QUESTION 11 In which sex is the urethra the shortest: males females The actual u

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QUESTION 11

In which sex is the urethra the shortest:

males

females

The actual urethral length is the same in both sexes.

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QUESTION 12

Name 2 accessory glands that secrete enzymes that digest starch:

salivary glands

liver

pancreas

salivary glands and liver

salivary glands and pancreas

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QUESTION 13

In a non-dividing cell, the nucleus contains indistinct and diffuse chromatin, but in a dividing cell, these become short and thick and are called:

genes

DNA

chromosomes

chromatin

chromogen

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QUESTION 14

In the human female, estrogen and progesterone exert feedback control over the:

pituitary

ovary

uterus

prostate gland

3 points   

QUESTION 15

Choose the following which is NOT a function of the liver.

detoxifies blood/stores iron

makes plasma proteins

stores glycogen/regulates cholesterol

produces urea from amino acid breakdown

All of the choices are correct.

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QUESTION 16

Urea is a waste product in the metabolism of:

fats

glucose

minerals

proteins

vitamins

3 points   

QUESTION 17

How is most carbon dioxide transported by the blood?

inside the red blood cells

outside the RBCs as the bicarbonate ion

inside the RBCs as carbaminohemoglobin

as freely dissolved gas in plasma

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QUESTION 18

Choose the following that is NOT included in seminal fluid (semen):

sperm

sugar fructose

prostaglandins

acidic pH

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QUESTION 19

Choose the CORRECT statement concerning heartburn.

It is caused by inflammation of cardiac tissue.

It is due to acid reflux (back up) into the esophagus.

It requires immediate surgery.

It can be avoided with proper cardiac medications.

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QUESTION 20

The pancreas secretes enzymes that act upon:

carbohydrates

fat

protein

All of the choices are correct.

males

females

The actual urethral length is the same in both sexes.

Explanation / Answer

11 - Urethra is shorter in females.

12 - salivary glands and pancreas

13 - chromosomes

14 - pitiuitry glands

15 - producing urea from amino acid breakdown

16 - proteins

17 - inside the RBCs as carbaminohemoglobin

18 - acidic pH

19 - it is due to acid reflux

20 - All of the choices are correct.

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