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A woman has had a miscarriage; what happened to her fetus?
- It was underdeveloped.
- It was overdeveloped.
- It was implanted too firmly in the uterus.
- It was spontaneously expelled from the uterus.
What happens when calcium levels in the blood drop too low?
- The thyroid releases calcitonin, which guides the remodeling process to remove calcium from the bloodstream.
- The parathyroid releases calcitonin, which guides the remodeling process to add more calcium to the bloodstream.
- The thyroid releases calcitonin, which guides the remodeling process to add more calcium to the bloodstream.
- The parathyroid releases parathyroid hormone, which guides the remodeling process to add more calcium to the bloodstream.
Which of these describes the endometrium?
- The tube connecting the ovary to the uterus
- The site of oogenesis
- The inner lining of the uterus
- The external orifice of the uterus
condition is characterized by decreased mental functions and loss of memory?
- Senescence
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Andropause
- Menopause
Which of the following statements about steroid hormones is true?
- They are lipids that bind to receptors on the plasma membrane.
- They are proteins that enter the cell and bind to receptors on the nucleus.
- They are proteins that bind to receptors on the plasma membrane.
- They are lipids that enter the cell and bind to receptors on the nucleus.
Which of the following statements about brush cells is true?
- They are found on the microvilli and have villi on them.
- They are composed of villi, which are themselves composed of microvilli.
- They are a part of the lumen that removes harmful substances.
- They are found on the villi and have microvilli on them.
The body lowers its output of bicarbonate when blood is __________.
- In the normal pH range
- Too basic
- out of the normal pH range either way
- too acidic
An individual’s blood volume and blood pressure decrease.
Which of the following will be the body’s response to maintain homeostasis and increase the blood volume and blood pressure?
- ADH is released, less water is reabsorbed, the urine becomes more diluted
- ADH is released, the kidneys conserve water, urine becomes concentrated
- ADH is released, less water is reabsorbed, the urine becomes more concentrated
- ADH is released, the kidneys conserve water, the urine becomes more diluted
Which of the following is associated directly with the endocrine system?
- Phagocytes
- Skeletal muscle
- Lymph nodes
- hormones
Which part of the large intestine helps fight parasites that have survived the previous digestive tract?
- All parts of the large intestine
- Colon
- Rectum
- Appendix
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