
Endocrine/Respiratory
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- Q1What gland releases Thyroid Stimulating Hormone?ThymusAnterior pituitaryHypothalamusThyroid30s
- Q2Calcitonin is released to decrease blood levels of ...?CalciumThyroid hormoneMagnesiumSodium30s
- Q3Mineralcorticoids are release by what part of the adrenal glands?Adrenal medullaAdrenal cortexAdrenal capsuleMineral cortex30s
- Q4What is the function of insulin?Increase blood glucose levelsIncrease blood calcium levelsDecrease blood glucose levelsDecrease blood calcium levels30s
- Q5Aldosterone helps balance blood volume and blood pressure. What type of hormone is it?GlucocorticoidAndrogenMineralcorticoidAldocorticoid30s
- Q6What hormone is the stress hormone?CortisolAldoesteroneTestosteroneEstrogen60s
- Q7What hormone released from the posterior pituitary decreases urination?Anti-Pituitary HormoneAnti-static HormoneAnti-diuretic HormonePro-diuretic Hormone60s
- Q8Parathyroid hormone is the antagonist to which hormone?EstrogenThryoidGlucagonCalcitonin60s
- Q9What structure keeps the trachea open for air at all times?EsophagusTracheal cartilagePharyngeal cartilageNasal cartilage60s
- Q10Where does the conducting zone end?Left main bronchusRight main bronchusTerminal bronchiolesRespiratory bronchioles60s
- Q11Alveoli release a fatty substance to reduce surface tension. What is this substance?LubricantRespiratory fluidSurfactantSynovial fluid60s
- Q12What is the double layered membrane around the lungs called?Lung membranePericardiumPeritoneumPleura60s
- Q13What is dyspnea?Normal breathingHyperventilationPainful breathingAltered breathing60s
- Q14What is the most important muscle involved in breathing?Internal intercostalsDiaphragmScalenesSCM60s