SCIN132 Week 5 (six different test combined)
Which of the following pituitary hormones triggers ovulation?
C. Luteinizing hormone
Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones produced by the
E. adrenal gland.
Melatonin is a hormone released by the
C. pineal gland.
Insufficient ADH release causes
E. diabetes insipidus.
The hypothalamus, sympathetic nervous system and adrenal medullae work together to stimulate the __________ during the initial stages of the stress response.
C. fight-or-flight response
Which of the following is the best explanation for why hypersecretion of GH in adults does not lead to increases in height?
B. Epiphyseal plates are closed in adults.
A common second messenger used in signaling pathways of water-soluble hormones is
C. cAMP.
A cell infected by a virus will produce __________ that signal neighboring cells to increase production of proteins that interfere with viral replication.
C. interferons
Lymph nodes
A. are bean-shaped organs.
B. are located along lymphatic vessels.
C. filter the lymph.
D. are scattered throughout the body.
E. All of the above.
Edema can be a result of
A. an infected lymph node.
B. blockage of a lymphatic vessel.
C. increased blood pressure.
D. A and B are correct.
E. A, B, and C are correct.
All the following vitamins are transported by the lymphatic system EXCEPT
C. vitamin C.
Which of the following usually carry out the functions of the spleen after splenectomy?
B. liver and red bone marrow
Organic nutrients required in small amounts to maintain growth and normal metabolism are called
A. vitamins.
The vitamin essential for the absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus is vitamin ___.
B. D
Which of the following processes are involved in carbohydrate catabolism?
A. glycolysis
B. electron transport chain
C. Krebs cycle
D. All of these processes are part of carbohydrate catabolism.
In humans, the normal set point for body temperature is
D. 37°C.
Ketone bodies are produced in the liver as the result of catabolism of
D. fatty acids.
Chemical reactions in which simple substances are combined into more complex substances usually with the consumption of energy are collectively called
A. anabolism.
A patient has a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test on three successive days and the following results are obtained; 136, 130, and 128 mg/dL. How would you interpret these results?
C. These values indicate diabetes mellitus.
A patient has a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test on three successive days and the following results are obtained; 82, 108, and 96 mg/dL. How would you interpret these results?
A. These values are normal.
Glucose remains elevated in the bloodstream as a result of _______.
C. type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
A patient has a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test on three successive days and the following results are obtained; 114, 125, and 120 mg/dL. How would you interpret these results?
B. These values indicate impaired glucose uptake by cells.
A patient has a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test on three successive days and the following results are obtained; 83, 92, and 98 mg/dL. How would you interpret these results?
A. These values are normal.
In this simulation, optical density is measured using a _______.
C. spectrophotometer
Glucose is stored in the human body as _______.
C. glycogen
Which of the following hormones is released in response to a nerve impulse?
C. epinephrine
Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones produced by the
A. adrenal gland.
All of the following are endocrine glands EXCEPT
E. sweat glands.
Which of the following would result in increased secretion of cortisol from the adrenal cortex?
D. increased ACTH release from the anterior pituitary gland
A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that causes darkening of the skin is
E. MSH.
Melatonin is a hormone released by the
A. pineal gland.
An organ that can be classified as both an endocrine and exocrine gland is the
B. pancreas.
The hormone released in response to low blood calcium levels is
C. parathyroid hormone.
Which of the following usually carry out the functions of the spleen after splenectomy?
C. liver and red bone marrow
Edema can be a result of
E. A, B, and C are correct.
All the following vitamins are transported by the lymphatic system EXCEPT
E. vitamin C.
The first line of innate defenses against pathogens is
D. intact skin and mucous membranes.
The Epstein-Barr virus causes
D. infectious mononucleosis.
Lymphatic tissue is a specialized form of
E. reticular connective tissue.
Which of the following processes are involved in carbohydrate catabolism?
D .All of these processes are part of carbohydrate catabolism.
All of the following result in an increase in body temperature except
B. vasodilation of blood vessels in the skin.
In humans, the normal set point for body temperature is
D. 37°C.
Glucose is stored in the liver and muscles as a large polysaccharide called
A. glycogen.
The breakdown of complex organic molecules into smaller ones is known as
E. catabolism.
The transfer of heat from a warmer object to a cooler one without physical contact is called
A. radiation.
Organic nutrients required in small amounts to maintain growth and normal metabolism are called
A. vitamins.
A patient has a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test on three successive days and the following results are obtained; 114, 125, and 120 mg/dL. How would you interpret these results?
