Anatomy and Physiology II Final Exam
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Choose one of the questions from the following list and answer completely in either paragraph or
bulleted form in the space below:
(a) Define the term spinal reflex and then explain the organization of a simple stretch reflex using the
patellar reflex as the example
(b) Describe sleep and its major stages and then contrast sleep to coma - how are they similar and how
do they differ.
(c) Explain language including a description of the two major language areas of the brain, where they are
located and what they are specialized to accomplish.
(d) describe the similarities and differences between the olfactory and gustatory sensory systems.
(e) describe the two major receptor types found in the visual system and explain their role in transducing
visual impulses
- Answer -Essay question part B
Choose one of the questions from the following list and answer completely in either paragraph or
bulleted lists in the space below:
(a) explain the control of estrogen and progesterone through the endocrine system.
(b) how is sugar regulated in the body (both up and down regulation of the molecule in the blood
stream).
(c) Choose one endocrine gland and describe the hormone(s) it secretes, the function(s) of the
hormone(s) and how the endocrine gland is regulated
ACTH - Answer -The adrenal cortex secretes all of the following hormones, EXCEPT
glucocorticoids
mineralocorticoids
glucocorticoids
ACTH
androgens like DHEA
all of the above - Answer -Alzheimer's disease
, is the most common cause of senile dementia.
is characterized by a progressive loss of verbal and reading skills.
is associated with the formation of plaques/neurofibrillary tangles in regions of the brain that are
involved with memory.
is characterized by a progressive loss of memory.
all of the above
all of the above - Answer -Reflexes help to control
digestion.
heart rate.
pupil size.
blood pressure.
all of the above
antagonist - Answer -A muscle group that opposes the action of the prime mover is called an:
anterior pituitary - Answer -FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) is secreted by the
Anterior pituitary gland - Answer -ACTH is secreted by the
astrocytes - Answer -The blood-brain barrier is mostly mediated by the action of the
axon hillock - Answer -The conversion of EPSPs to action potentials occur at the
Ca++ levels in the blood - Answer -The parathyroid glands are important in the regulation of
central nervous system. - Answer -The brain and spinal cord comprise the
changing shape. - Answer -The lens focuses light on the retina by
chemoreceptors. - Answer -Olfactory receptors are examples of
cochlea - Answer -The hearing receptors are located in the
consists of upper and lower motor neurons and their processes. - Answer -The descending
pathways
contractility - Answer -Which property of muscle gives it the ability to shorten and to create the
force for movement
corpus callosum. - Answer -The primary connection between the two cerebral hemispheres is the
dendrite
soma (cell body)
Latest Update Questions with Excellent
Answers Graded Perfect Score A+
Choose one of the questions from the following list and answer completely in either paragraph or
bulleted form in the space below:
(a) Define the term spinal reflex and then explain the organization of a simple stretch reflex using the
patellar reflex as the example
(b) Describe sleep and its major stages and then contrast sleep to coma - how are they similar and how
do they differ.
(c) Explain language including a description of the two major language areas of the brain, where they are
located and what they are specialized to accomplish.
(d) describe the similarities and differences between the olfactory and gustatory sensory systems.
(e) describe the two major receptor types found in the visual system and explain their role in transducing
visual impulses
- Answer -Essay question part B
Choose one of the questions from the following list and answer completely in either paragraph or
bulleted lists in the space below:
(a) explain the control of estrogen and progesterone through the endocrine system.
(b) how is sugar regulated in the body (both up and down regulation of the molecule in the blood
stream).
(c) Choose one endocrine gland and describe the hormone(s) it secretes, the function(s) of the
hormone(s) and how the endocrine gland is regulated
ACTH - Answer -The adrenal cortex secretes all of the following hormones, EXCEPT
glucocorticoids
mineralocorticoids
glucocorticoids
ACTH
androgens like DHEA
all of the above - Answer -Alzheimer's disease
, is the most common cause of senile dementia.
is characterized by a progressive loss of verbal and reading skills.
is associated with the formation of plaques/neurofibrillary tangles in regions of the brain that are
involved with memory.
is characterized by a progressive loss of memory.
all of the above
all of the above - Answer -Reflexes help to control
digestion.
heart rate.
pupil size.
blood pressure.
all of the above
antagonist - Answer -A muscle group that opposes the action of the prime mover is called an:
anterior pituitary - Answer -FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) is secreted by the
Anterior pituitary gland - Answer -ACTH is secreted by the
astrocytes - Answer -The blood-brain barrier is mostly mediated by the action of the
axon hillock - Answer -The conversion of EPSPs to action potentials occur at the
Ca++ levels in the blood - Answer -The parathyroid glands are important in the regulation of
central nervous system. - Answer -The brain and spinal cord comprise the
changing shape. - Answer -The lens focuses light on the retina by
chemoreceptors. - Answer -Olfactory receptors are examples of
cochlea - Answer -The hearing receptors are located in the
consists of upper and lower motor neurons and their processes. - Answer -The descending
pathways
contractility - Answer -Which property of muscle gives it the ability to shorten and to create the
force for movement
corpus callosum. - Answer -The primary connection between the two cerebral hemispheres is the
dendrite
soma (cell body)
