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Which hormone is responsible for the release of a mature egg in the ovaries?
Which hormone is responsible for the release of a mature egg in the ovaries?
- ACTH
- LH (correct)
- ADH
- TSH
Which gland is responsible for the production of adrenaline and noradrenaline?
Which gland is responsible for the production of adrenaline and noradrenaline?
- Adrenal gland (correct)
- Pancreas
- Thyroid gland
- Pituitary gland
Which hormone regulates the secretion of insulin and glucagon?
Which hormone regulates the secretion of insulin and glucagon?
- Somatostatin (correct)
- Prolactin
- ADH
- Melatonin
Which gland is responsible for metabolism regulation?
Which gland is responsible for metabolism regulation?
Which gland is the primary organ of the lymphatic system?
Which gland is the primary organ of the lymphatic system?
Calcitonin is produced in which cells of the thyroid?
Calcitonin is produced in which cells of the thyroid?
What is the function of calcitonin?
What is the function of calcitonin?
How does calcitonin work in relation to parathyroid hormone?
How does calcitonin work in relation to parathyroid hormone?
What is the target tissue of calcitonin?
What is the target tissue of calcitonin?
Parathyroid hormone increases the reabsorption of calcium from urine back into the blood and increases the absorption of calcium from food in the gastrointestinal tract. What is the target tissue of PTH?
Parathyroid hormone increases the reabsorption of calcium from urine back into the blood and increases the absorption of calcium from food in the gastrointestinal tract. What is the target tissue of PTH?
Which type of immunity is characterized by the production of antibodies in response to harmful agents?
Which type of immunity is characterized by the production of antibodies in response to harmful agents?
Which type of T cell directly attacks infected cells?
Which type of T cell directly attacks infected cells?
What is the main function of lymph nodes?
What is the main function of lymph nodes?
Which type of immunity is the initial response by the body to eliminate microbes and prevent infection?
Which type of immunity is the initial response by the body to eliminate microbes and prevent infection?
What are the inflammatory mediators that attract other white blood cells to the area called?
What are the inflammatory mediators that attract other white blood cells to the area called?
Which phase of the cardiac cycle occurs immediately after the closure of the SL valves?
Which phase of the cardiac cycle occurs immediately after the closure of the SL valves?
What is the role of the baroreceptors in the autonomic nervous system?
What is the role of the baroreceptors in the autonomic nervous system?
What is the formula for calculating cardiac output?
What is the formula for calculating cardiac output?
According to Starling's Law of the heart, what affects stroke volume?
According to Starling's Law of the heart, what affects stroke volume?
What is the outermost layer of the heart wall called?
What is the outermost layer of the heart wall called?
Which type of leukocyte accounts for 25% of white blood cells and is the smallest in size?
Which type of leukocyte accounts for 25% of white blood cells and is the smallest in size?
What is the function of neutrophils?
What is the function of neutrophils?
Which protein, made in the liver, is the most abundant circulating protein found in the plasma and helps maintain osmotic pressure?
Which protein, made in the liver, is the most abundant circulating protein found in the plasma and helps maintain osmotic pressure?
What is the process called when blood cells pass through capillary walls into the tissue, typically accompanying inflammation?
What is the process called when blood cells pass through capillary walls into the tissue, typically accompanying inflammation?
What is the function of thrombocytes (platelets)?
What is the function of thrombocytes (platelets)?
Which layer of the blood vessels contains smooth muscle tissue?
Which layer of the blood vessels contains smooth muscle tissue?
Which wave in an ECG represents the depolarization of the ventricles?
Which wave in an ECG represents the depolarization of the ventricles?
What is the purpose of the hepatic portal vein?
What is the purpose of the hepatic portal vein?
What is peripheral resistance?
What is peripheral resistance?
Which type of lymphocyte is responsible for antibody mediated immunity?
Which type of lymphocyte is responsible for antibody mediated immunity?
