: a Answer: a Answer: a 2) passive transport refers to a process that requires a) no energy at all. b) no cellular energy. c) no pressure gradient. d) no concentration gradient. e) no

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Psy 718

1) hydatid mole is a type of pregnancy that, without medical intervention, frequently results in the death of the mother. the hydatid mole is thought to result most often from an abnormality in fertilization, such that the egg has two copies of paternal chromosomes, and no maternal dna. a fetus

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Psy 720 Quiz 2

1) match each term with its definition. a. cardiac output (co) b. heart rate (hr) c. end-diastolic volume (edv) d. stroke volume (sv) e. end-systolic volume (esv) the volume of blood circulated by the heart in one minute answer: a answer: a answer: a 2) glycolytic metabolism is also known as a) aerobic metabolism. b) anaerobic metabolism. c) gluconeogenesis. d) glycogenesis. e) beta-oxidation. answer: b answer: b answer:

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Psy 756 Homework

1) which functions are controlled through the autonomic nervous system? 1> blood pressure 2> heart rate 3> water balance 4> temperature regulation a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 c) 1, 2, 3 d) 2, 3, 4 e) 1, 2, 3, 4 answer: e answer: e answer: e 2) as a result of respiratory alkalosis, a) the respiratory rate increases. b) the tidal volume

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Psy 758 Test 1

1) ________ hearing loss results from conditions that affect the ability of sound wave that have entered the external ear from generating/transmitting a vibration that will reach the cochlea. answer: conductive answer: conductive answer: conductive 2) which of the following acts as the earliest form of defense against exogenous pathogens in the list? a) inflammation b)

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Psy 759

1) match these terms with their descriptions. a. gray matter b. white matter c. ascending tracts d. descending tracts e. propriospinal tracts carry primarily efferent signals from the brain answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) covalent modulator a. involved in phosphorylation b. cannot be displaced by competition c. bind to proteins away from the active site d. reversible antagonist answer: a answer: a answer: a 3) match

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Psy 795

1) the nernst equation predicts a) intracellular ion concentrations. b) extracellular ion concentrations c) the membrane potential resulting from all permeable ions. d) the membrane potential resulting from permeability to a single ion. e) the threshold membrane potential. answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) the first law of thermodynamics states that a) the total amount of energy in the

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Psy 799 Quiz 3

1) match the correct subatomic particle with the statement about it. answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all. a. proton(s) b. neutron(s) c. electron(s) 1>an ion has gained or lost ________. 2> isotopes of the same element differ by having different numbers of ________. 3> the identity of an element can

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Psy 802

1) the brain and spinal cord together compose the a) central nervous system. b) autonomic division system. c) somatic motor division of the nervous system. d) peripheral nervous system. e) visceral nervous system. answer: a answer: a answer: a 2) if a scientific opinion has been verified repeatedly, it becomes a a) model. b) theory. c) hypothesis. d) law. e) variable. answer: d answer: d answer: d 3)

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Psy 815

1) what is a hypothesis? what are the steps involved in following the scientific method? how does one distinguish the dependent variable from the independent variable in an experiment? how are each of these represented on a graph? answer: this is discussed in "the science of physiology" section of the chapter

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Psy 815 Final

1) functions of the kidneys include all but one of the following. identify the exception. a) regulation of extracellular fluid volume b) maintenance of ion balance in body fluids c) regulation of blood protein levels d) regulation of blood osmolarity e) homeostatic regulation of blood ph answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) the perception threshold describes the a) intensity

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Psy 855 Midterm 1

1) match the response with the type of chemical. a. sympathetic antagonist b. parasympathetic antagonist blocks sweating answer: a answer: a answer: a 2) which of the following is a way to recognize a carbohydrate by looking at its name only? a) it always ends in -ase. b) it ends in -ose c) it begins with nucleo-. d) it begins with

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Psy 858 Quiz

1) pre-diabetes is a condition that will likely become diabetes if eating and exercise habits are not altered. a) true b) false answer: a answer: a answer: a 2) each of the following factors would increase peripheral resistance except one. identify the exception. a) increased sympathetic stimulation b) elevated levels of epinephrine c) vasodilation d) irregularities in the vessel walls

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Psy 869 Quiz 1

1) a viral infection involving the vestibular nuclei may result in a) loss of hearing. b) loss of sight. c) a sense of dizziness. d) local paralysis. e) high blood pressure. answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) which of the following is/are (a) possible treatment(s) for hypertension? a) calcium channel blockers b) ace inhibitors c) anp blockers d) chloride leak channel blockers e)

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PSY 893 1 Facilitated Diffusion

1) facilitated diffusion and active transport differ in that a) facilitated diffusion uses cell membrane proteins to move substances, whereas active transport does not. b) facilitated diffusion uses a substrate to bind to a protein carrier, whereas active transport does not. c) atp is necessary for active transport, but not for facilitated diffusion. d)

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Psyc 108

1) classify each scenario below as to primarily which type of work is being done. a. chemical work b. transport work c. mechanical work maintaining a concentration gradient across a membrane answer: b answer: b answer: b 2) match the structure to its description. a. muscle spindles b. golgi tendon organs c. both excite both alpha and gamma motor neurons answer: a answer: a answer:

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Psyc 113 Test

1) the only blood vessels whose walls permit exchange between the blood and the surrounding interstitial fluids are the a) arterioles. b) venules. c) capillaries. d) arterioles and capillaries. e) venules and capillaries. answer: e answer: e answer: e 2) anabolism is a term that describes a) reactions that release energy. b) reactions that require a net input of energy. c) reactions

