PSY3352 Exam Notes - Appetite Psychology
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What factors are dependent on energy needs?

  • Age (correct)
  • Air quality
  • Hobbies
  • Nutritional supplements
  • What is the energy expenditure for running per hour?

  • 300 kcal/hr
  • 450 kcal/hr
  • 750 kcal/hr (correct)
  • 190 kcal/hr
  • Which activity corresponds to very light activity in terms of energy expenditure?

  • Running
  • Shopping
  • Sleeping (correct)
  • Walking
  • How is light activity energy expenditure generally calculated?

    <p>BMR x 1.6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a condition that affects energy needs?

    <p>Illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of energy is used to maintain the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?

    <p>70-80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which macronutrient yields the highest caloric value per gram?

    <p>Fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many kilojoules are equivalent to 1 kilocalorie?

    <p>4.18 kJ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the energy used for cellular physiology?

    <p>Maintaining BMR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the caloric yield of carbohydrates per gram?

    <p>4 kcal/g</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the large intestine?

    <p>Formation of Vitamin B and K</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the large intestine temporarily stores fecal matter?

    <p>Rectum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What medium is crucial for energy release and body temperature regulation?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure receives digested matter from the small intestine?

    <p>Cecum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does NOT occur in the large intestine?

    <p>Digestion of fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What connects the digestive process to the liver?

    <p>Hepatic portal vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cecum is associated with which additional structure?

    <p>Colon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function is NOT a role of water in the body?

    <p>Energy production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of feeders primarily consume dead plant material?

    <p>Deposit feeders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of plant chewer mentioned?

    <p>Squirrels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group spends more time obtaining prey rather than eating?

    <p>Carnivores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do dung beetles primarily feed on?

    <p>Liquid waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can be classified as a plant burrower?

    <p>Insects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines plant chewers?

    <p>Animals that eat living plant material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic behavior of carnivores concerning their feeding habits?

    <p>They hunt or scavenge for living or dead organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do suspension feeders play in their ecosystem?

    <p>They feed on detritus from dead plant material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the receptors mentioned in the content?

    <p>Speedy identification and removal of harmful chemical irritants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the receptors that are responsible for the chemical sensation localized more densely?

    <p>On the mucosa of the mouth, eyes, and genitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of nerve endings are responsible for the chemical sensation as described?

    <p>Free nerve endings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What temperature is cited as potentially damaging to the receptors?

    <p>44 degrees Celsius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does a bland diet have, as mentioned in the content?

    <p>Increases salivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are smell receptors located according to the content?

    <p>Behind the bridge of the nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do endogenous opioids play as mentioned in the content?

    <p>They block pain signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary chemical focus of the receptors discussed in relation to harmful substances?

    <p>Chemical irritants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the dietary habits of omnivores?

    <p>They eat both vegetation and animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are omnivores considered to have a flexible and successful approach to feeding?

    <p>They thrive when food is abundant and can endure when it is scarce.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant consequence of being an omnivore?

    <p>They possess advanced sensory systems to detect harmful foods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge do omnivores face in their dietary choices?

    <p>They must determine which foods are safe to eat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do omnivores adapt to environmental stimuli?

    <p>By rapidly changing their diet according to food availability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the term 'omnivore paradox'?

    <p>The challenge of knowing what foods are safe to eat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the brain play in the feeding habits of omnivores?

    <p>It aids in detecting bad foods and learning value and location of diets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy do omnivores utilize during food scarcity?

    <p>They change their feeding behavior to adapt to available food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    PSY3352 Exam Notes

    • Appetite: The Psychology of Eating and Drinking (Macquarie University)
    • Exam Structure: 60 multiple-choice questions (MCQ), 90 minutes.

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