This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following is FALSE regarding the endocrine system? A) All of the glands of the ... (Read 23 times)

debasdf

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following is FALSE regarding the endocrine system?
 
  A) All of the glands of the endocrine system are influenced by the pituitary gland.
  B) Endocrine glands secrete substances called hormones.
  C) Endocrine glands secrete their hormones directly into the blood.
  D) Endocrine hormones regulate specific body functions.

Question 2

Which hearing test uses a tuning fork?
 
  A) tympanometry
  B) culture and sensitivity
  C) Rinne
  D) hertz


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

cloudre37

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct Some glands of the endocrine system (pineal gland, parathyroid glands, pancreas, thymus) are not influenced by the pituitary gland.
B) This is a true statement.
C) This is a true statement.
D) This is a true statement.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Tympanometry is a hearing test, but it does not use a tuning fork.
B) Culture and sensitivity is not a hearing test. It determines the cause of an infection and which drug to use to treat it.
C) Correct The Rinne test uses a vibrating tuning fork placed on the mastoid process and then next to the ear.
D) Hertz is a measure of sound, not a hearing test.


debasdf

  • Member
  • Posts: 570
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!

cpetit11

  • Member
  • Posts: 321
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.

Did you know?

Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.

Did you know?

Dogs have been used in studies to detect various cancers in human subjects. They have been trained to sniff breath samples from humans that were collected by having them breathe into special tubes. These people included 55 lung cancer patients, 31 breast cancer patients, and 83 cancer-free patients. The dogs detected 54 of the 55 lung cancer patients as having cancer, detected 28 of the 31 breast cancer patients, and gave only three false-positive results (detecting cancer in people who didn't have it).

Did you know?

The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").

Did you know?

The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.

Lymphatic vessels (green) pick up excess tissue fluid, purify it in lymph nodes, and return it to th Lymphatic vessels (green) pick up excess tissue fluid, purify it in lymph nodes, and return it to th
Write-It-Once System Write-It-Once System
How to solve a linear system by the substitution method How to solve a linear system by the substitution method
Midsagittal section indicating locations of true and false pelves Midsagittal section indicating locations of true and false pelves
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.
Two Allele System Two Allele System
Video: Secondary Active Transport

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library