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Jessica Contreras
Anatomy Week 9
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Pancreatic cell type that produces insulin. | beta cells |
| The nerve carrying taste information from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue is the | facial |
| Transparent mucous membrane covering the inner surface of the eyelid. | conjunctiva |
| Receptors for hearing are located in the | cochlear duct |
| Which of the following areas has the highest concentration of cones? | the fovea centralis |
| Region of the hypophysis that contains secretory endocrine cells derived from the oral ectoderm. | adenohypophysis |
| The hormone produced by the heart | increases the excretion of sodium in the urine. |
| Which of the following statements does not correctly describe the spiral organ of Corti? | The tectorial membrane bends with vibrations, whereas the basilar membrane is rigid and fixed. |
| Region of the adrenal cortex that secretes DHEA. | zona reticularis |
| Hormone that inhibits osteoclast activity in children. | calcitonin |