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Unit Exam 1
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From chapter 17
Question 1 of 50
Which of the following can result from hyperparathyroidism?
A. increased bone deposition
B. fractures
C. convulsions
D. low blood calcium levels
E. All of the above are true.
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Question 2 of 50
The nervous system uses which of the following types of intercellular communication?
A. Electrical and hormonal
B. Direct and hormonal
C. Hormonal and chemical
D. Direct and chemical
E. Electrical and chemical
, A. estrogen and progesterone
B. testosterone
C. inhibin
D. FSH and LH
E. A, B, and C are all correct
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Question 4 of 50
The female’s uterus secretes the following hormone:
A. Progesterone
B. None
C. FSH
D. hPL
E. Estrogen
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Question 5 of 50
How many hormones are produced by the posterior pituitary?
A. 6
B. 0
C. 1
D. 2
E. 3
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produced there.
, A. Testosterone; estrogen
B. Cortisol; hydrocortisone
C. Epinephrine; norepinephrine
D. Insulin; glucagon
E. Aldosterone; angiotensin
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Question 7 of 50
The adrenal gland consists of an outer cortex of ________ tissue and an inner medulla of ________
tissue.
A. glandular; connective
B. nervous; fibrous
C. fibrous; glandular
D. glandular; lymphoid
E. glandular; nervous
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Question 8 of 50
The function of the placental hormone human placental lactogen (hPL) is to ________.
A. prepare the breasts for lactation
B. nourish the placenta
C. regulate the menstrual cycle
D. help the placenta to mature
E. All of the above are true.
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