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Which hormone controls sleep, mood, and appetite?
A. Serotonin.
B. Oxytocin.
C. Cortisol.
D. Aldosterone.
A. Oxytocin (choice B) facilitates birth and breast-feeding. Cortisol
(choice C) increases blood sugar and controls some aspects of fat
breakdown. Aldosterone (choice D) controls reabsorption of ions
and regulates blood pressure. Serotonin (choice A) is a
neurotransmitter found in the gut that regulates appetite and sleep
as well as some aspects of mood.
,Which part of the brain is most posterior?
A. Frontal lobe.
B. Parietal lobe.
C. Temporal lobe.
D. Occipital lobe.
D. The occipital lobe is farthest back in the skull, posterior to the
other parts of the brain.
Which of the following is an HDL cholesterol level that might
warrant regular testing?
A. 70.
B. 60.
C. 50.
D. 40.
D. HDL ("good") cholesterol levels in healthy adults range from
around 40 to 120mh/dL, with the mean being a bit over 53. Smoking,
obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle may lead to lower HDL. A level of
40 would indicate the need for regular monitoring.
How does a transverse section divide the body?
A. Into right and left regions.
B. Into upper and lower regions.
C. Into front and back regions.
D. Between the dorsal and ventral cavities.
B. A transverse section is a cross section.
,What is the function of amylase?
A. Breaking down starch.
B. Digesting fat.
C. Breaking down protein.
D. Absorbing water.
A. Amylase is present in saliva, where it begins to break down starch
into sugar.
How does the lymphatic system work with the circulatory system?
A. The circulatory system produces red blood cells for the
lymphatic system.
B. Lymph draws excess fluid from the cells and deposits it into the
blood vessels.
C. The heart regulates the production of lymph in the lymph glands.
D. White cells from the lymphatic system eliminate excess red blood
cells.
B. One of the jobs of the lymphatic system is to prevent excess fluid
from accumulating in tissues by collecting it and moving it into the
circulatory system via the brachiocephalic veins.
What is the function of parathyroid hormone?
A. Increasing energy levels
B. Stimulating cell reproduction
C. Speeding up metabolism
D. Activating vitamin D
D. The parathyroid hormone regulates calcium in the body through
several means, one of which is increasing the production of
activated vitamin D.
, Which feature of the ear is most medial?
A. Pinna
B. Tympanic membrane
C. Cochlea
D. Outer canal
C. The most medial feature is the one closest to the middle of the
body.
How does a sagittal section divide the body?
A. Into right and left regions
B. Into upper and lower regions
C. Into front and back regions
D. Between the dorsal and ventral cavities
A. A sagittal section occurs along a longitudinal plane, dividing the
body into right and left regions.