Question 1

If an individual's pituitary gland does not produce adequate adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTH) , then _____ will result.

Accepted Answer

A)   Cushing syndrome
B)   exophthalmos
C)   Graves disease
D)   Addison disease
E)   diabetes mellitusF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system

Accepted Answer

A)   is associated with "fight or flight."
B)   uses the neurotransmitter norepinephrine.
C)   arises from parts of the spinal cord.
D)   inhibits digestion.
E)   opposes the effects of the sympathetic division.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Someone who is good at memorizing other people's phone numbers has an excellent _____ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)   episodic
B)   skill
C)   semantic
D)   short-term
E)   sensoryF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Consuming alcohol increases the need to urinate. This is due to the inhibitory effect of alcohol on

Accepted Answer

A)   antidiuretic hormone ADH) .
B)   adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTH) .
C)   parathyroid hormone PTH) .
D)   epinephrine.
E)   norepinephrine.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of these does not belong to the limbic system?

Accepted Answer

A)   thalamus
B)   amygdala
C)   hypothalamus
D)   hippocampus
E)   cerebellumF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Which of these lists the events of an action potential in the correct order?

Accepted Answer

A)   Na+ gates open→inside of axon becomes positive→Na+ gates close→K+ gates open→inside of axon becomes negative
B)   K+ gates open→inside of axon becomes positive→K+ gates close→Na+ gates open→inside of axon becomes negative
C)   K+ gates open→inside of axon becomes negative→K+ gates close→Na+ gates open→inside of axon becomes positive
D)   Na+ gates open→inside of axon becomes negative→Na+ gates close→K+ gates open→inside of axon becomes positive
E)   Na+ gates open→inside of axon becomes positive→K+ gates close→Na+ gates open→inside of axon becomes negativeF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 7

A patient who has recently undergone surgery to remove tumors from his thyroid gland suddenly begins to tremble violently from head to toe because his nerves have become too excitable. Why?

Accepted Answer

A)   Too much thyroid tissue was removed, and without oxytocin, blood calcium levels fell too low.
B)   The parathyroid glands were removed, and without parathyroid hormone PTH) , blood calcium levels rose too high.
C)   The parathyroid glands were removed, and without parathyroid hormone PTH) , blood calcium levels fell too low.
D)   Too much thyroid tissue was removed, and without calcitonin, blood calcium levels fell too low.
E)   The hypothalamus was removed, and without it releasing hormones, blood calcium levels fell too low.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of these represents the flow of information in a spinal reflex arc in the correct order?

Accepted Answer

A)   spinal nerve→sensory neuron→spinal cord→interneuron→effector→spinal nerve→motor neuron
B)   motor neuron→spinal nerve→spinal cord→interneuron→sensory neuron→spinal nerve→effector
C)   sensory neuron→spinal nerve→interneuron→motor neuron→spinal cord→spinal nerve→effector
D)   sensory neuron→spinal nerve→spinal cord→interneuron→motor neuron→spinal nerve→effector
E)   spinal nerve→motor neuron→spinal cord→interneuron→effector→sensory neuron→spinal nerve Spinal nerves are sometimes referred to as "mixed nerves" because they convey both sensory and motor signals.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

Which hormone helps to maintain your blood glucose level between breakfast and lunch?

Accepted Answer

A)   insulin
B)   glucagon
C)   parathyroid hormone PTH) 
D)   thyroxine
E)   epinephrineF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is part of both the nervous and endocrine systems, and is crucial to maintenance of homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)   adrenal medulla
B)   thyroid gland
C)   hypothalamus
D)   thalamus
E)   medulla oblongataF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 11

Degenerating neurons surrounded by clusters of abnormal tissue, especially in the hippocampus and amygdala, accompanied by progressive memory loss is typical of

Accepted Answer

A)   Alzheimer disease.
B)   Parkinson disease.
C)   Graves disease.
D)   Addison disease.
E)   Cushing syndrome.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Which two hormones are produced by the adrenal medulla?

Accepted Answer

A)   aldosterone and cortisol
B)   acetylcholine and norepinephrine
C)   luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone
D)   antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin
E)   epinephrine and norepinephrineF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

A patient's pons has been affected by a rapidly growing tumor. Of the choices listed below, which is the most likely result?

Accepted Answer

A)   loss of the normal breathing rhythm
B)   hearing loss
C)   inability to understand speech
D)   inability to regulate blood pressure
E)   inability to experience emotionsF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

_____ inhibits osteoclasts, while _____ stimulates them.

Accepted Answer

A)   Parathyroid hormone PTH) ; calcitonin
B)   Growth hormone GH) ; calcitonin
C)   Epinephrine; norepinephrine
D)   Calcitonin; parathyroid hormone PTH) 
E)   Glucagon; growth hormone GH) F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

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_ inhibits osteoclasts, while _ stimulates them.

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Which of these does not belong to the limbic system?

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Which of the following is part of both the nervous and endocrine systems, and is crucial to maintenance of homeostasis?

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If an individual's pituitary gland does not produce adequate adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTH) , then _____ will result.

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The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system

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Consuming alcohol increases the need to urinate. This is due to the inhibitory effect of alcohol on

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Which two hormones are produced by the adrenal medulla?

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Which of these lists the events of an action potential in the correct order?

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A patient who has recently undergone surgery to remove tumors from his thyroid gland suddenly begins to tremble violently from head to toe because his nerves have become too excitable. Why?

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Which hormone helps to maintain your blood glucose level between breakfast and lunch?

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Degenerating neurons surrounded by clusters of abnormal tissue, especially in the hippocampus and amygdala, accompanied by progressive memory loss is typical of

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Someone who is good at memorizing other people's phone numbers has an excellent _____ memory.

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Which of these represents the flow of information in a spinal reflex arc in the correct order?

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A patient's pons has been affected by a rapidly growing tumor. Of the choices listed below, which is the most likely result?

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Exam 27: The Control Systems

_____ inhibits osteoclasts, while _____ stimulates them.

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Which of these does not belong to the limbic system?

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Which of the following is part of both the nervous and endocrine systems, and is crucial to maintenance of homeostasis?

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If an individual's pituitary gland does not produce adequate adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTH) , then _____ will result.

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The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system

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Consuming alcohol increases the need to urinate. This is due to the inhibitory effect of alcohol on

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Which two hormones are produced by the adrenal medulla?

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Which of these lists the events of an action potential in the correct order?

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A patient who has recently undergone surgery to remove tumors from his thyroid gland suddenly begins to tremble violently from head to toe because his nerves have become too excitable. Why?

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Which hormone helps to maintain your blood glucose level between breakfast and lunch?

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Degenerating neurons surrounded by clusters of abnormal tissue, especially in the hippocampus and amygdala, accompanied by progressive memory loss is typical of

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Someone who is good at memorizing other people's phone numbers has an excellent _____ memory.

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Which of these represents the flow of information in a spinal reflex arc in the correct order?

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A patient's pons has been affected by a rapidly growing tumor. Of the choices listed below, which is the most likely result?

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