B. These values indicate impaired glucose uptake by cells.
Glucose is stored in the human body as _______.
C. glycogen
DGlucose remains elevated in the bloodstream as a result of _______.
B. type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
In this simulation, optical density is measured using a _______.
C. spectrophotometer
Excess glucose can be found in the urine _______.
D. all of the above
A patient has a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test on three successive days and the following results are obtained; 82, 108, and 96 mg/dL. How would you interpret these results?
A. These values are normal.
A patient has a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test on three successive days and the following results are obtained; 136, 130, and 128 mg/dL. How would you interpret these results?
C. These values indicate diabetes mellitus.
Answer the following question in your own words without using any resources. Your answer should be written in complete sentences using correct grammar, spelling, and terminology.
Briefly explain the difference between type I and type II diabetes mellitus.
Type I diabetes mellitus is an autoimmune disease that one is born with. It is caused by the pancreas failing to produce enough insulin. Type II diabetes mellitus is caused when the pancreas produced enough insulin but the body does not respond to it.
Briefly explain how excess glucose is removed from the body.
Excess glucose is filter by the kidneys and passed through the urine.
Insufficient ADH release causes
B.diabetes insipidus.
Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin are secreted from the
E.posterior pituitary gland.
Melatonin is a hormone released by the
E.pineal gland.
Which of the following systems work closely with the endocrine system to coordinate the body's functions?
D.Nervous system
Which of the following hormones is released in response to a nerve impulse?
C.epinephrine
Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones produced by the
B.adrenal gland.
Abdominal fat is riskier than other adipose tissue because
C.fat cells in abdominal regions are more metabolically active and responsive to hormones.
The hypothalamus, sympathetic nervous system and adrenal medullae work together to stimulate the __________ during the initial stages of the stress response.
D.fight-or-flight response
A cell infected by a virus will produce __________ that signal neighboring cells to increase production of proteins that interfere with viral replication.
B.interferons
Edema can be a result of
E.A, B, and C are correct.
Worn-out and damaged red blood cells are destroyed in the
E.spleen.
The Epstein-Barr virus causes
D.infectious mononucleosis.
A transplant between genetically different individuals of the same species is called a(n)
A.allograft.
Lymph nodes
E.All of the above.
Lymphatic tissue is a specialized form of
A.reticular connective tissue.
When glucose is catabolized under aerobic conditions, the largest number of ATP molecules are directly produced by the
A.electron transport chain.
Chemical reactions in which simple substances are combined into more complex substances usually with the consumption of energy are collectively called
A.anabolism.
The amount of energy derived from nutrients is most commonly expressed in
A.ergs.
B.kilocalories
The thermostat of the human body is located in the
C.hypothalamus.
Organic nutrients required in small amounts to maintain growth and normal metabolism are called
A.vitamins.
Before being used for energy production, proteins have to be broken down into
B.amino acids.
Which of the following factors affect(s) the metabolic rate?
E.All of these answer choices are correct
Which hormone stimulates the breakdown of polymerized glucose?
B.glucagon
Excess glucose can be found in the urine _______.
D.all of the above
Glucose is stored in the human body as _______.
A.glycogen
In this simulation, optical density is measured using a _______.
A.microscope
B.thermocycler
C.caliper
D.spectrophotometer
A patient has a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test on three successive days and the following results are obtained; 83, 92, and 98 mg/dL. How would you interpret these results?
A.These values are normal.
Glucose remains elevated in the bloodstream as a result of _______.
A.type 1 diabetes mellitus
B.type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
C.type 2 diabetes mellitus
D.diabetes insipidus
E.type 1 diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus
Briefly explain the difference between type I and type II diabetes mellitus.
Type I diabetes is an autoimmune disease that you are born with. It is caused by the pancreas failing to produce enough insulin. Type II diabetes is caused when the pancreas produces enough insulin, but the body does not respond to it properly.
In an emergency, a paramedic injects an unconscious patient with glucagon. What effect will this have on the patient?
Glucagon is a hormone that will cause the liver to release glucose into the blood. By giving the patient glucagon you will raise their blood sugar levels, and within a few minutes the patient should regain consciousness.
