Reference no: EM132547620
1. The anterior pituitary gland is known to secret the following hormones: a. Luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), prolactin b. Lipid hormone (LH), antidiuretic hormone (ADH), prolactin c. Parathyroid hormone (PTH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), prolactin d. Luteinizing hormone (LH), parathyroid hormone (PTH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
2. Thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH) is known to: a. inhibit the release of TSH from the posterior pituitary b. stimulate the release of TSH from the posterior pituitary c. inhibit the release of TSH from the anterior pituitary d. stimulate the release of TSH from the anterior pituitary
3. Which of these receptors are distinct among sensory receptors because they make direct connections with brain interneurons? a. mechanoreceptors b. olfactory receptors c. photoreceptors d. auditory receptors
4. Which function is controlled by the somatic division of the peripheral nervous system? a. voluntary muscle movements b. smooth muscle contractions c. blood pressure d. glandular secretions
5. Which function is controlled by the autonomic division of the peripheral nervous system? a. posture b. muscle tone c. heart rate d. balance
6. Which of these regulates basic homeostatic functions and contributes to endocrine control? a. olfactory bulb b. hypothalamus c. medulla oblongata d. thalamus
7. Which of these is a function of the cerebrum? a. muscle movement and balance b. transfer nerve signals between the cerebellum and the medulla c. higher brain functions d. autonomic nerve control
8. Which of these measurements of membrane potential (mV) best represents the peak action potential of a neuron conducting a nerve signal? a. 0 b. -30 c. -50 d. +30
9. Which of these prevents an action potential from reversing direction? a. Glial cells b. nodes of Ranvier c. refractory period d. ion channels