Sophia - Human Biology - Unit 5 Milestone 5
1
Which type of pancreatic cells help to lower blood sugar?
• Delta cells
• Beta cells
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... [Show More] Alpha cells
• Gamma cells
CONCEPT
Pancreatic Hormones
2
After fertilization, the newly formed zygote begins to divide into multiple cells through a process called __________.
• Morphogenesis
• Cleavage
• Blastomere
• Gastrulation
CONCEPT
Fertilization and Early Development
3
Which step(s) of urine formation is important to maintain the body's acid-base balance?
• Filtration and reabsorption
• Reabsorption
• Secretion
• Filtration
CONCEPT
Urine Formation
4
Which of the following statements about aging is true?
• As a woman ages, she enters andropause and can no longer reproduce.
• Signs of aging may include changes in your skin, height, muscle mass, bones and organ function.
• The way in which you age is completely dictated by your lifestyle.
• All of these statements are correct.
CONCEPT
Effects of Aging on Your Body
5
Which layer of the digestive tract contains blood vessels and nerve cells?
• Lumen
• Submucosa
• Serosa
• Mucosa
CONCEPT
The Alimentary Canal
6
Which segment of the small intestine connects to the large intestine?
• Duodenum
• Jejunum
• Ileum
• Lipase
CONCEPT
Small Intestine
7
Select the correct route of sperm once they are produced.
• Penis → Testes → Urethra → Epididymis → Ejaculatory duct → Vas deferens
• Testes → Penis → Epididymis → Urethra → Vas deferens → Ejaculatory duct
• Testes → Epididymis → Vas deferens → Ejaculatory duct → Urethra → Penis
• Penis → Urethra → Ejaculatory duct → Vas deferens → Epididymis →Testes
CONCEPT
Male Reproductive System
8
An individual's blood volume and blood pressure decrease.
Which of the following will be the body's response to maintain homeostasis and increase the blood volume and blood pressure?
• ADH is released, the kidneys conserve water, urine becomes concentrated
• ADH is released, the kidneys conserve water, the urine becomes more diluted
• ADH is released, less water is reabsorbed, the urine becomes more concentrated
• ADH is released, less water is reabsorbed, the urine becomes more diluted
CONCEPT
Fluid Balance and Blood Pressure
9
Which type of digestion occurs in the stomach?
• Chemical
• Neither mechanical nor chemical
• Both mechanical and chemical
• Mechanical
CONCEPT
Stomach
10
Which of these can be concluded from an 8-week-old embryo?
• It is a female.
• It is prone to obesity.
• It has brown hair.
• It has attached earlobes.
CONCEPT
Embryonic and Fetal Development
11
Which of the following best describes blood pH when homeostasis is maintained?
• Neutral
• Slightly basic
• Heavily acidic
• Slightly acidic
CONCEPT
Blood pH
12
Which part of the large intestine absorbs water?
• Descending colon
• All parts absorb water
• Transverse colon
• Ascending colon
CONCEPT
Large Intestine
13
Which of the following is most likely the cause of Graves' disease?
• Lower than normal levels of parathyroid hormone in the blood
• Higher than normal levels of parathyroid hormone in the blood
• Lower than normal levels of thyroid hormones in the blood
• Higher than normal levels of thyroid hormones in the blood
CONCEPT
Thyroid and Parathyroid
14
In which stage of labor is the placenta expelled from the uterus?
• First
• Second
• Fourth
• Third
CONCEPT
Labor and Birth
15
Which organ processes and stores nutrients from the digestive system?
• Gallbladder
• Pancreas
• Liver
• All three
CONCEPT
Pancreas, Gallbladder, & Liver
16
Where does digestion begin?
• The mouth
• The small intestine
• The stomach
• The large intestine
CONCEPT
Digestion
17
Which of the following statements about steroid hormones is true?
• They are lipids that enter the cell and bind to receptors on the nucleus.
• They are proteins that bind to receptors on the plasma membrane.
• They are lipids that bind to receptors on the plasma membrane.
• They are proteins that enter the cell and bind to receptors on the nucleus.
CONCEPT
Steroid and Non-Steroid Hormones
18
The developing child is surrounded by a fluid filled sac called the __________.
• Yolk sac
• Placenta
• Chorion
• Amnion
CONCEPT
Placenta
19
Which organ of the endocrine system is part of the brain?
• Adrenal gland
• Parathyroid gland
• Pancreas
• Pineal gland
CONCEPT
Organs of the Endocrine System
20
Which part of the kidney does the actual filtering of the blood?
• Renal medulla
• Nephrons
• Renal cortex
• Renal pelvis
CONCEPT
Kidneys
21
Which type of cells are responsible for the growth of facial hair and the deepening of the voice in males during puberty?
• Leydig cells
• Schwann cells
• Sertoli cells
• Stem cells
CONCEPT
Sperm Formation
22
Which of the following is an agent of chemical digestion in the mouth?
• Teeth
• Bolus
• Chyme
• Salivary amylase
CONCEPT
Chewing and Swallowing
23
What is the outer part of the adrenal gland called?
• Adrenal medulla
• Adrenal body
• Adrenal dermis
• Adrenal cortex
CONCEPT
Adrenal Glands
24
What is produced by the ovaries?
• Granulosa cells
• Oocytes
• Endometrium
• Zygote
CONCEPT
Female Reproductive System
25
Before an oocyte leaves the ovary, it is surrounded by nourishing cells and is called what?
• A zona pellucida
• A follicle
• A menarche
• An oviduct
CONCEPT
Ovarian Cycle and Menstrual Cycle
26
Which of the following statements is true?
• The pituitary gland is an organ of the endocrine system that secretes the hormone melatonin.
• Insulin is an example of a hormone that is released by the adrenal glands.
• Hormones, which are secreted by the endocrine system, help regulate homeostasis in the body.
• Hormones are generalized and can have an effect on any cell in the body.
CONCEPT
Endocrine System [Show Less]