Anatomy and Physiology Practice Questions
- Posted by Brian Stocker MA
- Date January 11, 2012
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Practice Questions
1. An example of human homeostasis is _______________.
a. Metabolism
b. Adrenalin
c. Hormones
d. Fluid Balance
2. Human homeostasis is the ability of the body to regulate its _______________ in response to fluctuations in the environment outside the body.
a. Inner environment
b. Outer environment
c. Temperature
d. Metabolism
3. The amount of energy / calories that your body requires to maintain itself is known as _______________.
a. Temperature
b. Fluid balance
c. Botulism
d. Metabolism
4. An example of a person whose metabolism has lowered is _______________.
a. A woman who is in her teens and quite athletic
b. A man who is past 30 and whose body is losing muscle.
c. A man who is past 30 and works out daily.
d. A man who is past 30 and eats a low-fat diet.
5. An example of something that increases a person’s metabolism is _______________.
a. Aerobic exercise
b. Mental exercise
c. Eating a fatty diet
d. Reading
Answer Key
1. D
The human body manages a multitude of highly complex interactions to maintain balance within a normal range. The kidneys are responsible for regulating blood water levels, re-absorption of substances into the blood, maintenance of salt and ion levels in the blood, regulation of blood pH, and excretion of urea and other wastes.[i]
2. A
3. D
4. B
Exercise and low fat diets will increase metabolism. Choice B, a man who is past 30 and whose body is losing muscle is the only choice.
5. A
Exercise will increase metabolism, so A. aerobic exercise.
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also make sure to think that they will be asking for the most appropriate choice, even if they all make sense