The body recognizes a decreased metabolic rate

10 Jun The body recognizes a decreased metabolic rate

Question
1.The body recognizes a decreased metabolic rate due to low thyroxin. In response, the ______ gland secretes TSH. (Points : 1) A. adrenals

B. anterior pituitary

C. thymus

D. TSH

Question 2. 2.The TSH causes the ___________ gland to … (Points : 1)

A. Thyroid

B. Parathyroid

C. Thymus

D. Adrenals

Question 3. 3.produce and secrete ___. (Points : 1)

A. T3

TSH

C. T4

D. parathyroid hormone

e. T3 and T4

Question 4. 4.When a normal blood level of the hormone(s) in question 3 is (are) reached, the pituitary gland stops producing _____. (Points : 1)

A. T4

B. T3

C. Growth hormone

D. TSH

Question 5. 5.In this manner the ________ “masters” or controls … (Points : 1)

A. Adrenal

B. Pituitary

C. Thymus

D. Thyroid

Question 6. 6.the ________ gland. (Points : 1)

A. Thymus

B. pituitary

C. thyroid

D. parathyroid

Question 7. 7.The adrenal hormone that increases blood glucose is called: (Points : 1)

A. androgen

B. glycogen

C. mineralcorticoids

D. glucocorticoids

Question 8. 8.The cornea is : (Points : 1)

A. part of the retina

B. produces tears

C. transparent

D. is behind the iris

Question 9. 9.Nerve impulses concerned with monitoring our balance and equilibrium are transmitted to the cerebellum from receptors in which of the following structures? (Points : 1)

A. Organ of Corti

B. Middle ear ossicles

C. Cochlear duct

D. vestibular complex

E. Eustachian tube

Question 10. 10.Which of the following statements regarding sense of smell is incorrect? (Points : 1)

A. Air must pass through the nose to stimulate olfactory receptors in the roof and sides of the nose.

B. Olfactory receptors are sensitive to very low concentrations of odors.

C. After continuously smelling an odor, the olfactory receptors become more sensitive to the odor so that the odor can be perceived more readily and in lower concentration.

D. Sense of smell is reduced if a preson has a respiratory infection causing congestion of the nasal mucosa which obstructs the nasal passages.

Question 11. 11.The Organ of Corti is in the: (Points : 1)

A. inner ear

B. outer ear

C. eustachian tube

D. middle ear

E. vestibulocochlear nerve

Question 12. 12.Hyperopia (Points : 1)

A. is an irregularity in the curvature of the cornea or lens.

B. presents with crossed-eyes.

C. is due to a long eyeball.

D. is near-sightedness.

E. is far-sightedness.

Question 13. 13.A sensorial hearing loss is:

(Points : 1)

A. called presbycusis

B. due to blockage of the inner or middle ear

C. called presbyopia

D. due to damage of the auditory or cochlear nerve

Question 14. 14.Excessive intraocular pressure due to a build up of aqueous humor is called: (Points : 1)

A. Glaucoma

B. Night-blindness

C. Conjunctivitis

D. Color-blindness

E. Presbyopia

Question 15. 15.Defective retinal cones result in: (Points : 1)

A. Glaucoma

B. Night-blindness

C. Conjunctivitis

D. Color-blindness

E. Presbyopia

Question 16. 16.The taste receptors of the tongue are found on: (Points : 1)

A. Pupillae

B. Papillae

C. Vestibulae

D. Pimpillae

E. No Where

Question 17. 17.The pathway of vision is: (Points : 1)

A. Pupil, optic nerve, rod &cones, retina, and occipital lobe of the brain.

B. Lens, pupil, retina, rods and cones, and occipital lobe of the brain.

C. Pupil, lens, retina, rods and cones, optic nerve, and occipital lobe of the brain.

D. Retina, rods and cones, optic nerve, lens and occipital lobe.

Question 18. 18.The pathway of equilibrium is: (Points : 1)

A. Semi-circular Canals, Cerebellum of the brain, Vestibular Nerve of CN VIII, and Head Movement.

B. Semi-circular Canals, Vestibular Nerve of CN VIII,and Cerebellum of the Brain.

C. Head Movement, Cerebellum of the Brain, Semi-circular Canals

D. Cerebellum of the brain, semi-circular Canals, and Vestibular Nerve of CN VIII.

Question 19. 19.This hormone decreases blood sugar: Beta (B) cells produce it.

(Points : 1)

A. Glucagon

B. Insulin

C. Growth Hormone

D. Parathyroid Hormone

Question 20. 20.This hormone increases blood sugar; Alpha (A) cells produce it.

