1
BIO
BIO 256 EXAM 5 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS, ALREADY
PASSED! (COMPLETE Q&A) LATEST UPDATE 2026/20276 | GRADED
A+ | 100% ASSURED PASS.
During the absorptive state, the liver converts __________ to __________. - ANS
✓glucose, glycogen
During the absorptive state, excess glucose is stored in the form of __________.
- ANS ✓adipose
In the post-absorptive state, most tissues utilize __________ as an energy
source. - ANS ✓fatty acids
Which organ or tissue controls body temperature and shivering? - ANS
✓hypothalamus
Which bone cell does growth hormone stimulate? - ANS ✓chondrocytes
Which of the following is NOT an action of thyroid hormones?
-alters protein synthesis in cells
BIO 256
, 2
BIO
-Increase energy utilization and mobilization
-raises metabolic rate
-decrease in heat production - ANS ✓decrease in heat production
Which of the following hormones stimulates gluconeogenesis and reduces
the uptake of glucose by cells, thereby increasing plasma glucose
concentration? -Cortisol
-Thyroid hormones
-Acetylcholine
-Insulin - ANS ✓Cortisol
Which of the following hormones is a part of the rapid response (rather
than the prolonged response) to stress?
-aldosterone
-ADH
-epinephrine
-cortisol - ANS ✓epinephrine
BIO 256
, 3
BIO
Choose which condition has all of the following symptoms: hypertension,
hyperglycaemia, and a "moon face." - ANS ✓Cushing's disease
What hormone also aids the stress response by promoting water retention
and acting as a vasoconstrictor? - ANS ✓ADH (vasopressin)
The process of making glucose from sources, such as amino acids, glycerol,
and pyruvate is called __________. - ANS ✓gluconeogenesis
Which of the following is promoted by glucagon? - ANS ✓gluconeogenesis
Which of the following is the primary method of heat loss for humans? -
ANS ✓evaporation
How does someone with low glucocorticoid levels respond to stress? - ANS
✓Someone with low glucocorticoid levels does not tolerate stress as well as
someone with normal levels.
In response to stress, which of the following changes would happen? - ANS
✓decreased insulin secretion
BIO 256
BIO
BIO 256 EXAM 5 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS, ALREADY
PASSED! (COMPLETE Q&A) LATEST UPDATE 2026/20276 | GRADED
A+ | 100% ASSURED PASS.
During the absorptive state, the liver converts __________ to __________. - ANS
✓glucose, glycogen
During the absorptive state, excess glucose is stored in the form of __________.
- ANS ✓adipose
In the post-absorptive state, most tissues utilize __________ as an energy
source. - ANS ✓fatty acids
Which organ or tissue controls body temperature and shivering? - ANS
✓hypothalamus
Which bone cell does growth hormone stimulate? - ANS ✓chondrocytes
Which of the following is NOT an action of thyroid hormones?
-alters protein synthesis in cells
BIO 256
, 2
BIO
-Increase energy utilization and mobilization
-raises metabolic rate
-decrease in heat production - ANS ✓decrease in heat production
Which of the following hormones stimulates gluconeogenesis and reduces
the uptake of glucose by cells, thereby increasing plasma glucose
concentration? -Cortisol
-Thyroid hormones
-Acetylcholine
-Insulin - ANS ✓Cortisol
Which of the following hormones is a part of the rapid response (rather
than the prolonged response) to stress?
-aldosterone
-ADH
-epinephrine
-cortisol - ANS ✓epinephrine
BIO 256
, 3
BIO
Choose which condition has all of the following symptoms: hypertension,
hyperglycaemia, and a "moon face." - ANS ✓Cushing's disease
What hormone also aids the stress response by promoting water retention
and acting as a vasoconstrictor? - ANS ✓ADH (vasopressin)
The process of making glucose from sources, such as amino acids, glycerol,
and pyruvate is called __________. - ANS ✓gluconeogenesis
Which of the following is promoted by glucagon? - ANS ✓gluconeogenesis
Which of the following is the primary method of heat loss for humans? -
ANS ✓evaporation
How does someone with low glucocorticoid levels respond to stress? - ANS
✓Someone with low glucocorticoid levels does not tolerate stress as well as
someone with normal levels.
In response to stress, which of the following changes would happen? - ANS
✓decreased insulin secretion
BIO 256