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PSYC 178

1) joe is playing in an intramural football game when he is tackled so hard that he breaks a rib. he can actually feel a piece of the rib sticking through the skin, and he is having a difficult time breathing. joe probably is suffering from a) a collapsed trachea. b) an

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Psyc 181 Midterm 2

1) immunoglobulins that attach to mast cells and are involved in allergic reactions are a) iga. b) igd. c) ige. d) igg. e) igm. answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) match the response with the type of chemical. a. sympathetic agonist b. parasympathetic agonist salivation answer: b answer: b answer: b 3) nutrient absorption occurs primarily in the a) stomach. b) liver. c) small intestine. d) large intestine. e) stomach

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Psyc 197 Midterm 1

1) the depolarization of the pacemaker action potential spreads to adjacent cells through a) gap junctions. b) tight junctions. c) chemical synapses. d) desmosomes. answer: a answer: a answer: a 2) below are results of a blood analysis for a patient undergoing chemotherapy. the left two sets of bars, labeled "min" and "max," represent the target values for

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Psyc 199 Homework

1) list the following in order of increasing mass: atom, molecule, proton, neutron, electron. answer: electron < proton = neutron < atom < molecule answer: electron < proton = neutron < atom < molecule answer: electron < proton = neutron < atom < molecule 2) red blood cells in the circulation live for about

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Psyc 200

1) if a 10% sucrose solution is separated from a 20% sucrose solution by a membrane permeable to sucrose, in which direction will net diffusion of sucrose take place? a) from the 10% sucrose solution to the 20% sucrose solution b) from the 20% sucrose solution to the 10% sucrose solution c) there

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Psyc 235

1) cell bodies of sensory neurons are located in a) propriospinal tracts. b) ventral root ganglia. c) ventral horns. d) dorsal horns. e) dorsal root ganglia. answer: e answer: e answer: e 2) type i alveolar cells a) allow rapid diffusion of gases through their thin membranes. b) secrete a chemical known as surfactant. c) are phagocytic. d) allow rapid diffusion of gases

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Psyc 259

1) when eaten, nearly 90% of our dietary calories from fat are in the form of a) steroids. b) phospholipids. c) triglycerides. d) cholesterol. e) fat-soluble vitamins. answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) the major determinant of the resting potential of all cells is a) ca2+ concentration in the blood and interstitial fluid. b) na+ concentration in the blood and

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PSYC 326 Quiz 3 1 A Double

1) a double covalent bond is formed when atoms a) share one pair of electrons (a total of two). b) share two pairs of electrons (a total of four). c) swap two pairs of electrons. d) transfer a pair of electrons from one atom to the other. e) transfer two pairs of electrons from one

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Psyc 349 Midterm

1) if the edv is 140 ml, which other values are most likely to occur in a healthy, normal person? a) the esv could be 70 ml and the sv could be 90 ml. b) the esv could be 90 ml and the sv could be 50 ml. c) the esv could be

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Psyc 383 Test

1) a vasectomy prevents which of the following? a) ejaculation b) spermatogenesis c) erection d) formed sperm from entering ejaculate e) ejaculation and spermatogenesis answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) how many grams of glucose, m.w. 180 daltons, is necessary to make 1 liter of a 1.0 molar solution? a) 180 b) 360 c) 90 d) 6.02 1023 e) 1.0 answer: a answer: a answer: a 3)

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Psyc 399 Test 1

1) the majority of hormones in the body are a) peptide hormones. b) steroid hormones. c) amino acid-derived hormones. d) neurohormones. e) all of the hormones are present in equal amounts in the body. answer: a answer: a answer: a 2) match the terms to changes presented, assuming a resting membrane potential of -70 mv. answers may be used

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Psyc 405 Midterm 1

1) the loss of water in the urine due to unreabsorbed solutes is known as ________. answer: osmotic diuresis answer: osmotic diuresis answer: osmotic diuresis 2) how does altitude affect blood composition and why? how would athletes' performance be affected if they live, train, and compete at different altitudes? explain your answer, using different

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Psyc 420 Quiz

1) which fibers generate more force? a) fast-twitch fibers b) slow-twitch fibers answer: a answer: a answer: a 2) erythropoietin (epo) was first isolated from the urine of anemic patients who had high circulating levels of the hormone. despite the presence of the hormone that stimulates red cell production, however, these patients were unable to produce

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Psyc 423 Final

1) match the type of breathing with its description. a. hyperpnea b. hyperventilation c. tachypnea d. dyspnea e. apnea difficulty breathing answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) the importance of the plateau phase of the action potential of myocardial cells is in a) preventing overstretching of the cells. b) enhancing the efficiency of oxygen use by the cells. c) preventing tetanus. d) preventing

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Psyc 426 Homework

1) the rate of product formation by an enzyme-catalyzed reaction would be increased by a) adding more substrate molecules. b) adding more product molecules. c) reducing the number of enzymes. d) reducing the number of substrate molecules. answer: a answer: a answer: a 2) osmotic pressure resulting from presence of plasma proteins in blood is called ________ pressure. a)

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Psyc 468

1) match the membrane protein with its function. a. transfer signals from the extracellular environment to the cytoplasm of the cell b. form cell-to-cell connections c. bind to molecules to facilitate entry to or exit from the cell d. ligands bind to these proteins and are changed by the protein transporters answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) powerful

