Quiz 4 QZ4 Endocrine, Lymphatic, Immune and Respiratory Systems

1. Quiz 4 QZ4 • Endocrine, Lymphatic, Immune and Respiratory Systems

2. 1 • Which of the following is a parallel between the nervous and endocrine systems? • a. Both systems are primarily regulated by positive feedback mechanisms. • b. Both systems rely on hormones. • c. Both systems are primarily regulated by negative feedback mechanisms. • d. Both systems rely on neurotransmitters.

3. Which of the following is a parallel between the nervous and endocrine systems? • a. Both systems are primarily regulated by positive feedback mechanisms. • b. Both systems rely on hormones. • c. Both systems are primarily regulated by negative feedback mechanisms. • d. Both systems rely on neurotransmitters.

4. 2 • The hypothalamus secretes which of the following? • a. regulatory hormones • b. G proteins • c. hormone-receptor complexes • d. second-messenger hormones

5. The hypothalamus secretes which of the following? • a. regulatory hormones • b. G proteins • c. hormone-receptor complexes • d. second-messenger hormones

6. 3 • Which hormones cross the cell membrane before binding to receptors inside the cell? • a. ADH and oxytocin • b. steroid and thyroid hormones • c. growth hormones and melatonin • d. epinephrine and norepinephrine

7. Which hormones cross the cell membrane before binding to receptors inside the cell? • a. ADH and oxytocin • b. steroid and thyroid hormones • c. growth hormones and melatonin • d. epinephrine and norepinephrine

8. 4 • Which of the following is a posterior pituitary hormone? • a. follicle-stimulating hormone • b. luteinizing hormone • c. adrenocorticotropic hormone • d. antidiuretic hormone

9. Which of the following is a posterior pituitary hormone? • a. follicle-stimulating hormone • b. luteinizing hormone • c. adrenocorticotropic hormone • d. antidiuretic hormone

10. 5 • Which thyroid hormone molecule, derived from the amino acid tyrosine, has four atoms of iodine attached? • a. triiodothyronine • b. calcitonin • c. thyroxine • d. PTH

11. Which thyroid hormone molecule, derived from the amino acid tyrosine, has four atoms of iodine attached? • a. triiodothyronine • b. calcitonin • c. thyroxine • d. PTH

12. 6 • Increased synthesis and release of glucose from the liver are a result of the activation of which cells/organs? • a. beta cells of the pancreas • b. pineal gland • c. alpha cells of the pancreas • d. C cells of the pancreas

13. Increased synthesis and release of glucose from the liver are a result of the activation of which cells/organs? • a. beta cells of the pancreas • b. pineal gland • c. alpha cells of the pancreas • d. C cells of the pancreas

14. 7 • Which endocrine structure is correctly paired with the hormone it produces? • a. heart - erythropoietin • b. adipose tissue - leptin • c. hypothalamus - growth hormone • d. thyroid gland - thymosins

15. Which endocrine structure is correctly paired with the hormone it produces? • a. heart - erythropoietin • b. adipose tissue - leptin • c. hypothalamus - growth hormone • d. thyroid gland - thymosins

16. 8 • Which of the following structures collects lymph from the lower abdomen, pelvis, lower limbs, and the left half of the head, neck, and chest? • a. pelvic lymphatic trunk • b. left lymphatic capillary system • c. thoracic duct • d. right lymphatic duct

17. Which of the following structures collects lymph from the lower abdomen, pelvis, lower limbs, and the left half of the head, neck, and chest? • a. pelvic lymphatic trunk • b. left lymphatic capillary system • c. thoracic duct • d. right lymphatic duct

18. 9 • Which cells in the bone marrow produce lymphoid stem cells with two distinct fates? • a. T cells • b. hemocytoblasts • c. NK cells • d. B cells

19. Which cells in the bone marrow produce lymphoid stem cells with two distinct fates? • a. T cells • b. hemocytoblasts • c. NK cells • d. B cells

20. 10 • A small, ovoid lymphoid organ covered by a fibrous capsule is called which of the following? • a. lymph node • b. spleen • c. lymphoid nodule • d. tonsil

21. A small, ovoid lymphoid organ covered by a fibrous capsule is called which of the following? • a. lymph node • b. spleen • c. lymphoid nodule • d. tonsil

22. 11 • Which structure contains the largest collection of lymphoid tissue in the body? • a. thymus • b. appendix • c. tonsil • d. spleen

23. Which structure contains the largest collection of lymphoid tissue in the body? • a. thymus • b. appendix • c. tonsil • d. spleen

24. 12 • The fact that the immune response targets only the particular antigen that activates a particular defense mechanism is part of ____. • a. tolerance • b. memory • c. versatility • d. specificity

