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Anatomy & Physiology -II

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65. The release of renin by the kidneys is stimulated by:

A. High blood pressure
B. Low blood pressure ✓
C. High sodium levels
D. High potassium levels
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66. The average gestation period in humans is approximately:

A. 28 weeks
B. 32 weeks
C. 38 weeks ✓
D. 42 weeks
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67. Which hormone is essential for the maturation of sperm and secondary male sexual characteristics?

A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. Testosterone ✓
D. Luteinizing hormone
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69. The blood vessels that directly supply the heart muscle with oxygenated blood are the:

A. Pulmonary arteries
B. Coronary arteries ✓
C. Aorta
D. Vena cava
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70. What component of blood is responsible for initiating the clotting cascade?

A. Red blood cells
B. White blood cells
C. Plasma proteins
D. Platelets ✓
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71. The lymphatic system returns fluid to the bloodstream via the:

A. Subclavian veins ✓
B. Jugular veins
C. Carotid arteries
D. Aorta
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72. Which type of immunity is gained when antibodies are passed from mother to fetus?

A. Active natural immunity
B. Passive natural immunity ✓
C. Active artificial immunity
D. Passive artificial immunity
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73. The primary function of the surfactant in the alveoli is to:

A. Increase surface tension
B. Decrease surface tension ✓
C. Promote gas exchange
D. Fight infection
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74. The hormone that causes the secretion of digestive enzymes from the pancreas is:

A. Gastrin
B. Secretin
C. Cholecystokinin (CCK) ✓
D. Glucagon
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75. The major site of filtration in the nephron is the:

A. Glomerulus ✓
B. Loop of Henle
C. Distal convoluted tubule
D. Collecting duct
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61. The functional residual capacity (FRC) is the volume of air remaining in the lungs after a:

A. Normal inspiration
B. Normal expiration ✓
C. Forced inspiration
D. Forced expiration
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63. What prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?

A. Uvula
B. Soft palate
C. Epiglottis ✓
D. Tongue
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48. The primary female sex hormone is:

A. Testosterone
B. Progesterone
C. Estrogen ✓
D. Prolactin
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49. Where does fertilization typically occur?

A. Uterus
B. Ovary
C. Vagina
D. Fallopian tube (Uterine tube) ✓
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50. The inner lining of the uterus that undergoes cyclical changes in response to hormones is the:

A. Myometrium
B. Perimetrium
C. Endometrium ✓
D. Cervix
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51. Which structure transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct?

A. Urethra
B. Seminal vesicle
C. Vas deferens (Ductus deferens) ✓
D. Epididymis
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52. The adrenal glands are located superior to which organs?

A. Kidneys ✓
B. Liver
C. Spleen
D. Pancreas
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