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Psyc 523 Midterm

1) water is a polar molecule, yet it easily moves through the nonpolar portions of cell membranes. which transport process is responsible? a) facilitated diffusion b) simple diffusion c) uniport d) symport e) antiport answer: b answer: b answer: b 2) match each leukocyte to its normal percentage in a differential cell count. a. 50-70% b. 20-40% c. 2-8% d. 1-4% e. < 1% eosinophils answer:

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Psyc 536 Quiz 2

1) the cellular mechanisms for renal handling of h+ and hco3- involve several membrane transporters; name three. answer: possible answers include: 1> apical na+-h+ exchanger2> basolateral na+- hco3- symport3> h+- atpase4> h+- k+- atpase5> na+- nh4+ antiport answer: possible answers include: 1> apical na+-h+ exchanger2> basolateral na+- hco3- symport3> h+- atpase4> h+-

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Psyc 542

1) sweat glands contain a) cholinergic receptors. b) alpha-1 receptors. c) alpha-2 receptors. d) beta receptors. e) all of the answers are correct. answer: a answer: a answer: a 2) most products of fat digestion are absorbed by a) capillaries. b) veins. c) lymphatic vessels. d) arterioles. answer: c answer: c answer: c 3) the link between a first messenger and a second messenger in a cell

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Psyc 545 Midterm 2

1) intermediate filaments a) provide the cell with strength. b) stabilize the position of organelles. c) transport materials within the cytoplasm. d) form the neurofilaments in nerve cells. e) all of the answers are correct. answer: e answer: e answer: e 2) match the term to its definition. a. metabolism b. catabolism c. anabolism large molecules broken into smaller ones answer: b answer: b answer: b 3)

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Psyc 572 Quiz 3

1) muscle fatigue arises primarily from failure in a) neuromuscular transmission. b) initiation of contraction by the motor cortex. c) excitation-contraction coupling. d) signal relay from brain to spinal cord. e) calcium pumps in the skeletal muscles. answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) match the answers to the questions. a. true only for the sympathetic division b. true only for

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Psyc 581

1) a reversible reaction is one where a) there are large changes in the net free energy from substrate to product. b) there are small changes in the net free energy from substrate to product. c) there is no change in the net free energy from substrate to product. d) a reaction between products

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Psyc 593

1) as an object moves closer to the eye, the ciliary muscle ________ making the lens ________ in order to keep the object in focus. answer: contracts, thicker (more round) answer: contracts, thicker (more round) answer: contracts, thicker (more round) 2) the decrease in blood pressure upon standing is known as ________. answer: orthostatic hypotension answer:

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Psyc 594 Midterm 1

1) a placebo is a) any drug being tested in a clinical trial. b) any drug in a class of drugs commonly used as pain relievers. c) a drug or treatment that is expected to have no pharmacological effect. d) a nutritive and respiratory organ in fetal development. e) a hole in a cavity wall

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Psyc 634 Midterm 2

1) the cell that is the progenitor of all the types of blood cells is called the a) pluripotent hematopoietic stem cell. b) committed progenitor cell. c) megakaryocyte. d) reticulocyte. e) progenitor. answer: a answer: a answer: a 2) the gate control theory of pain modulation states that pain transmission can be blocked by a) cold stimulation of the a-delta

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Psyc 694

1) answer: answer: answer: 2) what are the po2 and pco2 in the alveoli, artery, peripheral tissue, and veins? explain why the po2 and pco2 change. answer: see figure 18.2 and the "gas exchange in the lungs and tissues" section of the chapter. answer: see figure 18.2 and the "gas exchange in the lungs

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Psyc 698

1) in terms of embryonic origin, neurons are most closely related to ________ cells. a) skeletal muscle b) cardiac muscle c) connective tissue d) epithelial answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) an important difference between single-unit and multiunit smooth muscle is the a) numerous gap junctions in single-unit smooth muscle, which allow many cells to work together as

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Psyc 701

1) place these structures in the order that blood returning to the heart from the body would pass through them. 1> right ventricle 2> left atrium 3> right atrium 4> pulmonary artery 5> left ventricle 6> pulmonary vein a) 4, 2, 5, 6, 3, 1 b) 2, 5, 6, 4, 3, 1 c) 3, 1, 4, 6, 2, 5 d)

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Psyc 722 Midterm

1) ________ is characterized by an increased airway resistance and decreased ventilation. answer: asthma answer: asthma answer: asthma 2) ruby is 77 years old and can no longer control her urination. what changed in the reflex pathway that used to control her urination? answer: micturition normally occurs when stretch receptors in the bladder wall are

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Psyc 733

1) match the ganglion cell response to the location of the light stimulus. a. fully excited b. fully inhibited c. weak response light only shines on the surround of an off-surround visual field. answer: b answer: b answer: b 2) the central opening in the eye through which the light passes on to the retina is the a) conjunctiva. b)

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Psyc 740

1) there are two solutions separated by a semipermeable membrane. solution a is 0.2 m nacl and solution b is 0.1 m cacl2. will there be a net flow of water across the membrane? why or why not? answer: in osmoles, solution a is 0.4 osm and solution b is 0.3

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Psyc 740 Final

1) swelling and soreness of the lymph nodes indicate that a) immune cells are fighting infection. b) the immune system is incapable of working. c) dangerous cancerous changes are occurring in the immune system. d) too much or improper exercise has been undertaken. e) none of the answers are correct. answer: a answer: a answer: a 2) match each

