Physiology Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge of Human Body Systems

Question 1

The endocrine system primarily regulates various body functions through:

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Secreting hormones

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Transporting nutrients and oxygen

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Generating nerve impulses

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Activating immune responses

Question 2

Which function is unique to the respiratory system, distinguishing it from other bodily systems?

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Exchange of respiratory gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide)

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Regulation of blood pH levels

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Filtration and removal of waste products

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Maintenance of body temperature

Question 3

The juxtaglomerular apparatus, found in the kidneys, plays a vital role in regulating blood pressure by influencing:

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Glomerular filtration rate

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Heart rate

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Peripheral vascular resistance

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Total blood volume

Question 4

Which function is primarily associated with the endocrine system, rather than the nervous system?

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Regulate hormone production

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Transmit electrical signals

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Process sensory information

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Control muscle movement

Question 5

What is the main role of the kidneys?

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Regulate fluid balance

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Produce red blood cells

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Digest food

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Generate body heat

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the endocrine system in the human body?

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Maintaining body temperature

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Regulating growth and development

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Controlling metabolism and energy balance

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Coordinating reproductive processes

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an organ of the endocrine system?

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Liver

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Pituitary gland

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Adrenal glands

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Pancreas

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a function of the endocrine system?

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Digesting food

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Regulating blood sugar levels

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Controlling growth and development

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Maintaining homeostasis

Question 9

In a negative feedback loop, which component detects the change and initiates the corrective response?

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Receptor

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Control center

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Effector

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Positive feedback loop

Question 10

Which hormone, secreted by the pancreas, plays a vital role in regulating blood glucose levels, allowing the body to use glucose for energy and maintain homeostasis?

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Insulin

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Epinephrine (Adrenaline)

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Thyroxine (T4)

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Growth Hormone (GH)

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the nervous system?

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Synthesizing and secreting hormones

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Receiving and processing sensory information

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Controlling and coordinating bodily movements

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Facilitating communication between body parts

Question 12

Which of the following processes is NOT a direct function of the nervous system?

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Secreting digestive enzymes

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Regulating muscle contractions

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Interpreting sensory information

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Coordinating hormone release

Question 13

Which function is NOT performed by the autonomic nervous system?

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Controlling voluntary muscle movement

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Regulating heart rate

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Regulating body temperature

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Controlling digestion

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a component of a negative feedback loop?

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Positive feedback

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Receptor

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Control center

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Effector

Question 15

Which organ is NOT part of the endocrine system?

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Liver

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Pituitary gland

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Adrenal glands

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Pancreas

Question 16

Which hormone, secreted by the thyroid gland, plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism and growth?

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Thyroxine

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Insulin

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Epinephrine

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Cortisol

Question 17

In a negative feedback loop, which component acts upon the signal from the control center to produce a response that counteracts the initial stimulus?

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Effector

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Receptor

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the human nervous system?

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Producing and releasing hormones to regulate bodily functions

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Regulating muscle contractions and coordinating movement

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Processing and interpreting sensory information

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an organ of the endocrine system?

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Liver

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Pituitary gland

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Adrenal glands

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Pancreas

Question 20

Which component of the circulatory system is not directly involved in transporting blood?

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Lungs

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Heart

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Arteries

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Capillaries

Question 21

What are the primary functions of the endocrine system?

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Regulating blood sugar levels

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Controlling growth and development

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Maintaining homeostasis

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Digesting food

Question 22

Which hormone is responsible for regulating glucose uptake into cells, maintaining blood glucose levels?

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Insulin

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Estrogen

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Thyroxine

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Glucagon

Question 23

Which physiological process is essential for maintaining fluid balance in the human body?

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Osmosis

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Diffusion

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Active transport

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Filtration

Question 24

Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood calcium levels, ensuring calcium balance in the body?

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Insulin

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Thyroid hormone

Question 25

What is the main function of the sympathetic nervous system?

