Finals 2

Question 1

the process of producing sperm cells is

Answer 1

spermatogenesis

Question 2

cells/structures responsible in producing testosterone

Answer 2

interstitial cell of Leydig

Question 3

sperm cells are moved from the seminiferous tubules through the straight tubules to the

Answer 3

rete testis

Question 4

the site of the sperm maturation and capacitation

Answer 4

epididymis

Question 5

all of the ff are accessory glands of the male reproductive system, EXCEPT

Answer 5

ejaculatory duct

Question 6

which of the ff is also known as the Cowper’s gland

Answer 6

bulbourethral gland

Question 7

the ovaries are secured to the walls of the pelvis

Answer 7

ligaments

Question 8

the lining of the uterus that is shed/sloughed off during menstrual flow

Answer 8

endometrium

Question 9

an egg or ovum is released during which stage of the menstrual cycle

Answer 9

proliferative

Question 10

the part of the female genitalia that is the homologue to the male penis is the

Answer 10

clitoris

Question 11

which of the ff hormone maintains the pregnancy

Answer 11

estrogen

Question 12

vaginal vestibule is enclosed by

Answer 12

labia majora

Question 13

clusters of milk producing gland within the lobules

Answer 13

lactiferous ducts

Question 14

chemical signal secreted by cells that affect other cell types in the close proximity

Answer 14

paracrine

Question 15

all of the ff are water soluble hormones, EXCEPT

Answer 15

androgen

Question 16

a person suffering from low blood pressure may benefit increased secretion of

Answer 16

aldosterone

Question 17

this organ is both an exocrine and endocrine gland

Answer 17

hypothalamus

Question 18

which of the ff characteristics signifying a person having a hyperthyroidism

Answer 18

fatigue

Question 19

after consuming your lunch, which of the ff hormones get to be secreted and why

Answer 19

insulin to increase blood glucose

Question 20

the anterior pituitary gland utilizes the hypothalamic nerve cell as means to communicate with the hypothalamus. on the other hand, the posterior pituitary gland communicates via hypothalamic-pituitary portal system

Answer 20

both statements are true

Question 21

during fight or flight response, the ff target tissues respond such that

Answer 21

blood vessels dilate

Question 22

which of the ff is true about parathyroid hormone

Answer 22

it stops the osteoclastic activity when blood calcium is high

Question 23

acromegaly is

Answer 23

too much enlargement of bone, muscles, and organs

Question 24

true about diabetes insipidus

Answer 24

produces large amount of (watery) diluted urine

Question 25

in order for thyroid gland to function normally, requires

Answer 25

iodine

Question 26

which of the ff can potentially lead to immune-compromised state of the body with continuous release of this hormone

Answer 26

cortisol

Question 27

diabetes miletus

Answer 27

type II is often found in obese individuals

Question 28

it is the science of body functions and how the body parts work

Answer 28

physiology

Question 29

groups of cells that performs specific functions

Answer 29

tissue level

Question 30

site of protein synthesis in cells

Answer 30

rough endoplasmic reticulum