Bio 1010 - General Biology » Summer 2022 » Homeostasis and the Circulatory System Lab Quiz

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Question #1
Which of the following is a method animals have for facilitating heat loss to the environment?
A.   using brown fat to generate heat
B.   increasing bloodflow to the skin
C.   having fur for insulation
D.   having thick layers of fat for insulation
E.   having feathers for insulation
Question #2
A hiker becomes lost in the desert. Although he has plenty of water, he returns disoriented, has red skin, as well as rapid and shallow breathing. This is likely an extreme case of:
A.   homeostasis.
B.   oxygen deprivation.
C.   hypothermia.
D.   hyperthermia.
E.   dehydration.
Question #3
Blood exiting the lung capillaries has a high oxygen concentration.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #4
Blood entering the lung capillaries has a high oxygen concentration.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #5
The right atrium is larger than the right ventricle.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #6
Select the correct action the body will take to maintain normal body temperature when dealing with the following circumstance. running a marathon
A.   vasoconstriction
B.   vasodilation
C.   no action is taken
Question #7
Select the correct action the body will take to maintain normal body temperature when dealing with the following circumstance. doing your homework
A.   vasodilation
B.   no action is taken
C.   vasoconstriction
Question #8
Select the correct action the body will take to maintain normal body temperature when dealing with the following circumstance. sitting in a cold office
A.   vasoconstriction
B.   no action is taken
C.   vasodilation
Question #9
Select the correct action the body will take to maintain normal body temperature when dealing with the following circumstance. playing basketball
A.   vasodilation
B.   no action is taken
C.   vasoconstriction
Question #10
Select the correct action the body will take to maintain normal body temperature when dealing with the following circumstance. swimming in 70-degree water
A.   vasodilation
B.   no action is taken
C.   vasoconstriction
Question #11
Select the correct action the body will take to maintain normal body temperature when dealing with the following circumstance. sitting in a bath of tepid water
A.   vasoconstriction
B.   no action is taken
C.   vasodilation
Question #12
Select the correct action the body will take to maintain normal body temperature when dealing with the following circumstance. doing hot yoga
A.   no action is taken
B.   vasoconstriction
C.   vasodilation
Question #13
Select the correct action the body will take to maintain normal body temperature when dealing with the following circumstance. watching television
A.   vasodilation
B.   no action is taken
C.   vasoconstriction

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