Sophia Human Biology Milestones 5 (1) Questions/Answers Verified(Fall 2020) A+ Grade

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Sophia Human Biology Milestone 5 1 Which definition best suits pancreatic islets? Cells of the pancreas that secrete somatostatin Cells of the pancreas that secrete insulin Groups ... of all three types of pancreatic cells Cells of the pancreas that secrete glucagon CONCEPT Pancreatic Hormones 2 Which of the following is most likely the cause of Graves' disease? Higher than normal levels of parathyroid hormone in the blood Lower than normal levels of parathyroid hormone in the blood Lower than normal levels of thyroid hormones in the blood Higher than normal levels of thyroid hormones in the blood CONCEPT Thyroid and Parathyroid 3 What is the outer part of the adrenal gland called? Adrenal cortex Adrenal medulla Adrenal dermis Adrenal body CONCEPT Adrenal Glands 4 Which part of the large intestine is analogous to the urinary bladder? Rectum Anus Descending colon Appendix CONCEPT Large Intestine 5 Which part of the digestive system primarily absorbs nutrients? Mouth Pharynx Stomach Small intestine CONCEPT Digestion 6 Which organ secretes fructose that is used by sperm as an energy source? Seminal vesicle Prostate gland Vas deferens Epididymis CONCEPT Male Reproductive System 7 Which of the following statements about aging is true? As we age, we often become shorter because the discs in between your vertebrae become more compact. When a male goes through andropause, his testosterone levels drop and he is no longer able to reproduce. The way in which you age is completely dictated by your genes. The telomeres on our chromosomes grow longer as we age. CONCEPT Effects of Aging on Your Body 8 Which of the following statements about secondary messengers is true? They are a third type of hormone, although they differ significantly from the other two. They carry out the effects of steroid hormones within the cell. They work with both steroid and non-steroid hormones to carry out their effects in the cell. They carry out the effects of non-steroid hormones within the cell. CONCEPT Steroid and Non-Steroid Hormones 9 Which organ(s) of the endocrine system is/are shared with another system? Adrenal glands Thymus gland Thyroid gland Testes and ovaries CONCEPT Organs of the Endocrine System 10 What is it called when one hormone helps another have its full effect? Permissive interaction Supportive interaction Opposing interaction Synergistic interaction CONCEPT Endocrine System 11 Which of these is true about the cervix? It is a point where the fallopian tube attaches to the uterus. It is the inner lining of the uterus. It is the lower part of the uterus which leads to the vagina. It is the site for the production of oocytes. CONCEPT Female Reproductive System 12 Which of the following is the innermost layer of the digestive tract? Mucosa Lumen Submucosa Serosa CONCEPT The Alimentary Canal 13 In which step of urine formation is the glomerulus involved? Reabsorption All three Filtration Secretion CONCEPT Urine Formation 14 What does "renal" mean? Having to do with the urinary system The back half of the abdomen Filtrating Having to do with the kidneys CONCEPT Kidneys 15 Which of these can be concluded from an 8-week-old embryo? It is a female. It has brown hair. It is prone to obesity. It has attached earlobes. CONCEPT Embryonic and Fetal Development 16 What is the term for wave-like contractions of the digestive tract that help move food through? Peristalsis Salivary amylase Bolus Palate CONCEPT Chewing and Swallowing 17 Where is follicle stimulating hormone secreted from? Pituitary gland Thyroid gland Hypothalamus Testes CONCEPT Sperm Formation 18 What stimulus will cause the baby to take its first breath? The cutting of the umbilical cord Carbon dioxide in the bloodstream The presence of air after birth Increased levels of oxytocin CONCEPT Labor and Birth 19 The body lowers its output of bicarbonate when blood is __________. in the normal pH range too acidic out of the normal pH range either way too basic CONCEPT Blood pH 20 How many chromosomes can be found in the nucleus of an unfertilized, female egg cell? 0.5 0 23 46 CONCEPT Fertilization and Early Development 21 Which of these produces blood cells and germ cells at the early stages of fetal development? Amnion Placenta Allantois Yolk sac CONCEPT Placenta 22 Which of the following is a mix of secretions that helps chemically digest food? Bolus Gastric juice Pepsins Chyme CONCEPT Stomach 23 Which segment of the small intestine connects to the large intestine? Duodenum Ileum Lipase Jejunum CONCEPT Small Intestine 24 Which organ stores bile? Liver Pancreas All three Gallbladder CONCEPT Pancreas, Gallbladder, & Liver 25 Which hormone, released during the menstrual cycle, prepares the endometrium for implantation? Estrogen Growth hormone Prolactin Thyroid stimulating hormone CONCEPT Ovarian Cycle and Menstrual Cycle 26 Which of the following describes a way in which a diuretic can impact homeostatic conditions in the body? It can cause the body to lose more water than necessary through urine. It can cause the body to drastically decrease urine output. It can cause the water to overly concentrate urine. It can cause the body to reabsorb more sodium than it normally would. CONCEPT [Show More]

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