Reference no: EM131016401

Question 1

In humans, fertilization normally occurs in the __________.

ovary

vagina

uterus

oviduct

Question 2

Female basketball players tend to be more prone to knee injuries than males are due to:

increased body fat.

decreased connective tissue.

an increased Q angle.

lack of training.

Question 3

You have just eaten a candy bar and your blood glucose levels are rising. This will activate which organ of the endocrine system?

Pancreas

Thyroid gland

Thymus

Parathyroid gland

Question 4

Which of the following is a special sense?

Temperature

Taste

Touch

Pain

Question 5

The basic functional units of the nervous system are:

muscle fibers.

heart cells.

neurons.

fibroblasts.

Question 6

Match the gland to its hormone or action.

Pineal

Pituitary

Thymus

Thyroid

Adrenals

A. FSH, LH, ADH

B. Controls metabolism

C. Testosterone

D. Regulates sleep

E. Where T cells mature

F. Glucocorticoids

Question 7

Match the following disorder, disease or drug to its definition.

Alzheimer's disease

Parkinson's disease

Nicotine

Alcohol

LSD

A. A fungal derivative causing hallucinations and dangerous actions

B. Results in feelings of confidence that wear off quickly

C. Progressive disorder resulting in tremors and uncontrolled movements

D. Depressant causing impaired judgment and possible liver damage with long term use

E. Progressive mental deterioration

F. Increases risks for most cancers