BIO 208

What gland secretes FSH and LH, which regulate the production of reproductive hormones by the ovaries and the testes? Select one: a. adrenal cortex b. anterior pituitary c. thyroid gland d. posterior pituitary Feedback The correct answer is: anterior pituitary Question 2 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Hyposecretion of growth hormone can lead to a condition called _________, while hypersecretion can lead to a disorder called ___________. Select one...

Select the correct answer explaining why the stomach does not digest itself. Select one: a. The stomach wall lacks proteins so enzymes won't attack it. b. The stomach lining is too tough to be digested. c. The digestive enzymes in the stomach aren't efficient enough. d. The stomach is protected by HCl. e. The stomach wall is protected by large amounts of mucus. Feedback The correct answer is: The stomach wall is protected by large amounts of mucus. Question 2 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out...

In relation to homeostasis, explain why a person with toxic goiter tends to sweat profu

Select the correct function of the nose. Select one: a. producing mucus to trap debris from the air b. initiating the cough reflex c. warming the air and producing mucus to trap debris from the air ! d. external respiration e. warming the air The correct answer is: warming the air and producing mucus to trap debris from the air Arrange the following structures in the order air passes through them during inhalation: (1) alveolus (2) respiratory bronchiole (3) alveolar ducts (4) termin...

Which of the following are considered primary lymphatic organs? Select one: a. thymus and lymph nodes b. red bone marrow and lymph nodes c. red bone marrow and thymus d. tonsils and spleen

Edema is most likely to occur when someone is experiencing _________. Select one: a. dehydration b. diarrhea c. burns d. shock e. vomiting Feedback The correct answer is: burns Question 2 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text If someone has a blood pressure reading of 120/70 mm Hg, their pulse pressure would be Select one: a. 90 mm Hg. b. 50 mm Hg.

The exchange between capillary walls and the interstitial spaces can be improved by _______ Select one: a. the stratification of the capillary wall b. the high pressure in the interstitial spaces c. the thinness of the capillary wall d. increased blood velocity through the capillaries e. minimal branching in the capillary bed Feedback The correct answer is: the thinness of the capillary wall