30 Questions
Which of the following hormones is directly released from a neuron in the posterior pituitary?
ADH
Which hormone stimulates milk production?
Oxytocin
Which hormone targets the reproductive system and stimulates the production of sex hormones by the gonads?
LH
Which layer of the adrenal cortex releases mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)?
Zona Glomerulosa
Which enzyme is responsible for converting testosterone into estrogen?
Aromatase
Which type of diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance?
Type II diabetes
Which hormone is released by the anterior pituitary and promotes sodium and water excretion?
Aldosterone
Which hormone is released by the kidney into the bone marrow and stimulates the production of red blood cells?
EPO
Which hormone is released by the parathyroid gland and stimulates osteoclasts, causing calcium to be released from bones and into the blood for circulation?
Parathyroid hormone
Which of the following is the correct function of thrombin?
Converts fibrinogen into fibrin
Which of the following is a characteristic of veins?
Contain valves
Which enzyme is blocked by NSAIDs?
Cyclooxygenase
Which of the following is a symptom of hyperparathyroidism?
Bones becoming soft and deformed
Which of the following is a symptom of hypoparathyroidism?
Fatal tetany in 3-4 days
Where does reabsorption of glucose primarily occur in the nephron?
Proximal tubule
Which of the following accurately describes the role of the SA node in the cardiac cycle?
The SA node generates its own action potential to spread throughout the heart.
What is the major difference between normal action potentials and cardiac action potentials?
Cardiac action potentials have a longer action potential.
Which wave in the ECG corresponds to the repolarization of the ventricles?
T wave
Which one of these is a major component of blood?
Hemoglobin
Which one of these plasma proteins is responsible for maintaining blood osmolarity?
Albumin
What is the function of basophils in the immune response?
Release histamine and stimulate immune response
Which hormone causes water reabsorption in the collecting duct?
ADH
Which hormone causes Na+ reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule and potassium secretion?
aldosterone
Which hormone is released by the liver to constrict blood vessels and stimulate the secretion of aldosterone?
angiotensin II
Which hormone is released by the kidneys in response to low blood pressure and causes an enzyme cascade and the release of angiotensin?
renin
Which substance is secreted by the kidneys in the proximal and distal tubules to regulate pH?
Acid (H+)
Which substance is reabsorbed by the kidneys in the proximal and distal tubules to regulate pH?
Bicarbonate (HCO3-)
In which condition does vomiting lead to metabolic alkalosis?
Alkalosis
In which condition does diarrhea lead to metabolic acidosis?
Acidosis
In which condition does hyperventilation lead to respiratory alkalosis?
Alkalosis
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