Anatomy & Physiology

Which of the following pituitary hormones stimulates the process of gametogenesis? - ANSWER follicle-stimulating hormone When blood leaves the left ventricle of the heart, which of the following structures does it enter next? - ANSWER aorta Calcium concentration in the blood is controlled by which of the following glands? - ANSWER parathyroid Which of the following occurs as a result of the release of antidiuretic hormone? - ANSWER Fluid volume in the body increases Which of the followin...

1. Examining the superficial anatomic markings and internal body structures as they relate to the covering skin is called. a. regional anatomy b. surface anatomy c. pathologic anatomy d. comparative anatomy: b. surface anatomy 2. The level of organization is composed of two or more tissue types that work together to perform a common function. a. cellular b. molecular c. organ ismal: c. organ 3. The term refers to the sum of all chemical reactions in the body. a. metabolism b. responsi...

resting membrane potential electric potential difference across the plasma membrane (-70 mV) Transcription DNA sequence in a gene is copied into RNA for gene expression Translation mRNA is used as a template for protein production Synthesis replication of DNA prior to cell division primary structure of protein amino acid sequence secondary structure of protein twist, folds or twist and folds of amino acid sequence tertiary structure of protein arrangement o...

What is the smallest level of organization in the body that contains the body's genetic information? a. chemical b. cellular c. tissue d. organism CORRECT ANSWERS: b. cellular The cellular level includes the nucleus, an organelle that contains the body's genetic information. Which is an example of a normally occurring positive-feedback mechanism? Select one: a. elevated blood pressure during exercise b. increase in heart rate after blood loss c. decrease in blood pressure afte...

When a person is transfused with the wrong blood type a. the white cells clot. b. hemorrhaging occurs. c. fibrinogen is activated. d. the erythrocytes agglutinate. e. they bleed to death. CORRECT ANSWERS: d. the erythrocytes agglutinate. Which of the following statements regarding leukocytes is TRUE? a. Leukocytes have no nucleus. b. Leukocytes play a role in oxygen transport. c. Leukocytes are the largest of the formed elements. d. Leukocytes are only fragments of cells. e. ...

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