Multiple Choice Questions

Anaphylactic shock is associated with which type of hypersensitivity reaction? A. Type I B. Type II C. Type III D. Type IV

A

Cortisol is made in the: A. adrenal cortex B. adrenal medulla C. parathyroid gland D. anterior pituitary gland

A

The hypothalamus secretes these type of hormones. A. regulatory hormones B. adrenal hormones C. thyroid hormone D. enhancing hormone

A

The ovaries, uterine tubes and uterus are suspended in the abdomen and pelvis by the A. broad ligament B. suspensory ligament C. round ligament D. cervix

A

The sperm stem cells (that undergo mitosis) are called: A. Spermatogonia B. Spermatids C. Spermatozoa D. Primary spermatocytes

A

The structure that presents a barrier into the uterus from the outside world is the: A. cervix B. vestibule C. corpus luteum D. clitoris

A

This is the stage follicle that releases the oocyte. A. tertiary B. primary C. secondary D. primordial

A

When does the process of oogenesis begin in a female? A. During fetal development B. During birth C. Right after birth D. During puberty

A

Which is an erectile tissue? A. Cervix B. Corpus cavernosum C. Prepuce D. Epididymis

A

Which is the most abundant antibody type found in the body? A. IgG B. IgE C. IgM D. IgA

A

Which lymphocyte is responsible for immunological surveillance? A. NK cells B. T cells C. B cells D. Plasma cells

A

Which might be an effect of glucocorticoids? A. Increased storage of glycogen in the liver B. Skeletal muscle breakdown into amino acids C. Development of larger muscles D. Decreased levels of blood glucose

A

Which of the following immune cells plays a role in the inflammatory process by releasing chemicals which act to vasodilate blood vessels and attract phagocytic cells? A. Mast cells B. Macrophages C. Red blood cells D. NK cells

A

Which of the following structures develop within the ovary after ovulation and produces the hormone progesterone. A. corpus luteum B. tertiary follicle C. seminiferous tubule D. primary follicle

A

Which organ produces androgens? A. testes and adrenal cortex B. thyroid C. ovary D. adrenal

A

Class I MHC presents antigens from A. extracellular bacteria B. intracellular pathogens C. intestinal parasites D. antibodies

B

Class II MHC present on these type of cells: A. epithelial B. antigen presenting C. red blood cells D. hepatocytes

B

If blood calcium levels are too low, the ______cells release ______ to bring calcium levels back up to normal. A. C cells and PTH B. Chief cells and PTH C. C cells and calcitonin D. Chief cells and calcitonin

B

The process of meiosis produces A. somatic cells B. haploid cells C. diploid cells D. spermatogonia

B

The process of spermatozoa maturation that makes them functionally mature and able to fertilize an ovum is A. mitosis B. capacitation C. meiosis D. oogenesis

B

What is the middle layer of the uterus called? A. Endometrium B. Myometrium C. Perimetrium D. Cystometrium

B

Where do sperm start their development? A. Vas deferens B. Seminiferous tubules C. Epididymis D. Interstitial cells

B

Which hormone increases metabolic rate? A. cortisol B. thyroid hormone C. calcitriol D. aldosterone

B

Which hormone is not secreted by the adrenal cortex? A. aldosterone B. norepinephrine C. androgens D. glucocorticoids

B

Which hormone stimulates the release of thyroid hormones? A. ACTH B. TSH C. LH D. FSH

B

Which of the following is the most important second messenger necessary for activating enzymes within a cell? A. Acetylcholine B. cAMP C. G protein D. Kinase

B

A male animal that has one or two testicles that have not descended into the scrotum is called: A. castrated B. breeding quality C. cryptorchid D. hermaphrodite

C

A massive release of _____ from the anterior pituitary gland triggers ovulation. A. TSH B. FSH C. LH D. Estrogen

C

A rapid increase in the amount of which hormone leads to ovulation? A. FSH B. inhibin C. LH D. thyroxine

