Your grandfather complains of pain and says he hears crunching sounds in his hip when he rises from sitting. Because you are studying anatomy he asks you what is wrong. What do you suggest he talk to his doctor about?
A. Osteoarthritis
B. Rheumatoid arthritis
C. Ankylosis
D. Gouty arthritis
A. Osteoarthritis
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The dorsal body cavity is the site of which of the following?
A) intestines B) brain C) lungs D) liver
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones that usually enhance the immune responses when an individual is suffering from severe stress. 2. Direct gene activation involves a second-messenger system. 3. All peptide hormone synthesis requires gene activation that produces mRNA. 4. All adenohypophyseal hormones except GH affect their target cells via a cyclic AMP second messenger. 5. The primary source of RBCs in the adult human being is the bone marrow in the shafts of the long bones.
The primary organs of the female reproductive system are the uterus and vagina
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which statement regarding vasopressin in incorrect?
a. it is produced in the hypothalamus. b. it stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction. c. it increases kidney reabsorption of water. d. it is a potent arteriolar vasoconstrictor. e. it is released when the osmolarity of the plasma increases.