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1. All of the following are constituents of the blood-urine barrier EXCEPT the
A. visceral epithelium B. parietal epithelium C. endothelial basement membrane D. podocyte basement membrane E. slit-pore membrane |
B. parirtal epithelium
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2. Collapse of pulmonary alveoli is prevented principally by
A. elastic fibers B. reticular fibers C. collagenous fibers D. mucus E. surfactant |
E. surfactant
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3. Cilia are present in
A. large bronchioles B. pulmonary alveoli C. female urethra D. proximal convoluted tubule E. epididymis |
A. large bronchioles
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4. Dynein isan important protein in the functioning of
A. alveolar type I cells B. spongiocytes C. spermatozoa D. Ciara cells E. parietal epithelial cells |
C. spermatozoa
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5. All of the following hormones are produc ed in the adrenal gland EXCEPT
A. cortisone B. epinephrine C. aldosterone D. noradrenalin E. ACTH |
E. ACTH
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6. T4 and T3 are secreted by the
A. thyroid gland B. parathyroid gland C. adenohypophysis D. neurohypophysis E. adrenal cortex |
A. thyroid gland
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7. Epidermal cells that engage in immunological activities are
A. lymphocytes B. Langerhans cells C. Merkel cells D. keratinocytes E. melanocytes |
B. Langerhans cells
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8. Angiotensin I-converting enzyme is secreted by
A. JG cells B. endothelial cells in the lung C. podocytes D. alveolar type II cells E. granular peripolar cells |
B. endothelial cells in the lung
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9. In which of the following glands does endocytosis play an important role in the production of hormones?
A. pars distalis B. adrenal medulla C. adrenal cortex D. thyroid gland E. parathyroid gland |
D. thyroid gland
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10. Oxytocin has a direct effect on
A. osteoclast function B. heart rate C. uterine smooth muscle D. production of melanin E. reabsorption of sodium by the kidney |
C. uterine smooth muscle
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11. In an adolescent girl, the first menstruation results because
A. there is increased production of estrogen B. there is increased production of progesterone C. there is a decrease in LH D. the ovary begins to produce gonial cells E. the appropriate releasing factors are synthesized |
E. the appropriate releasing factors are synthesized
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12. Most of the water in the initial urine is reabsorbed in the
A. Bowman's space B. proximal convoluted tubule C. loop of Henle D. distal convoluted tubule E. collecting tubule |
B. proximal convoluted tubule
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13. Diabetes insipidus results when
A. pancreatic B cells are defective B. cells in the loop of Henle fail to absorb the correct volume of water C. there is an excess of ADH D. collecting tubules lose their permeability E. dietary intake of sodium chloride is very high |
D. collecting tubules lose their permeability
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14. In addition to being surrounded by alveoli, respiratory bronchioles can be recognized because
A. of the presence of cartilaginous plates B. they are encircled by a layer of smooth muscle C. they have numerous glands in their submucosa D. there are numerous goblet cells in their epithelial lining E. they include alveolar outpouchings |
E. they include alveolar outpouchings
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15. "Capacitation" refers to the
A. first menstrual period B. division of gonial cells C. acquisition by spermatozoa of the ability to swim freely D. action of parathyroid hormone on osteoclasts in remodeling bone E. ability of pulmonary alveoli to stretch with each incoming breath |
C. acquisition by spermatozoa of the ability to swim freely
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16. A fluorescent secretory product is elaborated by the
A. seminal vesicles B. alveolar type II cells C. Cowper's glands D. prostate E. Graafian follicle |
A. seminal vesicles
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17. All of the following are present in BOTH thick and thin skin EXCEPT
A. keratin B. melanosomes C. capillaries D. stratum corneum E. desmosomes |
B. melanosomes
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18. Tetany is the result of
A. infection with Clostridium tetani B. a defect in the pars nervosa C. a lack of calcitonin D. a deficiency of parathyroid hormone E. a deficiency of glucocorticoids |
C. a lack of calcitonin
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19. Ovulation (the release of primary oocyte from a mature Graafian follicle) is triggered by
A. a surge in the production of LH B. continuous produciton of extrogen C. sudden release of oxytocin D. a burst of thyroid hormone E. continued growth of the cumulus oophorus |
A. a surge in the production of LH
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20. The hormone that stimulates Leydig cells to secrete testosterone is
A. FSH B. LH C. ACTH D. ADH E. growth hormone |
B. LH
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21. When the arrector pili muscles contract
A. "goose bumps" are formed B. hairs are shed C. sweat is released from sweat glands D. shivering occurs E. the skin changes color |
A. "goose bumps" are formed
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22. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum plays an important role in the production of all of the following hormones EXCEPT
A. glucocorticoids B. mineralocorticoids C. testosterone D. progesterone E. thyroid hormone |
E. thyroid hormone
