APU SCIN360 QUIZ 5 [ 2014 ]

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Question 1 of 20

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Which of the following hormone categories requires G-protein to activate enzymes inside a cell?

A.A. steroidal

B.B. nonsteroidal

C.C. prostaglandins

D.D. leukotrienes

Question 2 of 20

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Which gland secretes insulin?

A.A. thyroid

B.B. parathyroid

C.C. adrenal

D.D. pancreas

Question 3 of 20

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Bone density can be increased by:

A.A. eating a high-carbohydrate diet.

B.B. eating a high-protein diet.

C.C. avoiding too much sun exposure.

D.D. weight bearing exercise.

Question 4 of 20

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Hyperthyroidism can lead to _____.

A.A. cretinism

B.B. myxedema

C.C. weakening

D.D. hot flashes

Question 5 of 20

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Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus is caused by _____.

A.A. non-production of insulin

B.B. insulin insensitivity

C.C. poor diet

D.D. aldosterone imbalance

Question 6 of 20

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The number one sign of diabetes mellitus is _____.

A.A. proteinuria

B.B. glucosuria

C.C. polyuria

D.D. polydipsia

Question 7 of 20

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Which of the following phases of general adaptation syndrome is characterized by increasing corticosteroid production?

A.A. alarm phase

B.B. exhaustion phase

C.C. resistance phase

D.D. stressor phase

Question 8 of 20

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In _____, crystals are deposited in the joints.

A.A. rheumatoid arthritis

B.B. osteoarthritis

C.C. lupus

D.D. gout

Question 9 of 20

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Osteoporosis caused by a thyroid tumor would be called _____.

A.A. secondary osteoporosis

B.B. primary osteoporosis

C.C. idiopathic osteoporosis

D.D. osteopenia

Question 10 of 20

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Which type of muscular dystrophy is X-linked?

A.A. Becker's

B.B. Duchenne

C.C. myotonic

D.D. facioscapulohumeral

Question 11 of 20

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Steroidal hormones enter the cell before binding to a receptor.

A. True

B. False

Question 12 of 20

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Bones are a very abundant calcium storage location.

A. True

B. False

Question 13 of 20

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Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter for skeletal muscles.

A. True

B. False

Question 14 of 20

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Muscular dystrophies result from poisoning.

A. True

B. False

Question 15 of 20

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PTH raises blood calcium levels by activating

Question 16 of 20

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Protrusion of the eyes, like that seen in Grave's disease is called _____.

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Question 17 of 20

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The hormone, released from alpha cells, that opposes insulin is _____.

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Question 18 of 20

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Testing for levels of _____ at birth can diagnose muscular dystrophy.

Question 19 of 20

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Give a brief 1-2 sentence explanation to the question: Explain how having the pituitary gland removed can lead to hypothyroidism, hypoadrenalism, and other hormone deficiencies.

Question 20 of 20

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Give a brief 1-2 sentence explanation to the question: How does menopause and osteoporosis relate?