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Psyc 752 Midterm

1) ________ are short segments of intestine that alternately contract and relax. they are responsible for ________. answer: segmental contractions; mixing answer: segmental contractions; mixing answer: segmental contractions; mixing 2) the enteric nervous system and the brain have several similarities. what are they? answer: see "the enteric nervous system can act independently" section of the

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Psyc 757 Homework

1) edema is likely to occur when a) the concentration of protein in the blood increases. b) hemorrhage occurs. c) the heart becomes an insufficient pump. d) blood hydraulic pressure at the capillary decreases. e) the blood hydraulic pressure in a capillary is equal to the blood osmotic pressure. answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) stimulation of the

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Psyc 771

1) which of the following can be measured to determine a person's metabolic rate? a) only heat released from body in sealed chamber b) only oxygen consumed by body in sealed chamber c) only carbon dioxide produced by body in sealed chamber d) heat released from body in sealed chamber, oxygen consumed by body

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Psyc 773 Test 1

1) substances that have been isolated from the blood and have been shown to induce sleep have also been linked to the ________ system. a) urinary b) respiratory c) reproductive d) integumentary e) immune answer: e answer: e answer: e 2) ________ is the immunoglobulin class that comprises 75% of antibodies in adult blood. a) iga b) igd c) ige d) igg e) igm answer:

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Psyc 776

1) match the ganglion cell response to the location of the light stimulus. a. fully excited b. fully inhibited c. weak response diffuse light illuminates both center and surround of on-surround cell. answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) the most important energy-transferring compound in cells is a nucleotide known as a) glucose. b) fructose. c) protein. d) adenosine triphosphate. e) deoxyribonucleic acid. answer:

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Psyc 784 Test 2

1) the receptors of equilibrium and hearing are the a) utricles. b) saccules. c) hair cells. d) supporting cells. e) ampullae. answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) match the type of receptor with the appropriate description. a. chemoreceptors b. touch receptors c. thermoreceptors d. nociceptors these receptors slowly adapt, and would be activated when the skin is between 20-40 c. answer: c answer: c answer: c 3)

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Psyc 785 Midterm 2

1) the output of the ________ group of inspiratory neurons controls the ________ muscle(s) by way of the ________ nerve. answer: dorsal respiratory, diaphragm (or internal intercostal), phrenic (or intercostal) answer: dorsal respiratory, diaphragm (or internal intercostal), phrenic (or intercostal) answer: dorsal respiratory, diaphragm (or internal intercostal), phrenic (or intercostal) 2) list any five

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Psyc 806

1) match the lung capacity with its description. a. total lung capacity b. inspiratory capacity c. vital capacity d. functional residual capacity the amount of air inhaled during an active (forced) inspiration answer: b answer: b answer: b 2) skeletal muscle cells are usually attached to bone by a) fascicles. b) ligaments. c) tendons. d) flexors. answer: c answer: c answer: c 3) which fibers fatigue sooner? a)

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Psyc 807 Final

1) match the following terms with the correct descriptions. a. lymphocytes b. erythrocytes c. eosinophils d. platelets e. neutrophils these are fragments of a megakaryocyte. answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) match the response to the description. a. increase b. decrease c. no change plasma glucose concentration 30 minutes after glucose ingestion in diabetics who exercise, compared to those who don't answer: b answer: b answer:

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Psyc 832 Quiz 1

1) the process of creating glucose out of non-carbohydrate precursors to make more energy for exercise is referred to as a) glycolysis. b) gluconeogenesis. c) ketolysis. d) hydrosis. answer: b answer: b answer: b 2) match the type of immunity to its description. a. specific b. nonspecific present at birth answer: b answer: b answer: b 3) the brain area(s) that has/have a cortex is/are

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Psych 103

1) learning and memory are thought to be due to a synaptic phenomenon known as a) inhibition. b) excitation. c) modulation. d) facilitation. e) long-term potentiation. answer: e answer: e answer: e 2) when venous return is increased, stretch receptors in the atria of the heart are activated. this results in a) secretion of adh. b) inhibition of adh secretion. c) increased glomerular

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Psych 107 Quiz 1

1) what would the labels be for the graph axes? answer: the x-axis is horse name or number; the y-axis is finish time in minutes. answer: the x-axis is horse name or number; the y-axis is finish time in minutes. answer: the x-axis is horse name or number; the y-axis is finish time

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Psych 121 Quiz 1

1) if blood pressure doubled at the same time that the peripheral resistance doubled, the blood flow through a vessel would be a) doubled. b) halved. c) 16 times greater. d) 1/16 as much. e) unchanged. answer: e answer: e answer: e 2) if adenylyl cyclase (the enzyme that converts atp to camp) is blocked, a) endometrial cells would not

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Psych 139 Midterm 1

1) which cell is incorrectly matched with the characteristic? a) eosinophils - numbers increase with allergies and parasites b) eosinophils - cytotoxic cells may live only 6-12 hours c) basophils - have granules containing histamine and heparin d) neutrophils - most abundant white cell e) neutrophils - most difficult to identify answer: e answer: e answer: e 2) mechanical

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Psych 161

1) the type of protein found in gap junctions is the a) claudin. b) occludin. c) cadherin. d) connexin. e) integrin. answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) in the lever system that characterizes the interaction between bones and muscle, the bones act as the ________ whereas the joints form the ________. a) lever, fulcrums b) fulcrum, levers c) lever, pulleys d) fulcrum,

