The Ultimate Digestive System Quiz
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Which of the following hormones is released by the pituitary gland and regulates cortisol levels?

  • ADH
  • GH
  • ACTH (correct)
  • TSH

    • Which hormone is responsible for promoting red blood cell production and is released by the kidneys?

  • Leptin
  • Renin
  • ANP
  • EPO (correct)

    • What is the function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?

  • Stimulates milk production
  • Promotes water reabsorption (correct)
  • Regulates cortisol levels
  • Increases blood pressure

    • Which of the following hormones is responsible for regulating body weight and is released by fat cells?

    <p>Leptin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of blood carries oxygen?

    <p>Hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell is most common and functions as phagocytes that eat bacteria?

    <p>Neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of albumin in the blood?

    <p>Transporting and maintaining osmolarity of the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of sickle cells and why do they not flow through the body well?

    <p>Crescent shape, due to abnormal hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is responsible for the release of HCl in the stomach?

    <p>Parietal cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major function of the liver in digestion?

    <p>Neutralization of acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth?

    <p>Amylase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the role of the kidneys in regulating pH?

    <p>Changes in bicarbonate levels can cause long-term pH problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is the correct order of the electrical conduction through the heart?

    <p>SA node - AV node - Purkinje fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is the correct equation for calculating pulse pressure?

    <p>Pulse Pressure = Systolic Pressure - Diastolic Pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is the correct equation for calculating mean arterial pressure (MAP)?

    <p>MAP = Diastolic Pressure + 1/3(Pulse Pressure)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is the correct equation for calculating cardiac output (CO)?

    <p>CO = Stroke Volume x Heart Rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone can cross the cell membrane due to being lipophilic?

    <p>Thyroid hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is released from the anterior pituitary and promotes growth in muscles and bones?

    <p>Growth hormone (GH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the adrenal cortex releases aldosterone, a hormone involved in salt reabsorption?

    <p>Glomerulosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for retaining water in the kidneys due to dehydration and increased osmolarity?

    <p>Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells release histamine?

    <p>Basophil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells kill bacteria?

    <p>Neutrophil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells notice damaged cells and fight against cancers?

    <p>Natural killer cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells are involved in the learned immune response?

    <p>T Cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?

    <p>Absorbing nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells produce antibodies?

    <p>B Cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of HDL?

    <p>Transporting fat and cholesterol back to the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibody can cross the placenta?

    <p>IgG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the epididymis?

    <p>Storing and maturing sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for thickening the endometrium during the menstrual cycle?

    <p>Progesterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?

    <p>Hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell is responsible for attacking eukaryote cells, such as worms?

    <p>Eosinophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Form a clot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of sickle cells and why do they not flow through the body well?

    <p>Crescent shape, due to abnormal hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the adrenal cortex releases aldosterone, a hormone involved in salt reabsorption?

    <p>Tunica intima</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the epididymis?

    <p>Maturation of sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for regulating body weight and is released by fat cells?

    <p>Leptin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for promoting red blood cell production and is released by the kidneys?

    <p>EPO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is responsible for the breakdown of fats in the small intestine?

    <p>Lipase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hormones is responsible for reabsorbing sodium in the distal convoluted tubules of the nephron?

    <p>Aldosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major function of the gallbladder in digestion?

    <p>Breakdown of carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hormones is responsible for promoting hunger and increasing appetite?

    <p>Ghrelin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is responsible for the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin in the clotting process?

    <p>Thrombin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about SAIDs (steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)?

    <p>SAIDs block all inflammation pathways, while NSAIDs block only part of the pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct order of the chambers in the heart through which blood flows?

    <p>Right atria, right ventricle, left atria, left ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is responsible for generating the action potential in the heart and acts as the pacemaker?

    <p>Sinoatrial node (SA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hormones is responsible for the production of milk in mammary glands?

    <p>Prolactin (PRL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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'?

    <p>Oxytocin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of negative feedback?

    <p>Tells the gland to keep producing more hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of the glomerulus in the kidney?

    <p>Filtration of fluid based on size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell releases histamine and is involved in allergic responses?

    <p>Basophil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for promoting red blood cell production and is released by the kidneys?

    <p>Erythropoietin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells are responsible for killing bacteria?

    <p>Neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells notice own cells when they are damaged and fight against cancers?

    <p>Natural killer cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells produce antibodies?

    <p>B cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibody is responsible for ABO blood typing and provides immunity at birth?

    <p>IgM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct equation for calculating mean arterial pressure (MAP)?

    <p>MAP = DBP + 1/3(SBP - DBP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major function of the liver in digestion?

    <p>Production of digestive enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hormones is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth?

    <p>Amylase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone can cross the cell membrane due to being lipophilic?

    <p>Estrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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