SOPHIA_HUMAN_BIOLOGY_UNIT 5 MILESTONE | GUARANTEED PASS | Already Graded A+ | EXAM 6

Unit 5 Practice Milestone _ Sophia _ Human Biology Which hormone is thought to regulate the functioning of alpha and beta cells? Somatostatin Epinephrine Insulin Glucagon CONCEPT Pancreatic Hormones 2 Various conditions are associated with aging. Which of the following describes a condition in which a male's testosterone levels decline? Alzheimer's disease Menopause • Andropause • Senescence CONCEPT Effects of Aging on Your Body 3 Which segment of the small intestine connects to the stomach? Duodenum Ileum Lipase Jejunum CONCEPT Small Intestine 4 Rick has been gaining weight and feeling sluggish. What might this be symptomatic of? Hyperthyroidism Simple goiter Graves' disease • Hypothyroidism CONCEPT Thyroid and Parathyroid 5 Under normal conditions, most nutrients are reabsorbed in which part of the nephron? Collecting tubules • Proximal tubules • Distal tubules Bowman's capsule CONCEPT Urine Formation 6 In which stage of labor does the amniotic sac rupture? First Second Third Fourth CONCEPT Labor and Birth 7 What normally prevents the expulsion of an embryo by the breakdown of endometrium? Acrosome • HCG • FSH Placenta CONCEPT Placenta 8 What carries sperm from the epididymis during sexual arousal? Urethra Seminal vesicle Prostate gland • Vas deferens CONCEPT Male Reproductive System 9 Which gland plays a role in metabolism? Thyroid gland Pituitary gland Spleen Thymus gland CONCEPT Organs of the Endocrine System 10 Where is testosterone released from? Pituitary gland Hypothalamus • Testes • Thyroid gland CONCEPT Sperm Formation 11 Where in the human body are the adrenal glands located? On the pancreas • Above the kidneys • Below the heart In the brainstem CONCEPT Adrenal Glands Which body part develops from the endoderm? Arteries Skin Eyes • Stomach CONCEPT Fertilization and Early Development 13 What is the highly acidic substance found in the stomach that chemically breaks down food and kills microbes that have been ingested? Salivary lipase Chyme Bolus • Gastric juice CONCEPT Stomach 14 How many parts do nephrons have? Two Three Four CONCEPT Kidneys Which pairing of sex chromosomes is impossible? YY XY XX All three are possible CONCEPT Embryonic and Fetal Development 16 Which of these is an enzyme that aids in the breakdown of starch? Salivary amylase Endonuclease Topoisomerase Ligase CONCEPT Chewing and Swallowing 17 Some hormones don't enter the cell, so they depend on to effect changes in the cell. secondary messengers enzymes steroid hormones CONCEPT Steroid and Non-Steroid Hormones 18 What does it mean that the pancreas, gallbladder and liver are "accessory organs?" They play a role in the digestive system but are not part of the digestive tract. They aren't really a part of any system but support several body systems. Their main purpose is to fill unused space in the abdomen so as to keep the digestive system in place. They help with digestion but are not actually necessary for the system to function properly. CONCEPT Pancreas, Gallbladder, & Liver 19 Which of the following statements is true? • Neutral pH is 7.0. • Neutral pH is between 7.37 and 7.43. Normal pH for the body is the same as neutral pH. Normal pH for the body is slightly less than neutral pH. CONCEPT Blood pH 20 What is responsible for diluting urine and causing the body to lose water? ADH Aldosterone • Diuretic • Renin CONCEPT Fluid Balance and Blood Pressure 21 What carries food from the mouth to the stomach? Esophagus Large intestine Small intestine Pharynx CONCEPT Digestion 22 Which part of the large intestine connects to the small intestine? Ascending colon Transverse colon Appendix Descending colon CONCEPT Large Intestine 23 About how long is a typical menstrual cycle? 21 days 5-7 days 30-31 days • 28 days CONCEPT Ovarian Cycle and Menstrual Cycle 24 What is it called when two different hormones have similar effects but work differently? Permissive interaction Opposing interaction Parallel interaction • Synergistic interaction CONCEPT Endocrine System 25 "Oogenesis" describes which process? The formation of egg cells The expulsion of the unfertilized egg during menses The fertilization of egg cells The development of the embryo CONCEPT Female Reproductive System Which of the following is part of the alimentary canal? The nasal cavity The bronchi The bladder • The esophagus CONCEPT The Alimentary Canal