Penn Foster: A+P 1: Exam 3 Questions And
Correct Answers
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) production
A. can be released quickly via stimulation of the hypothalamus by other parts of the
brain.
B. is produced by the posterior pituitary.
C. can trigger oogenesis.
D. is also known as growth hormone. - answer can be released quickly via stimulation
of the hypothalamus by other parts of the brain
The function of mucus in the nasal cavities is to
A. dissolve odor molecules for detection by the receptor cells.
B. provide support to the receptor cells.
C. keep outside substances away from the receptor cells.
D. detect certain scents that the receptor cells can't. - answer dissolve odor molecules
for detection by the receptor cells.
Which of the following produces aldosterone, glucocorticoids, and androgen?
A. Parathyroid glands
B. Pituitary gland
C. Adrenal glands
D. Kidneys - answer Adrenal glands
During a physical examination, the veterinarian curls a dog's foot under so that it's
upside down. The dog immediately brings the foot back to the normal standing position.
Which sense did the dog use to do this?
A. Proprioception
B. Visceral sensation
C. Tactile sensation
D. Nociception - answer Proprioception
, Which of the following is caused by glucocorticoids?
A. Decreased gluconeogenesis
B. Worsened rheumatoid arthritis
C. Stimulated cartilage growth
D. Increased blood glucose level - answer Increased blood glucose level
The term iatrogenic means which of the following?
A. Caused by treatment
B. Hospital-acquired disease
C. Of unknown cause
D. Caused by a hormone deficit - answer Caused by treatment
Which of the following causes the greatest degree of light refraction in the eye?
A. Aqueous body
B. Cornea
C. Vitreous body
D. Lens - answer Cornea
The _______ functions as both an endocrine and exocrine organ.
A. pituitary
B. pancreas
C. thyroid gland
D. hypothalamus - answer pancreas
Rotation of the head is detected primarily by the
A. saccule.
B. cochlea.
C. utricle.
Correct Answers
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) production
A. can be released quickly via stimulation of the hypothalamus by other parts of the
brain.
B. is produced by the posterior pituitary.
C. can trigger oogenesis.
D. is also known as growth hormone. - answer can be released quickly via stimulation
of the hypothalamus by other parts of the brain
The function of mucus in the nasal cavities is to
A. dissolve odor molecules for detection by the receptor cells.
B. provide support to the receptor cells.
C. keep outside substances away from the receptor cells.
D. detect certain scents that the receptor cells can't. - answer dissolve odor molecules
for detection by the receptor cells.
Which of the following produces aldosterone, glucocorticoids, and androgen?
A. Parathyroid glands
B. Pituitary gland
C. Adrenal glands
D. Kidneys - answer Adrenal glands
During a physical examination, the veterinarian curls a dog's foot under so that it's
upside down. The dog immediately brings the foot back to the normal standing position.
Which sense did the dog use to do this?
A. Proprioception
B. Visceral sensation
C. Tactile sensation
D. Nociception - answer Proprioception
, Which of the following is caused by glucocorticoids?
A. Decreased gluconeogenesis
B. Worsened rheumatoid arthritis
C. Stimulated cartilage growth
D. Increased blood glucose level - answer Increased blood glucose level
The term iatrogenic means which of the following?
A. Caused by treatment
B. Hospital-acquired disease
C. Of unknown cause
D. Caused by a hormone deficit - answer Caused by treatment
Which of the following causes the greatest degree of light refraction in the eye?
A. Aqueous body
B. Cornea
C. Vitreous body
D. Lens - answer Cornea
The _______ functions as both an endocrine and exocrine organ.
A. pituitary
B. pancreas
C. thyroid gland
D. hypothalamus - answer pancreas
Rotation of the head is detected primarily by the
A. saccule.
B. cochlea.
C. utricle.
