Physiology V01 - Introduction to Human Physiology » Fall 2021 » Lecture Quiz 3

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Question #1
Which of the following specifically targets (prevents) the replication of viruses?
A.   human defensin
B.   sweat
C.   sebum
D.   melanin
E.   interferon
Question #2
When the body temperature decreases, the hypothalamus stimulates the sweat glands and dilates the skin blood vessels.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #3
What type of cells are responsible for producing granulation tissue during skin repair?
A.   macrophages
B.   mast cells
C.   neutrophils
D.   fibroblasts
E.   monocytes
Question #4
Hairs grow for an average of 2-6 years during the anagen phase.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #5
Which of the following is not true of apocrine sweat glands?
A.   their secretions contain proteins and lipids
B.   located in the axillary and anogenital areas
C.   they are holocrine glands
D.   they are not active until puberty
E.   their function (in humans) is not known
Question #6
The osteoid of bone matrix is composed of calcium phosphate.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #7
Which of the following steps of intramembranous ossification is not correct?
A.   the matrix is formed by the secretion of osteoid and calcium phosphate
B.   the cells become trapped in spaces (lacunae) and becomes osteocytes
C.   spicules of bone form trabeculae producing spongy bone
D.   mesenchymal cells become osteoclasts forming an ossification center
E.   osteoblasts underneath the periosteum form compact bone
Question #8
During intracartilagenous ossification, ossification begins within the hyaline cartilage of the embryonic skeleton.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #9
Long bones increase in length because of bone production by osteoblasts on the diaphyseal side of the epiphyseal plate and cartilage production by chondrocytes on the opposite side.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #10
What is the function of epidermal growth factor (EGF)?
A.   stimulates keratin synthesis
B.   promotes cell division within the stratum germinativum, stimulates keratin synthesis, stimulates development and repair of the epidermis and stimulates secretion by the epithelial glands
C.   stimulates development and repair of the epidermis and stimulates secretion by the epithelial glands
D.   promotes cell division within the stratum germinativum
Question #11
Which of the following is not true of bone remodeling?
A.   bone is reabsorbed by osteoclasts
B.   it is the process of bone deposition and reabsorption that occur during adulthood
C.   it is controlled by the hormones PTH and calcitonin
D.   bone deposition occurs when bone is injured or stressed
E.   the osteoid portion of the matrix is digested by metabolic acids

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