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3

Which bones are most important for protecting vital organs?

A
stapes and skull
B
femur and stapes
C
ribs and femur
D
skull and ribs
5

When is the most likely time for a female to become pregnant during her menstrual cycle?

A
about a week before her period begins
B
about a week after her period ends
C
on the first day of her period
D
on the last day of her period
6

Stella is stressed about her upcoming midterm exams. Which glands are managing that stress during the tests?

A
thyroid and parathyroids
B
reproductive and pancreas
C
pituitary and adrenals
D
hypothalamus and pineal
8

What is the main function of the central nervous system?

A
process information from stimuli and respond
B
process information from responses and sense stimuli
C
sensing reactions and causing stimuli in the body
D
produce stimuli and cause reactions in the body
12

A commercial on television advertises a new medicine that claims to boost immunity. You want to verify that the claim is scientifically based. Which source is least likely to provide you with accurate information about this new medicine?

A
a brochure from the doctor’s office
B
a magazine about entertainment and lifestyle trends
C
the website of the governmental agency that tests health products
D
the studies that the television ad cites
13

What is semen?

A
a production of fluid that gives the sperm nourishment
B
a structure located on the outside of the male body
C
an exocrine gland near the opening of the urethra
D
a combination of sperm and other reproductive fluids
14

Which actions are involved in the immune response?

A
identifying and destroying harmful substances
B
regulating hormonal and autonomous responses
C
regulating and adjusting the skin's secretion of sweat and oil
D
increasing and supporting the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen
15

Which is the last section of the digestive system?

A
small intestine
B
liver
C
rectum
D
large intestine
16

Which is the largest gland in the body?

A
pancreas
B
lacrimal gland
C
liver
D
salivary gland

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