SCIN 132 WEEK 6 QUIZ.
Part 1 of 8 -
Question 1 of 32
The primary hormones produced by the ovaries are .
A. Prolactin
B. Estrogen
C. Testosterone
D. FSH and LH
E. Progesterone
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Question 2 of 32
Cushing’s disease is a disorder caused by .
A. abnormally low levels of aldosterone
B. abnormally low levels of cortisol
C. abnormally high levels of aldosterone
D. abnormally high levels of epinephrine
E. abnormally high levels of cortisol
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Question 3 of 32
The parathyroid glands are small structures located on the posterior thyroid gland that
produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), which regulates blood levels.
, A. potassium
B. calcium
C. insulin
D. adrenalin
E. thyroid hormone
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Question 4 of 32
The hormones of the human body can be divided into which of the following major
group(s)?
A. Sex hormones
B. CNS hormones
C. Hormones derived from amino acids
D. Hormones derived from lipids
E. C and D above are correct.
Feedback: The hormones of the human body can be divided into two major groups on the basis
chemical structure. Hormones derived from amino acids include amines, peptides, and proteins.
from lipids include steroids.
Question 5 of 32
The gonads produce what class of hormones?
A. catecholamines
B. neurotransmitters
C. amine hormones
D. peptide hormones
E. steroid hormones
, A. estrogen and progesterone
B. testosterone
C. inhibin
D. FSH and LH
E. A, B, and C are all correct
Feedback: FSH and LH are produced by the pituitary gland.
Part 2 of 8 -
Question 7 of 32
All of the following statements concerning oogenesis are correct
EXCEPT:
A. Ova develop from stem cells called oogonia.
B. Upon fertilization, a secondary oocyte completes meiosis II
C. Oogenesis occurs from puberty until death.
D. At birth, a female infant’s ovaries contain primary oocytes.
E. One oogonium produces one and only one ovum
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Question 8 of 32
If the average length of a woman’s ovarian cycle is 30 days, the average length of her uterine
cycles is most likely days.
A. 10
B. 21
C. 7
D. 15
E. 30
Part 1 of 8 -
Question 1 of 32
The primary hormones produced by the ovaries are .
A. Prolactin
B. Estrogen
C. Testosterone
D. FSH and LH
E. Progesterone
Feedback: Good work; your answer is correct!
Question 2 of 32
Cushing’s disease is a disorder caused by .
A. abnormally low levels of aldosterone
B. abnormally low levels of cortisol
C. abnormally high levels of aldosterone
D. abnormally high levels of epinephrine
E. abnormally high levels of cortisol
Feedback: Good work; your answer is correct!
Question 3 of 32
The parathyroid glands are small structures located on the posterior thyroid gland that
produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), which regulates blood levels.
, A. potassium
B. calcium
C. insulin
D. adrenalin
E. thyroid hormone
Feedback: Good work; your answer is correct!
Question 4 of 32
The hormones of the human body can be divided into which of the following major
group(s)?
A. Sex hormones
B. CNS hormones
C. Hormones derived from amino acids
D. Hormones derived from lipids
E. C and D above are correct.
Feedback: The hormones of the human body can be divided into two major groups on the basis
chemical structure. Hormones derived from amino acids include amines, peptides, and proteins.
from lipids include steroids.
Question 5 of 32
The gonads produce what class of hormones?
A. catecholamines
B. neurotransmitters
C. amine hormones
D. peptide hormones
E. steroid hormones
, A. estrogen and progesterone
B. testosterone
C. inhibin
D. FSH and LH
E. A, B, and C are all correct
Feedback: FSH and LH are produced by the pituitary gland.
Part 2 of 8 -
Question 7 of 32
All of the following statements concerning oogenesis are correct
EXCEPT:
A. Ova develop from stem cells called oogonia.
B. Upon fertilization, a secondary oocyte completes meiosis II
C. Oogenesis occurs from puberty until death.
D. At birth, a female infant’s ovaries contain primary oocytes.
E. One oogonium produces one and only one ovum
Feedback: Good work; your answer is correct!
Question 8 of 32
If the average length of a woman’s ovarian cycle is 30 days, the average length of her uterine
cycles is most likely days.
A. 10
B. 21
C. 7
D. 15
E. 30
