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BIOL 251 Quiz 1

Question 1 (4 points)



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The parathyroid glands are tiny, round structures usually found embedded
in the posterior surface of the .

Question 1 options:

Hypothalamus

Thyroid gland

Pituitary gland

Pancreas

Adrenal glands

Question 2 (4 points)



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The nervous system uses which of the following types of intercellular
communication?
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Electrical and hormonal

Hormonal and chemical

Direct and chemical

Direct and hormonal

Electrical and chemical

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, The adrenal gland consists of an outer cortex of tissue and an inner
medulla of tissue.

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glandular; connective

nervous; fibrous

glandular; lymphoid

glandular; nervous

fibrous; glandular

Question 4 (4 points)



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The female's uterus secretes the following hormone:

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FSH

Estrogen

None

Progesterone

hPL

Question 5 (4 points)



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In contrast to the nervous system, the endocrine system uses only one
method of communication: signaling.

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transmitter