Prelab 1 + Quiz 1 - weeks 1-2

Question 1

Leptin is produced by

Answer 1

adipose tissue

Question 2

Epinephrine is produced by

Answer 2

the adrenal medulla

Question 3

Aldosterone is produced by

Answer 3

adrenal cortex

Question 4

glucagon is produced by

Answer 4

pancreas

Question 5

anti-diuretic hormone is produced by

Answer 5

posterior pituitary

Question 6

prolactin is produced by

Answer 6

anterior pituitary

Question 7

EPO effects

Answer 7

bone marrow (RBC production)

Question 8

ADH effects the

Answer 8

kidneys

Question 9

oxytocin affects

Answer 9

mammary glands

Question 10

calcitonin effects

Answer 10

compact bone

Question 11

ghrelin effects the

Answer 11

brain

Question 12

glucagon effects the

Answer 12

liver

Question 13

technical name for a mole

Answer 13

nevus

Question 14

epidermal cells involved in recognizing foreign invaders

Answer 14

langerhans

Question 15

most abundant type of cell in the epidermis

Answer 15

keratinocytes

Question 16

a tough fibrous protein

Answer 16

Keratin

Question 17

A pigment that may influence skin color

Answer 17

Carotene

Question 18

the shaft of a hair is the portion

Answer 18

above the skin

Question 19

what organ produces glucagon

Answer 19

pancreas

Question 20

posterior pituitary hormones are actually produced in clusters of cell bodies (nuclei) in which part of the brain?

Answer 20

hypothalamus

Question 21

glad involved in acne

Answer 21

sebaceous gland

Question 22

the mammary gland is a ____ gland that produces ____

Answer 22

exocrine;
milk

Question 23

Which of the following would be least likely to be associated with a hair?

Select one:

a.
The bulb

b.
Arrector pili muscles

c.
Apocrine glands

d.
Eccrine glands

e.
Sebaceous glands

Answer 23

eccrine gland

Question 24

Briefly describe one difference between endocrine and exocrine glands.

Answer 24

Exocrine glands have ducts whereas the products of endocrine glands go into the blood and do not have ducts.

Question 25

T3 and T4 are triggered to be released in response to a tropic hormone produces in the:

Answer 25

anterior pituitary - TSH

Question 26

which stratum of the epidermis is most superficial?

Answer 26

stratum corneum

Question 27

The concept of "specificity of action" refers to the fact that hormones affect target cells that have (BLANK) for that hormone.

Answer 27

receptors

Question 28

The upper region of the dermis, just deep to the epidermis is known as the (BLANK) region.

Answer 28

papillary

Question 29

Other than feedback control, name another mechanism to control hormone levels in the blood.

Answer 29

Inhibiting and stimulating hormones that are secreted from the hypothalamus

Question 30

what are the effects of calcitonin

Answer 30

lowered blood calcium

Question 31

effect of insulin

Answer 31

lowers blood glucose levels by causing glucose to go into cells from the blood

Question 32

Briefly describe ONE difference between the way the endocrine system and the nervous system control body functions.

Answer 32

The endocrine system uses hormones as their chemical messengers whereas the nervous system uses neurotransmitters.

Question 33

gherlin causes

Answer 33

hunger stimulation

Question 34

norepinephrine contributes to

Answer 34

fight or flight response

Question 35

leptin causes appetite

Answer 35

suppression

Question 36

ADH causes water

Answer 36

reabsorption

Question 37

uterine contractions are stimulated by

Answer 37

oxytocin

Question 38

Which type of hair is most prevalent in the skin of an adult female?

Answer 38

vellus

Question 39

of which protein are nails composed

Answer 39

keratin

Question 40

where is prolactin produced

Answer 40

anterior pituitary

Question 41

Which stratum of the epidermis is only found in "thick" skin?

Answer 41

lucidum

Question 42

The epidermis would be considered a form of which basic type of tissue?

Answer 42

epithelial

Question 43

The layer of the epidermis that consists of a row of constantly dividing cells is the stratum (BLANK).

Answer 43

basale

Question 44

The receptor most likely to be involved in detecting a mosquito landing on the skin is a:

Answer 44

hair root plexus - because the mosquito would likely move hairs to which these receptors are associated.

Question 45

Which cutaneous receptor is most closely associated with the sensation of deep pressure?

Answer 45

pacinian corpsuscle -

Question 46

Which type of epidermal cell was mentioned as having a role in immune responses?

Answer 46

langerhan's

Question 47

The most superficial portion of the skin where capillaries would be found is the:

Answer 47

papillary dermis

Question 48

The pigment primarily responsible for blonde or red hair is:

Answer 48

pheomelanin

Question 49

The hormone that stimulates sodium reabsorption by the kidneys is (BLANK).

Answer 49

aldosterone

Question 50

Which of these is anchored directly to the subcutaneous layer?

Answer 50

reticular dermis

Question 51

What is one function of the subcutaneous layer?

Answer 51

store fat