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Prepares the body for 'fight-or-flight' responses

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Regulates digestion and metabolism

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Maintains blood pressure and body temperature

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Controls voluntary muscle movement

Question 26

Which component is NOT part of the specialized electrical conduction system of the heart?

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Papillary Muscles

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Sinoatrial Node (SA Node)

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Atrioventricular Node (AV Node)

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Bundle of His

Question 27

What is a primary function of the cardiovascular system?

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Transporting oxygen and nutrients to body tissues

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Eliminating waste products from the body

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Regulating body temperature

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Producing hormones

Question 28

Which hormone is responsible for the development and function of the male reproductive system?

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Testosterone

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Estrogen

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Progesterone

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Luteinizing hormone

Question 29

In a negative feedback mechanism that maintains homeostasis in the human body, which three components are typically involved?

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Sensor, control center, effector

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Effector, control center, receptor

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Receptor, effector, sensor

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the respiratory system?

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Digestion and breakdown of food substances

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Gas exchange between the body and the environment

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Regulation of body temperature through evaporation of water from the lungs

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Maintenance of acid-base balance by regulating carbon dioxide levels in the blood

Question 31

In the process of spermatogenesis, which hormone is responsible for initiating the final maturation and release of sperm cells?

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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Prolactin

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Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH)

Question 32

Which neurotransmitter is primarily responsible for transmitting excitatory signals in the central nervous system?

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Glutamate

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Dopamine

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GABA

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Serotonin

Question 33

Which of the following is part of the central nervous system, along with the brain?

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The spinal cord

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The peripheral nervous system

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The autonomic nervous system

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The somatic nervous system

Question 34

Which hormone is responsible for controlling blood sugar levels, ensuring a stable internal environment?

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Insulin

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Estrogen

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Testosterone

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Thyroid hormone

Question 35

In physiological experiments, the letter "f" often represents which variable?

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Frequency of stimulation

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Force of contraction

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Flow rate

Question 36

What is the primary function of homeostasis in regulating the human body's internal environment?

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Maintain a stable range of internal conditions for optimal bodily functions

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Disrupt internal balance to facilitate physiological adjustments

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Cause continuous fluctuations in internal conditions, preventing stability

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Play no significant role in regulating the internal environment

Question 37

Which hormone is NOT involved in regulating blood glucose levels in humans?

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Thyroid hormone

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Insulin

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Glucagon

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Epinephrine

Question 38

Which physiological system is responsible for enabling gas exchange between the body and the external environment?

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Respiratory system

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Circulatory system

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Digestive system

Question 39

In the action potential of a neuron, which event is caused by voltage-gated sodium channels?

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A. Sodium ions enter the cell, causing membrane depolarization.

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B. Potassium ions exit the cell, causing membrane repolarization.

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C. Calcium ions enter the cell, initiating neurotransmitter release.

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D. Channels remain closed throughout the action potential.

Question 40

Which component is not part of the sympathetic nervous system?

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Parasympathetic ganglia

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Adrenal medulla

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Sympathetic ganglia

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Preganglionic neurons

Question 41

What is the primary function of the alveoli?

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Gas exchange

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Mucus secretion

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Cilia movement

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Bronchial constriction

Question 42

Which of the following is not a function of the respiratory system?

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Nutrient absorption

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Gas exchange

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Acid-base regulation

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Temperature regulation

Question 43

What is the sympathetic response often referred to as?

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Fight or flight

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Rest and digest

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Feed and breed

Question 44

Which hormone is secreted by the sympathetic nervous system?

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Epinephrine

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Insulin

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Glucagon

Question 45

Identify the pressure gradient that drives blood flow in the cardiovascular system.

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Blood pressure gradient

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Cardiac gradient

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Arterial pressure gradient

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Venous pressure gradient

Question 46

Which of the following is the primary function of the nervous system?

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To control movement, coordination, and communication

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To regulate body temperature

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To digest food

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To pump blood

Question 47

What type of neuron transmits signals away from the cell body?

