BIOL 251 W1-Quiz 1 Questions and Answers Latest Updated
2026/2027 (Graded A+)- American Public University
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Which of the following can result from hyperparathyroidism?
increased bone deposition
convulsions
low blood calcium levels
All of the above are true.
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Question 2 points
The hypothalamus is functionally and anatomically connected to the posterior pituitary lobe by a bridge of .
bone
blood vessels
muscle
nerve axons
cartilage
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Nerve tissue connects the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary gland.
The nervous system uses which of the following types of intercellular communication?
Hormonal and chemical
Direct and hormonal
Direct and chemical
Electrical and hormonal
Electrical and chemical
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, Question 4 points
How many hormones are produced by the posterior pituitary?
3
1
6
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Question 5 points
The gonads produce what class of hormones?
steroid hormones
peptide hormones
neurotransmitters
catecholamines
amine hormones
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Question 6 points
Which of the following statements about insulin is true?
Insulin acts as a transport protein, carrying glucose across the cell membrane.
Insulin facilitates the movement of intracellular glucose transporters to the cell membrane.
Insulin stimulates the breakdown of stored glycogen into glucose.
Insulin stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb glucose into the bloodstream.
Two of the above are true statements.
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Question 7 points
The adrenal gland consists of an outer cortex of tissue and an inner medulla of tissue.
glandular; connective
glandular; nervous
nervous; fibrous
glandular; lymphoid
fibrous; glandular
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2026/2027 (Graded A+)- American Public University
Attempt 1
Submission View
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Question 1 points
Which of the following can result from hyperparathyroidism?
increased bone deposition
convulsions
low blood calcium levels
All of the above are true.
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Question 2 points
The hypothalamus is functionally and anatomically connected to the posterior pituitary lobe by a bridge of .
bone
blood vessels
muscle
nerve axons
cartilage
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Nerve tissue connects the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary gland.
The nervous system uses which of the following types of intercellular communication?
Hormonal and chemical
Direct and hormonal
Direct and chemical
Electrical and hormonal
Electrical and chemical
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, Question 4 points
How many hormones are produced by the posterior pituitary?
3
1
6
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Question 5 points
The gonads produce what class of hormones?
steroid hormones
peptide hormones
neurotransmitters
catecholamines
amine hormones
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Question 6 points
Which of the following statements about insulin is true?
Insulin acts as a transport protein, carrying glucose across the cell membrane.
Insulin facilitates the movement of intracellular glucose transporters to the cell membrane.
Insulin stimulates the breakdown of stored glycogen into glucose.
Insulin stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb glucose into the bloodstream.
Two of the above are true statements.
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Question 7 points
The adrenal gland consists of an outer cortex of tissue and an inner medulla of tissue.
glandular; connective
glandular; nervous
nervous; fibrous
glandular; lymphoid
fibrous; glandular
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