Anatomy Questions

What part of the digestive system is responsible for fecal formation and elimination of waste

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Absorption of nutrients takes place in the __________ ___________ absorption of water takes place in the ____________ ______

Which statement about the pancreas is correct? A) Endocrine functions of the pancreas include secretion of digestive enzymes.B) Exocrine functions of the pancreas include secretion of glucagon and insulin.C) The islets of Lagerhans are the only source of somatostatin secretion.D) Somatostatin inhibits pancreatic secretion of glucagon and insulin.

The pancreas produces enzymes needed for digestion . What is it shaped like

Which statements about T3 and T4 hormones are correct? Select all that apply.A) The basal metabolic rate is affected.B) Hypothalamus is stimulated by cold and stress to secrete thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH).C) These hormones need intake of protein and iodine for production.D) Circulating hormone in the blood directly affects the production of TSH.E) T3 and T4 increase oxygen use in tissues.

Which are the target organs of PTH in the regulation of calcium and phosphorus? Select all that apply.A) StomachB) KidneyC) BoneD) Gastrointestinal tractE) Thyroid gland

Which statement about glucagon secretion is correct?A) It is stimulated by an increase in blood glucose levels.B) It is stimulated by a decrease in amino acid levels.C) It exerts its primary effect on the pancreas. D) It acts to increase blood glucose levels.

Which hormone in responds to a elevated serum calcium blood level by decreasing bone resorption?A) parathyroid hormoneB) T4C) T3D) calcitonin

Which statement about gonads is correct?A) gonads our reproductive glands found in males only.B) The function of the hormones begins at birth and low, undetectable levels.C) The placenta secretes testosterone for the development of male external genitalia.D) external genitalia maturation is stimulated by gonadotropins during puberty.

Which statement about the hormone cortisol being secreted by the adrenal cortex are accurate? Select all that apply.A) Cortizone peaks occur later in the day, with lowest points 12 hours after each week.B) cortisol has an effect on the body's immune function.C) stress causes an increase in the production of cortisol.D) blood levels of cortisol have no effect on its secretion.E) cortisol a fax carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism.

Which statement about the thyroid gland and it's hormones are correct? Select all that apply.A) The gland is located in the posterior neck below the cricoid cartilage. B) The gland has two loves joined by a thin tissue called the isthmus. C) T4 and T3 are two thyroid hormones.D) thyroid hormones increase red blood cell production.E) thyroid hormone production depends on dietary intake of iodine and potassium.

Which glands are part of the endocrine system? Select all that apply.A) thyroidB) occipitalC) parathyroidD) adrenalE) pituitary

What is the name of the substance secreted by the endocrine glands?A) vasoactive aminesB) chemotaxinsC) hormonesD) cytotoxins

Which hormones are secreted by the thyroid gland? Select all that apply.A) calcitoninB) somatostatinC) glucagonD) thyroxine (T4)E) aldosteroneF) triiodothyronine (T3)

Which statements about the pituitary gland's are correct? Select all that apply.A) The main role of the anterior pituitary is to secrete tropic hormones.B) The posterior pituitary gland stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus.C) The anterior pituitary is connected to the thalamus gland.D) The anterior pituitary releases stored hormones produced by the hypothalamus.E) The anterior pituitary gland secretes gonadotropins.

The target tissue for ADH is which organ?A) hypothalamusB) thyroidC) ovaryD) kidney

Which assessment findings does the nurse monitor in response to catecholamines released by the adrenal medulla? Select all that apply.A) increased heart rate related to vasoconstrictionB) increased blood pressure related to vasoconstrictionC) increase perspirationD) construction of pupilsE) increased blood glucose in response to glycogenolyses

The anterior pituitary gland secretes tropic hormones in response to which hormones from the hypothalamus?A) releasing hormonesB) Target tissue hormonesC) growth hormonesD) demand hormones

Which statement about pituitary hormones is correct?A) ACTH ask on the adrenal medullaB) follicle-stimulating hormone stimulates sperm production in men.C) growth hormone promotes protein catabolismD) vasopressin decreases systolic blood pressure