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Bio 132 - Anatomy & Physiology II
Prof. Peter Smith
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Practice Questions
The process by which the body maintains an optimum internal environment and the ability
to respond to change is known as:
a.
negative balance d. hematopoiesis
b.
positive feedback e. None of the above
c.
homeostasis
Which of the following statements is true about the thyroid?
a.
Its an exocrine gland
d. a & c
b.
Its an endocrine gland
e. b & c
c.
It’s stimulated by changes in body temperature.
3. Which one of the following stimulates the production of testosterone?
a.
ACTH
d. LH
b.
FSH
e. None of the above
c.
TSH
4. The hormone responsible for the increasing calcium absorption in the bones is when blood
calcium levels rise is?
a.
estrogen
d. calcitonin
b.
testosterone
e.(PTH)Parathyroid hormone
c.
thyroxin
5. Retention of sodium in response to low blood pressure is typical of:
a.
reduced adrenal cortex function
b.
increased adrenal cortex function
c.
reduced adrenal medulla function
d.
increased adrenal medulla function
e.
increased secretion of TSH
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The second chemical messenger that brings about the action
of amino acid based hormones is:
a.
ATP
d. protein kinase
b.
adenylate cyclase e. tRNA
c.
cyclic AMP (cAMP)
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Which of the following hormones is produced by the
adenohypophysis?
a. estrogen
d. all of the above
b. PTH
e. none of the above
c. Prolactin
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Which one of the following is/are true of calcitonin?
a. Its release is triggered by an decrease in blood calcium.
b. It raises blood calcium levels.
c. It is an antagonist to PTH.
d. It increases intestinal calcium bioavailability
e. none the above are true
9. The fingerlike projections of the intestinal mucosa which are important in increasing surface
area for nutrient absorption are the:
a. haustra d. plicae circulares
b. villi
e. chylomicrons
c. taenia
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The function of amylase takes place in the:
a. mouth
b. small intestine
c. stomach
d. a & b
e. all of the above
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The liver:
a. stores excess bile
b. stores glycogen
c. produces red blood cells
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d. all of the above
e. none of the above
The Alpha cells of the Islets of Langerhans produce:
a. insulin
d. A and B
b. glucagon
e. all of the above
c. calcitonin
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Lipids are primarily hydrolyzed in the:
a. mouth
d. pancreas
b. stomach
e. colon
c. small intestine
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Trypsinogen is converted into Trypsin by the action of ?
a.
rennin
d. enterokinase
b.
gastrin
e. gastrin
c.
HCl
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The portion of the digestive tract where the most nutrient digestion and absorption are
occur?
a.
ceceum d. Duodenum
b.
colon
e. Jejunum
c.
stomach
The principal function of the colon is:
a. water absorption
b. mineral excretion
c. transfer of wastes from blood to feces
d. maintenance of body temperature
e. all of the above
17. Insulin act on the hypothalamus
a. increasing hunger signals throughout the body
b. decreasing hunger signals throughout the body
c. as a negative feedback loop
d. a and c
e. b and c
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Excessive levels od GH may result in:
a. acromegaly d. a and b
b. gigantism
e. all of the above
c. Cushing syndrome
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Stress hormones release result in:
a. low blood sugar level
b. high blood sugar level
d. low heart rate
e. b & c
c. high blood pressure
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20. Cortisol:
a. decreases blood glucose levels
b. stimulates the synthesis of proteins and fats
c. inhibits the inflammatory response
d. activates the immune system
e. all of the above
21. Which one of the following listed is pierced second by the point of a knife entering the
esophagus from the outside and going through to the lumen?
a. mucosa d. submucosa
b. serosa e. mesentery
c. muscularis
22. Which of the following substances is secreted by the parietal cells of the stomach?
a. Intrinsic Factor
d. A & B
b. pepsinogen
e. all of the above
c. trypsinogen
23. Involuntary muscular control in the digestive system:
a. rhythmic segmentation
b. peristalsis
d. A and B
e. All of the above
c. mastication
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What hormone causes the Sphincter of Oddi to relax?
a. thyroxin
d. insulin
b. gastrin e. secretin
c. Cholecystokinin (CCK)
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25.
Injury to the liver may result in:
a) abdominal pain
b) decrease in bile production
c) unable to emulsify fats
d) signs of jaundice ( yellowing of skin and white of eyes)
e. all the above
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Insulin is produced by the:
a) liver
d) beta cells of the pancreas
b) Alpha cells of the pancreas
e) gall bladder
c) acinar cells of the pancreas
Match the following hormones with their targets.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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PTH
LH
growth hormone
glucagon
ACTH
bone, muscle, adipose
bones, digestive system, kidneys
adrenal cortex
testes and ovaries
liver
32. A patient is a 26 y/o male taken to the emergency room the following complains. Tunnel vision,
constant head ache, reports growing 2 inches in the last 3 months. What is his diagnosis?
a.
Increases adrenal medulla activity secondary to increase ACTH production.
b.
A Pituitary Tumor
c.
Classic Diabetes Mellitus
d.
Intracranial bleed of the occipital lobe
e.
Your not a doctor so let him die.
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33. A 45 y/o female smoker underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor located from her
thyroid gland. Which of the following are possible consequences of this type of tumor?
a.
blood calcium irregularities
b.
body temperature regulations issues
c.
infertility issues
d.
A&B
e.
e.
A&C
Decreased breath sounds in right lung
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80 year old alcoholic man was taken to the ER after being found pasted out on the curb.
He was diagnosed with liver cancer. The cancer appeared to have spread to the adrenal cortex.
Test reveal the gland is now producing twice the normal secretions as a healthy organ. The patient
may have trouble with?
a.
Lowering blood sugar levels
b.
Elevating blood sugar levels
c.
Elevating blood pressure
d.
A and C
e.
B and C
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55 y/o female went to her doctor after she felt symptoms of fever, rapid heart rate,
nervousness, tremors and elevated blood pressure. What labs may be abnormal?
a.
Depressed Thyroid hormone level
b.
Elevated Thyroid Hormone Level
c.
Anemia secondly to low iron levels
d.
increased catecholamine levels
e.
B and D
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36.
A 27 y/o female had a cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal) following several painful
gallstones. After the surgery the patient speaks to a registered dietician who recommends:
a.
frequent meals that have a with absolutely no fat.
b.
Smaller more frequent meals that are low in fat
c.
3 large balanced meals
d.
Atkins diet (Low carbohydrate, high fat and protein)
e.
This procedure will have no effect on dietary habits.
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