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Practice Questions for BIO 110
Nervous and Endocrine
Medical Language, 1e
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The functional unit of the nervous
system is the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Nerve.
Neuron.
Brain.
Neuroglia.
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The functional unit of the nervous
system is the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Nerve.
Neuron.
Brain.
Neuroglia.
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The three layers of the meninges
from outermost to innermost are the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Arachnoid, dura, and pia mater.
Pia, dura, and arachnoid mater.
Dura, arachnoid, and pia mater.
Pia, arachnoid, and dura mater.
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The three layers of the meninges
from outermost to innermost are the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Arachnoid, dura, and pia mater.
Pia, dura, and arachnoid mater.
Dura, arachnoid, and pia mater.
Pia, arachnoid, and dura mater.
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The largest part of the brain is the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Cerebrum.
Cerebellum.
Thalamus.
Hypothalamus.
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The largest part of the brain is the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Cerebrum.
Cerebellum.
Thalamus.
Hypothalamus.
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The folds in brain tissue are called
gyri and the grooves are called sulci.
a. True
b. False
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The folds in brain tissue are called
gyri and the grooves are called sulci.
a. True
b. False
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The visual cortex is located in the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Temporal lobe.
Frontal lobe.
Parietal lobe.
Occipital lobe.
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The visual cortex is located in the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Temporal lobe.
Frontal lobe.
Parietal lobe.
Occipital lobe.
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The cerebrospinal fluid formed in the
ventricles
a.
b.
c.
d.
Cushions the brain.
Protects the brain.
Contains glucose.
All of the above.
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Susan Turley
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The cerebrospinal fluid formed in the
ventricles
a.
b.
c.
d.
Cushions the brain.
Protects the brain.
Contains glucose.
All of the above.
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Susan Turley
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The portion of the brain
that coordinates body temperature,
sensations of hunger and thirst,
and the circadian rhythm of the
body is the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Thalamus.
Hypothalamus.
Hippocampus.
Pons.
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Susan Turley
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The portion of the brain
that coordinates body temperature,
sensations of hunger and thirst,
and the circadian rhythm of the
body is the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Thalamus.
Hypothalamus.
Hippocampus.
Pons.
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The cerebellum
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sets the rhythm for respiration.
Maintains consciousness.
Is the origin for cranial nerves V–VIII.
Monitors muscle tone and body position.
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The cerebellum
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sets the rhythm for respiration.
Maintains consciousness.
Is the origin for cranial nerves V–VIII.
Monitors muscle tone and body position.
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The cranial nerves are part of the
peripheral nervous system.
a. True
b. False
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The cranial nerves are part of the
peripheral nervous system.
a. True
b. False
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The trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V)
a. Gives the sense of vision.
b. Gives the sense of smell.
c. Gives sensation for the scalp, face, lips, and
tongue.
d. Moves the eye and upper eyelid, and
changes the shape of the pupil and lens.
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The trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V)
a. Gives the sense of vision.
b. Gives the sense of smell.
c. Gives sensation for the scalp, face, lips,
and tongue.
d. Moves the eye and upper eyelid, and
changes the shape of the pupil and lens.
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The sense of hearing is produced
through the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Cranial nerve VII (facial).
Cranial nerve VIII (auditory).
Cranial nerve IX (glossopharyngeal).
Cranial nerve X (vagus).
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The sense of hearing is produced
through the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Cranial nerve VII (facial).
Cranial nerve VIII (auditory).
Cranial nerve IX (glossopharyngeal).
Cranial nerve X (vagus).
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There are how many pairs of spinal
nerves?
a.
b.
c.
d.
12
24
31
48
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There are how many pairs of spinal
nerves?
a.
b.
c.
d.
12
24
31
48
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Nerves that carry impulses toward
the spinal cord and brain are
a.
b.
c.
d.
Afferent.
Efferent.
Sensory.
Both a and c.
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Nerves that carry impulses toward
the spinal cord and brain are
a.
b.
c.
d.
Afferent.
Efferent.
Sensory.
Both a and c.
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An involuntary muscle reaction that is
controlled by the spinal cord is a
a.
b.
c.
d.
