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Question	Answer	% Correct
What type of cells in the stomach release gastrin into the blood?	Enteroendocrine cells	100%
The pyloric region of the stomach is characterized by:	Deep gastric pits and numerous mucous-secreting glands	90%
The spermatogenic cycle, from spermatogonia to mature sperm release, takes approximately:	74 days	80%
Which of the following controls water reabsorption in the collecting duct?	ADH	80%
Which enzyme in saliva is responsible for the digestion of starch?	Amylase	80%
The pampiniform plexus helps regulate the temperature of the testes by:	Cooling arterial blood via counter-current heat exchange	80%
Which muscle in the scrotum causes wrinkling of the skin to conserve heat?	Dartos muscle	80%
Which nephron type has a long Loop of Henle and helps maintain osmolarity?	Juxtamedullary nephron	80%
The junction between the endocervix and ectocervix is a potential site for:	Metaplasia	80%
Which salivary gland has only serous acini?	Parotid gland	80%
Chief cells are primarily responsible for the secretion of:	Pepsinogen and gastric lipase	80%
Which of the following follicles is gonadotropin-independent?	Primordial follicle	80%
The hilum of the kidney contains:	Renal artery, vein, and ureter	80%
What type of muscle is found in the lower one-third of the esophagus?	Smooth muscle	80%
The myometrium of the uterus consists of:	Smooth muscle in three layers	80%
The structure that forms between the zona granulosa and the oocyte is the:	Zona Pellucida	80%
What type of papillae on the tongue contain Von Ebner’s glands?	Circumvallate	70%
In the pancreas, which cells secrete somatostatin?	Delta cells	70%
Which cells in the small intestine have a lifespan of 2-4 days?	Goblet cells	70%
Which arteries supply blood to the lacunae in erectile tissue during an erection?	Helicine arteries	70%
The portal triad in the liver contains all of the following EXCEPT:	Hepatic vein	70%
Cheilitis refers to:	Inflamed (chapped) lips	70%
Which hormone inhibits FSH secretion as part of negative feedback in males?	Inhibin	70%
The muscularis externa layer of the vagina consists of:	Inner circular and outer longitudinal muscle	70%
The glands of Littre in males and Skene's glands in females are responsible for:	Mucous secretion	70%
Which type of cell in the stomach is responsible for secreting hydrochloric acid (HCl) and intrinsic factor?	Parietal cells	70%
Which part of the nephron is responsible for the bulk of nutrient and water reabsorption?	Proximal convoluted tubule	70%
Enteroendocrine cells in the small intestine secrete hormones such as:	Secretin, CCK, and GIP	70%
Paneth cells in the small intestine are known for:	Secreting antibacterial enzymes and containing lysosomes	70%
What type of epithelium lines the stomach?	Simple Columnar	70%
The gallbladder's inner mucosa is lined by:	Simple columnar epithelium	70%
The podocytes are located in the:	Visceral layer of Bowman's capsule	70%
In the endocrine pancreas, which cells secrete insulin?	Beta cells	60%
Where is the Space of Disse located?	Between cuboidal hepatocytes and endothelium	60%
Which of the following is secreted by intercalated ducts in salivary glands?	Bicarbonate	60%
The adrenal cortex is responsible for producing all of the following EXCEPT:	Catecholamines	60%
The main function of the adrenal medulla is to secrete:	Catecholamines	60%
The exocrine portion of the pancreas includes:	Centriacinar cells	60%
Which cells in the uterine tube are responsible for moving the oocyte toward the uterus?	Ciliated cells	60%
Which cells in the efferent ductules help move sperm along?	Ciliated columnar cells	60%
Which cranial nerves are involved in taste sensation on the tongue?	CNVII and CNIX	60%
The ductus deferens is unique because it:	Contains pseudostratified columnar epithelium	60%
Which structure surrounds the oocyte in a pre-ovulatory Graafian follicle?	Corona Radiata	60%
After ovulation, the remaining follicle cells form the:	Corpus Luteum	60%