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Psych 175 Quiz 2

1) a boy who has not passed through puberty sustains an injury to his anterior pituitary such that fsh is no longer released, but lh is normal. after the individual grows to maturity, one would expect that he would a) not develop secondary sex characteristics. b) be sterile. c) be impotent. d) have impaired

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Psych 190 Final

1) an area of the retina that contains only cones and is the site of sharpest vision is the a) outer segment. b) inner segment. c) fovea. d) optic disc. e) tapetum lucidum. answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) sonja is 28 years old and weighs 132 lb (2.2 lb = 1 kg). calculate the following values for her,

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Psych 195 Test

1) presence of glucose in the urine is evidence of what condition? answer: diabetes mellitus answer: diabetes mellitus answer: diabetes mellitus 2) how is a carrier protein like a ship canal? answer: see figure 5.13 in the chapter. answer: see figure 5.13 in the chapter. answer: see figure 5.13 in the chapter. 3) what are nsaids, what is

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Psych 199 Test

1) which of the following could describe the function of 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase? a) an enzyme located in renal tubules that acts on cortisol . b) it converts cortisol to a less active form. c) it aids in preventing crossover effects from cortisol. d) it converts cortisol to a form with a lower specificity

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Psych 210

1) which of the following is not considered an essential element for a living organism? a) carbon b) hydrogen c) mercury d) oxygen e) nitrogen answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) renal tubule cells in the kidney medulla are constantly exposed to high extracellular osmolarity. how do they maintain normal cell volume? a) they synthesize organic solutes as needed

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Psych 251 Homework

1) gh a) is secreted by the anterior pituitary. b) is secreted by the posterior pituitary. c) binds to a plasma protein. d) is secreted by the anterior pituitary and binds to a plasma protein. e) is secreted by the posterior pituitary and binds to a plasma protein. answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) during the first 15

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Psych 266 Quiz 1

1) a given hormone generally has the same effect on different target tissues. is this statement true or false? defend your answer. Answer: false. a target tissue's response is dependent upon the exact receptor involved, as well as a variety of other factors. for example, insulin causes skeletal muscle to increase

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Psych 308

1) match the response to the description. a. increase b. decrease c. no change mean arterial pressure during exercise answer: a answer: a answer: a 2) diacylglycerol is produced from a) cyclic amp. b) phospholipase c. c) a g protein. d) protein kinase a. e) phosphatidylinositol bisphosphate. answer: e answer: e answer: e 3) a graded change in membrane potential within a sensory receptor cell is always

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Psych 313 Midterm

1) a layer of glycoproteins and a network of fine protein filaments that prevents the movement of proteins and other large molecules from the connective tissue to epithelium describes a) interfacial canals. b) the basal lamina. c) the reticular lamina. d) areolar tissue. e) endothelium. answer: b answer: b answer: b 2) if a polypeptide contains 10 peptide bonds,

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Psych 321 Homework

1) the addition of a phosphate group to a substrate is called ________. the enzyme that catalyzes this reaction is referred to as a ________. a) proteolysis; phosphatase b) phosphorylation; phosphatase c) proteolysis; kinase d) phosphorylation; kinase answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) match the terms to changes presented, assuming a resting membrane potential of -70 mv.

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Psych 327 Test 2

1) which of the following occurs during days 15-28 of the menstrual cycle? a) proliferative phase b) ovulation c) menstruation d) secretory phase answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) match the disease with the description. a. addison's disease b. cushing's disease c. graves' disease d. paget's disease hyperthyroidism answer: c answer: c answer: c 3) provide three reasons for the greater visual acuity at the fovea. answer:

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Psych 329

1) describe the pleura and explain its role in respiration. answer: the pleura is a double-walled sac that surrounds each lung. one wall clings to the lung surface, the other to the wall of the thoracic cavity. the pleura secretes and contains pleural fluid, which is a lubricant. pleural fluid also

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Psych 330 Midterm 2

1) with heat acclimatization, a) sweating becomes more productive. b) aldosterone increases. c) sweating becomes more concentrated. d) sweating becomes more productive and aldosterone increases. e) aldosterone increases and sweating becomes more concentrated. answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) an increase in pco2 would cause a) the bronchioles to dilate and the systemic arterioles to dilate. b) the bronchioles to

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Psych 372 Midterm 2

1) the point during an action potential when the inside of the cell has become more positive than the outside is known as the a) depolarization. b) rising phase. c) falling phase. d) overshoot. e) peak. answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) the ion necessary to initiate the release of acetylcholine into the synaptic cleft is a) sodium. b) potassium. c)

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Psych 377 Test 1

1) inappropriate or excessive immune responses to antigens are a) immunodeficiency diseases. b) autoimmune diseases. c) allergies. d) the result of stress. e) common in the elderly. answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) a fluid sample contains a large amount of iga type antibody. this fluid is probably a) blood. b) lymph. c) serum. d) tears. e) intracellular. answer: d answer: d answer: d 3) match the

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Psych 396 Quiz 3

1) lipids are hydrophobic, and do not usually dissolve in water. because blood is water-based, the lipid cholesterol is combined with ________ so that it can be transported by blood. a) a hydrophilic molecule b) a hydrophobic molecule c) nothing; cholesterol is not transported in blood d) a cation e) an anion answer: a answer: a answer: a 2)