Root.
Reflex.
Dermatome.
Parenchyma.
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An involuntary muscle reaction that is
controlled by the spinal cord is a
a.
b.
c.
d.
Root.
Reflex.
Dermatome.
Parenchyma.
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Gray matter of the cerebral cortex,
cerebellar cortex, and spinal cord
contains myelin.
a. True
b. False
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Gray matter of the cerebral cortex,
cerebellar cortex, and spinal cord
contains myelin.
a. True
b. False
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The neurotransmitter for voluntary
skeletal muscle is
a.
b.
c.
d.
Dopamine.
Endorphins.
Acetylcholine.
Epinephrine.
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The neurotransmitter for voluntary
skeletal muscle is
a.
b.
c.
d.
Dopamine.
Endorphins.
Acetylcholine.
Epinephrine.
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The part of the nervous system that
is active when the body is at rest is
the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sympathetic nervous system.
Parasympathetic nervous system.
Somatic nervous system.
All of the above.
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The part of the nervous system that
is active when the body is at rest is
the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sympathetic nervous system.
Parasympathetic nervous system.
Somatic nervous system.
All of the above.
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The “fight or flight” response to danger,
stress, or anxiety is initiated by the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Somatic nervous system.
Parasympathetic nervous system.
Sympathetic nervous system.
None of the above.
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The “fight or flight” response to danger,
stress, or anxiety is initiated by the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Somatic nervous system.
Parasympathetic nervous system.
Sympathetic nervous system.
None of the above.
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Because of close living quarters in a
dormitory, lack of sleep, and other
factors, this infection can spread rapidly
among college students.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Meningitis
Epilepsy
Multiple sclerosis
Alzheimer’s disease
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Because of close living quarters in a
dormitory, lack of sleep, and other
factors, this infection can spread rapidly
among college students.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Meningitis
Epilepsy
Multiple sclerosis
Alzheimer’s disease
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A traumatic injury to the skull can
cause a
a.
b.
c.
d.
Brain tumor.
Migraine headache.
Radiculopathy.
Subdural hematoma.
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A traumatic injury to the skull can
cause a
a.
b.
c.
d.
Brain tumor.
Migraine headache.
Radiculopathy.
Subdural hematoma.
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The _____ is the functional unit of the
nervous system.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Nephron
Reflex
Neuron
Meninges
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The _____ is the functional unit of the
nervous system.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Nephron
Reflex
Neuron
Meninges
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Which brain structure resembles a
spider web?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Ventricle
Arachnoid
Vertebra
Cerebellum
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Which brain structure resembles a
spider web?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Ventricle
Arachnoid
Vertebra
Cerebellum
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Which types of activities are processed
in the temporal lobe of the brain?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Conscious control of muscle movements
Vision
Emotion and personality
Hearing and smelling
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Which types of activities are processed
in the temporal lobe of the brain?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Conscious control of muscle movements
Vision
Emotion and personality
Hearing and smelling
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People who use computers extensively
are prone to get which of these
diseases?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Herniated nucleus pulposus
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Dementia
Hyperesthesia
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People who use computers extensively
are prone to get which of these
diseases?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Herniated nucleus pulposus
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Dementia
Hyperesthesia
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Which is the only cranial nerve that
travels outside of the area of the head
and neck?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Vagus
Auditory
Facial
Optic
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Which is the only cranial nerve that
travels outside of the area of the head
and neck?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Vagus
Auditory
Facial
Optic
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The epidural space
a.
b.
c.
d.
Is found in the spinal cord area.
Lies between the dura mater and the vertebra.
Is filled with fatty tissue and blood vessels.
All of the above.
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The epidural space
a.
b.
c.
d.
Is found in the spinal cord area.
Lies between the dura mater and the vertebra.
Is filled with fatty tissue and blood vessels.
All of the above.
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All of the following are functions of the
parasympathetic nervous system
EXCEPT
a. Producing peristalsis in the GI tract.
b. Stimulating the salivary glands during eating.
c. Constricting smooth muscles around arteries to
raise blood pressure.
d. Preparing the body for sexual activity.
