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Questions On Reproductive System Questions
Question 1 of 5
In the respiratory system, simple squamous epithelium is restricted to the alveoli.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: True (A): Simple squamous epithelium is in alveoli for gas exchange. Other areas (e.g., trachea) have different epithelium. False (B) is incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
As bicarbonate ions attach to erythrocytes, the balance between positively and negatively charged ions is disturbed, causing the chloride shift.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: False (B): HCO₃⁻ exits RBCs, Cl⁻ enters (chloride shift) to maintain charge balance, not from attachment. True (A) is incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
What is the primary hormone secreted by the thyroid?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The thyroid secretes T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine) (D) as its primary hormones. Oxytocin (A) is from the pituitary, TSH (B) stimulates the thyroid, and adrenaline (C) is from the adrenal glands.
Question 4 of 5
Which is not produced by the pituitary gland?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone) (B) is produced by the hypothalamus, not the pituitary. FSH (A), LH (C), and ADH (D) are pituitary hormones.
Question 5 of 5
The hypothalamus is part of the
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The hypothalamus is part of the endocrine system (B), regulating hormones. It’s not primarily cardiovascular (A), respiratory (C), or lymphatic (D).