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1. The _________________ is the cellular organelle that is the energy source of

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1. The _________________ is the cellular organelle that is the energy source of cells.

2.Diabetes can be caused by abnormal levels of _____________ secreted by the pituitary gland.

Antidiuretic Hormone                         c.    Thyroid Hormone

Parathyroid Hormone                         d.    None of the above

3. Phosphate groups are removed from proteins by:

a.Kinases                                                c. Proteases

b.Phosphatases                                       d. None of the above

4. ________________________ can result from excessive muscle spasms that lead to bronchiole restrictions.

5. Which describes tumors that develop from blood vessels?

Carcinoma                                           c.    Sarcoma

Leukemia                                            d.    None of the Above

6. Which of the following can increase intake of nutrients into cells?

Excess proteins                                   c.    Unsaturated fatty acids

Saturated fatty acids                           d.    None of the above

7. Decreases in the amount of iron in the diet can increase the chances of developing ________________.

Anemia                                                c.    Sickle-Cell Disease

Scurvy                                                 d.    None of the above

8. Two cells receive the same signal. One is able to respond, while the other cannot. Explain why this makes sense.     ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

9. Consumption of foods high in cholesterol can cause ______________ due to the formation of cholesterol crystals?

Dermatitis                                           c.    Kidney Stones

Hepatitis                                              d.    None of the above

10. Alcoholics commonly develop ________________ as a result of the toxic effects of alcohol.

Cirrhosis                                              c.    Heartburn

Constipation                                        d.    None of the above

11. Anemia could affect normal function of which organ due to a decrease in available hemoglobin?

Liver                                                    c.    Pancreas

Lymph Node                                       d.    None of the above

12. Which of the following hormones is most important for dealing with stress?  

Gluococorticoids                                 c.    Prolactin

Oxytocin                                             d.    None of the above

Explanation / Answer

1. MITOCHONDRIA

2. Antidiuretic Hormone (Diabetes insipidus)

3.b.Phosphatases

4. Asthma

5.c.    Sarcoma

6. c.    Unsaturated fatty acids

7. Anemia   

8. One of them has the receptor for the signa ligand and the other does not.

9. Kidney Stones

10. Cirrhosis

11.  d.    None of the above

12. Gluococorticoids