Module 7-9 TBL Questions

Question 1

Which hormone can affect calcium absorption for weeks after secretion?

Answer 1

vit D

Question 2

What hormone is produced in the islet of langerhan beta cells?

Answer 2

insulin

Question 3

What hormone is produced in the parathyroid gland?

Answer 3

parathyroid hormone

Question 4

What hormone is produced in the islet of langerhan delta cells?

Answer 4

somatostatin

Question 5

What hormone is produced in the thyroid parafollicular cells?

Answer 5

calcitonin

Question 6

Which vitamin is produced in the skin and liver?

Answer 6

vit D

Question 7

Which hormone is produced in the islet of langerhan alpha cells?

Answer 7

glucagon

Question 8

Which hormone increases osteoblast activity?

Answer 8

calcitonin

Question 9

Which hormone stimulates bone resorption?

Answer 9

PTH

Question 10

Which substance regulates secretion of PTH?

Answer 10

calcium ions

Question 11

Which ion is required to stimulate insulin secretion?

Answer 11

calcium

Question 12

How does PTH effect serum calcium levels?

Answer 12

increases calcium levels

Question 13

When is calcitonin released?

Answer 13

when serum calcium levels are high

Question 14

What does a decrease in blood glucose stimulate?

Answer 14

glucagon secretion

Question 15

Which hormone promotes protein synthesis?

Answer 15

insulin

Question 16

Which hormone is produced by clear cells?

Answer 16

calcitonin

Question 17

What is vit D made from?

Answer 17

cholesterol

Question 18

How does PTH effect plasma phosphate levels?

Answer 18

decreases plasma levels by inhibiting kidney reabsorption

Question 19

How does calcitonin effect bone density?

Answer 19

increases matrix

Question 20

vit D is activated in the __________ by stimulation from ________

Answer 20

kidney, PTH

Question 21

Insulin is classified as a _____________ hormone

Answer 21

polypeptide

Question 22

Which hormone has the same chemical formula as GHIH?

Answer 22

somatostatin

Question 23

formation of glucose

Answer 23

gluconeogenesis

Question 24

breakdown of glycogen

Answer 24

glycogenolysis

Question 25

formation of glycogen

Answer 25

glycogenesis

Question 26

What condition is linked with PCOS?

Answer 26

hyperinsulinemia

Question 27

Lack of this hormone can cause atherosclerosis

Answer 27

insulin

Question 28

Which hormone released by the hypothalamus facilitates spermatogenesis?

Answer 28

GnRH

Question 29

What testicular structure is stimulated by LH to produce testosterone?

Answer 29

interstitial cells

Question 30

Which part of the sperm contains enzymes required to penetrate the zona pellucida?

Answer 30

acrosome

Question 31

Which hormone stimulates sertoli cells to secrete androgen binding protein?

Answer 31

FSH

Question 32

How do sertoli cells stop spermatogenesis?

Answer 32

secretion of inhibin

Question 33

When does the human male begin secreting testosterone?

Answer 33

in utero

Question 34

Which hormone plays a direct role in the descent of fetal testes?

Answer 34

testosterone

Question 35

Which hormone is directly responsible for spermiogenesis?

Answer 35

estrogen

Question 36

What is the underlying method in which testosterone effects the male body?

Answer 36

increase protein synthesis

Question 37

What causes male hot flashes?

Answer 37

decrease testosterone production

Question 38

How is the production of sperm and testosterone effected as the male ages?

Answer 38

gradual decrease in production after age 50

Question 39

What process occurs during sertoli cells?

Answer 39

spermatogenesis

Question 40

How many daughter cells is the end result of spermatogenesis and how many chromosomes does each one contain?

Answer 40

4 unique daughter cells containing 23 chromosomes each

Question 41

What is the primary role of testosterone in spermatogenesis?

Answer 41

stimulate growth and cell division of spermatogonia

Question 42

Where does spermiogenesis occur?

Answer 42

near the lumen of seminiferous tubules

Question 43

Which part of the sperm cell contains genetic info?

Answer 43

head

Question 44

Which of the following conditions is optimal for sperm production? A) passing all NBCE exams B) pH 2.5 environment C) no student loan debt D) 1.5-2 degrees C below core body temp

Answer 44

D) 1.5-2 degrees C below core body temp

Question 45

Which component of semen contains buffers that extend the life of sperm in the female reproductive tract?

Answer 45

prostatic fluid

Question 46

Which major component of semen supplies nutrients necessary for ATP production?

Answer 46

seminal fluid

Question 47

What is the function of prostaglandins in semen?

Answer 47

reverse uterine peristalsis

Question 48

What is menarche?

Answer 48

onset of menstruation

Question 49

What is the goal of oogenesis?

Answer 49

produce an ovum

Question 50

What is the first type of cell to proliferate around the primary follicle?

Answer 50

granulosa

Question 51

Which hormone stimulates theca cells to produce androgens?

Answer 51

LH

Question 52

Which hormone stimulates granulosa cells to convert androgens into estrogen?

Answer 52

FSH

Question 53

What is the primary hormone produced by the ovaries in the follicular phase?

Answer 53

estrogen

Question 54

What is the main hormone found in follicular fluid?

Answer 54

estrogen

Question 55

What is the main purpose of LH spike in the ovarian cycle?

Answer 55

stimulate ovulation

Question 56

Which structure produces progesterone during the lutenizing phase of the ovarian cycle?

Answer 56

corpus luteum

Question 57

Which hormone prevents the formation of a corpus albicans?

Answer 57

hCG

Question 58

How does the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle affect the endometrium?

Answer 58

rebuilds it

Question 59

Which phase of the uterine cycle do the spiral arteries rupture?

Answer 59

menstrual

Question 60

How does estrogen help to prevent cardiovascular disease?

Answer 60

lowers serum cholesterol

Question 61

Which hormone is responsible for closure of epiphyseal plates?

Answer 61

estrogen

Question 62

Which hormone is essential for stimulating breast milk production?

Answer 62

prolactin

Question 63

Which placenta hormone is responsible for enlarging the breast and uterus during pregnancy?

Answer 63

estrogen

Question 64

How does the ovarian cycle affect bone density?

Answer 64

estrogen production decreases osteoclast activity

Question 65

What enzyme does FSH stimulate granulosa cells to produce during the follicular phase?

Answer 65

aromatase

Question 66

How does placenta estrogen effect breast tissue?

Answer 66

increases development of milk ducts

Question 67

The menstrual begins after a sudden drop in these hormones

Answer 67

estrogen and progesterone