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Psych 401 Quiz 1

1) a condition that produces a reduction in bone mass or density sufficient to compromise normal function is a) cretinism. b) osteoporosis. c) osteomyelitis. d) osteitis. e) acromegaly. answer: b answer: b answer: b 2) the vessels that are the main site of variable resistance in the circulatory system, and that contribute more than 60% of the total resistance,

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Psych 431 Final

1) the i band contains a) thick filaments only. b) thin filaments only. c) myosin only. d) thick and thin filaments. answer: b answer: b answer: b 2) on a dark night, the rods have a high concentration of a) opsin. b) camp. c) cgmp. d) kinase. answer: c answer: c answer: c 3) explain how these statements differ, and identify which one(s) is/are correct. explain

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Psych 446 Midterm 1

1) transcription of the dna triplet sequence cat will bind to the trna bearing a) cat. b) gta. c) gua. d) atu. answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) differences between arterioles and metarterioles include the fact that arterioles a) have a continuous smooth muscle layer in their walls. b) allow blood to bypass capillary beds. c) have an endothelial lining. d)

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Psych 460 Test 1

1) damage to the fovea of the eye would interfere with the ability to a) focus an image. b) regulate the amount of light striking the retina. c) detect objects in the periphery of ones field of vision. d) detect the detailed image of objects in the middle of ones field of vision. e) detect

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Psych 468 Test

1) for a diagnosis of hypertension, a patient must have a) a systolic pressure above 120 mm hg. b) a systolic pressure above 140 mm hg. c) a diastolic pressure above 90 mm hg. d) a diastolic pressure below 80 mm hg. e) a systolic pressure above 140 mm hg or a diastolic pressure above

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Psych 470 Test

1) during exercise, the most significant factor affecting the ph of body tissues is the production of a) lactic acid. b) ketone bodies. c) organic acids. d) carbon dioxide. e) hydrochloric acid. answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) blocking afferent action potentials from the chemoreceptors in the carotid and aortic bodies would interfere with the brain's ability to

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Psych 476 Test 2

1) match the lung disease to its description. a. fibrotic lung disease b. emphysema c. asthma d. pulmonary edema increased airway resistance answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) match the part of the neuron to its description (answers may be used more than once). a. dendrites b. axon c. cell body receive(s) most of the incoming synapses answer: a answer: a answer: a 3) when the

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Psych 485

1) compared to arteries, the velocity of flow of the blood through the capillaries is a) at least 10 times faster. b) at least twice as fast. c) about the same. d) much slower. e) impossible to predict without more information. answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) match the structure or compound to its function. a. ezetimbe b. ferroportin c. hepcidin d.

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Psych 510 Quiz

1) a ________ is an instrument that measures the volume of air moved with each breath. answer: spirometer answer: spirometer answer: spirometer 2) prior to the discovery of the role of insulin in metabolism and the development of insulin therapy to treat diabetes mellitus, a diagnosis of this disease was always fatal. what do

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Psych 514 Homework

1) homeostatic control that takes place at the tissue or cell by using paracrine or autocrine signals is called ________. a) local control b) reflex control c) cannon's law d) down-regulation answer: a answer: a answer: a 2) transcription occurs in the ________ of the cell. a) nucleus b) cytoplasm c) golgi apparatus d) smooth endoplasmic reticulum e) plasma membrane answer: a answer: a answer: a 3)

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Psych 524 Midterm 2

1) ion concentrations are first significantly affected after ________ action potential(s). a) one b) a few dozen c) a few hundred d) a few thousand e) a few million answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) the medical term for heart attack is a) heart failure. b) myocardial infarction. c) heart murmur. d) fibrillation. e) heart block. answer: b answer: b answer: b 3) atp and dna are

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Psych 553 Midterm 1

1) draw three graphs depicting how the following change during normal inspiration and expiration: a. alveolar pressure b. intrapleural pressure c. volume of air moved answer: see figure 17.9 in the chapter. answer: see figure 17.9 in the chapter. answer: see figure 17.9 in the chapter. 2) graded potentials may a) initiate an action potential. b) depolarize the membrane

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Psych 583 Final

1) which is/are the most common inhibitory neurotransmitter(s) of the cns? a) gaba only b) glycine only c) glutamate only d) gaba and glycine e) all of the answers are correct. answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) a horse runs 10 races, each a mile long, during a 6-month period, and you are interested in determining if the

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Psych 611 Test 1

1) the ________ principle states that the properties of the action potential are independent of the relative strength of the depolarizing stimulus. answer: all-or-none[/cpmembership] answer: all-or-none[/cpmembership] answer: all-or-none[/cpmembership] 2) substances that can trigger an immune response are known as ________. answer: antigens answer: antigens answer: antigens 3) explain the polar character of an ammonia molecule (nh3). what is

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Psych 628 Quiz

1) cytokines function by a) acting as messengers for growth and activity of other cells. b) poisoning and killing invading cells. c) digesting invading cells. d) acting as messengers for growth and activity of other cells and poisoning and killing invading cells. e) acting as messengers for growth and activity of other cells, poisoning and

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Psych 666

1) match the correct subatomic particle with the statement about it. answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all. a. proton(s) b. neutron(s) c. electron(s) 1> this particle has a charge of +1 and a mass of 1. 2> this particle has a charge of -1 and a negligible mass. 3> this

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Psych 670 Final

1) protective reflexes of the lungs include a) coughing. b) bronchoconstriction. c) bronchodilation. d) bronchodilation and coughing. e) coughing and bronchoconstriction. answer: e answer: e answer: e 2) when more action potentials arrive at the axon terminal, how is the postsynaptic cell affected? a) neurotransmitter release increases, but does not change the graded potentials that follow. b) neurotransmitter release does not

