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Embryology Exam Questions with Correct AnswersThe term "terato" (Greek for "monster") describes what characteristic of
a newborn child?
a. hypoxia
b. birth defect
c. morula Correct Answer-B
This stage of human development occurs when the egg and sperm fuse.
a. zygotic stage
b. blastocyst stage
c. embryonic stage
d. fetal stage Correct Answer-A
This stage of human development occurs when the single-celled zygote
divides into multiple cells, forming a hollow ball of cells.
a. zygotic stage
b. blastocyst stage
c. embryonic stage
d. fetal stage Correct Answer-B
During which stage of human development does the developing human
attach to the uterine wall?
a. zygotic stage
b. blastocyst stage
,c. embryonic stage
d. fetal stage Correct Answer-B
During which stage of human development will we see major internal
organs and external features begin to emerge?
a. zygotic stage
b. blastocyst stage
c. embryonic stage
d. fetal stage Correct Answer-C
During which stage of human development do we see differentiation and
specialization of structures? This occurs later in the developmental
process.
a. zygotic stage
b. blastocyst stage
c. embryonic stage
d. fetal stage Correct Answer-D
If a mother has a problem with her endometrium, which of the following
structures will have difficulty binding to her uterine wall?
a. zygote
b. morula
c. early blastocyst
d. late blastocyst Correct Answer-D
,True or false? Endrocrine glands do not have ducts. Correct Answer-
True!
This is a collection of glands that produce hormones which are secreted
into the body to regulate normal function.
a. endocrine
b. paracrine
c. autocrine
d. juxtacrine Correct Answer-A
The signaling process occurs when proteins produced by one cell travel
short distances.
a. endocrine
b. paracrine
c. autocrine
d. juxtacrine Correct Answer-B
This signaling process occurs when chemical messengers secreted by a
cell come back around and bind to that same cell.
a. endocrine
b. paracrine
c. autocrine
d. juxtacrine Correct Answer-C
, This signaling process occurs between two cells, in which a ligand on
one cell surface binds to a receptor on the other. This does not involve
diffusible proteins.
a. endocrine
b. paracrine
c. autocrine
d. juxtacrine Correct Answer-D
Dr. V mentioned in class that glands secrete hormones, but they can also
secrete other things. Which example did she provide for this? Correct
Answer-Testes secrete not only hormones, but they also make sperm.
Therefore, they have two functions. Not sure if this is relevant, but
thought I would include it.
Hedgehog signaling is an example of which type of signaling?
a. endocrine
b. paracrine
c. autocrine
d. juxtacrine Correct Answer-B
Paracine factors act by which mechanism?
a. signal transduction pathway
b. conformation induction pathway
c. endocrine signaling pathway
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