Question 1

Autoimmunity may be implicated in

Accepted Answer

A)  systemic lupus erythematosis. 
B)  arthritis. 
C)  multiple sclerosis. 
D)  All of these.

Question 2

The female hormone,estrogen,

Accepted Answer

A)  is secreted by the anterior pituitary. 
B)  is associated with lactation. 
C)  is produced during the second half of the menstrual cycle. 
D)  leads to the development of secondary sex characteristics in the female.

Question 3

Menopause can be cured definitively by hormone therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The spleen

Accepted Answer

A)  secretes insulin and bile into the bloodstream. 
B)  produces neurotransmitters and corticosteroids. 
C)  aids in the production of B and T cells and filters the blood. 
D)  is primarily a vestigial organ.

Question 5

Describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular system.Include in your answer the internal and external factors influencing heart rate and the impact on heart functioning.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a reproductive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  infertility 
B)  Menopause 
C)  AIDS 
D)  None of these.

Question 7

The _______________ carry blood from the heart to oxygenate organs and other tissues.

Accepted Answer

A)  arteries 
B)  veins 
C)  capillaries 
D)  All of these.

Question 8

Hodgkin's disease involves

Accepted Answer

A)  a tropical viral infection. 
B)  the progressive, chronic enlargement of tissues of the lymphatic system. 
C)  a viral disorder marked by a large number of monocytes. 
D)  None of these.

Question 9

Which of the following research methods are designed to investigate the relative importance of genetic and environmental factors that contribute to developing medical disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  studies of identical twins and fraternal twins 
B)  studies of identical twins reared apart 
C)  studies of adopted children 
D)  All of these.

Question 10

Compared to women,men are at greater risk of contracting autoimmune disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A localized infection

Accepted Answer

A)  is confined to a particular site and does not spread. 
B)  is confined to a particular area and sends toxins to other parts of the body. 
C)  occurs when the body's resistance is lowered from fighting a primary infection. 
D)  affects several different areas.

Question 12

The course of infection follows a specific sequence; that is

Accepted Answer

A)  incubation period, period of nonspecific symptoms, acute phase, period of decline. 
B)  period of nonspecific symptoms, incubation period, acute phase, period of decline. 
C)  acute phase, incubation period, period of nonspecific symptoms, period of decline. 
D)  incubation period, acute phase, period of decline.

Question 13

The genetic composition of a normal male child is

Accepted Answer

A)  46 chromosomes, two of which are sex chromosomes (XX). 
B)  46 chromosomes, two of which are sex chromosomes (XY). 
C)  23 chromosomes, two of which are sex chromosomes (XX). 
D)  23 chromosomes, two of which are sex chromosomes (XY).

Question 14

The male hormone,testosterone,

Accepted Answer

A)  brings about the production of sperm. 
B)  brings about the secondary sex characteristics in the male. 
C)  is produced by the interstitial cells of the testes. 
D)  All of these.

Question 15

Lymphocytes play an important role in fighting infection and disease by

Accepted Answer

A)  secreting digesting enzymes that dissolve foreign particles. 
B)  producing antibodies that destroy substances through the antigen-antibody reaction. 
C)  secreting platelets that engulf foreign particles so they may be excreted. 
D)  producing monoblasts that increase the amount of hemoglobin in the blood.

Question 16

The parasympathetic nervous system is activated in individual responses to stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

During the digestive process,the absorption of food takes place primarily in the

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach. 
B)  duodenum. 
C)  small intestine. 
D)  large intestine.

Question 18

The nervous system is chiefly responsible for _______________ responses to changes in the body; whereas the endocrine system governs mainly _______________ responses.

Accepted Answer

A)  fast-acting, short-duration; slow-acting, long-duration 
B)  slow-acting, long-duration; fast-acting, short-duration 
C)  fast-acting, long-duration; slow-acting, short-duration 
D)  complementary; antagonistic

Question 19

The pancreas plays an important role in digestion,because it is responsible for secreting

Accepted Answer

A)  bile. 
B)  insulin. 
C)  pepsin. 
D)  bolus.

Question 20

3 to 4 million Americans suffer from _______________ without pain and thus could have a heart attack without warning

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension. 
B)  angina. 
C)  arrhythmia. 
D)  ischemia.

Exam 8: Using Health Services

Autoimmunity may be implicated in

The female hormone,estrogen,

Menopause can be cured definitively by hormone therapy.

The spleen

Describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular system.Include in your answer the internal and external factors influencing heart rate and the impact on heart functioning.

Which of the following is NOT a reproductive disorder?

The _______________ carry blood from the heart to oxygenate organs and other tissues.

Hodgkin's disease involves

Which of the following research methods are designed to investigate the relative importance of genetic and environmental factors that contribute to developing medical disorders?

Compared to women,men are at greater risk of contracting autoimmune disease.

A localized infection

The course of infection follows a specific sequence; that is

The genetic composition of a normal male child is

The male hormone,testosterone,

Lymphocytes play an important role in fighting infection and disease by

The parasympathetic nervous system is activated in individual responses to stress.

During the digestive process,the absorption of food takes place primarily in the

The nervous system is chiefly responsible for _ responses to changes in the body; whereas the endocrine system governs mainly _ responses.

The pancreas plays an important role in digestion,because it is responsible for secreting

3 to 4 million Americans suffer from _______________ without pain and thus could have a heart attack without warning