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Psych 687 Final

1) the term cellular (metabolic) energy indicates any biological process requiring a) energy in any form. b) atp. c) thermal energy. d) chemical energy. e) thermal energy and chemical energy. answer: b answer: b answer: b 2) which of the following is a way for solutes in an aqueous solution to move from an area of high solute concentration

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Psych 755 Quiz 1

1) functions of the large intestine include a) chemical digestion of chyme. b) temporary food storage. c) resorption of water and compaction of feces. d) absorption of the products of digestion. e) all of these answers are correct. answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) the c cells of the thyroid gland produce a) only thyroxine. b) only tsh. c) only calcitonin. d)

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Psych 762 Midterm 2

1) there is clear evidence that strenuous exercise on a regular basis enhances the immune system. a) true b) false answer: b answer: b answer: b 2) the following is a list of several levels of organization that make up the human body. 1> tissue 2> cell 3> organ 4> molecule 5> organism 6> organ system the correct order

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Psych 802 Midterm

1) a tracing of the electrical activity of the heart, monitored by electrodes placed on the skin, is called a(n) ________. answer: electrocardiogram answer: electrocardiogram answer: electrocardiogram 2) for a person suffering from ________, the focal point of the object is focused in front of the retina leading to blurring of distant objects. answer: myopia answer: myopia answer:

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Psych 809

1) the two divisions of the efferent side of the peripheral nervous system are a) somatic motor neurons and voluntary neurons. b) somatic motor neurons and autonomic neurons. c) the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. d) voluntary nervous system and somatic motor neurons. answer: b answer: b answer: b 2) the means by which a cell transports large molecules

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Psych 814

1) individuals with mcardle's disease cannot break down glycogen. how would this affect substrate utilization during exercise? answer: these individuals cannot rely on glycogen stores during exercise. therefore, carbohydrates are available to them through only two pathways: gluconeogenesis and exogenous glucose.as a result, they must rely mostly on fat oxidation for

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Psych 824 Test 1

1) compare and contrast the structural and functional differences between single-unit and multi-unit smooth muscle fibers, particularly in regard to their ability to vary their force of contraction. answer: single-unit characteristics: all smooth muscle cells contract as a unit due to presence of gapjunctions; found in walls of hollow organs; strength

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Psych 827

1) match these brain areas with their locations. a. primary somatic sensory cortex b. visual cortex c. auditory cortex d. association areas occipital lobe answer: b answer: b answer: b 2) an excitatory postsynaptic potential (epsp) a) depolarizes a neuron, decreasing the likelihood of an action potential. b) hyperpolarizes a neuron, decreasing the likelihood of an action potential. c) depolarizes a neuron,

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Psych 867 Midterm 2

1) match the condition with the description. a. acromegaly b. adrenogenital syndrome c. cretinism d. dwarfism e. exophthalmus caused by growth hormone excess in adulthood answer: a answer: a answer: a 2) when a puppy is scolded "no!" each time he chews on your ficus tree, eventually he learns to leave the tree alone. this type of learning is called a)

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Psych 870 Quiz 1

1) this results when an atom has such a strong attraction for electrons that it pulls one or more electrons completely away from another atom. a. van der waals b. ionic c. hydrogen d. covalent answer: b answer: b answer: b 2) c-reactive protein is a type of a) cytokine. b) chemotaxin. c) acute-phase protein. d) pyrogen. e) granzyme. answer: c answer: c answer: c 3) skeletal muscle

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Psychology 111 1 Pendrin Is An

1) pendrin is an anion transporter important in the production of a) parathyroid hormone. b) calcitonin. c) trh. d) tsh. e) thyroid hormone. answer: e answer: e answer: e 2) convective heat loss occurs when a) water evaporates from the skin's surface. b) warm air rises from the body's surface. c) a cooler object rests on the body's surface. d) one swims in

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Psychology 246 Final

1) explain each of these terms: antibiotic, antibody, antigen, antihistamine, antiretroviral drug, antiviral drug. answer: an antibiotic is a drug that kills bacteria. antibodies are proteins produced by lymphocytes that help lead to destruction of invading pathogens. antigens are molecules that stimulate an immune response. antihistamines are drugs that block secretion of

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Psychology 279 Quiz 1

1) match each step in urine formation to its description. a. excretion b. filtration c. reabsorption d. secretion movement from the peritubular capillaries to the nephron lumen answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) the portion of the nephron that attaches to the collecting duct is the a) loop of henle. b) proximal tubule. c) distal tubule. d) collecting duct. e) minor calyx. answer: c answer:

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Psychology 294 Test

1) usually, cytokine binding activates a) jak kinase. b) tyrosine kinase. c) intrinsic transducers. d) calmodulin kinase. e) citrulline kinase. answer: a answer: a answer: a 2) the falling phase of the action potential is due primarily to a) na+ flow in the cell only. b) na+ flow out of the cell only. c) k+ flow out of the cell only. d) k+

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Psychology 307 Final

1) soluble in water a. fibrous b. globular answer: b answer: b answer: b 2) which of the following is a common feature of soluble proteins? a) structural support b) noncovalent interaction c) receptor binding d) chemical modulation e) all of the answers are correct. answer: b answer: b answer: b 3) caffeine and related stimulants exert their effects by a) mimicking a

