The energy cost for assimilation of food is called ________.
A. free energy
B. homeothermy
C. the caloric intake
D. the thermic effect of food
E. the basal metabolic rate
Answer: D
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What effect will low-oxygen conditions have on pulmonary arterioles?
a) Because there is a ventilation/perfusion mismatch, it can lead to increase in vasodilation in areas where there is low oxygen. b) There will be an increase in vasoconstriction and cause pressures to increase. c) There will be an increase in vasodilation to decrease blood pressure. d) There will be an increase in vasoconstriction and cause pressures to decrease.
Here is a figure showing major body cavities and other structures. What does "B" represent?
A. Pelvic cavity B. Diaphragm C. Mediastinum D. Abdominal cavity E. Thoracic cavity
Fever production in response to an infection is a deliberate outcome and is not caused by a breakdown of thermoregulation
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false