Science

Question 1

Universal Donor

Answer 1

Type O-

Question 2

Universal Recipient

Answer 2

Type AB+

Question 3

Surface Area of a Cylinder

Answer 3

A=2(pi)(r)(h) + 2(pi)(r)^2

Question 4

Prion

Answer 4

misfolded proteins with the ability to transmit their misfolded shape onto normal variants of the same protein

Question 5

Interferon

Answer 5

a group of signaling proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of several viruses

Question 6

Diapedesis

Answer 6

passage of blood cells through the intact walls of the capillaries (caused by inflammation)

Question 7

Islet Alpha Cells

Answer 7

pancreatic islet (endocrine) cells that secrete glucagon

Question 8

Islet Beta Cells

Answer 8

pancreatic islet (endocrine) cells that secrete insulin

Question 9

Acinar Cells

Answer 9

pancreatic exocrine cells that make/transport digestive enzymes

Question 10

Islets of Langerhans

Answer 10

contain alpha, beta, and delta cells of pancreas

Question 11

Delta Cells

Answer 11

secrete somatostatin

Question 12

Somatostatin

Answer 12

Growth Hormone Inhibiting Hormone (GHIH)

Question 13

Luteinizing Hormone

Answer 13

made by gonadotropic cells of the anterior pituitary gland, can trigger ovulation

Question 14

Anterior Pituitary Gland secretes:

Answer 14

PRL, GH, ACTH, LH, FSH, TSH

Question 15

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

Answer 15

triggers production and release of cortisol from adrenal glands

Question 16

Posterior Pituitary Gland secretes:

Answer 16

oxytocin and ADH

Question 17

How many organ systems does the human body have?

Answer 17

11

Question 18

Which type of muscle filament is considered disorderly?

Answer 18

smooth muscle filaments

Question 19

Hypophyseal Portal System (Venous Blood Portal System)

Answer 19

connects hypothalamus and anterior pituitary

Question 20

Gallbladder

Answer 20

stores bile produced by the liver

Question 21

Myocardium

Answer 21

heart layer with striated muscle fibers for contraction

Question 22

Structures found underneath each rib in descending order:

Answer 22

vein, artery, nerve

Question 23

Which has the lowest blood pressure: artery, arteriole, venule, or vein?

Answer 23

vein

Question 24

Which heart chamber is most muscular?

Answer 24

left ventricle

Question 25

Which type of immunity is acquired from a vaccine?

Answer 25

active artificial immunity

Question 26

Bartholin's Glands

Answer 26

provide lubrication for the vagina

Question 27

Which gland releases hormones that trigger puberty?

Answer 27

Hypothalamus; it releases GnRH

Question 28

GnRH

Answer 28

triggers releases of FSH and LH from anterior pituitary

Question 29

FSH and LH in Males

Answer 29

stimulate Sertoli cells in the testes to facilitate sperm production and interstitial cells of Leydig to release testosterone

Question 30

FSH and LH in Females

Answer 30

cause estrogen and progesterone to be produced

Question 31

Chorion

Answer 31

in mammals, helps form the placenta

Question 32

Eosinophil

Answer 32

either means parasitic infection, allergic reaction, or cancer

Question 33

T Lymphocytes

Answer 33

directly kill infected host cells, cell-mediated immunity

Question 34

B Lymphocytes

Answer 34

humoral immunity, secrete antibodies

Question 35

How many bones in adult skeleton?

Answer 35

206 bones