(Points : 1)

A. Glucagon

B. Insulin

C. Parathryoid Hormone

D. Cholesterol

Question 21. 21.This disease affects the young and requires insulin. (Points : 1)

A. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

B. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

C. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

D. Tetanus

Question 22. 22.This disease affects adults and does not require insulin in most cases. (Points : 1)

A. Stroke

B. Aneurysm

C. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

D. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Question 23. 23.This gland produces GH, FSH, LH, and ACTH.

(Points : 1)

A. Anterior Pituitary

B. Posterior Pituitary

C. Parathyroid

D. Gonads

Question 24. 24.This gland produces melatonin. (Points : 1)

A. Anterior Pituitary

B. Posterior Pituitary

C. Adrenal

D. Pineal

Question 25. 25.This gland produces vasopressin (ADH) and Oxytocin. (Points : 1)

A. Anterior Pituitary

B. Posterior Pituitary

C. Adrenal

D. Thymus

Question 26. 26.The ________ gland produces parathyroid hormone. (Points : 1)

A. Anterior Pituitary

B. Posterior Pituitary

C. Adrenal Medulla

D. Parathyroid

Question 27. 27.The thymus (Points : 1)

A. Decreases bood sugar.

B. Produces thymosin

C. Matures B Lympocytes

D. Produces vasopressin and oxytocin.

Question 28. 28.Epinephrine and Norepinephrine are produced in the (Points : 1)

A. Anterior pituitary

B. Posterior pituitary

C. Adrenal Medulla

D. Adrenal Cortex

Question 29. 29.The endocrine pancreas (Points : 1)

A. Produces bile for the small intestine.

B. Produces pancreatic juices for emulsifying fats.

C. Produces insulin and glucagon.

D. Produces epinephrine and vasopressin.

Question 30. 30.The gonads (Points : 1)

A. Affect the young and require insulin.

B. Produce estrogen and testosterone.

C. Provide melatonin.

D. Produce LH and FSH.

Question 31. 31.The eye structure which adjusts size to allow or inhibit light is (Points : 1)

A. lens

B. sclera

C. pupil

D. ciliary body

Question 32. 32.The ______ is the fluid which sits behind the cornea and in front of the pupil and lens. (Points : 1)

A. The vitreous humor

B. conjunctiva

C. aqueous humor

D. stapes

Question 33. 33.The cornea (Points : 1)

A. is part of the choroid.

B. Sits at the back of the eye where the optic nerve attaches.

C. helps us distinguish different colors.

C. Is in the anterior eye.

Question 34. 34.The structure which adjusts to help us distinguish near from far objects is (Points : 1)

A. the cornea.

B. the pupil.

C. the lens.

D. fovea centralis

Question 35. 35.The structure which houses the rods and cones is: (Points : 1)

A. the sclera

B. the retina

C. the conjunctiva

D. the choroid layer

Question 36. 36.The tympanic membrane sits at the end of the: (Points : 1)

A. semiciruclar canals

B. sclera

C. external auditory canal (external acoustic meatus)

D. eustachian tube (auditory tube)

Question 37. 37.The correct order of the bones in the middle ear from eardrum to oval window is: (Points : 1)

A. malleus, stapes, incus

B. malleus, incus, stapes

C. hammer, stirrups, anvil

D. incus, malleus, stapes

Question 38. 38.The special sense nerve which exits from the ear to send impulses to the brain for head positioning and hearing is called: (Points : 1)

A. the trochlear nerve

B. the abducens nerve

C. the vestibulocochlear nerve

D. the trigeminal nerve

E. the hypoglossal nerve

Question 39. 39.Which structure in the ear helps to send signals to the cerebellum for balance? (Points : 1)

A. the cochlea

B. the semicircular canals

C. the external auditory meatus

D. the eustachian tube

Question 40. 40.The cartilaginous earlobe is also called the: (Points : 1)

A. external auditory (acoustic) meatus

B. the tympanic membrane

C. the saccule

D. the auricle or pinna

Question 41. 41.Which lobe of the brain interprets hearing impulses sent by the ear? (Points : 1)

A. the frontal lobe

B. the parietal lobe

C. the temporal lobe

D. the occipital lobe

Question 42. 42.The lens (Points : 1)

A. Sits posterior to the iris.

B. Sits anterior to the aqueous humor.

C. is a monoconvex lens.

D. The lens is spherical in the elderly.

Question 43. 43.The area where cones are found for color vision. (Points : 1)

A. optic disc.

B. vitreous humor

C. fovea centralis

D. conjunctiva

Question 44. 44.The layer of the eye containing photoreceptors is the: (Points : 1)

A. sclera

B. retina

C. choroid

D. cornea