The micturition reflex center is in the
A) hypothalamus. B) pons.
C) sacral segments of the spinal cord. D) medulla oblongata.
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Question 2) The ductus venosus is a fetal vessel that transports blood from the umbilical vein to the
A) aorta. B) inferior vena cava.
C) umbilical artery. D) superior vena cava.
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Question 3) The hormone responsible for the development and maintenance of male secondary sex
characteristics is
A) testosterone. B) LH.
C) gonadotropin-releasing hormone. D) FSH.
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Question 4) The ureter extends downward
A) behind the parietal peritoneum and joins the urinary bladder from above.
B) in front of the parietal peritoneum and joins the urinary bladder from above.
C) behind the parietal peritoneum and joins the urinary bladder from below.
D) in front of the parietal peritoneum and joins the urinary bladder from below.
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Question 5) In October 2001 at the site of the World Trade Center in New York City, fires were still
burning from the terrorist attacks that had brought down the buildings. The greatest
danger to the respiratory system was
A) falling material from damaged buildings.
B) very large particles of debris.
C) very small particles of debris.
D) the odor.
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Question 6) The placental membrane is composed of
A) the embryonic disc. B) a double layer of epithelial cells.
C) a single layer of epithelial cells. D) the amnion and chorion.
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Question 7) Metabolic alkalosis may be caused by
A) gastric lavage (stomach pumping). B) taking too many antacids.
C) prolonged vomiting. D) all of the above.
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Question 8) Male reproductive functions are controlled mainly by hormones from the hypothalamus
and the
A) anterior pituitary gland and testes.
B) posterior pituitary and adrenal glands.
C) anterior pituitary and adrenal glands.
D) posterior pituitary gland and testes.
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Question 9) The ________ is the tube that conveys urine outside the body.
A) collecting duct B) ureter
C) nephron loop D) urethra
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Question 10) The average BMR for an adult indicates a need for one calorie of energy per hour for
each gram of body weight.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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