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Question 1 of 5

The hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract ________.

A. connects the hypophysis to the pituitary gland

B. is partly contained within the infundibulum

C. conducts aldosterone to the hypophysis

D. is the site of prolactin synthesis

Correct Answer: is partly contained within the infundibulum

Question 2 of 5

Which sequence is part of the life cycle of a very large mass star?

A. red giant ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬ Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ planetary nebula + neutron star

B. red giant ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬ Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ planetary nebula + black hole

C. red supergiant ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬ Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ supernova ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬ Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ neutron star

D. red supergiant ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬ Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ supernova ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬ Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ black hole

Correct Answer: red supergiant ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬ Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ supernova ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬ Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ black hole

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following hormones contributes to the regulation of the bodyÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s fluid and electrolyte balance?

A. adrenocorticotropic hormone

B. antidiuretic hormone

C. luteinizing hormone

D. all of the above

Correct Answer: antidiuretic hormone

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following produce antagonistic results?

A. calcitonin and parathyroid hormone

B. FSH and LH

C. ADH and vasopressin

D. oxytocin and prolactin

Correct Answer: calcitonin and parathyroid hormone

Question 5 of 5

Which hormone is most important in insulin secretion?

A. gastrin

B. CCK

C. GIP

D. secretin

Correct Answer: GIP

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