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Which of the following is an internal organ of the male reproductive system? a. scrotum b. copulatory organ c. testis d. penis |
c. testis |
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The ovum grows to full maturity during the _____ phase of the menstrual cycle. a. follicular b. ovulation c. menstrual d. luteal |
a. follicular |
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What two organs can be used as replacement excretory organs when a bladder is removed? a. colon and ileum b. pancreas and liver c. kidneys and urethra d. ureters and kidneys |
a. colon and ileum |
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An enlargement in the thyroid glands is called: a. hyperadrenalism b. goiter c. parathyroidism d. hyperthyroidism |
b. goiter |
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What serum test is performed to measure an endocrine disorder in the adrenal cortex? a. calcium b. glucose c. cortisol d. T3 |
c. cortisol |
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_____ is/are one of the most common kidney diseases. a. pyelonephritis b. pyelitis c. cystitis d. kidney stones |
a. pyelonephritis |
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What combining form means vulva? a. colp/o b. episi/o c. salping/o d. genit/o |
b. episi/o |
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What hormone do Leydig cells produce? a. estrogen b. androgen c. luteinizing hormone d. follicle-stimulating hormone |
b. androgen |
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What does the combining form kal/i mean? a. poison b. sodium c. sugar d. potassium |
d. potassium |
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What disorder can be present if a patient has a high specific gravity of urine? a. pyelonephritis b. emphysema c. liver disease d. congestive heart failure |
d. congestive heart failure |
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Which of the following blood tests is used to diagnose syphilis? a. testosterone toxicology b. rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test c. human chorionic gonadotropin d. blood urea nitrogen |
b. rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test |
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What type of pancreas cells suppress the secretion of insulin? a. C cells b. A cells c. B cells d. D cells |
d. D cells |
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The gland that is considered to be the master gland in the endocrine system is the _____ gland. a. thymus b. parathyroid c. pituitary |
c. pituitary |
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A patient whos experiencing fainting episodes, mental confusion, and complains of nervousness is most likely to be diagnosed with: a.hyperparathyroidism b. hyperinsulinism c. diabetes mellitus d. pituitary diabetes |
b. hyperinsulinism |
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What is/are responsible for purifying blood in the kidneys? a. renal artery b. sphincter c. vesical trigone d. nephrons |
d. nephrons |
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The completion of a Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) takes _____ hours. a. five b. twelve c. one d. three |
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What is the plural spelling of calix? a/ calyx b. calices c. calyxes d. calyes |
b. calices |
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A tumor that is commonly located in the testis or the ovaries is called a: a. fibroadenoma b. cryptorchidism c. seminoma d. teratoma |
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Which hormones increase during pregnancy? a. follicle-stimulating hormone and lutenizing hormone b. estrogen and testosterone c. progesterone and estrogen d. luteinizing hormone and progesterone |
c. progesterone and estrogen |
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Reproductive organs produce _____ cells for the fertilization process. a. delta b. gamete c. islet d. target |
b. gamete |
