Question 1

Which is not an anterior pituitary hormone?

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A)   thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) 
B)   prolactin (PRL) 
C)   growth hormone (GH) 
D)   adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
E)   antidiuretic hormone (ADH) F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 2

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system

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A)   is associated with "fight or flight."
B)   uses the neurotransmitter norepinephrine.
C)   arises from parts of the spinal cord.
D)   inhibits digestion.
E)   opposes the effects of the sympathetic division.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Long,myelinated nerve fibers are called _____ in the PNS and _____ in the CNS.

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A)   tracts; nuclei
B)   nerves; ganglia
C)   ganglia; nuclei
D)   nerves; tracts
E)   ganglia; tractsF) A) and D)
G) B) and E) D

Question 4

__________ hormones can pass through the plasma membrane of a target cell.

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A)   Second messenger
B)   Steroid
C)   First messenger
D)   Peptide
E)   DNAF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

The arrow shows the direction of the nerve impulse in a neuron.Where is the neurotransmitter released from the neuron?

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A)   axon
B)   dendrite
C)   cell body
D)   myelin sheath
E)   axon terminalF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Which two anterior pituitary hormones do not target other endocrine glands?

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A)   prolactin (PRL)  and growth hormone (GH) 
B)   oxytocin and prolactin (PRL) 
C)   adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)  and growth hormone (GH) 
D)   luteinizing hormone (LH)  and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
E)   antidiuretic hormone (ADH)  and oxytocinF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

A nerve impulse travels down a myelinated axon by

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A)   repolarization.
B)   saltatory conduction.
C)   simple diffusion.
D)   integration.
E)   summation.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 8

Only the glands of the endocrine system

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A)   uses chemical signals to bring about changes in target organs.
B)   works to regulate the activities of other body systems.
C)   uses the bloodstream to convey signals throughout the body.
D)   helps to maintain homeostasis.
E)   brings about rapid responses by target organs.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Someone who is good at memorizing other people's phone numbers has an excellent _____ memory.

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A)   episodic
B)   skill
C)   semantic
D)   short-term
E)   sensoryF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

The hormonal secretion(s) of the _________ serve to increase the body's metabolic rate.

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A)   thyroid gland
B)   adrenal medulla
C)   adrenal cortex
D)   posterior pituitary
E)   parathyroid glandsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

If an individual's pituitary gland does not produce adequate adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) ,then _________ will result.

Accepted Answer

A)   Cushing syndrome
B)   exopthalmos
C)   Graves disease
D)   Addison disease
E)   diabetes mellitusF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Contraction of the uterus during childbirth is stimulated by

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A)   prolactin.
B)   luteinizing hormone (LH) .
C)   oxytocin.
D)   glucagon.
E)   parathyroid hormone (PTH) .F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

If a neuron receives both excitatory and inhibitory signals,will an action potential be generated?

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A)   No, because any inhibitory signals will cancel out the excitatory signals.
B)   Yes, but the action potential will be much smaller than if only excitatory signals were received.
C)   It depends; if more excitatory than inhibitory signals are received, then an action potential may result.
D)   Yes, because excitatory signals always stimulate an action potential.
E)   It depends; if more inhibitory than excitatory signals are received, then the neuron will be free to produce an action potential.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E) C

Question 14

Consuming alcohol increases the need to urinate.This is due to the inhibitory effect of alcohol on

Accepted Answer

A)   antidiuretic hormone (ADH) .
B)   adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) .
C)   parathyroid hormone (PTH) .
D)   epinephrine.
E)   norepinephrine.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

You teenage son comes home late on Friday night and is acting strangely.His behavior includes the following characteristics: high agitation,violent behavior,and irritability.These traits are far different form his normal behavior.As a parent you suspect he may have taken a drug.What drug did he most likely take?

Accepted Answer

A)   cocaine
B)   methamphetamine
C)   marijuana
D)   alcohol
E)   crackF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Which hormone stimulates milk letdown?

Accepted Answer

A)   prolactin (PRL) 
B)   luteinizing hormone (LH) 
C)   oxytocin
D)   follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
E)   estrogenF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Which of these works by inhibiting dopamine reuptake into synapses?

Accepted Answer

A)   cocaine
B)   THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) 
C)   heroin
D)   marijuana
E)   all drugs of abuseF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Following a severe head injury,a patient has uncontrollable,unfocused feelings of rage.What has most likely been damaged?

Accepted Answer

A)   medulla oblongata
B)   limbic system
C)   pineal gland
D)   primary motor area
E)   cerebellumF) A) and E)
G) B) and E) B

Question 19

The spinal cord's gray matter is located

Accepted Answer

A)   on the outside, surrounding a central core of white matter.
B)   on the inside, surrounding the central canal.
C)   on both the inside and the outside.
D)   neither inside nor outside-the spinal cord is entirely white matter.
E)   scattered among a collection of ganglia.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

You aren't normally aware of ongoing sensory stimuli such as the touch of clothing on your skin.What part of your brain do you have to thank for this "filtering" of sensory input?

Accepted Answer

A)   hypothalamus
B)   medulla oblongata
C)   cerebral cortex
D)   cerebellum
E)   thalamusF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Exam 27: The Control Systems

Which is not an anterior pituitary hormone?

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The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system

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Long,myelinated nerve fibers are called _ in the PNS and _ in the CNS.

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__________ hormones can pass through the plasma membrane of a target cell.

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The arrow shows the direction of the nerve impulse in a neuron.Where is the neurotransmitter released from the neuron?

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Which two anterior pituitary hormones do not target other endocrine glands?

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A nerve impulse travels down a myelinated axon by

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Only the glands of the endocrine system

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Someone who is good at memorizing other people's phone numbers has an excellent _____ memory.

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The hormonal secretion(s) of the _________ serve to increase the body's metabolic rate.

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If an individual's pituitary gland does not produce adequate adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) ,then _________ will result.

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Contraction of the uterus during childbirth is stimulated by

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If a neuron receives both excitatory and inhibitory signals,will an action potential be generated?

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Consuming alcohol increases the need to urinate.This is due to the inhibitory effect of alcohol on

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Which hormone stimulates milk letdown?

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Which of these works by inhibiting dopamine reuptake into synapses?

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Following a severe head injury,a patient has uncontrollable,unfocused feelings of rage.What has most likely been damaged?

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You aren't normally aware of ongoing sensory stimuli such as the touch of clothing on your skin.What part of your brain do you have to thank for this "filtering" of sensory input?

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Exam 27: The Control Systems

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The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system

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__________ hormones can pass through the plasma membrane of a target cell.

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The arrow shows the direction of the nerve impulse in a neuron.Where is the neurotransmitter released from the neuron?

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Which two anterior pituitary hormones do not target other endocrine glands?

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Only the glands of the endocrine system

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The hormonal secretion(s) of the _________ serve to increase the body's metabolic rate.

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If an individual's pituitary gland does not produce adequate adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) ,then _________ will result.

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Contraction of the uterus during childbirth is stimulated by

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Consuming alcohol increases the need to urinate.This is due to the inhibitory effect of alcohol on

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Which hormone stimulates milk letdown?

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Which of these works by inhibiting dopamine reuptake into synapses?

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