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Psychology 310 Final

1) trace the language pathway of signals from the eye (written words) or the ear (spoken words) to the motor cortex. discuss the two regions of the cortex involved in this pathway. describe their location and the communication problems that can occur if there is damage to either area. answer: eye visual cortex

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Psychology 364

1) match the lung volume with its description. a. tidal volume b. inspiratory reserve volume c. expiratory reserve volume d. residual volume the additional air inhaled after a normal inspiration answer: b answer: b answer: b 2) the nervous system avoids muscle fatigue during submaximal contraction by a) always recruiting slow-twitch motor units. b) asynchronous recruitment. c) synchronous recruitment. d) always recruiting fast-twitch

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Psychology 371

1) which statements apply to the parasympathetic division of the nervous system? a) it is dominant during "resting and digesting." b) its ganglia are nearby, on or near their target organs. c) epinephrine is the primary neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic division. d) it is dominant during "resting and digesting" and its ganglia are nearby,

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Psychology 388 Quiz 1

1) these degrade long chain fatty acids and toxic foreign molecules. a. endoplasmic reticulum b. golgi apparatus c. lysosomes d. mitochondria e. peroxisomes answer: e answer: e answer: e 2) a glomerulus is a) the expanded end of a nephron. b) a "knot" of capillaries that lies within the bowman's capsule. c) the portion of the nephron closest to the renal corpuscle. d)

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Psychology 407 Test

1) if an axon has an absolute refractory period of 2 msec, what is the maximum frequency of action potential (ap) production in that neuron? answer: x ap/2 msec 1000 msec/1 sec = 500 aps per second. answer: x ap/2 msec 1000 msec/1 sec = 500 aps per second. answer: x ap/2 msec

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Psychology 434 Test

1) match the term with its description: a. threshold b. effector c. integrating center d. setpoint e. sensory receptor the minimum stimulus to trigger a response answer: a answer: a answer: a 2) ten-year-old tina falls while climbing a tree and lands on her back. her frightened parents take her to the local emergency room where she is examined. her

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Psychology 435 Final

1) bulk flow is fluid flow as a result of a(n) ________ gradient. a) concentration b) electrical c) pressure d) two of the answers are correct. e) none of the answers are correct. answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) which of the following is greater? a) blood pressure when the peripheral vessels dilate b) blood pressure when the peripheral vessels

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Psychology 441

1) match the disease with the description. a. addison's disease b. cushing's disease c. graves' disease d. paget's disease involves endocrine stimulation by antibodies answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) opening a na+ channel in a non-neural sensory receptor cell would cause that cell to a) depolarize. b) hyperpolarize. c) generate an action potential. d) decrease neurotransmitter release. answer: d answer: d answer: d 3) match

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Psychology 555 Midterm 2

1) the concentration of a solution expresses the amount of a) solvent per volume of solute. b) solute per volume of solvent. c) solvent per volume of solution. d) solute per volume of solution. e) none of the answers are correct. answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) the vitreous chamber of the eye a) contains the lens. b) helps to

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Psychology 562 Quiz

1) ________ is the time spent in prenatal development. answer: gestation answer: gestation answer: gestation 2) therapeutic surgical removal of the thyroid gland was documented more than 1000 years ago. in the 19th century, a surgeon performing that procedure had only about 50% patient survival, and patient death was often unrelated to nonspecific complications such

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Psychology 743 Midterm

1) a typical value for intrapleural pressure is ________ mm hg. a) +6 b) +3 c) 0 d) -3 e) -6 answer: d answer: d answer: d 2) antagonistic control of efferent output is typical of the ________ division. a) somatic b) sensory c) autonomic d) somatic and sensory e) somatic and autonomic answer: c answer: c answer: c 3) the tissue(s) that is/are considered excitable because of

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Psychology 777 Test 2 1 Urine Is

1) urine is produced by the a) gallbladder. b) urinary bladder. c) kidney. d) ureter. e) urethra. answer: c answer: c answer: c 2) the collection of axons that carries information between the central nervous system and the peripheral effectors is called the a) axon hillock. b) varicosity. c) axon. d) dendrite. e) nerve. answer: e answer: e answer: e 3) "dual innervation" refers to an organ receiving a)

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Psychology 831 Midterm 1

1) a resting heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute is identified as ________. answer: bradycardia answer: bradycardia answer: bradycardia 2) bowel and bladder control involve spinal reflex pathways that are located in the sacral region of the spinal cord. in both instances, two sphincter muscles, an inner sphincter of smooth muscle

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Psychology 839 Test 1

1) if the resting axon's membrane becomes more permeable to potassium ions, a) the inside of the membrane will become more positively charged. b) the membrane will depolarize more rapidly. c) it will take a stimulus of larger magnitude to initiate an action potential. d) the hyperpolarization at the end of the action potential

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Psychology 867 Quiz

1) match the change with the cardiovascular event described. a. increased b. decreased c. unchanged d. stopped when a blood vessel dilates, velocity of blood is ________. answer: b answer: b answer: b 2) the brief period of time between the beginning of the action potential in the muscle and the beginning of contraction is referred to as the a)

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Psychology 876

1) human somatic cells contain ________ chromosomes. answer: 46 or 23 pairs of answer: 46 or 23 pairs of answer: 46 or 23 pairs of 2) define, compare, and contrast each term listed, and explain how the terms are related to each other: tendons, ligaments, cartilage, bone. answer: each term is a type or subtype

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