Human physiology worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which cells secrete antibodies?

  1. AHelper T cells
  2. BPlasma cells
  3. CMacrophages
  4. DNeutrophils
2.Easy

Which hormone lowers blood glucose?

  1. ACortisol
  2. BInsulin
  3. CAdrenaline
  4. DGlucagon
3.Easy

Which hormone raises blood calcium levels?

  1. AThyroxine
  2. BInsulin
  3. CParathyroid hormone
  4. DCalcitonin
4.Medium

Besides lowering glucose, insulin moves which ion into cells, an effect used to treat hyperkalaemia?

  1. ASodium
  2. BChloride
  3. CPotassium
  4. DCalcium
5.Medium

What is the main effect of aldosterone on the kidney?

  1. AIncreased filtration in the glomerulus
  2. BWater reabsorption by inserting aquaporins only
  3. CSodium reabsorption and potassium secretion in the distal nephron
  4. DGlucose reabsorption in the proximal tubule
6.Medium

Which is a classic example of positive feedback in the body?

  1. ASweating when body temperature rises
  2. BOxytocin release during labour
  3. CADH release when plasma osmolality rises
  4. DInsulin release after a meal
7.Hard

Constriction of the efferent arteriole of a glomerulus, with the afferent arteriole unchanged, tends to:

  1. ALower glomerular capillary pressure and GFR
  2. BStop filtration completely
  3. CRaise glomerular capillary pressure and GFR
  4. DHave no effect on GFR at all
8.Hard

Why does left ventricular failure cause pulmonary oedema?

  1. AThe right ventricle pumps less blood into the lungs
  2. BRaised left atrial pressure increases pulmonary capillary hydrostatic pressure
  3. CThe bronchial arteries become blocked
  4. DPlasma oncotic pressure in the lungs rises sharply

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Plasma cells
  2. 2. B · Insulin
  3. 3. C · Parathyroid hormone
  4. 4. C · Potassium
  5. 5. C · Sodium reabsorption and potassium secretion in the distal nephron
  6. 6. B · Oxytocin release during labour
  7. 7. C · Raise glomerular capillary pressure and GFR
  8. 8. B · Raised left atrial pressure increases pulmonary capillary hydrostatic pressure

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