The glomerular capsule is composed of two layers of squamous epithelial cells.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 2) Gender determination for males reflects expression of
A) the SRY gene but not the Wnt4 gene. B) the Wnt4 gene but not the SRY gene.
C) the entire Y chromosome. D) both the SRY and Wnt4 genes.
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Question 3) Signs of menopause include
A) shrinking of the vagina, uterus, and breasts.
B) increased bone matrix.
C) increased concentrations of estrogens.
D) inexplicable euphoria, extra energy, weight loss.
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Question 4) The major body part(s) derived from ectoderm is/are
A) muscle tissue. B) nervous system and skin.
C) liver and pancreas. D) bone tissue.
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Question 5) Hyperkalemia can be caused by
A) all of the above.
B) renal disease, which reduces potassium excretion.
C) insufficient secretion of aldosterone.
D) drugs that promote renal conservation of potassium.
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Question 6) The approximate number of protein-encoding genes on the Y chromosome is
A) >1,500. B) greater in males than females.
C) 10. D) 231.
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Question 7) During the embryonic stage, the primary germ layers develop from the
A) embryonic disc. B) placenta.
C) blastocyst. D) morula.
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Question 8) The new parents are stunned at the state of their newborn's soiled diaper - it is blue
What might be the cause of the odd diaper stain?
A) A buildup of uric acid in the blood
B) A defect in transport of the amino acid tryptophan in the small intestine
C) ADH deficiency
D) E. coli poisoning
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Question 9) Vitamin D deficiency, especially in older people, results from lack of exposure to the
sun.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 10) A sudden contraction of the diaphragm while the glottis is closed produces a sneeze.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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