Which of the following hormones is released in response to a nerve impulse?
D. testosterone
The hypothalamus, sympathetic nervous system and adrenal medullae work together to stimulate the __________ during the initial stages of the stress response.
C. fight-or-flight response
A common second messenger used in signaling pathways of water-soluble hormones is
B. cAMP.
Insufficient ADH release causes
B. diabetes insipidus.
A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that causes darkening of the skin is
E. MSH.
An organ that can be classified as both an endocrine and exocrine gland is the
D. pancreas.
Which of the following is the best explanation for why hypersecretion of GH in adults does not lead to increases in height?
C. Epiphyseal plates are closed in adults.
Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones produced by the
E. adrenal gland.
Anaphylactic shock results from vasodilation of blood vessels along with fluid loss from the blood triggered by
B. a type I allergic reaction.
Which of the following is considered a chemical factor in the first line of innate defenses?
E. gastric juice.
Mother's milk will provide the infant with
D. naturally acquired passive immunity.
All of the following are symptoms of inflammation EXCEPT
A. numbness.
Which of the following statements describe benefits of inflammation at an injury site?
E. All of the above are benefits of inflammation.
Lymph nodes
E. All of the above.
Macrophages develop from
C. monocytes.
Which of the following processes are involved in carbohydrate catabolism?
D. All of these processes are part of carbohydrate catabolism.
When glucose is catabolized under aerobic conditions, the largest number of ATP molecules are directly produced by the
E. glycolysis pathway.
Chemical reactions in which simple substances are combined into more complex substances usually with the consumption of energy are collectively called
A. anabolism.
The term metabolism refers to
E. all chemical reactions of the body.
Organic nutrients required in small amounts to maintain growth and normal metabolism are called
A. vitamins.
Glucose is stored in the liver and muscles as a large polysaccharide called
E. glycogen.
Which of the following factors affect(s) the metabolic rate?
E. All of these answer choices are correct
Glucose is stored in the human body as _______.
C. glycogen
Glucose remains elevated in the bloodstream as a result of _______.
D. type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
In this simulation, optical density is measured using a _______.
D. spectrophotometer
A patient has a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test on three successive days and the following results are obtained; 136, 130, and 128 mg/dL. How would you interpret these results?
C. These values indicate diabetes mellitus.
A patient has a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test on three successive days and the following results are obtained; 82, 108, and 96 mg/dL. How would you interpret these results?
A. These values are normal.
Which hormone stimulates the breakdown of polymerized glucose?
B. glucagon
A patient has a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test on three successive days and the following results are obtained; 83, 92, and 98 mg/dL. How would you interpret these results?
A.These values are normal.
What is a glucose standard curve, and why did you need to obtain one during the simulation?
A method for identifying blood glucose levels and is needed to compare other samples
Feedback: Learning Objective: Describe the function of a glucose standard curve in determining fasting plasma glucose (FPG) values.
Briefly explain the difference between type I and type II diabetes mellitus.
Type 1 is when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. Type 2 is when the pancreas produces sufficient insulin, but the body fails to respond to it.
Feedback: Learning Objective: Compare and contrast Type I and Type II diabetes mellitus.
Which of the following systems work closely with the endocrine system to coordinate the body's functions?
D.Nervous system
An example of a hormone that under certain circumstances is regulated by positive feedback is
E.oxytocin.
All of the following are endocrine glands EXCEPT
E.sweat glands.
Melatonin is a hormone released by the
E.pineal gland.
Which of the following hormones is released in response to a nerve impulse?
E.epinephrine
The pituitary gland is attached to the hypothalamus by the
A.infundibulum.
Which of the following is the best explanation for why hypersecretion of GH in adults does not lead to increases in height?
B.Epiphyseal plates are closed in adults.
Abdominal fat is riskier than other adipose tissue because
C.fat cells in abdominal regions are more metabolically active and responsive to hormones.
Which of the following usually carry out the functions of the spleen after splenectomy?
B.liver and red bone marrow
All of the following are symptoms of inflammation EXCEPT
C.numbness.
The lymphatic system
E.All of the above are correct.
A cell infected by a virus will produce __________ that signal neighboring cells to increase production of proteins that interfere with viral replication.
B.interferons
Lymphatic tissue is a specialized form of
B.reticular connective tissue.
