93) Hunger, appetite, obesity, and physical activity are interrelated. Thus, a)
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93)
Hunger, appetite, obesity, and physical activity are interrelated. Thus,
a)
Hunger sensations arise primarily from the stimulation of recepto
rs in the stomach
and intestinal tract in response to the absence of food in these organs.
b)
Obesity, in most cases, is a result of the abnormally high enzymatic activity of the
fat synthesizing enzymes in adipose tissue.
c)
In all cases of obesity, the energy
content of the ingested food has exceeded the
energy expenditure of the body.
d)
In a normal individual, increasing blood glucose concentration increases hunger
sensations.
e)
none of the above.
94)
Which accessory digestive organ releases sodium bicarbonate
to buffer stomach acid?
a)
liver
b)
small intestine
c)
gall bladder
d)
pancreas
e)
appendix
95)
Which of the following statements regarding the liver is
false
?
a)
The liver is responsible for the production of bile.
b)
Insulin is produced by the liver.
c)
The liver plays an
integral role in the activation of vitamin D.
d)
Alcohol, sexually transmitted viruses, or drugs may cause hepatitis.
e)
The liver contains macrophages that are responsible for the phagocytosis of worn
out RBCs, debris, and pathogens.
96)
Hypoglycemia is a st
imulus for release of:
a)
ACTH
b)
GHRH
c)
insulin
d)
both a and b
e)
all of the above
9
7
)
Protein anabolism is promoted by:
a)
insulin
b)
somatotropin
c)
triiodothyronine
d)
cortisol
e)
all of the above except cortisol
98
)
A 65 yo male presents to you with difficulty breathing an
d a nonproductive cough. He
describes to you that he is a retired firefighter who “used to be in great shape”, but now
even walking up one flight of stairs leaves him “winded”. Blood tests reveal a slightly
lowered O
2
level, but a
re otherwise unremarkable. Spirometry reveals a significant
reduction in ERV/FEV
1.0
. Given only this information, what is your best diagnosis?
a)
pneumonia
b)
chronic bronchitis
c)
asthma
d)
emphysema
e)
influenza
Explanation / Answer
93. c. In all cases of obesity, the energy content of the ingested food has exceeded the energy consumption of the body
94. d. pancreas
95. b.Insulin is produced by the liver.
96. d. Both a and b
ACTH and GHRH
97. e. all of the above except cortisol
Protein anabolism is promoted by insulin, somatotropin and triiodotryronine.
98. d. emphysema
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