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BIO156 Introductory Biology for Allied Health Exam 3 Part 1

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    BIO156 Introductory Biology for Allied Health Exam 3 Part 1 Question 1 of 45 Hormones regulate __________. growth reproduction water balance metabolism all of the above Question 2 of 45 The function of the sphincter at the downstream end of the stomach is to __________. retain acid chime in the stomach until pepsin digestion is complete release bile into the duodenum when chime is present release pancreatic secretions into the duodenum when chime is present release bile and pancreatic secretions into the duodenum when chime is present release acid chime into the duodenum in periodic squirts Question 3 of 45 Which of the following best describes the relationship of insulin to glucagon? They work together to prepare the body to deal with stress. Ins ulin stimulates the pancreas to secrete glucagon. High levels of insulin inhibit pancreatic secretion of glucagon. They are antagonistic hormones. Insulin is a steroid hormone; glucagon is a protein hormone. Question 4 of 45 Maintaining the volume and composition of body fluids is the direct responsibility of which of the following systems? integumentary immune digestive urinary respiratory

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    Question 5 of 45 In vitro fertilization __________. can be used to select the sex of an embryo permits the screening of embryos for genetic defects can use eggs that have been frozen all of the above none of the above Question 6 of 45 Antibodies __________. are shaped like the letter B are generalists in that any antibody can bind to any antigen consist of three polypeptide chains assist in destroying particular antigens All of the above are true Question 7 of 45 Which of the following is one of the body's first lines of defense against infection? a group of nonspecific antibodies several nonspecific amino acid toxins several nonspecific obstacles such as skin and mucous membranes increased production of certain hormones and changes in the blood circulation an increasing in the breathing rate Question 8 of 45 A vasectomy __________. prevents the production of sperm in the testes prevents the production of semen prevents the movement of sperm into the urethra prevents a man from having an erection is an effect ive method to prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases Question 9 of 45 The appendix, bone marrow, thymus, and spleen are all parts of the ______ system. immune

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    circulatory excretory renal digestive Question 10 of 45 Which type of tissue forms a communication and coordination system within the body? nervous blood epithelial connective muscle Question 11 of 45 Why do diseases involving widespread infection usually result in a fever? The rapid multiplication of the invading microorganisms results in extra heat production. The inflammatory and immune responses result in extra heat production. The invading microorganisms trick the brain's temperature control center int o raising the temperature so they can grow better. The brain's temperature control center responds to inflammation by creating a hot environment unfavorable to microorganisms. Fevers insure that you will stay in bed longer so that your body can recover from the illness. Question 12 of 45 When the wall of the stomach fails to protect itself from erosion by gastric juice, the result is __________. heartburn reverse peristalsis a duodenal ulcer nausea a gastric ulcer Question 13 of 45 Most of the oxygen in t he blood is transported by __________.

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