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All of the following are functions of the
parasympathetic nervous system
EXCEPT
a. Producing peristalsis in the GI tract.
b. Stimulating the salivary glands during eating.
c. Constricting smooth muscles around
arteries to raise blood pressure.
d. Preparing the body for sexual activity.
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Which abbreviation stands for the fluid
that circulates around the brain and
spinal cord?
a.
b.
c.
d.
ICP
CSF
HNP
CNS
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Which abbreviation stands for the fluid
that circulates around the brain and
spinal cord?
a.
b.
c.
d.
ICP
CSF
HNP
CNS
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Proprioception is the process of having
a.
b.
c.
d.
Pain.
Nerve damage.
Body position.
Sensation.
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Proprioception is the process of having
a.
b.
c.
d.
Pain.
Nerve damage.
Body position.
Sensation.
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A neurotransmitter is a chemical
messenger that travels between nerve
cells.
a. True
b. False
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A neurotransmitter is a chemical
messenger that travels between nerve
cells.
a. True
b. False
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A blood clot in an artery on the left side
of the brain can cause symptoms of
paralysis on the right side of the body.
a. True
b. False
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A blood clot in an artery on the left side
of the brain can cause symptoms of
paralysis on the right side of the body.
a. True
b. False
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Blockage or rupture of a cerebral artery
is called a "cerebrovascular accident"
A) hypertension.
B) stroke.
C) coronary artery disease.
D) heart attack
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Blockage or rupture of a cerebral artery
is called a "cerebrovascular accident"
A) hypertension.
B) stroke.
C) coronary artery disease.
D) heart attack
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The hormones produced by the
hypothalamus are
a.
b.
c.
d.
Antidiuretic hormone.
MSH.
ACTH.
All of the above.
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The hormones produced by the
hypothalamus are
a.
b.
c.
d.
Antidiuretic hormone.
MSH.
ACTH.
All of the above.
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The master gland of the body is the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Thyroid.
Pituitary.
Parathyroid.
Pancreas.
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The master gland of the body is the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Thyroid.
Pituitary.
Parathyroid.
Pancreas.
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The purpose of the parathyroid
glands is to regulate
a.
b.
c.
d.
The amount of calcium in the blood.
Glucose in the blood.
Sodium in the blood.
The thyroid gland.
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The purpose of the parathyroid
glands is to regulate
a.
b.
c.
d.
The amount of calcium in the blood.
Glucose in the blood.
Sodium in the blood.
The thyroid gland.
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When glucose levels are low
a.
b.
c.
d.
Beta cells produce insulin.
Alpha cells secrete glucagon.
Somatostatin is secreted by delta cells.
All of the above.
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When glucose levels are low
a.
b.
c.
d.
Beta cells produce insulin.
Alpha cells secrete glucagon.
Somatostatin is secreted by delta cells.
All of the above.
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The inner layer of the adrenal gland
is called the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Medulla.
Cortex.
Androgen.
Both a and b.
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The inner layer of the adrenal gland
is called the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Medulla.
Cortex.
Androgen.
Both a and b.
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The mineralocorticoid responsible for
keeping sodium and water in the
blood is
a.
b.
c.
d.
Aldosterone.
Cortisol.
Androgens.
None of the above.
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The mineralocorticoid responsible for
keeping sodium and water in the
blood is
a.
b.
c.
d.
Aldosterone.
Cortisol.
Androgens.
None of the above.
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The two hormones secreted by the
adrenal medulla are
a.
b.
c.
d.
Cortisol and epinephrine.
Epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Cortisol and norepinephrine.
Cortisol and androgen.
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The two hormones secreted by the
adrenal medulla are
a.
b.
c.
d.
Cortisol and epinephrine.
Epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Cortisol and norepinephrine.
Cortisol and androgen.
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Effects of epinephrine include
a. Heart rate increase and smooth muscle
constriction.
b. Rise in blood pressure and increased
respiratory rate.
c. Dilation of the bronchi to increase air flow to
the lungs.
d. All of the above.