C

If there was a problem with the parathyroid gland that caused the parathyroid gland to secrete too much of its hormone, what clinical sign would we see in the body? A. Hypothyroidism (blood T3/T4 levels too low) B. Hypocalcemia (blood calcium too low) C. Hypercalcemia (blood calcium too high) D. Hyperthyroidism (blood T3/T4 levels too high)

C

Interstitial (Leydig) cells produce: A. FSH B. sperm C. testosterone D. androgen-inhibiting protein

C

T cells can begin an immune response once they are activated. Activation requires exposure to an antigen. Antigens must be presented to T cells on membrane receptors of other cells in order to be recognized. The membrane receptors are called: A. cyclic AMP B. pyrogens C. major histocompatibility proteins D. interferons

C

The adrenal glands secrete this hormone that increases salt and water retention so that blood pressure will increase. A. renin B. EPO C. aldosterone D. thyroid hormone

C

The hypothalamus, anterior pituitary, and thyroid gland are all involved in coordinating the eventual release of thyroid hormone. Where is the FIRST hormone (TRH) secreted that starts the cascade of events that lead to thyroid hormone secretion? A. Thyroid gland B. Anterior pituitary C. Hypothalamus D. Posterior pituitary

C

The increase in FSH that occurs during the first half of the ovarian cycle triggers: A. menses B. menopause C. follicle maturation D. ovulation

C

The males of this species have a "bulbis glandis" A. cattle B. cats C. dogs D. horses

C

This hormone is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland: A. testosterone B. TRH C. ACTH D. cortisol

C

This term is used to describe a foreign invader that may cause disease A. bacteria B. antigen C. pathogen D. antibody

C

What is the goal of inflammation? A. Cause pain B. Reduce swelling C. Slow spread of pathogens D. Cause redness

C

What is the trigger for the release of calcitonin? A. TSH B. Decrease in blood calcium C. Increase in blood calcium D. TRH

C

Where are maturing sperm stored? A. Scrotum B. Vas deferens C. Epididymis D. Seminiferous tubules

C

Which is the most abundant lymphocyte? A. Plasma cells B. B cells C. T cells D. NK cells

C

Which of the following is a role of the spleen that is separate from its functions associated with the lymphoid system. A. detoxification of blood B. production of lymph C. filter red blood cells D. produce T cells

C

Which type of antibody is present in tears or saliva? A. IgM B. IgG C. IgA D. IgD

C

Which type of cell remains in reserve after being exposed to an antigen so that it can quickly recognize and respond to a second exposure of the same antigen? A. Suppressor T cells B. Helper T cells C. Memory T cells D. Cytotoxic T cells

C

You have been studying all day for your anatomy final and realize you haven't eaten a thing. Thankfully your pancreas released this hormone to increase your glucose levels. A. Insulin B. Peptase C. Glucagon D. Glycogen

C

B cells differentiate into _______cells in order to produce antibodies. A. T-helper cells B. NK cells C. T lymphocytes D. Plasma cells

D

How many sperm cells are created by one spermatogonia? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

D

The section of the female reproductive tract that the oocyte spends the first few days after ovulation in is the: A. uterine tube B. uterine body C. corpus luteum D. uterine horn

D

What is the stimulus for the release of cortisol? A. Sympathetic innervation B. Parasympathetic innervation C. FSH D. ACTH

D

Which layer of the uterus undergoes cyclic changes every month. A. myometrium B. perimetrium C. postmetrium D. endometrium

D

Which of the following are the primary sex organs of the male reproductive system. A. Epididymis B. Ductus deferens C. Seminiferous tubules D. Testes/testicles

D

Which of the following is NOT a non-specific defense? A. Skin B. Neutrophils C. Fever D. B-cells

D

___________ is where stem cells are modified to form T cells. A. spleen B. thyroid C. skin D. thymus

D