ATI ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
what hormone regulates urine output?—ANSWER-antidiuretic hormone
what does the thyroid stimulating hormone do?—ANSWER-targets the
thyroid gland to produce essential hormones that regulate metabolism and
energy production
what does the antidiuretic hormone do?—ANSWER-It is secreted from the
posterior pituitary gland to increase reabsorption of water and sodium from
the kidneys
What does the adrenocorticotropic hormone do?—ANSWER-regulates
adrenal cortex function
what does the follicle stimulating hormone do?—ANSWER-influences the
production of a mature ovum
what is the function of the gallbladder?—ANSWER-It is the sac where bile is
stored and concentrated until it is released to aid in digestion
what is the function of the ureters?—ANSWER-to conduct urine from the
kidneys to the bladder
, what part of the brain regulates heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood
pressure?—ANSWER-medulla oblongata
what hormone is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?—ANSWER-
antidiuretic hormone
what is associated with wound healing by primary intention?—ANSWER-
minimal scar tissue
What is the role of platelets in hemostasis?—ANSWER-platelets become
sticky and adhere to each other and surrounding structures, forming plugs
What type of tissue connects bones to joints?—ANSWER-ligaments
ligament—ANSWER-a fibrous band of tissue that connects bones to joints
what is a result of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system?—
ANSWER-increased cardiac output, increased blood flow to the skeletal
muscles, increased respiratory rate, and decreased urinary output
what occurs as a result of the release of antidiuretic hormone?—ANSWER-
renal tubules to absorb more water, urine to become more concentrated,
and fluid volume increase in the body
the release of histamine is associate with what type of cell?—ANSWER-mast
cells
what pituitary hormone stimulates the process of gametogenesis?—
ANSWER-follice stimulating hormone
what is the average length of the female urethra?—ANSWER-1 to 1.5 inches
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PHYSIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
what hormone regulates urine output?—ANSWER-antidiuretic hormone
what does the thyroid stimulating hormone do?—ANSWER-targets the
thyroid gland to produce essential hormones that regulate metabolism and
energy production
what does the antidiuretic hormone do?—ANSWER-It is secreted from the
posterior pituitary gland to increase reabsorption of water and sodium from
the kidneys
What does the adrenocorticotropic hormone do?—ANSWER-regulates
adrenal cortex function
what does the follicle stimulating hormone do?—ANSWER-influences the
production of a mature ovum
what is the function of the gallbladder?—ANSWER-It is the sac where bile is
stored and concentrated until it is released to aid in digestion
what is the function of the ureters?—ANSWER-to conduct urine from the
kidneys to the bladder
, what part of the brain regulates heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood
pressure?—ANSWER-medulla oblongata
what hormone is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?—ANSWER-
antidiuretic hormone
what is associated with wound healing by primary intention?—ANSWER-
minimal scar tissue
What is the role of platelets in hemostasis?—ANSWER-platelets become
sticky and adhere to each other and surrounding structures, forming plugs
What type of tissue connects bones to joints?—ANSWER-ligaments
ligament—ANSWER-a fibrous band of tissue that connects bones to joints
what is a result of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system?—
ANSWER-increased cardiac output, increased blood flow to the skeletal
muscles, increased respiratory rate, and decreased urinary output
what occurs as a result of the release of antidiuretic hormone?—ANSWER-
renal tubules to absorb more water, urine to become more concentrated,
and fluid volume increase in the body
the release of histamine is associate with what type of cell?—ANSWER-mast
cells
what pituitary hormone stimulates the process of gametogenesis?—
ANSWER-follice stimulating hormone
what is the average length of the female urethra?—ANSWER-1 to 1.5 inches
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protected by copyright law
