30 Questions
Which component of blood carries oxygen?
Hemoglobin
What is the function of neutrophils in the immune system?
Phagocytes
Which component of blood is responsible for clotting?
Fibrinogen
What is the shape of sickle cells due to?
Abnormal hemoglobin
Which of the following hormones is released by the pituitary gland and regulates cortisol levels?
ACTH
Which of the following hormones is responsible for lower blood pressure and targets the kidneys?
ANP
Which of the following hormones is released by the adrenal gland and is involved in salt/water balance?
Cortisol
Which of the following hormones is released by the pineal gland and regulates sleep?
Melatonin
Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
Right atria
Which valve separates the right atria from the right ventricle?
Tricuspid valve
What is the average pressure of the heart called?
Mean arterial pressure
What is the equation for calculating cardiac output (CO)?
CO = SV x HR
Which hormone stimulates the production of sperm in the testis?
FSH
What is the primary function of the uterus?
Egg implantation
Which hormone is responsible for thickening the endometrium during the menstrual cycle?
Progesterone
What is the function of the epididymis?
Sperm storage
Which of the following structures is responsible for releasing hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach?
Parietal cell
Which of the following is NOT a major function of the liver?
Breaks down proteins
Which of the following is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth?
Amylase
Which of the following hormones is involved in controlling appetite and hunger?
Both A and C
Which of the following hormones can cross the cell membrane?
Testosterone
Which of the following hormones is released by the anterior pituitary and promotes growth in muscles and bones?
Growth hormone (GH)
Which of the following hormones is released by the posterior pituitary and promotes water retention in the kidneys?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Which layer of the adrenal cortex is responsible for the release of glucocorticoids, such as cortisol?
Fasciculata
Which type of immune response is non-specific and does not involve learning?
Innate immune response
Which type of white blood cell releases histamine?
Basophil
Which type of white blood cell kills bacteria?
Neutrophil
Which type of white blood cell kills eukaryotic cells?
Eosinophil
Which type of white blood cell is known as the 'big eater' and is present in all sites?
Macrophage
Which type of white blood cell is responsible for recognizing and attacking damaged or cancerous cells?
Natural killer cell
Test your knowledge of the digestive system with this quiz! Learn about the breakdown of proteins and fats, understand the function of sphincters, and discover the activation and regulation processes in the digestive system.
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