Deck 4

Question 1

Which is an anterior feature of the human head?

A. nose
B. ears
C. occipital lobe
D. temporal lob

Answer 1

A. nose

Question 2

What is the primary hormone secreted by the thyroid?

A. Oxytocin
B. TSH
C. adrenaline
D. T4

Answer 2

B. TSH

Question 3

Enlargement of the thyroid, commonly known as a goiter, might be expected to affect __________

A. swallowing
B. insulin levels
C. sleep
D. digestion

Answer 3

A. swallowing

Question 4

Which kinds of muscles are involved in peristalsis?

A. smooth muscles
B. Cardiac muscles
C. skeletal muscles
D. epaxial muscles

Answer 4

A. smooth muscles

Question 5

Why might certain young people be underweight?

A. They are growing in height faster than they are gaining weight
B. eat little protein and too much fat and sugar
C. they eat several meals a day and fail to exercise enough
D. seldom eat meal that contains foods from all food groups

Answer 5

A. They are growing in height faster than they are gaining weight

Question 6

What might an injury to the parietal love affect?

A. breathing
B. attention
C. memory
D. perception

Answer 6

B. attention

Question 7

How does the digestive system work with the urinary system?

A. digestive system controls the function of the ureter
B. urinary system removes toxins from products of digestion
C. digestive system manufacturers hormones that influence urination
D. urinary system eliminates some waste products of digestive

Answer 7

D. urinary system eliminates some waste products of digestive

Question 8

Which gland is located superior to the kidney?

A. pituitary
B. adrenal
C. hypothalamus
D. pancreas

Answer 8

B. adrenal

Question 9

To what two systems might the urethra belong?

A. reproductive and endocrine
B. urinary and reproductive
C. endocrine and urinary
D. digestive and cardiovascular

Answer 9

B. urinary and reproductive

Question 10

The axial skeletal system contains all of these except?

A. the skull
B. the ribs
C. the breastbone
D. the radius

Answer 10

D. the radius

Question 11

The gall bladder is part of the _________

A. endocrine
B. urinary
C. digestive
D. nervous

Answer 11

C. digestive

Question 12

Which is not an example of a non specific immune response?

A. inflammation
B. vasodilation
C. releases of histamine
D. production of antibodies

Answer 12

D. production of antibodies

Question 13

Which organ system is primarily responsible for regulating electrolytes?

A. endocrine system
B. urinary system
C. lymphatic system
D. nervous system

Answer 13

A. endocrine system

Question 14

What is the function of the coronary artery?

A. carries oxygenated blood to the heart
B. carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs
C. distributes blood to the body
D. supplies blood to the heart muscle

Answer 14

C. distributes blood to the body

Question 15

What condition might result from lack of vitamin C?

A. kwashiorkor
B. Pellagra
C. Rickets
D. scurvy

Answer 15

D. scurvy

Question 16

How does the muscular system work with the skeletal system?

A. muscles attached to tendons contract to bend the skeleton at the joints
B. hard bones of the skeleton protect the voluntary muscles of the limbs
C. cardiac muscles produce calcium that is needed for sturdy bones
D. smooth muscles on internal organs leach excess minerals from the bones

Answer 16

A. muscles attached to tendons contract to bend the skeleton at the joints

Question 17

Which is not produced by the pituitary gland?

A. FSH
B. TRH
C. LH
D. ADH

Answer 17

B. TRH

Question 18

The ribs are _____ to the lungs in the human body

A. medial
B. superior
C. anterior
D. deep

Answer 18

B. superior

Question 19

What is the normal pH