The metacarpophalangeal joints at the base of the fingers are ________ joints.
A) plane (gliding)
B) hinge
C) pivot
D) condylar
E) ball-and-socket
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Question 2) Which of the following is the correct abbreviation for the hormone that stimulates the anterior pituitary to secrete ACTH?
A) GHIH B) TRH C) CRH D) APRH E) GHRH
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Question 3) The process of spermatogenesis and spermiogenesis begins with a ________ and ends with four ________.
A) secondary spermatocyte; spermatocytes in general
B) sperm cell; sustentacular cells
C) sperm cell; interstitial cells
D) germ cell; gametes
E) secondary spermatocyte; germ cells
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Question 4) The antigenicity of a molecule is due to specific regions of it called haptens.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 5) ________ tissues respond quickly to outside stimuli by means of changes in membrane potential.
A) Adipose B) Connective C) Responsive D) Epithelial E) Excitable
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Question 6) What protein is the most important buffer in erythrocytes?
A) Gamma globulin
B) Fibrinogen
C) Albumin
D) Myoglobin
E) Hemoglobin
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Question 7) What protein is the most important buffer in blood plasma?
A) Transferrin
B) Alpha globulin
C) Fibrinogen
D) Gamma globulin
E) Albumin
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Question 8) The union of the proximal and middle phalanges form ________ joints.
A) saddle
B) pivot
C) plane (gliding)
D) condylar (ellipsoid)
E) hinge
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Question 9) In meiosis, each parent cell produces ________.
A) two haploid cells
B) four diploid cells
C) haploid cells that are identical to the parent cell
D) two diploid cells
E) four haploid cells
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Question 10) ________ exhibits a lot of apparently empty space, and is found in many serous membranes.
A) Areolar tissue
B) Osseous tissue
C) Blood
D) Adipose tissue
E) Dense irregular connective tissue