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Physiology 2nd Sem. Review

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
_______________________ are depressants which slow down the nervous system.
a)
hallucinogens
b)
sitmulants
c)
barbituates
d)
steroids
2.

Which drug not considered a stimulant?

a)

Amphetamines

b)

Cocaine

c)

Morphine

d)

Nicotine

3.

State in which individual increases the dose of a drug to achieve the same effect

a)

dependence

b)

tolerance

c)

addiction

d)

withdrawal

4.

An example of an analgesic is

a)

caffeine

b)

MDMA

c)

morphine

d)

inhaler

5.

The part of the neuron that conducts (carries) action potentials is the:

a)

Axon

b)

Dendrite

c)

Axon Terminal

d)

Cell Body

6.
The part of the neuron that receives signals is the:
a)
Axon
b)
Dendrite
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Cell Body
7.

The neurotransmitter most associated with reward and pleasure is:

a)
Dopamine
b)
Serotonin
c)
GABA
d)
Glutamate
8.

What part of the eye is this? (the green)

a)
sclera
b)
choroid
c)
retina
d)
ciliary body
9.
What part of the eye is this?
a)
cornea
b)
lens
c)
iris
d)
cilicary body
10.
What part of the eye is this (hint: contains the highest concentration of rods and cones)
a)
choroid
b)
fovea centralis
c)
optic nerve
d)
ciliary body
11.

Regulates the amount of light entering the eye and gives the eye its color.

a)

Iris

b)

Lens

c)

Pupil

d)

Retina

12.

In cataracts, which part of the eye becomes cloudy?

a)

Iris

b)

Lens

c)

Pupil

d)

Retina

13.

In this condition, the eye is too long and the patient can see near images more clearly.

a)

Myopia

b)

Hyperopia

c)

Farsightedness

d)

Cataracts

14.
What is letter C
a)
Vitreous humor
b)
Lens
c)
Optic nerve
d)
Cornea
15.
What is letter F?
a)
Retina
b)
Pupil
c)
Vitreous humor
d)
Iris
16.
What is letter I?
a)
Cornea
b)
Lens
c)
Vitreous humor
d)
Optic nerve
17.

Which hormone is NOT secreted by the anterior pituitary?

a)
Oxytocin
b)
FSH
c)

LH

d)

GH

18.
Which hormone is secreted directly from the Posterior Pituitary Gland?
a)
ADH
b)
LH
c)

Prolactin

d)
FSH
19.

The thickened endometrium is maintained by which hormone?

a)
FSH
b)
LH
c)
Estrogen
d)
Progesterone
20.
The gland that controls regulation of metabolic rate is the:
a)
Thyroid
b)
Parathyroids
c)
Pancreas
d)
Adrenal Glands
21.
The levels of Calcium in the blood are controlled by the:
a)
Parathyroid Glands
b)

Pituitary Gland

c)
Pineal Gland
d)
Adrenal Gland
22.
The hormone that lowers blood sugar is:
a)
Insulin
b)
Glucagon
c)
Cortisol
d)

Adrenaline

23.

The ______ is the master gland of the body because it releases hormones that stimulate other glands. It is located at the base of the brain.

a)

hypothalamus

b)

thymus gland

c)

thyroid gland

d)

pituitary gland

24.

This hormone allows the conversion of glycogen to glucose.

a)

Melatonin

b)

thyroxine

c)

insulin

d)

glucagon

25.

Without this gland, one might have trouble with sleep and wake cycles.

a)

pituitary

b)

pineal

c)

melatonin

d)

oxytocin

26.

This gland secretes hormones that stimulate organ and muscle growth, sperm production, egg maturation and milk production in pregnancy.

a)

anterior pituitary

b)

posterior pituitary

c)

hypothalamus

d)

pancreas

27.
Where does fertilization usually occur?
a)
ovary
b)
uterus
c)
vagina
d)
fallopian tube
28.
Sperm mature in the vas deferens.
a)
true
b)
false
29.

once sperm are made they mature in this coiled tube

a)

penis

b)

epididymis

c)

vas deferens

d)

seminiferous tubules

30.

What happens in structure 7?

a)

an alkaline fluid is produced

b)

a sugar-rich fluid is produced

c)

a lubricant is produced

d)

sperm is matured

31.

Name the structure that produces a thin alkaline fluid that aids sperm in fighting acidity and contributes to about 30% of overall semen volume.

a)

testis

b)

seminal vesicle

c)

prostate gland

d)

bulbourethral gland

32.

Name the large oval structure seen here inside the testis that produces sperm.

a)

seminal vesicle

b)

seminiferous tubule

c)

spermatogonium

d)

epididymis