60 Questions
Which of the following hormones is released by the pituitary gland and regulates cortisol levels?
ACTH
Which hormone is responsible for promoting red blood cell production and is released by the kidneys?
EPO
What is the function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
Promotes water reabsorption
Which of the following hormones is responsible for regulating body weight and is released by fat cells?
Leptin
Which component of blood carries oxygen?
Hemoglobin
Which type of white blood cell is most common and functions as phagocytes that eat bacteria?
Neutrophils
What is the function of albumin in the blood?
Transporting and maintaining osmolarity of the blood
What is the shape of sickle cells and why do they not flow through the body well?
Crescent shape, due to abnormal hemoglobin
Which of the following is responsible for the release of HCl in the stomach?
Parietal cell
Which of the following is NOT a major function of the liver in digestion?
Neutralization of acids
Which of the following is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth?
Amylase
Which of the following is true about the role of the kidneys in regulating pH?
Changes in bicarbonate levels can cause long-term pH problems
Which one of these is the correct order of the electrical conduction through the heart?
SA node - AV node - Purkinje fibers
Which one of these is the correct equation for calculating pulse pressure?
Pulse Pressure = Systolic Pressure - Diastolic Pressure
Which one of these is the correct equation for calculating mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
MAP = Diastolic Pressure + 1/3(Pulse Pressure)
Which one of these is the correct equation for calculating cardiac output (CO)?
CO = Stroke Volume x Heart Rate
Which hormone can cross the cell membrane due to being lipophilic?
Thyroid hormone
Which hormone is released from the anterior pituitary and promotes growth in muscles and bones?
Growth hormone (GH)
Which layer of the adrenal cortex releases aldosterone, a hormone involved in salt reabsorption?
Glomerulosa
Which hormone is responsible for retaining water in the kidneys due to dehydration and increased osmolarity?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Which cells release histamine?
Basophil
Which cells kill bacteria?
Neutrophil
Which cells notice damaged cells and fight against cancers?
Natural killer cells
Which cells are involved in the learned immune response?
T Cells
Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
Absorbing nutrients
Which cells produce antibodies?
B Cells
Which of the following is a function of HDL?
Transporting fat and cholesterol back to the liver
Which antibody can cross the placenta?
IgG
What is the primary function of the epididymis?
Storing and maturing sperm
Which hormone is responsible for thickening the endometrium during the menstrual cycle?
Progesterone
Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?
Hemoglobin
Which type of white blood cell is responsible for attacking eukaryote cells, such as worms?
Eosinophils
What is the primary function of platelets in the response to vascular damage?
Form a clot
What is the shape of sickle cells and why do they not flow through the body well?
Crescent shape, due to abnormal hemoglobin
Which layer of the adrenal cortex releases aldosterone, a hormone involved in salt reabsorption?
Tunica intima
What is the primary function of the epididymis?
Maturation of sperm
Which hormone is responsible for regulating body weight and is released by fat cells?
Leptin
Which hormone is responsible for promoting red blood cell production and is released by the kidneys?
EPO
Which of the following is responsible for the breakdown of fats in the small intestine?
Lipase
Which of the following hormones is responsible for reabsorbing sodium in the distal convoluted tubules of the nephron?
Aldosterone
Which of the following is NOT a major function of the gallbladder in digestion?
Breakdown of carbohydrates
Which of the following hormones is responsible for promoting hunger and increasing appetite?
Ghrelin
Which of the following is responsible for the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin in the clotting process?
Thrombin
Which of the following is true about SAIDs (steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)?
SAIDs block all inflammation pathways, while NSAIDs block only part of the pathways
Which of the following is the correct order of the chambers in the heart through which blood flows?
Right atria, right ventricle, left atria, left ventricle
Which of the following is responsible for generating the action potential in the heart and acts as the pacemaker?
Sinoatrial node (SA)
Which of the following hormones is responsible for the production of milk in mammary glands?
Prolactin (PRL)
Which of the following hormones is released from the posterior pituitary and is involved in contractions, milk release, and is known as the 'love hormone'?
Oxytocin
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of negative feedback?
Tells the gland to keep producing more hormones
Which of the following is a function of the glomerulus in the kidney?
Filtration of fluid based on size
Which type of white blood cell releases histamine and is involved in allergic responses?
Basophil
Which hormone is responsible for promoting red blood cell production and is released by the kidneys?
Erythropoietin
Which cells are responsible for killing bacteria?
Neutrophils
Which cells notice own cells when they are damaged and fight against cancers?
Natural killer cells
Which cells produce antibodies?
B cells
Which antibody is responsible for ABO blood typing and provides immunity at birth?
IgM
Which of the following is the correct equation for calculating mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
MAP = DBP + 1/3(SBP - DBP)
Which of the following is NOT a major function of the liver in digestion?
Production of digestive enzymes
Which of the following hormones is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth?
Amylase
Which hormone can cross the cell membrane due to being lipophilic?
Estrogen
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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