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Effects of epinephrine include
a. Heart rate increase and smooth muscle
constriction.
b. Rise in blood pressure and increased
respiratory rate.
c. Dilation of the bronchi to increase air flow to
the lungs.
d. All of the above.
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The chemical messengers of the
endocrine system
a.
b.
c.
d.
Are released through ducts.
Can stimulate a gland or organ.
Can inhibit a gland or organ.
All of the above.
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The chemical messengers of the
endocrine system
a.
b.
c.
d.
Are released through ducts.
Can stimulate a gland or organ.
Can inhibit a gland or organ.
All of the above.
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Calcitonin is a hormone secreted by
the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Parathyroid gland.
Pituitary gland.
Thyroid gland.
Adrenal cortex.
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Susan Turley
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Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
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Calcitonin is a hormone secreted by
the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Parathyroid gland.
Pituitary gland.
Thyroid gland.
Adrenal cortex.
Medical Language, 1e
Susan Turley
Copyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
Infertility may have a hormonal cause
due to a lack of
a.
b.
c.
d.
FSH.
TFT.
GTT.
NPH.
Medical Language, 1e
Susan Turley
Copyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
Infertility may have a hormonal cause
due to a lack of
a.
b.
c.
d.
FSH.
TFT.
GTT.
NPH.
Medical Language, 1e
Susan Turley
Copyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
The thyroid gland
a.
b.
c.
d.
Regulates cellular metabolism.
Regulates potassium levels in the blood.
Stimulates the uterus to contract in labor.
Secretes insulin.
Medical Language, 1e
Susan Turley
Copyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
The thyroid gland
a.
b.
c.
d.
Regulates cellular metabolism.
Regulates potassium levels in the blood.
Stimulates the uterus to contract in labor.
Secretes insulin.
Medical Language, 1e
Susan Turley
Copyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
Which of the following is true of
antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
a. It is produced by the hypothalamus.
b. It is stored and released by the posterior
pituitary gland.
c. It keeps excessive amounts of water from
being lost in the urine.
d. All of the above.
Medical Language, 1e
Susan Turley
Copyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
Which of the following is true of
antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
a. It is produced by the hypothalamus.
b. It is stored and released by the posterior
pituitary gland.
c. It keeps excessive amounts of water from
being lost in the urine.
d. All of the above.
Medical Language, 1e
Susan Turley
Copyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
Which hormone is associated with the
wake-sleep cycle?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Epinephrine.
Melatonin.
Thyroid hormone.
Testosterone.
Medical Language, 1e
Susan Turley
Copyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
Which hormone is associated with the
wake-sleep cycle?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Epinephrine.
Melatonin.
Thyroid hormone.
Testosterone.
Medical Language, 1e
Susan Turley
Copyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
Which is the abbreviation for the
hormone released by the anterior
pituitary gland that stimulates the
thyroid gland?
a.
b.
c.
d.
FSH
ACTH
ADH
TSH
Medical Language, 1e
Susan Turley
Copyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
Which is the abbreviation for the
hormone released by the anterior
pituitary gland that stimulates the
thyroid gland?
a.
b.
c.
d.
FSH
ACTH
ADH
TSH
Medical Language, 1e
Susan Turley
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Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
The hormone testosterone is produced
by the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Ovaries.
Testes.
Pituitary gland.
Thymus.
Medical Language, 1e
Susan Turley
Copyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
The hormone testosterone is produced
by the
a.
b.
c.
d.
Ovaries.
Testes.
Pituitary gland.
Thymus.
Medical Language, 1e
Susan Turley
Copyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
Calcium levels in the blood are
regulated by
a. Parathyroid hormone from the parathyroid
gland.
b. Calcitonin from the thyroid gland.
c. Both parathyroid hormone and calcitonin.
d. Neither parathyroid hormone nor calcitonin.
Medical Language, 1e
Susan Turley
Copyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
Calcium levels in the blood are
regulated by
a. Parathyroid hormone from the parathyroid
gland.
b. Calcitonin from the thyroid gland.
c. Both parathyroid hormone and calcitonin.
d. Neither parathyroid hormone nor calcitonin.
Medical Language, 1e
Susan Turley
Copyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.