A&P II Quiz 14

Question 1

Which endocrine gland is located in the mediastinum?

Answer 1

Thymus

Question 2

What is the strongest hip flexor?

Answer 2

Psoas Major

Question 3

What disease is associated with Hyperthyroidism?

Answer 3

GRAVES DISEASE

Question 4

What cells respond to particular hormones?

Answer 4

Target Cells

Question 5

What is the effect of Calcitonin

Answer 5

Lowers blood calcium levels

Question 6

Which chemical messenger acts more slowly? Neurotransmitters or Hormones?

Answer 6

Hormones

Question 7

What is the INSERTION of Gastrocnemes and Soleus

Answer 7

Calcanus

Question 8

What type of gland secretes through ducts into body cavities or onto the outer surface of the body - for example: Saliva Glands

Answer 8

Exocrine Glands

Question 9

Which endocrine gland is Heterocrine (both endocrine and exocrine functions)

Answer 9

Pancreas

Question 10

Which system is the main regulator of homeostasis having an effect on virtually all tissues

Answer 10

Endocrine System

Question 11

What is the action at the ankle for Gastrocnemius and Soleus?

Answer 11

Plantar Flexion

Question 12

What stimulates melatonin in the Pineal Gland?

Answer 12

Darkness

Question 13

Where do T-Cells go to mature?

Answer 13

The Thymus

Question 14

What is the action at the Subtalor joint (ankle) for Tibialis Anterior

Answer 14

INVERSION

Question 15

What increases blood sugar levels

Answer 15

Glucagon

Question 16

Which hormone increases blood calcium levels by increasing the activity of osteoclasts

Answer 16

Parathyroid Hormone

Question 17

Where is the pancreas located

Answer 17

Abdominal cavity

Question 18

Which part of the brain contains the Pineal Gland

Answer 18

The Dorsal Diencephalon

Question 19

Which pathology is related to a lack of insulin?

Answer 19

Diabetes

Question 20

What is the action of Gastrocnemius at the knee?

Answer 20

FLEXION