Physiology

Physiology Exam 6

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 …

Physiology Exam 6

Physiology Quiz 13

Which of the following is NOT a prenatal period? embryonic fetal infancy pre-embryonic [AdsenseImage] Which of the following implants in, or attaches to, the endometrium …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

Physiology Exam 4

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 …

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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 …

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Physiology Quiz 7

Place the following steps in the correct order for transduction of a chemical odorant into a nerve signal. [AdsenseImage] 1. Odorants reach receptors in the …

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Physiology Quiz 6

Mixed nerves house: motor neurons only. somatic neurons only. sensory neurons only. both sensory and motor neurons. [AdsenseImage] Which division of the peripheral nervous system …

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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 …

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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 …

Physiology Exam 2

Physiology Quiz 4

Part A Bone is the most important storehouse in the body for: iron. chlorine. calcium. sodium. [AdsenseImage] Charlie has a break in the shaft of …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

Physiology Quiz 1

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