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23. The beta cells of the pancreas produce
A. insulin B. glucagon C. digestive enzymes D. cortisol E. FSH |
A. insulin
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24. An albino person lacks
A. keratin B. carotene C. melanocytes D. tyrosinase E. MSH |
D. tyrosinase
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25. Ceruminous glands are found in the
A. scalp B. ear canals C. perianal skin E. areola of the nipple in pregnant women |
B. ear canals
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26. The layer of dense connective tissue that surrounds the testes is called the
A. vas deferens B. germinal layer C. tunica albuginia D. scrotum E. spermatic cord |
C. tunica albuginia
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27. The structure that adds fructose to seminal fluid is the
A. seminal vesicle B. prostate C. sorpus cavernosum D. bulbourethral gland E. ejaculatory duct |
A. seminal vesicle
B. prostate (?) |
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28. The thickest layer of the post-menstrual uterine wall is the
A. endometrium B. perimetrium C. myometrium D. uterometrium E. sarcometrium |
C. myometrium
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29. The principal hormone secreted by the corpus luteum of pregnancy is
A. LH B. FSH C. estrogen D. chorionic gonadotrophin E. progesterone |
E. progesterone
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30. When blood glucose levels fall
A. insulin is released B. glucagon is released C. more thyroid hormone is produced D. protein synthesis increases E. the pancreas produces more enzymes |
B. glucagon is released
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31. The term "fight or flight" has relevance to the
A. pars distalis B. thyroid gland C. cells that produce testosterone D. adrenal cortex E. adrenal medulla |
E. adrenal medulla
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32. An obstruction in a single renal glomuerulus would directly affect the flow of blood into
A. renal arteries B. vasa recta C. interlobar arteries D. arcuate arteries E. Bowman's space |
B. vasa recta
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33. The adult structure(s) that is (are) associated with the largest number of taste buds is (are) the
A. pharynx B. soft palate C. filiform papilae D. fungiform papiliae E. vallate papillae |
E. vallate papillae
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34. The precise line of demarcation between the facial skin and the vermilion border of the lip is signaled by the
A. change from orthokeratinized epithelium to the parakeratinized form B. presence of labial salivary glands C. disapperance of hair follicles D. presence of cells that produce a reddish pigment E. disapperance of the prickle cell layer |
A. change from orthokeratinized epithelium to the parakeratinized form
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35. Keratinized stratified cuboidal epithelium is characteristically present in the
A. sebaceous glands B. ducts of eccrine sweat glands C. ducts of tracheal glands D. collecting tubules in the renal medullas E. intrapulmonary bronchi |
A. sebaceous glands
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36. The "bearded lady" syndrome is due to the overproduction of androgens by the
A. zona reticularis B. ovary C. zona fasciculata D. uterine glands E. zona glomerulosa |
A. zona reticularis
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37. Fordyce spots are
A. heavily pigmented spots on the skin of old people B. ectopic sebaceous glands C. collections of mucus under the oral mucosa D. an early oral symptom of measles E. the result of insufficient deposition of melanin |
B. ectopic sebaceous glands
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38. Oral contraceptives contain
A. FSH B. HCG C. progesterone D. low concentrations of androgens E. MSH |
C. progesterone
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39. cells with numerous lipid droplets
(1) pituitary gland (2) adrenal gland A. if the item is associated only with (1) B. if the item is associated only with (2) C. if the item is associated with both (1) and (2) D. if the item is associated with neither (1) or (2) |
D. if the item is associated with neither (1) or (2)
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40. follicles
(1) pituitary gland (2) adrenal gland A. if the item is associated only with (1) B. if the item is associated only with (2) C. if the item is associated with both (1) and (2) D. if the item is associated with neither (1) or (2) |
A. if the item is associated only with (1)
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41. steroid hormones
(1) pituitary gland (2) adrenal gland A. if the item is associated only with (1) B. if the item is associated only with (2) C. if the item is associated with both (1) and (2) D. if the item is associated with neither (1) or (2) |
B. if the item is associated only with (2)
(?) i think |
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42. dual blood supply
(1) pituitary gland (2) adrenal gland A. if the item is associated only with (1) B. if the item is associated only with (2) C. if the item is associated with both (1) and (2) D. if the item is associated with neither (1) or (2) |
B. if the item is associated only with (2)
(?) i think |
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43. osteoclast activity
(1) pituitary gland (2) adrenal gland A. if the item is associated only with (1) B. if the item is associated only with (2) C. if the item is associated with both (1) and (2) D. if the item is associated with neither (1) or (2) |
A. if the item is associated only with (1)
(i think) |
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45. melanocyte activity
(1) pituitary gland (2) adrenal gland A. if the item is associated only with (1) B. if the item is associated only with (2) C. if the item is associated with both (1) and (2) D. if the item is associated with neither (1) or (2) |
