round 2

What hormone produced in the pancreas, regulates blood sugar levels?

• insulin
• estrogen
• thyroxine
• glucagon

What is the formation of new blood vessels called?

• Hematopoiesis
• Oncogenesis
• Angiogenesis
• Myogenesis

What is the largest salivary gland in the human body?

• parotid gland
• thyroid gland
• submandibular gland
• sublingual gland

What is the largest bone in the human body?

• femur
• radius
• humerus
• tibia

Which vitamin is commonly known as the 'sunshine vitamin'?

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin B

What is the term for specific location of a gene on a chromosome?

• locus
• allele
• chromosome
• genotype

What is the name of the genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21?

• Turner syndrome
• Down syndrome
• Klinefelter syndrome
• Fragile X syndrome

Where does Krebs cycle occur?

• Nucleus
• Endoplasmic Reticulum
• Golgi Apparatus
• Mitochondria

What are the physiological factors that are controlled by homeostasis in mammals?

• Body temperature, blood glucose levels, blood pressure, pH balance, electrolyte concentrations
• Vision acuity, hearing sensitivity, taste perception
• Brain activity, digestive enzymes, bone density
• Heart rate, lung capacity, muscle strength

What is the study of fossils called?

• Botany
• Zoology
• Geology
• Paleontology