BIOL252: Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab 2026 |
Module 8 Exam Review | 70+ Questions & Verified Answers |
Portage Learning | Endocrine & Cardiovascular Systems
Q001: A 28-year-old female presents with polydipsia, polyuria, and a urine specific
gravity of 1.002. Which anterior pituitary hormone is most likely deficient?
Options:
A. TSH
B. ACTH
C. ADH
D. FSH
(Correct Answer: C)
Q002: During the cardiac cycle, which valve closes immediately after the T wave is
observed on a standard ECG?
Options:
A. Mitral valve
B. Tricuspid valve
C. Aortic valve
D. Pulmonary valve
(Correct Answer: C)
Q003: A patient with Graves disease exhibits exophthalmos, tachycardia, and heat
intolerance. Which autoantibody is responsible for overstimulation of the thyroid gland?
Options:
A. Anti-TPO
B. TSI (thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin)
C. Anti-thyroglobulin
D. Anti-TRH
(Correct Answer: B)
Q004: While auscultating the apex of the heart, you hear a loud S3 gallop in a
62-year-old male with heart failure. This sound is caused by which physiologic event?
Options:
A. Atrial contraction into a stiff ventricle
B. Rapid ventricular filling during early diastole
,C. Tensing of the chordae tendineae
D. Semilunar valve opening
(Correct Answer: B)
Q005: A lab technician measures hematocrit on a capillary tube after centrifugation and
notes the buffy coat layer is unusually thick. Which formed element is most likely
elevated?
Options:
A. Erythrocytes
B. Platelets
C. Neutrophils
D. Basophils
(Correct Answer: C)
Q006: A 45-year-old male with a history of Addison disease presents with
hyperpigmentation, hypotension, and hyponatremia. Which hormone deficiency is the
primary cause of his electrolyte imbalance?
Options:
A. Cortisol
B. Aldosterone
C. Epinephrine
D. GH
(Correct Answer: B)
Q007: On a standard 12-lead ECG, which lead best visualizes the inferior surface of the
left ventricle in a patient with an inferior MI?
Options:
A. aVR
B. V1
C. Lead II
D. V4
(Correct Answer: C)
Q008: A student performs a blood typing lab and observes agglutination with anti-A sera
only. Which blood type does this indicate?
Options:
A. Type A
B. Type B
, C. Type AB
D. Type O
(Correct Answer: A)
Q009: A 30-year-old female with PCOS has elevated LH:FSH ratio >2:1. Which ovarian
hormone is most likely suppressed, leading to anovulation?
Options:
A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. Inhibin
D. Relaxin
(Correct Answer: B)
Q010: During ventricular systole, pressure in the left ventricle exceeds that of the aorta.
Which phase of the cardiac cycle is this?
Options:
A. Isovolumetric contraction
B. Rapid ejection
C. Reduced ejection
D. Isovolumetric relaxation
(Correct Answer: B)
Q011: A patient with chronic renal failure develops secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Which electrolyte imbalance is the primary stimulus for parathyroid hormone secretion?
Options:
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hypocalcemia
C. Hypernatremia
D. Hypomagnesemia
(Correct Answer: B)
Q012: In the capillary filtration lab, you observe that raising the arterial pressure
increases net filtration. Which Starling force is directly increased?
Options:
A. Plasma colloid osmotic pressure
B. Interstitial hydrostatic pressure
C. Capillary hydrostatic pressure
D. Interstitial colloid osmotic pressure
Module 8 Exam Review | 70+ Questions & Verified Answers |
Portage Learning | Endocrine & Cardiovascular Systems
Q001: A 28-year-old female presents with polydipsia, polyuria, and a urine specific
gravity of 1.002. Which anterior pituitary hormone is most likely deficient?
Options:
A. TSH
B. ACTH
C. ADH
D. FSH
(Correct Answer: C)
Q002: During the cardiac cycle, which valve closes immediately after the T wave is
observed on a standard ECG?
Options:
A. Mitral valve
B. Tricuspid valve
C. Aortic valve
D. Pulmonary valve
(Correct Answer: C)
Q003: A patient with Graves disease exhibits exophthalmos, tachycardia, and heat
intolerance. Which autoantibody is responsible for overstimulation of the thyroid gland?
Options:
A. Anti-TPO
B. TSI (thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin)
C. Anti-thyroglobulin
D. Anti-TRH
(Correct Answer: B)
Q004: While auscultating the apex of the heart, you hear a loud S3 gallop in a
62-year-old male with heart failure. This sound is caused by which physiologic event?
Options:
A. Atrial contraction into a stiff ventricle
B. Rapid ventricular filling during early diastole
,C. Tensing of the chordae tendineae
D. Semilunar valve opening
(Correct Answer: B)
Q005: A lab technician measures hematocrit on a capillary tube after centrifugation and
notes the buffy coat layer is unusually thick. Which formed element is most likely
elevated?
Options:
A. Erythrocytes
B. Platelets
C. Neutrophils
D. Basophils
(Correct Answer: C)
Q006: A 45-year-old male with a history of Addison disease presents with
hyperpigmentation, hypotension, and hyponatremia. Which hormone deficiency is the
primary cause of his electrolyte imbalance?
Options:
A. Cortisol
B. Aldosterone
C. Epinephrine
D. GH
(Correct Answer: B)
Q007: On a standard 12-lead ECG, which lead best visualizes the inferior surface of the
left ventricle in a patient with an inferior MI?
Options:
A. aVR
B. V1
C. Lead II
D. V4
(Correct Answer: C)
Q008: A student performs a blood typing lab and observes agglutination with anti-A sera
only. Which blood type does this indicate?
Options:
A. Type A
B. Type B
, C. Type AB
D. Type O
(Correct Answer: A)
Q009: A 30-year-old female with PCOS has elevated LH:FSH ratio >2:1. Which ovarian
hormone is most likely suppressed, leading to anovulation?
Options:
A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. Inhibin
D. Relaxin
(Correct Answer: B)
Q010: During ventricular systole, pressure in the left ventricle exceeds that of the aorta.
Which phase of the cardiac cycle is this?
Options:
A. Isovolumetric contraction
B. Rapid ejection
C. Reduced ejection
D. Isovolumetric relaxation
(Correct Answer: B)
Q011: A patient with chronic renal failure develops secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Which electrolyte imbalance is the primary stimulus for parathyroid hormone secretion?
Options:
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hypocalcemia
C. Hypernatremia
D. Hypomagnesemia
(Correct Answer: B)
Q012: In the capillary filtration lab, you observe that raising the arterial pressure
increases net filtration. Which Starling force is directly increased?
Options:
A. Plasma colloid osmotic pressure
B. Interstitial hydrostatic pressure
C. Capillary hydrostatic pressure
D. Interstitial colloid osmotic pressure