A. if the item is associated only with (1)
(i think) |
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46. renin
(1) pituitary gland (2) adrenal gland A. if the item is associated only with (1) B. if the item is associated only with (2) C. if the item is associated with both (1) and (2) D. if the item is associated with neither (1) or (2) |
D. if the item is associated with neither (1) or (2)
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47. chromaffin cells
(1) pituitary gland (2) adrenal gland A. if the item is associated only with (1) B. if the item is associated only with (2) C. if the item is associated with both (1) and (2) D. if the item is associated with neither (1) or (2) |
A. if the item is associated only with (1)
(i think) |
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49. development in part from the nervous system
(1) pituitary gland (2) adrenal gland A. if the item is associated only with (1) B. if the item is associated only with (2) C. if the item is associated with both (1) and (2) D. if the item is associated with neither (1) or (2) |
A. if the item is associated only with (1)
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50. Rathke's pouch
(1) pituitary gland (2) adrenal gland A. if the item is associated only with (1) B. if the item is associated only with (2) C. if the item is associated with both (1) and (2) D. if the item is associated with neither (1) or (2) |
A. if the item is associated only with (1)
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44. Demilunes
(1) pituitary gland (2) adrenal gland A. if the item is associated only with (1) B. if the item is associated only with (2) C. if the item is associated with both (1) and (2) D. if the item is associated with neither (1) or (2) |
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48. interstitial cells
(1) pituitary gland (2) adrenal gland A. if the item is associated only with (1) B. if the item is associated only with (2) C. if the item is associated with both (1) and (2) D. if the item is associated with neither (1) or (2) |
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1. Which one of the tongue papillae has no taste buds?
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filiform papilae
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2. Which salivary gland has a mixed serous and mucous product that is secreted through Wharton's duct?
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submandibular gland
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3. In which layer of the intestines can Auerbach's myenteric plexus be found?
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muscularis externa
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4. The muscularis externa is unique in the esophagus because the upper 1/3 and part of the middle 1/3 are composed of ___?
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skeletal muscle
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5. The contents of the stomach are also known as ___?
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chyme
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6. Which cell of the gastric glands secretes HCl and intrinsic factor?
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parietal cells
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7. Pernicious anemia which is caused by a decrease in vitamin B12 is due to a lack of ___?
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intrinsic factor
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8. In the small intestines, permanent circular folds in the mucosa and submucosa are called ___?
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plicae circularis
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9. What glands in the duodenum produce alkaline substances for neutralization and urogastrone for mitosis?
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Brunner's glands
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10. In the large intestine, the outer longitudinal smooth muscle layer divides into 3 discrete bands called ___?
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tenia coli
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11. Which cell type in the pancreas pruduces insulin?
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beta cells
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12. The portal triad is made up of a bile duct, a hepatic artery, and a ____?
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portal vein
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13. What is the name of the phagocytic cell inside the wall of the sinusoidal capillaries of the liver?
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Kupffer cells
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14. When the liver cells are damaged they produce what homone-like molecule which will start mitosis?
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chalone
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Quiz 15
1. What structure found in the nasal cavity is a vascular erectile tissue whch aids in repair of the epithelium? |
swell bodies
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2. Which set of vocal cords is made from pseudostratified epithelium?
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false vocal cords
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3. What is the first lung structure where respiration can occur?
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respiratory bronchioles
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4. What cell type in the lungs produces surfactant?
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alveolar cells type II
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5. What cells found in all bronchiles and produces a thin surface active fluid so they don't collapse?
