Anatomy & Physiology 2009 Online Practice:

Anatomy & Physiology 2009 Online Practice: Which of the following pituitary hormones stimulates the process of gametogenesis?  FSH When blood leaves the left ventricle of the heart which of the following structures does it enter next?  Aorta Calcium concentration in the blood is controlled by which of the following glands?  Parathyroid Which of the following occurs as a result of the release of antidiuretic hormone?  Fluid volume in the body increases. Which of the following is responsible for the regulation of body temperature?  Hypothalamus Breast feeding of an infant provides which of the following types of immunity?  Natural Passive Which of the following anti-body types mediates the body's response to an allergen?  IgE Which of the following is the function of the ureter's?  To conduct urine from the kidneys to bladder Which of the following electrolytes plays and essential role in the clotting of blood?  Calcium Testosterone production is regulated by which of the following glands?  Pituitary Bile aids in the digestion of which of the following?  Fat Which of the following is a hormone that regulates urine output?  Antidiuretic Which of the following does the respiratory system eliminate when there is an excess of hydrogen ions in the body?  Carbon dioxide Blood cells are produced by which of the following?  Red Bone Marrow After passing through the glottis inspired air than travels through which of the following structures?  Larynx Which of the following types of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?  Skeletal An occurrence of too high of a concentration of which of the following electrolytes is associated with cardiac arrhythmias  Potassium Blood pH is measured by the gain and loss of which of the following?  Hydrogen Which of the following is a structure that filters foreign particles from lymphatic fluid?  Nodes Which part of the brain regulates heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure? This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :46:24 GMT -05:00  Medulla Oblongata Which of the following substances is involved in the distraction of ingested pathogen's?  Stomach acid The release of histamine is associated with which of the following?  Mast Cells Which part of the nephron is closest to the collecting duct?  Distal Convoluted Tubule Which of the following is a result of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system?  Increase cardiac output Which of the following hormones is produced by the thyroid gland and is active in calcium metabolism?  Calcitonin Which of the following cardiac valves prevents blood from returning to the left ventricle of the heart?  Aortic Which of the following describes the events of ovulation?  The Graafian follicle releases and ovum Which of the following is a structure of the inner ear?  Cochlea Which of the following occurs at the beginning of systole in a healthy heart?  The ventricles contract Which of the following is a role of platelets and hemostasis?  Formation of plugs Which of the following is the effect of aldosterone secretion on electrolyte levels?  Sodium levels are increased In the process of wound healing which of the following plays a role in clearing a wound of cellular debris?  Neutrophils Which of the following is the iron containing component of a red blood cells?  Hemoglobin Which of the following hormones or enzymes is involved in fluid balance and is produced by the kidneys?  Renin Which of the following types of cells is primarily responsible for the destruction of old cells and invasive micro organisms?  Macrophages Which of the following parts of the central nervous system is responsible for the control of involuntary respirations?  Medulla oblongata In a normal functioning cardio vascular system where does the heartbeat originate?  Sinoatrial node Which of the following is a function of the gallbladder?  Storage of bile Which of the following hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?  Anti-diuretic hormone This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :46:24 GMT -05:00 Straighten the elbow by lowering the hand effects which of the following muscles?  Triceps brachii Which of the following is the measurement of the percentage of red blood cells in the whole blood?  Hematocrit Which of the following ions is most abundant and extracellular fluid?  Sodium Where are nutrients absorbed when transported into the bloodstream?  Small intestine Which of the following structures comes after the ascending colon?  Transverse colon Which of the following tissues connects bones to joints?  Ligaments Which of the following tissues attaches muscle to bone?  Tendon Which of the following structures located in the end of the ear canal vibrates when sound waves strike it?  Tympanic membrane Peripheral vasodilation results and heat loss there which of the following processes?  Radiation Which of the following may indicate a hypersecretion of thyroid hormones?  Weight loss Which of the following is a function of angiotensin II in the regulation of blood pressure?  Vasoconstriction Which of the following structures of the gastrointestinal system absorbs iron and bile salts?  Ileum Which of the following mediates the body's response to stress?  Cortisol Which of the following as a result of the process of meiosis?  Sperm & ova are produced Which of the following is associated with wound healing by primary intention?  Minimal scar tissue A normal adult bladder has the capacity to hold up to how many milliliters of urine before involuntary micturition is likely to occur?  600mL Which of the following bones is a component of the appendicular skeleton?  Symphysis pubis Which of the following is the site of sperm maturation in the male reproductive system?  Epididymis Which of the following is the average length of the female urethra?  1 to 1.5 inches Which of the following valves prevents backflow of blood from the right ventricle into the right atrium of the heart?  Tricuspid valve This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :46:24 GMT -05:00 Which of the following structures of the respiratory system is the site of gas exchange?  Alveoli Which of the following is the order of the protective meningeal layers of the brain to outside?  Pia Mater, arachnoid, Dura Mater Which of the following is a function of the liver?  Lipid metabolism Which of the following structures prevents food from being aspirated into the lungs?  Epiglottis Which of the following functions is associated with the dermal layer of the skin?  Collagen formation Which of the following is a wax like substance secreted by glands in the external ear canal?  Cerumen Production of which of the following is a function of the prostate gland?  Substance to enhance sperm motility Which of the following is a function of surfactant in the Aveoli of the lungs?  Prevention of alveoli collapse Which of the following blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood to the right atrium of the heart?  Superior & inferior vena cavae An individual with which of the following blood types can receive only blood of that same type?  Type O Which of the following structures is located between descending colon and the rectum?  Sigmoid colon This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :46:24 GMT -05:00 This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :46:24 GMT -05:00 Powered by TCPDF ()