Sophia Human Biology Milestone 5
Sophia Human Biology Milestone 5
1
Which definition best suits pancreatic islets?
Cells of the pancreas that sec
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Cells of the pancreas that secrete insulin
Groups of all three types of pancreatic cells
Cells of the pancreas that secrete glucagon
CONCEPT
Pancreatic Hormones
2
Which of the following is most likely the cause of Graves' disease?
Higher than normal levels of parathyroid hormone in the blood
Lower 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
3
What is the outer part of the adrenal gland called?
Adrenal cortex
Adrenal medulla
Adrenal dermis
Adrenal body
CONCEPT
Adrenal Glands
4
Which part of the large intestine is analogous to the urinary bladder?
Rectum
Anus
Descending colon
Appendix
CONCEPT
Large Intestine
5
Which part of the digestive system primarily absorbs nutrients?
Mouth
Pharynx
Stomach
Small intestine
CONCEPT
Digestion
6
Which organ secretes fructose that is used by sperm as an energy source?
Seminal vesicle
Prostate gland
Vas deferens
Epididymis
CONCEPT
Male Reproductive System
7
Which of the following statements about aging is true?
As we age, we often become shorter because the discs in between your vertebrae become more compact.
When a male goes through andropause, his testosterone levels drop and he is no longer able to reproduce.
The way in which you age is completely dictated by your genes.
The telomeres on our chromosomes grow longer as we age.
CONCEPT
Effects of Aging on Your Body
8
Which of the following statements about secondary messengers is true?
They are a third type of hormone, although they differ significantly from the other two.
They carry out the effects of steroid hormones within the cell.
They work with both steroid and non-steroid hormones to carry out their effects in the cell.
They carry out the effects of non-steroid hormones within the cell.
CONCEPT
Steroid and Non-Steroid Hormones
9
Which organ(s) of the endocrine system is/are shared with another system?
Adrenal glands
Thymus gland
Thyroid gland
Testes and ovaries
CONCEPT
Organs of the Endocrine System
10
What is it called when one hormone helps another have its full effect?
Permissive interaction
Supportive interaction
Opposing interaction
Synergistic interaction
CONCEPT
Endocrine System
11
Which of these is true about the cervix?
It is a point where the fallopian tube attaches to the uterus.
It is the inner lining of the uterus.
It is the lower part of the uterus which leads to the vagina.
It is the site for the production of oocytes.
CONCEPT
Female Reproductive System
12
Which of the following is the innermost layer of the digestive tract?
Mucosa
Lumen
Submucosa
Serosa
CONCEPT
The Alimentary Canal
13
In which step of urine formation is the glomerulus involved?
Reabsorption
All three
Filtration
Secretion
CONCEPT
Urine Formation
14
What does "renal" mean?
Having to do with the urinary system
The back half of the abdomen
Filtrating
Having to do with the kidneys
CONCEPT
Kidneys
15
Which of these can be concluded from an 8-week-old embryo?
It is a female.
It has brown hair.
It is prone to obesity.
It has attached earlobes.
CONCEPT
Embryonic and Fetal Development
16
What is the term for wave-like contractions of the digestive tract that help move food through?
Peristalsis
Salivary amylase
Bolus
Palate
CONCEPT
Chewing and Swallowing
17
Where is follicle stimulating hormone secreted from?
Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Hypothalamus
Testes
CONCEPT
Sperm Formation
18
What stimulus will cause the baby to take its first breath?
The cutting of the umbilical cord
Carbon dioxide in the bloodstream
The presence of air after birth
Increased levels of oxytocin
CONCEPT
Labor and Birth
19
The body lowers its output of bicarbonate when blood is __________.
in the normal pH range
too acidic
out of the normal pH range either way
too basic
CONCEPT
Blood pH
20
How many chromosomes can be found in the nucleus of an unfertilized, female egg cell?
0.5
0
23
46
CONCEPT
Fertilization and Early Development
21
Which of these produces blood cells and germ cells at the early stages of fetal development?
Amnion
Placenta
Allantois
Yolk sac
CONCEPT
Placenta
22
Which of the following is a mix of secretions that helps chemically digest food?
Bolus
Gastric juice
Pepsins
Chyme
CONCEPT
Stomach
23
Which segment of the small intestine connects to the large intestine?
Duodenum
Ileum
Lipase
Jejunum
CONCEPT
Small Intestine
24
Which organ stores bile?
Liver
Pancreas
All three
Gallbladder
CONCEPT
Pancreas, Gallbladder, & Liver
25
Which hormone, released during the menstrual cycle, prepares the endometrium for implantation?
Estrogen
Growth hormone
Prolactin
Thyroid stimulating hormone
CONCEPT
Ovarian Cycle and Menstrual Cycle
26
Which of the following describes a way in which a diuretic can impact homeostatic conditions in the body?
It can cause the body to lose more water than necessary through urine.
It can cause the body to drastically decrease urine output.
It can cause the water to overly concentrate urine.
It can cause the body to reabsorb more sodium than it normally would.
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