The thoracic duct
B.receives lymph from the left side of the head.
All the following vitamins are transported by the lymphatic system EXCEPT
B.vitamin C.
Glucose is stored in the liver and muscles as a large polysaccharide called
D.glycogen.
The vitamin essential for the formation of photopigments in the retina is vitamin ___.
B.A
Which of the following factors affect(s) the metabolic rate?
E.All of these answer choices are correct
Which of the following vitamins is water-soluble?
B.Vitamin B
Which of the following processes are involved in carbohydrate catabolism?
D.All of these processes are part of carbohydrate catabolism.
The breakdown of complex organic molecules into smaller ones is known as
C.catabolism.
Before being used for energy production, proteins have to be broken down into
B.amino acids
A patient has a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test on three successive days and the following results are obtained; 83, 92, and 98 mg/dL. How would you interpret these results?
A.These values are normal.
Glucose remains elevated in the bloodstream as a result of _______.
C.type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
A patient has a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test on three successive days and the following results are obtained; 82, 108, and 96 mg/dL. How would you interpret these results?
A.These values are normal.
A patient has a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test on three successive days and the following results are obtained; 136, 130, and 128 mg/dL. How would you interpret these results?
C.These values indicate diabetes mellitus.
Glucose is stored in the human body as _______.
A.glycogen
Briefly explain how excess glucose is removed from the body.
it is changed into a sugar glycogen by insulin in pancreas and stored in liver for later use and then it is then removed through urine by the kidneys
What is a glucose standard curve, and why did you need to obtain one during the simulation?
The glucose standard curve is a graph of optical density vs. known glucose concentration. It is needed in order to convert optical density readings into glucose values.
An example of a hormone that under certain circumstances is regulated by positive feedback is
B. oxytocin.
Calcitonin is a hormone released by the parafollicular cells of the
B. thyroid gland.
Which of the following pituitary hormones triggers ovulation?
B. Luteinizing hormone
Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin are secreted from the
D. posterior pituitary gland.
Melatonin is a hormone released by the
A. pineal gland.
Insufficient ADH release causes
E. diabetes insipidus.
All of the following are endocrine glands EXCEPT
D. sweat glands.
Which of the following is the best explanation for why hypersecretion of GH in adults does not lead to increases in height?
C. Epiphyseal plates are closed in adults.
All the following vitamins are transported by the lymphatic system EXCEPT
D. vitamin C.
Worn-out and damaged red blood cells are destroyed in the
C. spleen.
The Epstein-Barr virus causes
B. infectious mononucleosis.
Lymph nodes
E. All of the above.
The lymphatic system
E. All of the above are correct.
Macrophages develop from
E. monocytes.
All of the following are symptoms of inflammation EXCEPT
C. numbness.
The term metabolism refers to
E. all chemical reactions of the body.
The amount of energy derived from nutrients is most commonly expressed in
E. kilocalories
In humans, the normal set point for body temperature is
A. 37°C
The transfer of heat from a warmer object to a cooler one without physical contact is called
E. radiation.
The breakdown of complex organic molecules into smaller ones is known as
A. catabolism.
Before being used for energy production, proteins have to be broken down into
D. amino acids.
Glucose is stored in the liver and muscles as a large polysaccharide called
C. glycogen.
Glucose remains elevated in the bloodstream as a result of _______.
C. type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
Which hormone stimulates the breakdown of polymerized glucose?
A. glucagon
A patient has a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test on three successive days and the following results are obtained; 114, 125, and 120 mg/dL. How would you interpret these results?
B. These values indicate impaired glucose uptake by cells.
A patient has a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test on three successive days and the following results are obtained; 83, 92, and 98 mg/dL. How would you interpret these results?
A. These values are normal.
Glucose is stored in the human body as _______.
C. glycogen
Excess glucose can be found in the urine _______.
D. all of the above
In this simulation, optical density is measured using a _______.
B. spectrophotometer
A patient has fasting plasma glucose levels greater than 140 mg/dL. Does this patient have type I or type II diabetes?
The patient may have type II diabetes however that can't be diagnosed with one fasting plasma glucose reading.
In an emergency, a paramedic injects an unconscious patient with glucagon. What effect will this have on the patient?
Glucagon causes the liver to release glucose thereby raising blood sugar levels. The patient should regain consciousness in a few minutes.
Quick Reply
