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Which factor is likely to lower the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
Which factor is likely to lower the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
- High physical activity levels
- Increased muscle mass
- Elevated levels of testosterone
- Hypothyroidism (correct)
What is one primary way the body produces heat during physical activity?
What is one primary way the body produces heat during physical activity?
- Reduction in blood flow
- Muscle fevers
- ATP hydrolysis (correct)
- Increased fat breakdown
How does the oral temperature of a healthy individual generally differ from their rectal temperature?
How does the oral temperature of a healthy individual generally differ from their rectal temperature?
- Oral temperature is consistently higher than rectal temperature
- Oral temperature is always lower than rectal temperature by 0.5 to 1.0°F (correct)
- Rectal temperature is the same as oral temperature in infants
- Oral temperature can be equal to rectal temperature at any time
What effect does sleep generally have on basal metabolic rate?
What effect does sleep generally have on basal metabolic rate?
Which hormone is NOT known to increase the basal metabolic rate?
Which hormone is NOT known to increase the basal metabolic rate?
What does an increase in heart rate above 90 beats per minute typically indicate?
What does an increase in heart rate above 90 beats per minute typically indicate?
Which neurotransmitter released by the sympathetic nervous system is known for increasing the discharge rate of the SA node?
Which neurotransmitter released by the sympathetic nervous system is known for increasing the discharge rate of the SA node?
What is the primary effect of parasympathetic stimulation on the heart?
What is the primary effect of parasympathetic stimulation on the heart?
Which nerve is responsible for providing parasympathetic function to the heart?
Which nerve is responsible for providing parasympathetic function to the heart?
What condition is characterized by a heart rate slower than normal at rest?
What condition is characterized by a heart rate slower than normal at rest?
What happens to the ventricles when afterload increases?
What happens to the ventricles when afterload increases?
Which structure is the primary pacemaker of the heart?
Which structure is the primary pacemaker of the heart?
How does the Frank-Starling mechanism increase stroke volume?
How does the Frank-Starling mechanism increase stroke volume?
What distinguishes ectopic beats from escape beats?
What distinguishes ectopic beats from escape beats?
Which part of the heart conduction system is responsible for connecting the atria to the ventricles?
Which part of the heart conduction system is responsible for connecting the atria to the ventricles?
What is the intrinsic heart rate when autonomic influence is removed?
What is the intrinsic heart rate when autonomic influence is removed?
Which of the following statements about the conduction system of the heart is not accurate?
Which of the following statements about the conduction system of the heart is not accurate?
What is the relationship between afterload and ATP requirements in the ventricles?
What is the relationship between afterload and ATP requirements in the ventricles?
What does an increased heart rate result in?
What does an increased heart rate result in?
How much of the ventricular filling is accounted for by atrial contraction?
How much of the ventricular filling is accounted for by atrial contraction?
Why does isovolumetric contraction occur before ejection?
Why does isovolumetric contraction occur before ejection?
What is the ejection fraction formula?
What is the ejection fraction formula?
What describes the 'period of rapid filling' of the ventricles?
What describes the 'period of rapid filling' of the ventricles?
Which statement correctly describes right and left ventricular pressures during systole?
Which statement correctly describes right and left ventricular pressures during systole?
During which phase of the cardiac cycle is pressure greatest in the ventricles?
During which phase of the cardiac cycle is pressure greatest in the ventricles?
Which term describes the degree of tension when the heart begins to contract?
Which term describes the degree of tension when the heart begins to contract?
Which structure prevents regurgitation of blood into the atria during ventricular contraction?
Which structure prevents regurgitation of blood into the atria during ventricular contraction?
What is the primary role of intercalated discs in cardiac muscle tissue?
What is the primary role of intercalated discs in cardiac muscle tissue?
Identify the primary reason why blood flow to the kidneys remains constant at about 25% during various states of activity.
Identify the primary reason why blood flow to the kidneys remains constant at about 25% during various states of activity.
How do the properties of semilunar valves differ fundamentally from AV valves?
How do the properties of semilunar valves differ fundamentally from AV valves?
What effect does exercise generally have on the percentage of blood flow to skeletal muscle compared to other organs?
What effect does exercise generally have on the percentage of blood flow to skeletal muscle compared to other organs?
Which characteristic is unique to cardiac muscle tissue when comparing it to skeletal muscle?
Which characteristic is unique to cardiac muscle tissue when comparing it to skeletal muscle?
What is the primary reason for the reduction of blood flow to the GI tract during exercise?
What is the primary reason for the reduction of blood flow to the GI tract during exercise?
Which component is primarily responsible for the stronger construction of semilunar valves compared to AV valves?
Which component is primarily responsible for the stronger construction of semilunar valves compared to AV valves?
What is the primary mechanism that extends the action potential plateau in cardiac muscle compared to skeletal muscle?
What is the primary mechanism that extends the action potential plateau in cardiac muscle compared to skeletal muscle?
Which circuitry feature allows Purkinje fibers to conduct signals significantly faster than cardiac muscle fibers?
Which circuitry feature allows Purkinje fibers to conduct signals significantly faster than cardiac muscle fibers?
What characterizes the absolute refractory period in cardiac muscle?
What characterizes the absolute refractory period in cardiac muscle?
Why is extracellular calcium concentration more important for cardiac muscle contraction than for skeletal muscle contraction?
Why is extracellular calcium concentration more important for cardiac muscle contraction than for skeletal muscle contraction?
What typically occurs in blood vessels during hot temperatures to help regulate body temperature?
What typically occurs in blood vessels during hot temperatures to help regulate body temperature?
How does the relative refractory period differ from the absolute refractory period in cardiac muscle?
How does the relative refractory period differ from the absolute refractory period in cardiac muscle?
How does the action potential's duration in cardiac muscle affect the duration of the cardiac cycle?
How does the action potential's duration in cardiac muscle affect the duration of the cardiac cycle?
What causes vasoconstriction during initial exercise before body temperature increases?
What causes vasoconstriction during initial exercise before body temperature increases?
Study Notes
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
- BMR is the minimum energy required by the body to exist at complete rest.
- Factors influencing BMR include muscle mass, hormones, fever, sleep, malnutrition, sex, and age.
- More muscle mass requires more energy to maintain.
- Growth hormone, testosterone, and thyroxine increase metabolic rate.
- Fever increases metabolic rate.
- Sleep decreases metabolic rate.
- Malnutrition decreases metabolic rate.
- Females and older individuals generally have lower BMRs, influenced by differences in muscle mass, adipose tissue, and sex hormone levels.
Heat Production
- Approximately one-third of the energy released during ATP hydrolysis is converted to heat.
- Friction at microscopic levels contributes to heat production, including blood flow and movement within the musculoskeletal system.
Oral Temperature Ranges
- Oral temperature ranges for a healthy individual vary depending on conditions:
- Rest: 97 to 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Exercise: 101 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cold: Ranges not specifically mentioned.
- Rectal temperatures are generally higher than oral temperatures.
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This quiz explores key concepts related to Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), including its influencing factors and its relationship with heat production in the body. Understand how various elements such as muscle mass, hormones, and temperature affect BMR readings. Test your knowledge on the physiological aspects of metabolism and temperature regulation.