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Efferent neuron

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Afferent neuron

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Interneuron

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Sensory neuron

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a component of the cardiovascular system?

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Lymph nodes

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Heart

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Blood vessels

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Blood

Question 49

What is the function of the sinoatrial (SA) node?

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To generate electrical impulses that initiate the heartbeat

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To regulate blood pressure

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To pump blood to the lungs

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To control body temperature

Question 50

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

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To exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the blood and the air

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To filter and moisten inhaled air

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To regulate body temperature

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To produce sound

Question 51

What is the purpose of the Bohr effect?

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To increase oxygen delivery to tissues during exercise

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To decrease oxygen delivery to tissues during rest

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To regulate body temperature

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To control blood pressure

Question 52

When blood volume suddenly drops, how does the sympathetic nervous system help regulate blood pressure in the short term?

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Increases heart rate and narrows blood vessels, raising cardiac output and peripheral resistance.

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Increases stroke volume and widens blood vessels, lowering cardiac output and peripheral resistance.

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Slows heart rate and widens blood vessels, lowering cardiac output and peripheral resistance.

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Lowers stroke volume and narrows blood vessels, lowering cardiac output and raising peripheral resistance.

Question 53

Trace the correct pathway of blood flow through the four chambers of the heart, starting from the right atrium.

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Right atrium → Right ventricle → Pulmonary artery → Pulmonary vein → Left atrium → Left ventricle → Aorta

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Right atrium → Left ventricle → Aorta → Pulmonary artery → Pulmonary vein → Right ventricle → Left atrium

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Left atrium → Right ventricle → Pulmonary artery → Aorta → Pulmonary vein → Left ventricle → Right atrium

Question 54

The electrical impulse responsible for initiating a heartbeat originates in the:

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Sinoatrial node (SA node)

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Atrioventricular node (AV node)

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Bundle of His

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Purkinje fibers

Question 55

Norepinephrine is the primary neurotransmitter involved in the:

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Sympathetic nervous system

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Parasympathetic nervous system

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Central nervous system

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Peripheral nervous system

Question 56

The diffusion of gases across the alveolar-capillary membrane is primarily driven by:

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Concentration gradient, where gases move from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration

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Electrical gradient, where gases move from an area of higher electrical potential to lower electrical potential

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Hydrostatic pressure gradient, where gases move from an area of higher pressure to lower pressure

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Osmotic pressure gradient, where gases move from an area of higher osmotic pressure to lower osmotic pressure

Question 57

Which of the following blood vessels carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?

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Arteries

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Veins

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Capillaries

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Lymphatics

Question 58

The neural structure responsible for integrating and regulating cardiovascular and respiratory functions is the:

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Medulla oblongata

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Cerebellum

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Hypothalamus

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Amygdala

Question 59

Which of the following is the primary role of the parasympathetic nervous system?

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Inducing "rest and digest" responses

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Preparing the body for "fight or flight" responses

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Controlling voluntary movements

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Processing and interpreting sensory information

Question 60

The process by which nerve impulses transmit signals across a synaptic cleft between neurons is referred to as:

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Neurotransmission

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Synaptic potentiation

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Long-term potentiation

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Exocytosis

Question 61

Insulin is the primary hormone involved in regulating:

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Blood glucose levels

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Blood pressure levels

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Heart rate and blood vessel diameter

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Body temperature

Question 62

The main function of the respiratory muscles is to:

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Increase the pressure within the thoracic cavity, facilitating the movement of air in and out

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Decrease the pressure within the thoracic cavity, facilitating the movement of air in and out

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Lubricate and protect the delicate tissues of the lungs and airways

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Produce vocal sounds through vibrations of the vocal cords

Question 63

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the nervous system?

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Transport of substances

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Communication

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Coordination of body functions

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Processing of sensory information

Question 64

In which chamber of the heart is the sinoatrial node (SA node) primarily located?

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Right atrium

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Left atrium

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Right ventricle

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Left ventricle