Bio 112 A&P I Exam 4 Overview: Hormones and Sensory Systems
Astigmatism - correct answer A curvature defect of the lens or cornea in which some parts of
an image are focused on the retina in other parts are blurred and vision is distorted.
Antidiuretic hormone - correct answer Vaso pressing
Athletes abuse erythropoietin (EPO) because - correct answer this hormone increases a number
of RBC (red blood cells)
Compared to the nervous system, the endocrine system - correct answer may have a longer
effect.
Cortisol stimulates production of glucose from - correct answer noncarbohydrates
Diabetes mellitus - correct answer Dave has diabetes mellitus. His urine is of high osmotic
pressure.
Diabetes insipidus - correct answer Diabetes insipidus is caused by ADH deficiency.
Down-regulation - correct answer Down-regulation of a target cell can occur in response to
prolonged increase in the level of the hormone.
Estradiol - correct answer Estradiol is a type of estrogen whose hormone effects promote
female sex characteristics. Its structure consists of various carbon-hydrogen rings, and it is a
lipid, but not a prostaglandin.
Graves disease - correct answer Graves disease, the most common form of hyperthyroidism, is
caused by an autoimmune disorder.
Growth hormone - correct answer Growth hormone peaks in the concentration during sleep.
IGF-1 - correct answer Growth hormone signals the release of IGF-1 from the liver.
Hormones - correct answer Hormones have functions in growth, reproduction, and
development.
Colorblindness - correct answer A person who is colorblind lacks one type of photopigment.
Nociceptors - correct answer Another name for pain receptors is nociceptors.
Tympanic reflex - correct answer As a result of the tympanic reflex, vibrations are transmitted
less effectively to the inner ear.
Farsightedness - correct answer Farsightedness after the age of forty-five is most likely caused
by loss of lens capsule elasticity.
Glaucoma - correct answer Glaucoma is usually caused by accumulation of aqueous humor.
Pain receptors - correct answer Pain receptors differ from other somatic (body cells) receptors
because they adapt very little.
Astigmatism - correct answer A curvature defect of the lens or cornea in which some parts of
an image are focused on the retina in other parts are blurred and vision is distorted.
Antidiuretic hormone - correct answer Vaso pressing
Athletes abuse erythropoietin (EPO) because - correct answer this hormone increases a number
of RBC (red blood cells)
Compared to the nervous system, the endocrine system - correct answer may have a longer
effect.
Cortisol stimulates production of glucose from - correct answer noncarbohydrates
Diabetes mellitus - correct answer Dave has diabetes mellitus. His urine is of high osmotic
pressure.
Diabetes insipidus - correct answer Diabetes insipidus is caused by ADH deficiency.
Down-regulation - correct answer Down-regulation of a target cell can occur in response to
prolonged increase in the level of the hormone.
Estradiol - correct answer Estradiol is a type of estrogen whose hormone effects promote
female sex characteristics. Its structure consists of various carbon-hydrogen rings, and it is a
lipid, but not a prostaglandin.
Graves disease - correct answer Graves disease, the most common form of hyperthyroidism, is
caused by an autoimmune disorder.
Growth hormone - correct answer Growth hormone peaks in the concentration during sleep.
IGF-1 - correct answer Growth hormone signals the release of IGF-1 from the liver.
Hormones - correct answer Hormones have functions in growth, reproduction, and
development.
Colorblindness - correct answer A person who is colorblind lacks one type of photopigment.
Nociceptors - correct answer Another name for pain receptors is nociceptors.
Tympanic reflex - correct answer As a result of the tympanic reflex, vibrations are transmitted
less effectively to the inner ear.
Farsightedness - correct answer Farsightedness after the age of forty-five is most likely caused
by loss of lens capsule elasticity.
Glaucoma - correct answer Glaucoma is usually caused by accumulation of aqueous humor.
Pain receptors - correct answer Pain receptors differ from other somatic (body cells) receptors
because they adapt very little.
