Exam

Question 1

The receptor cells for hearing are located in what part of the ear?

Answer 1

Cochlea

Question 2

The area of the eye where the optic nerve and blood vessels enter and exit is known as

Answer 2

the Optic Disc

Question 3

______ is an anatomical structure found on the tongue

Answer 3

Vallate Papilla

Question 4

What part of the eye focuses light on the retina by changing shape

Answer 4

The lens

Question 5

______ of the eye focuses light on the retina by changing shape to accommodate near or far objects

Answer 5

The lens

Question 6

What are a class of photoreceptors found in the human eye

Answer 6

Rods

Question 7

which are special cells in the retina that convert light into signals for the brain

Answer 7

rods and cones

Question 8

which are proteins or protein complexes that detect volatile chemicals

Answer 8

Olfactory receptors

Question 9

which are proteins or protein complexes that detect volatile chemicals

Answer 9

Olfactory receptors

Question 10

What are the Primary Taste Sensations?

Answer 10

Sweet
Umami
Salt
Spicy
Bitter

Question 11

T3 (triiodothyroxine) is secreted by the

Answer 11

Thyroid gland

Question 12

The main hormones produced by the thyroid gland are __________ or _____________ and

Answer 12

thyroxine, tetraiodothyronine (T4), and triiodothyronine (T3)

Question 13

After initially being overwhelmed by the perfume on your partner, over time you cease to notice it because of

Answer 13

sensory adaptation

Question 14

What is the primary function of growth hormone in the body?

Answer 14

Promotion of bone growth

Question 15

Temperature regulation is a function of the

Answer 15

hypothalamus

Question 16

The__________ is a small but important region of the brain that helps maintain the body’s internal balance

Answer 16

hypothalamus

Question 17

Wha is Located in the ventral diencephalon, above the midbrain and below the thalamus, and is made up of many small nuclei that perform different functions

Answer 17

Hypothalamus

Question 18

______ is synthesized and secreted by the gonadotropic cells of the anterior pituitary gland

Answer 18

Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Question 19

Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Question 20

The ______ glands regulate calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium levels in the blood and bones

Answer 20

parathyroid

Question 21

The pituitary gland is connected to the hypothalamus via the

Answer 21

infundibulum

Question 22

What is a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland

Answer 22

Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH),
also known as corticotrophin

Question 23

The anterior pituitary produces______

Answer 23

Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH)

Question 24

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease which primarily affects the

Answer 24

thyroid gland

Question 25

_____is secreted by cells in the hypothalamus

Answer 25

GHRH (growth hormone- releasing hormone

Question 26

_______ hormone is transported to the anterior pituitary gland via the hypophyseal portal system

Answer 26

growth hormone- releasing hormon

Question 27

_____is a hormone that causes the breakdown of glycogen into glucose

Answer 27

Glucagon

Question 28

In addition to producing ova (eggs), the ovaries also produce_____

Answer 28

progesterone

Question 29

The_________ produce aldosterone, a steroid hormone that helps the body regulate blood pressure and electrolyte balance

Answer 29

adrenal glands

Question 30

_______ are cells that release chemical messengers, or paracrine factors, to communicate with nearby cells and alter their behavior

Answer 30

Paracrine cells

Question 31

The auditory ossicles, namely the malleus, incus, and stapes,are located within the _____

Answer 31

middle ear

Question 32

____________ controls the muscles involved in facial expression and carries taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue

Answer 32

Cranial nerve VII (Facial nerve)

Question 33

Produces the hormone melatonin

Answer 33

Pineal gland

Question 34

______ are a set of four pea-sized glands in the neck that regulate calcium levels in the blood

Answer 34

Parathyroid gland

Question 35

____is secreted by the anterior pituitary

Answer 35

FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)

Question 36

is responsible for swallowing and taste from the posterior one-third of the tongue

Answer 36

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

Question 37

is responsible for swallowing and taste from the posterior one-third of the tongue

Answer 37

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

Question 38

______ of the spinal cord carries motor information from the brain

Answer 38

The Corticospinal tract