25. The fact that the immune response targets only the particular antigen that activates a particular defense mechanism is part of ____. • a. tolerance • b. memory • c. versatility • d. specificity

26. 13 • Inappropriate or excessive immune responses to antigens are called ____. • a. immunodeficiency diseases • b. allergies • c. autoimmune disorders • d. immunological incompetence

27. Inappropriate or excessive immune responses to antigens are called ____. • a. immunodeficiency diseases • b. allergies • c. autoimmune disorders • d. immunological incompetence

28. 14 • Which of the following disorders appear to be cases of “mistaken identity?” • a. autoimmune disorders • b. Type IV allergies (delayed hypersensitivity) • c. immunodeficiency diseases • d. Type III allergies (immune complex disorders)

29. Which of the following disorders appear to be cases of “mistaken identity?” • a. autoimmune disorders • b. Type IV allergies (delayed hypersensitivity) • c. immunodeficiency diseases • d. Type III allergies (immune complex disorders)

30. 15 • Where does the conducting portion of the respiratory system begin? • a. at the secondary bronchioles • b. at the entrance to the nasal cavity • c. at the nasopharynx • d. at the oropharynx

31. Where does the conducting portion of the respiratory system begin? • a. at the secondary bronchioles • b. at the entrance to the nasal cavity • c. at the nasopharynx • d. at the oropharynx

32. 16 • Which structures branch repeatedly in the lungs before supplying capillaries where gas exchange occurs? • a. coronary sinus • b. left and right pulmonary veins • c. left and right pulmonary arteries • d. superior thoracic arteries

33. Which structures branch repeatedly in the lungs before supplying capillaries where gas exchange occurs? • a. coronary sinus • b. left and right pulmonary veins • c. left and right pulmonary arteries • d. superior thoracic arteries

34. 17 • Which cells are known as dust cells? • a. septal cells • b. alveolar macrophages • c. squamous epithelial cells of the lungs • d. pleural cells

35. Which cells are known as dust cells? a. septal cells b. alveolar macrophages c. squamous epithelial cells of the lungs d. pleural cells

36. 18 • Tuberculosis, a major worldwide health problem, results from infection of lung structures by ____. • a. viruses • b. bacteria • c. richettsia • d. flagellated parasites

37. Tuberculosis, a major worldwide health problem, results from infection of lung structures by ____. • a. viruses • b. bacteria • c. richettsia • d. flagellated parasites

38. 19 • The number of breaths per minute is called (the) ____. • a. alveolar ventilation rate • b. respiratory rate • c. respiratory cycle • d. pulmonary ventilation cycle

39. The number of breaths per minute is called (the) ____. • a. alveolar ventilation rate • b. respiratory rate • c. respiratory cycle • d. pulmonary ventilation cycle

40. 20 • At which point does thoracic cavity volume decrease and pressure inside rise? • a. during forced inhalation • b. during exhalation • c. at rest • d. during quiet inhalation

41. At which point does thoracic cavity volume decrease and pressure inside rise? • a. during forced inhalation • b. during exhalation • c. at rest • d. during quiet inhalation

42. 21 • What happens to the majority of carbon dioxide molecules in plasma? • a. It is diffused out of erythrocytes. • b. It is absorbed by peripheral capillaries. • c. It is diffused into erythrocytes. • d. It is degraded by carbonic acid.

43. What happens to the majority of carbon dioxide molecules in plasma? • a. It is diffused out of erythrocytes. • b. It is absorbed by peripheral capillaries. • c. It is diffused into erythrocytes. • d. It is degraded by carbonic acid.

44. 22 • Which system transports carbon dioxide as bicarbonate ions, which helps the buffering capability of blood against pH changes? • a. cardiovascular system • b. digestive system • c. endocrine system • d. respiratory system

45. Which system transports carbon dioxide as bicarbonate ions, which helps the buffering capability of blood against pH changes? • a. cardiovascular system • b. digestive system • c. endocrine system • d. respiratory system

46. 23 • The major tissue type responsible for the production of glandular secretions is _________. • a. connective tissue • b. epithelial tissue • c. muscle tissue • d. nervous tissue

47. The major tissue type responsible for the production of glandular secretions is _________. • a. connective tissue • b. epithelial tissue • c. muscle tissue • d. nervous tissue BACK TO GAME

48. 24 • What is the study of tissues called? • a. gross anatomy • b. pathophysiology • c. cytology • d. histology

49. What is the study of tissues called? • a. gross anatomy • b. pathophysiology • c. cytology • d. histology

50. 25 • Structures that attach cells to extracellular structures, such as basement membrane protein fibers, are called which of the following? • a. hemidesmosomes • b. spot desmosomes • c. tight junctions • d. gap junctions