Which of the following is the functional division of the renal cortex?	Cortical lobule	60%
The gallbladder lacks which of the following structures?	Crypts of Lieberkühn	60%
What type of cells are liver cords made of?	Cuboidal cells	60%
What is the capsule surrounding the liver called?	Glisson's Capsule	60%
What type of cells are abundant in the large intestine to aid in lubrication?	Goblet cells	60%
Which cells produce testosterone in the developing testes?	Leydig cells	60%
Which cells reside within the interstitial space of the testes?	Leydig cells	60%
Peyer’s patches, found in the ileum, are a type of:	Lymphatic tissue	60%
Which of the following phases of the uterine cycle is triggered by a decrease in hormone levels?	Menstrual phase	60%
What is the function of Brunner’s glands in the duodenum?	Neutralize gastric pH with mucous secretion	60%
The rete testis is primarily responsible for:	Reabsorption of testicular fluid	60%
The renal medulla is primarily composed of:	Renal pyramids	60%
Which gland produces most of the seminal fluid?	Seminal vesicle	60%
The plicae circulares are folds found in which part of the gastrointestinal tract?	Small intestine	60%
Which tissue surrounds each erectile body of the penis?	Tunica albuginea	60%
Which region of the stomach has few glands and is primarily mucous-secreting?	Cardiac region	50%
In hepatic lobules, liver cells are arranged in columns radiating from:	Central vein	50%
If fertilization does not occur, the corpus luteum becomes:	Corpus Albicans	50%
The connection between the corona radiata and the zona granulosa is known as the:	Cumulus Oophorus	50%
What is the primary function of lingual lipase in saliva?	Digestion of fats	50%
Which of the following pancreatic cells secrete bicarbonate in response to secretin?	Duct cells	50%
Which of the following is part of the spermatic cord?	Ductus deferens	50%
The ampulla of the ductus deferens joins the seminal vesicle to form:	Ejaculatory duct	50%
Which process moves semen into the prostatic urethra during ejaculation?	Emission phase	50%
Colostrum is characterised by:	High protein and antibodies	50%
Peritubular myoid cells are found:	In the wall of seminiferous tubules	50%
The functional layer of the endometrium:	Is shed during menstruation	50%
The cells of the theca interna are characterized by:	LH receptors and hormone precursors	50%
The nephron includes all of the following EXCEPT:	Medullary ray	50%
Nabothian follicles in the cervix are associated with:	Mucus secretion	50%
During the erection phase, vasodilation of the deep arteries is initiated by:	Parasympathetic nervous system	50%
Which layer of the Glomerular Filtration Barrier contains filtration slits?	Podocytes	50%
The secretion of milk from mammary glands is triggered by:	Prolactin and oxytocin	50%
The basal layer of the endometrium:	Regenerates the functional layer after menstruation	50%
During oogenesis, primordial germ cells differentiate into oogonia in the absence of which gene?	SRY gene	50%
What is the function of zymogen granules in pancreatic acini?	Store digestive enzymes	50%
In the cervix, the ectocervix is lined with:	Stratified squamous epithelium	50%
Which cells in the corpus luteum differentiate into luteal cells?	Theca and granulosa cells	50%
The prostate gland is characterized by:	Tubuloalveolar glands with simple columnar epithelium	50%
At puberty, approximately how many oocytes remain in the ovaries?	400,000	40%
Principal cells in the epididymis have which function?	Absorb excess fluid and phagocytose old sperm	40%
Bulbourethral glands secrete:	Alkaline mucus	40%
Which structure is responsible for producing enamel during tooth development?	Ameloblasts	40%
Which hormone is responsible for the regression of the Müllerian (paramesonephric) ducts?	Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH)	40%
The blood-testis barrier separates which two compartments?	Basal and adluminal compartments	40%
