Exam 4 Flashcards
What does the outer zone of the adrenal cortex secrete?
glucocorticoids
sex hormones
epinephrine
mineralocorticoids
mineralocorticoids
The first line of defense in innate immunity is:
inflammation
phagocytosis.
mechanical and chemical barriers.
complement
mechanical and chemical barriers.
The parathyroid gland:
is located on the anterior of the thyroid gland
is the primary gland to regulate calcium homeostasis
is the primary gland to regulate magnesium homeostasis
is the primary gland to regulate thyroid hormone
is the primary gland to regulate calcium homeostasis
How does lymph move in the correct direction, even against gravity?
valves within the lymphatic vessels only allow the lymph to go one direction.
lymph is pumped against gravity by the heart.
lymph only moves in the direction of gravity (down).
none of the above
valves within the lymphatic vessels only allow the lymph to go one direction.
High levels of hCG in the body would indicate
the production of thyroid hormone needs to be increased.
there was too much calcium in the blood.
a pregnancy.
the glucose concentration of the blood was too low.
a pregnancy.
High levels of hCG in the body would indicate
the production of thyroid hormone needs to be increased.
there was too much calcium in the blood.
a pregnancy.
the glucose concentration of the blood was too low.
a pregnancy.
These types of hormones are secreted into interstitial fluid and then absorbed into the bloodstream:
Exocrine Hormones
Water soluble Hormones
Lipid soluble Hormones
Endocrine Hormones
Endocrine Hormones
Growth hormone and thyroid stimulating hormone are both produced
In the thyroid gland
in the adrenal gland
In the peneal gland
in the anterior pituitary
in the anterior pituitary
A mother decides to breast feed her newborn. The mother enjoys knowing her baby will be receive antibodies through her breast milk to help fit potential infections. This is considered what type of acquired immunity?
Natural active immunity
Passive natural immunity
Active artifical immunity
Passive artificial immunity
Passive natural immunity
If blood glucose is too high, the pancreas will be stimulated to release this hormone:
Somatostatin
Aldosterone
insulin
Glucose
insulin
Which of the following anterior pituitary hormones stimulates milk production?
Melanocyte stimulating hormone
Prolactin
Thyrotropin
Luteinizing hormone
Prolactin
Lymph from the upper right quadrant of the body drains into
the thoracic duct, and then to the left subclavian vein
the right lymphatic duct, and then to the right subclavian vein
the right lymphatic duct, and then to the aorta
the thoracic duct, and then to the right subclavian vein
the right lymphatic duct, and then to the right subclavian vein
This gland of the endocrine system is located on the dorsal aspect of the diencephalon and supports the body’s biological clock.
Pineal
Thymus
Pituitary
Thyroid
pineal
Which of the following is/are primary function(s) of the lymphatic system?
immunity
fluid balance by draining interstitial fluid
absorption of minerals
all of these apply
all of these apply
Which posterior pituitary hormone targets the collecting ducts of the kidney and sweat glands?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Oxytocin
Prolactin
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
