Which region of the adrenal cortex secretes aldosterone?
A) zona glomerulosa
B) zona fasciculata
C) zona reticularis
D) None of the listed responses is correct.
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Question 2) Epithelial tissue ________.
A) None of the listed responses is correct.
B) has two free surfaces
C) does not have cell junctions
D) is avascular
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Question 3) While the human larynx is composed of nine cartilages, the feline larynx consists of ________.
A) one
B) three
C) five
D) seven
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Question 4) The functions of the epithelia include all of the following EXCEPT ________.
A) providing physical protection
B) storing energy reserves
C) controlling permeability
D) absorption
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Question 5) All of the following are regions of the adrenal cortex EXCEPT the ________.
A) zona reticularis
B) zona glomerulosa
C) zona fasciculata
D) zona medulla
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Question 6) Two solutions are separated by a semipermeable membrane with the same properties as a cell membrane. Solution A is a 5 percent salt, and solution B is 10 percent salt. Under these conditions, which of the following would most likely occur?
A) Water will move from solution A to solution B.
B) Water will move from solution B to solution A.
C) Glucose will move from solution A to solution B.
D) Glucose will move from solution B to solution A.
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Question 7) Which of these is NOT one of the three regions of the pharynx?
A) tracheopharynx
B) nasopharynx
C) oropharynx
D) laryngopharynx
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Question 8) What hormone produced by the thymus gland is essential for the maturation of the immune system?
A) triiodothyronine
B) parathyroid hormone
C) calcitonin
D) thymosin
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Question 9) Which lymphatic organ removes old or damaged red blood cells and contains white blood cells that fight infections?
A) thymus
B) spleen
C) palatine tonsils
D) cisterna chyli
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Question 10) The parathyroid glands maintain adequate levels of blood calcium. This is accomplished by ________.
A) blocking the action of growth hormone
B) activating osteoclasts so that calcium will be released
C) antagonizing the synthesis of calcitonin
D) None of the listed responses is correct.
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