Parathyroid Disorders Quiz

Which of the following is a component of plasma?

Which of the following is a function of neutrophils?

Which of the following is a role of arachidonic acid?

Which enzyme is responsible for turning fibrinogen into fibrin?

What is the function of platelets during the clotting process?

Which type of blood vessels take blood back to the heart?

Which layer of the adrenal cortex releases mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)?

Which layer of the adrenal cortex releases glucocorticoids (cortisol)?

Which layer of the adrenal cortex releases androgens?

Which wave in the ECG represents the repolarization of the ventricles and marks the beginning of ventricular relaxation?

What is the equation for cardiac output (CO)?

Which layer of blood vessels is mostly made up of connective tissue?

Which hormone is released by the adrenal medulla and stimulates the fight or flight response?

Which hormone is released by the kidney into the bone marrow and stimulates the production of red blood cells?

Which hormone is released by the pancreas in response to increased blood glucose levels and lowers blood glucose levels?

Which hormone causes water reabsorption in the collecting duct?

Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone?

Which hormone is released by the kidneys in response to low blood pressure?

Which hormone causes Na+ reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule?

Which disorder is characterized by excess PTH secretion and can lead to soft, fragile, and deformed bones?

Which condition is characterized by rapid decline in blood calcium levels, leading to fatal tetany in 3-4 days?

Which hormone is responsible for excess cortisol secretion in Cushing syndrome?

Which part of the nephron is responsible for reabsorption of glucose, amino acids, water, bicarbonate, and calcium?

Which of the following hormones is released from the posterior pituitary and stimulates milk release?

What is the primary function of prostaglandins in blood pressure regulation?

Which of the following is NOT a possible consequence of a blocked coronary artery?

What happens to blood pressure during exercise?

Which of the following is a major component of blood plasma?

What is the primary function of erythrocytes (red blood cells)?

What is the role of arachidonic acid in the response to vascular damage?

Which of the following is the primary function of platelets during the clotting process?

Which one of the following is a major difference between veins and arteries?

Which layer of the adrenal cortex releases glucocorticoids?

Which hormone is responsible for excessive urination and buildup of ketones in Type I diabetes?

Which disease is characterized by thickening of bones and soft tissues, especially in the hands, feet, and face, due to excess growth hormone during adulthood?

Which hormone is released by the adrenal medulla and stimulates the fight or flight response?

Which hormone is responsible for excess cortisol secretion in Cushing syndrome?

Which hormone is released by the pancreas in response to increased blood glucose levels and lowers blood glucose levels?

Which hormone stimulates the development of male sex characteristics and sperm production?

Which of the following is NOT a function of lymph nodes?

Which of the following hormones is responsible for vasoconstriction and increases blood pressure?

Which of the following is a consequence of a blocked coronary artery?

Which hormone is released by the posterior pituitary and stimulates milk release?

Which layer of the kidney holds urine?

Which hormone is responsible for excess cortisol secretion in Cushing syndrome?

What is the main role of the glomerulus in the nephron?

Which hormone causes water reabsorption in the collecting duct?

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating hunger and is produced in the stomach?

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth?

Which hormone is released by the liver and is responsible for stimulating the stomach and slowing down the small intestine?

Which organ is responsible for producing sperm and testosterone in males?

What does the T wave in the ECG represent?

What is the equation for calculating pulse pressure?

What is the equation for calculating mean arterial pressure (MAP)?

Which of the following is NOT a component of plasma?

Which type of leukocyte is responsible for releasing histamine and stimulating immune response?

What is the function of platelets in the response to vascular damage?

Which enzyme is responsible for turning fibrinogen into fibrin?

Which one of the following hormones is responsible for vasoconstriction and increases blood pressure?

Which hormone is responsible for excessive urination and buildup of ketones in Type I diabetes?

Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating the release of cortisol and regulating metabolism and the stress response?

Which hormone is released by the anterior pituitary and stimulates the production of sex hormones by the gonads?

What is the primary function of lymph nodes?

Which hormone is released by the adrenal medulla and stimulates the fight or flight response?

Which hormone is responsible for increasing blood glucose levels?

Which hormone is released by the pineal gland and aids in sleep cycles?

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of hyperparathyroidism?

Which of the following is a symptom of Cushing syndrome?

Which of the following is reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)?

Which layer of the adrenal cortex releases mineralocorticoids, specifically aldosterone?

What enzyme is responsible for converting testosterone into estrogen?

Which disease is characterized by excessive growth hormone (GH) during adulthood, leading to the thickening of bones and soft tissues, especially in the hands, feet, and face?

Which of the following is a major difference between normal action potentials and cardiac action potentials?

Which of the following is the correct equation for calculating pulse pressure?

Which of the following is a major factor that affects stroke volume?

Which of the following hormones stimulates hunger and is produced in the stomach?

Which hormone is responsible for blocking hunger and is produced by fat cells?

Which hormone is released by the liver and stimulates the stomach while slowing down the small intestine?

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth?

What is the primary function of chylomicrons?

Which lipoprotein is made in the liver and represents fat and cholesterol being delivered to the body?

Which lipoprotein is made in the liver and picks up fat and cholesterol to be eventually destroyed in the liver?

Which hormone is released when chyme enters the small intestine and slows down the stomach?

Which cells in the stomach secrete pepsinogen/pepsin?