How is polyspermy prevented? capacitation cortical reaction sperm migration acrosomal reaction During the luteal phase of the uterine (menstrual) cycle, the corpus luteum secretes progesterone and some estrogen. True False
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Physiology Quiz 13
Which of the following is NOT a prenatal period? embryonic fetal infancy pre-embryonic Which of the following implants in, or attaches to, the endometrium of the uterus? fetus secondary oocyte
Physiology Quiz 12
A parent cell has 28 chromosomes and completes meiosis. How many chromosomes result in each cell produced? 28 chromosomes 56 chromosomes 46 chromosomes 14 chromosomes During what phase are homologous
Physiology Quiz 11
What is NOT a major function of the kidneys? regulation of acid-base balance removal of metabolic wastes hematopoiesis regulation of blood volume and blood pressure Which statement best describes the
Physiology Quiz 10
Absorption is best described as the: reactions that break chemical bonds of food particles. passage of foods and liquids from one digestive organ to the next. movement of food particles
Physiology Exam 4
What does thyrotropin-releasing hormone target? hypothalamus anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) thyroid gland posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis) Which nervous system promotes increased peripheral resistance and increased blood pressure through the vasoconstriction of systemic
Physiology Quiz 9
Which of the following is NOT a basic function of the lymphatic system? immune functions absorption of dietary fats regulation of interstitial fluid volume regulation of calcium ion concentration in
Physiology Exam 3
Which plexus provides motor and sensory innervation to the upper limb? brachial plexus sacral plexus cranial plexus lumbar plexus Which special sense does NOT travel through the thalamus at any
Physiology Quiz 7
Place the following steps in the correct order for transduction of a chemical odorant into a nerve signal. 1. Odorants reach receptors in the cilia of olfactory neurons. 2. cAMP
Physiology Quiz 6
Mixed nerves house: motor neurons only. somatic neurons only. sensory neurons only. both sensory and motor neurons. Which division of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) detects stimuli and carries them
Physiology Quiz 5
In 1848, Phineas Gage sustained a brain injury when an iron rod pierced through his left prefrontal cerebral cortex. What do you think was the result? Gage was unable to
Physiology Exam 2
Bones are constantly undergoing resorption for various reasons. Which of the following cells accomplishes this process? osteogenic cell osteoclast osteocyte osteoblast Which cells participate in the process of bone deposition?
Physiology Quiz 4
Part A Bone is the most important storehouse in the body for: iron. chlorine. calcium. sodium. Charlie has a break in the shaft of his thigh bone. He broke the:
Physiology Quiz 3
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? sensation vitamin A synthesis thermoregulation protection A splinter penetrated into the skin on the palmar surface of the hand.
Physiology w/Lab – Exam 1
Like the carbohydrates, lipids have twice the hydrogen atoms as carbon and oxygen atoms in their molecular structures. False The monomer of the carbohydrates is: monosaccharide Negative feedback loops produce
Physiology Quiz 2
The sum of the body’s chemical reactions is known as: metabolism The breakdown of carbohydrates into glucose in the body is classified as: catabolism What do endergonic reactions require? energy
Physiology Quiz 1
The atomic number represents the number of: protons in an atom. Determine the number of protons in an isotope of nitrogen with an atomic number of 7 and a mass