bb ch 16+17 quiz questions

Which of the following ins NOT true about the hormone ADH (antidiuretic hormone)? A. ADH is released from the anterior pituitary gland. B. ADH causes water to be reabsorbed into kidney capillaries. C. ADH causes vasoconstriction to increase blood pressure. D.ADH is produced by the hypothalmus.

A. ADH is released from the anterior pituitary gland.

The pancreatic islets A. produce both insulin and glucagon. B.produce digestive enzymes. C. produce glucagon. D.produce insulin.

A. produce both insulin and glucagon.

Which of the following is NOT true of growth hormone (GH)? A.GH promotes fat metabolism as opposed to glucose metabolism. B. GH is also known as vasopressin. C. GH increases the rate of amino acid uptake by cells. D. GH stimulates protein synthesis in bone, cartilage, and muscle.

B. GH is also known as vasopressin. Answers:

The mucous membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids is called the A. sclelra B. lacrimal apparatus C. conjunctiva D. aqueous humor

C. conjunctiva

The olfactory receptors are located A. in the paranasal sinuses B. on nasal mucosa cilia C. in the roof of the nasal cavity D. in the back of the throat

C. in the roof of the nasal cavity

Temperature receptors in the skin are A. Ruffini endings B. Merkel disks C. Krause end bulbs D. Free nerve endings

D. Free nerve endings

Which of the following is NOT true concerning oxytocin? A.Oxytocin is controlled by positive feedback. B. Oxytocin increases uterine contractions during childbirth. C. Oxytocin pproduces milk let-down during nursing. D. Oxytocin is a steroid hormone.

D. Oxytocin is a steroid hormone.

What is the function of the iris? A. Changes the shape of the lens B. Refracts light rays C. Absorbs stray light rays D. Regulates the size of the pupil

D. Regulates the size of the pupil

Calcitonin A. is produced by the parathyroid gland. B.raises blood calcium and releases calcium from bones. C. lowers the metabolic rate. D. is produced by the thyroid gland.

D. is produced by the thyroid gland.

Proprioceptors are involved in the sense of

D. limb position

TRUE OR FALSE Eyebrows have no function connected with the eyes. They are only cosmetic.

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE Taste buds are found on structures called lamellae.

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE Conduction deafness may be due to damage to the cochlear nerve.

FALSE

TRUE/FALSE Most hormone action is regulated by positive feedback.

FALSE

TRUE/FALSE The male hormone secreted by the testes is estrogen.

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE Gustation and olfaction rely on each other to give complete perceptions of taste and smell.

TRUE

TRUE/FALSE An increase in growth hormone during growing years will cause gigantism.

TRUE

TRUE/FALSE Endocrine glands secrete directly into tissue fluids and the blood without ducts.

TRUE

TRUE/FALSE Melatonin is associated with the pineal gland.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE The photopigment rhodopsin is found in rods.

true