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Clara cells
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Quiz 16
1. In the testes, which cells produce testosterone under the influence of LH? |
Leydig cells
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2. Where does mitosis and matruation of sperm cells occur in the testes?
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seminiferous tubules
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3. Which hormone is produced by the corpus luteum and maintains pregnancy?
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progesterone
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4. What is the name of the scar tissue left on the ovary?
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corpus albican
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5. Which part of the ovary is responsible for producing estrogen?
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theca interna
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Quiz 17
1. During embryonic development of the pituitary, the upper ectoderm projection from the oral cavity is called? |
Rathke's pouch
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2. In the pituitary, the acidophilic cells are the mammotropes and the ___?
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somatotropes
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3. Which gonadotropic hormone is responsible for the induction of development of the gametes in both sexes?
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FSH
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4. Which part of the pituitary is thought to contain melanocyte stimulating hormone?
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pars intermedia
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5. The 2 hormones of the posterior pituitary are ___ and ___?
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oxytocin/ADH (vasopressin)
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6. The parafollicular cells, or clear cells, found outside the thyoid follicle produce what substance?
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calcitonin
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7. What gland is found in pairs on the back of the thyroid and cause an increase in serum Ca+?
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parathyroid glands
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8. In the cortex of the adrenal gland, the zona glomerulosa is responsible for producing ___?
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mineralocorticoids
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9. The cell population called chromaffin cells which produces epinephrine/norepinephrine can be found in the ___?
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adrenal medula
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10. Acervuli or "brain sand" can be found in which gland?
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pineal gland
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1. Which of the following tongue papiillae does not have taste buds?
A. Circumvallate B. Foliate C. Filiform D. Fungiform |
C. Filiform
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2. Which of the following salivary glands produce a predominantly mucus secretion?
A. Submaxillary B. Parotid C. Submandibular D. Sublingual |
D. Sublingual
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3. Between what 2 layers of the GI tube are Auerbach's Plexi found?
A. Serosa and adventitia B. Mucosa and Submucosa C. Inner and outer layers of muscularis externa D. Lamina propria and muscularis mucosa |
C. Inner and outer layers of muscularis externa
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4. Which cells of the stomach make pepsinogen?
A. Enteroendocrine cells B. Chief cells C. Mucous neck cells D. Parietal Cells |
B. Chief cells
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5. Which of the following structures are eosinophilic and make lysozyme in the small intestine?
A. Paneth cells B. Peyer's patches C. Brunner's glands D. Lacteals |
A. Paneth cells
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6. Alpha cells of the pancreas secrete:
A. Somatostatin and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide B. Insulin C. Pancreatic polypeptide D. Glucagon |
D. Glucagon
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7. In the liver, fat is stored in:
A. Kupffer cells B. Hepatocytes C. Cells of Ito D. Bile duct |
C. Cells of Ito
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Which of the following are components of teh juxtaglomerular apparatus?
A. Macula densa cells B. Lacis cells C. Juxtaglomerular cells D. All of the above |
D. All of the above
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9. Loops of Henle are found in:
A. Minor calyces B. Pyramids C. Medulla D. Cortex |
C. Medulla
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10. Mesangial cells are:
A. Phagocytic cells in the basal lamina B. Located in the Bowman's capsule C. Surround glomerular capillaries D. Important for filtration of urine |
A. Phagocytic cells in the basal lamina
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11. Oxytocin and vasopressin:
A. Have an effect on neighboring tissues B. Are produced in pars nervosa C. Are released by the posterior pituitary gland D. Have their release triggered by the thalamus |
C. Are released by the posterior pituitary gland
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12. The zona reticularis secretes:
A. Gonadocorticoids B. Aldosterone C. Glucocorticoids D. Cortisol |
A. Gonadocorticoids
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13. Calcium carbonate crystals can be found:
A. Chief cells of the parathyroid gland B. Acervuli cells of the pineal gland C. Islets of Langerhans D. Pinealocytes |
B. Acervuli cells of the pineal gland
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14. Which of the following function to decrease surface tension?
A. Paranasal sinuses B. Lamellar bodies C. Pores of Kohn D. Alveolar ducts |
B. Lamellar bodies
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15. Which is true of bronchioles?
A. Their main function is gas exchange B. They consist of cartilaginous plates for support C. They permit collateral ventilation D. They contain smooth muscle for contraction |
D. They contain smooth muscle for contraction
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