Which of the following pituitary hormones stimulates the process of gametogenesis?
follicle stimulating hormone
When blood leaves the left ventricle of the heart, which of the following structures does it enter next?
Aorta
Calcium concentration in the blood is controlled by which of the following glands?
Parathyroid
Which of the following occurs as a result of the release of antidiuretic hormone?
Fluid volume in the body increases
Which of the following is responsible for the regulation of body temperature?
Hypothalamus
Breastfeeding of an infant provides which of the following types of immunity?
Natural passive
Which of the following antibody types mediates the body's response to an allergen?
IgE
Which of the following is the function of the ureters?
To conduct urine from the kidneys to the bladder
Which of the following electrolytes plays an essential role in the clotting of blood?
Calcium
Testosterone production is regulated by which of the following glands?
Pituitary
Bile aids in the digestion of which of the following?
Fat
Which of the following is the hormone that regulates urine output?
Antidiuretic
Which of the following does the respiratory system eliminate when there is an excess of hydrogen ions in the body?
Carbon dioxide
Blood cells are produced by which of the following?
Red bone marrow
After passing through the glottis, inspired air then travels through which of the following?
Larynx
Which of the following types of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?
Skeletal
An occurrence of too high of a concentration of which of the following electrolytes is associated with cardias arrhythmias?
Potassium
Blood pH is measured by the gain and loss of which of the following?
Hydrogen
Which of the following is a structure that filters foreign particles from lymphatic fluid?
Nodes
Which part of the brain regulates heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure?
Medulla oblongata
Which of the following substances is involved in the destruction of ingested pathogens?
Stomach acid
The release of histamine is associated with which of the following?
Mast cells
Which part of the nephron is closest to the collecting duct?
Distal convoluted tubule
Which of the following is a result of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system ?
Increased cardiac ouput
Which of the following hormones is produced by the thyroid gland and is active in calcium metabolism?
Calcitonin
Which of the following cardiac valves prevents blood from returning to the left ventricle of the heart?
Aortic
Which of the following describes the event of ovulation?
The Graafian follicle releases and ovum
Which of the following is a structure of the inner ear?
Cochlea
Which of the following occurs at the beginning of systole in a healthy heart?
The ventricle contract
Which of the following tissues attaches muscle to bone?
Tendon
Which of the following structures, located at the end of the ear canal, vibrate when sound waves strike it?
Tympanic membrane
Peripheral vasodilation results in heat loss through which of the following processes?
Radiation
Which of the following may indicate a hypersecretion of thyroid hormones?
Weight loss
Which of the following is the function of angiotensin II in the regulation of blood pressure?
Vasoconstriction
Which of the following structures of the gastrointestinal system absorbs iron and bile salts?
Ileum
Which of the following mediates the body's response to stress?
Cortisol
Which of the following is a result of the process of meiosis?
Sperm and ova are produced
Which of the following is the correct order of the protective meningeal layers of the brain from inside to outside?
Pia mater, arachnoid, dura mater
Which of the following structures of the respiratory system is the site of gas exchange?
Alveoli
Which of the following valves presents backflow of blood from the right ventricle into the right atrium of the heart?
Tricuspid
Which of the following is the average length of the female urethra?
1 to 1.5 inches.
Which of the following is a site of sperm maturation in the male reproductive system?
Epididymis
Which of the following bones is a component of the appendicular skeleton?
Symphysis pubis
A normal adult bladder has the capacity to hold up to how many mL of urine before involuntary micturition is likely to occur?
600
Which of the following is associated with wound healing by primary intention?
Minimal scar tissue
Which of the following is a role of platelets in hemostasis?
Formation of plugs
Which of the following is the effect of aldosterone secretion of electrolyte levels?
Sodium levels are increased
In the process of wound healing, which of the following plays a role in clearing a wound of cellular debris?
Neutrophils
Which of the following is the iron-containing component of a reed blood cell?
Hemoglobin
Straightening the elbow by lowering the hand affects which of the following?
Triceps brachii
Which of the following hormones or enzymes is involved in fluid balance and is produced by the kidneys?
Renin
Which of the following types of cells is primarily responsible for the destruction of old cells and invasive micro-organisms?
Macrophages
Which of the following parts of the central nervous system is responsible for the control of involuntary respirations?
Medulla oblongata
In a normally functioning cardiovascular system, where does the heartbeat originate?
Sinoatrial node
Which of the following is a function of the gallbladder?
Storage of bile
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?
Antidiuretic hormone
Which of the following is the measurement of the percentage of red blood cells in whole blood?
Hematocrit
Which of the following ions is most abundant in extracellular fluid?
Sodium
Where are nutrients absorbed when transported into the bloodstream?
Small intestine
Which of the following tissues connects bones to joints?
ligaments
Which of the following structures comes after the ascending colon?
Transverse colon
Which of the following is a function of the liver?
Lipid metabolism
Which of the following structures prevents food from being aspirated into the lungs?
Epiglottis
Which of the following functions is associated with the dermal layer of the skin?
Collagen formatin
Which of the following is a wax-like substance secreted by glands in the external ear canal?
Cerumen
Production of which of the following is a function of the prostate gland?
Substance to enhance sperm mobility
Which of the following is the function of surfactant in the alveoli of the lungs?
Prevention of alveoli collapse
Which of the following blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood to the right atrium of the heart?
Superior and inferior vena cava
An individual with which of the following blood types can receive only blood of that same type?
Type O
Which of the following structures is located between the descending colon and the rectum?
Sigmoid colon