Crypts of Lieberkühn are located:	Between villi in the small intestine	40%
Which hormone causes the gallbladder to contract?	CCK	40%
During the secretory phase, the endometrial glands appear:	Dilated and corkscrew-shaped	40%
During folliculogenesis, which hormone converts primordial follicles to primary follicles?	FSH	40%
At 6 weeks of development, which cells in males will differentiate into spermatogonia under the influence of the SRY gene?	Gonocytes	40%
The gonadotropin cycle is regulated by which part of the brain?	Hypothalamus	40%
During mid-proliferation, the endometrium is characterized by:	Increased glandular activity and thickening	40%
Which part of the gastrointestinal tract contains taenia coli?	Large intestine	40%
Which hormone stimulates Leydig cells to produce testosterone?	LH	40%
What is the primary function of mucins in saliva?	Lubrication	40%
The part of the ovarian structure where blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves are located is:	Medulla	40%
The male urethra segment passing through the urogenital diaphragm is the:	Membranous urethra	40%
The phase in which oocytes arrest after becoming secondary oocytes is:	Metaphase II	40%
Androgen-binding protein (ABP), which maintains high levels of testosterone in the testes, is secreted by:	Nurse cells (Sertoli cells)	40%
The antrum in an antral follicle is filled with:	Plasma, oestrogen, and progesterone	40%
Which phase of the uterine cycle involves the thickening of the endometrium?	Proliferative phase	40%
The primary role of Sertoli (nurse) cells in spermatogenesis is:	Providing nourishment and support to spermatogenic cells	40%
Kupffer cells in the liver are responsible for:	Removing red blood cells	40%
Which type of epithelium lines the straight tubules?	Simple cuboidal	40%
Sinusoids in the liver are lined by which type of cells?	Simple squamous cells	40%
The abrupt change at the cardio-oesophageal junction is from which type of epithelium to another?	Stratified Squamous to Simple Columnar	40%
The epithelium of the bladder is:	Transitional	40%
The testes are divided into 200-300 lobules by:	Tunica albuginea	40%
Which region of the adrenal gland secretes mineralocorticoids?	Zona Glomerulosa	40%
Microvilli increase the surface area by approximately:	600 times	30%
Which cells in the adrenal medulla secrete epinephrine and norepinephrine?	Chromaffin cells	30%
Which of the following papillae does NOT contain taste buds?	Filiform papillae	30%
Which component of seminal fluid provides energy for sperm?	Fructose	30%
The vagina lacks which of the following?	Glands	30%
The muscularis layer of the fallopian tube consists of:	Inner circular and outer longitudinal layers	30%
The shortest segment of the male urethra is:	Membranous	30%
Which component of the sperm contains mitochondria for energy?	Middle piece	30%
Which hormone primarily controls the proliferative phase of the uterine cycle?	Oestrogen	30%
Which part of the ureter's muscularis externa is only present in the lower third?	Outer longitudinal layer	30%
The penile urethra contains which glands for lubrication?	Paraurethral glands	30%
The corpus luteum primarily secretes:	Progesterone	30%
Which of the following can calcify with age in the prostate gland?	Prostatic concretions	30%
The ejaculatory ducts empty into which part of the urethra?	Prostatic urethra	30%
Pancreatic duct cells are controlled by which hormone?	Secretin	30%
Spermiogenesis includes the following transformation:	Spermatids to mature spermatozoa	30%
Semen is composed of:	Spermatozoa, seminal fluid, desquamated cells, and debris	30%
In spermiogenesis, the process by which nurse cells release spermatozoa into the lumen is known as:	Spermiation	30%
Which type of epithelium is found on the external surface of the lips?	Stratified squamous keratinized epithelium	30%
Mammary glands are modified:	Sweat glands	30%
Which hormone stimulates bile production in the liver?	Vagus (PSNS)	30%
Which of the following is stored by stellate cells in the liver?	Vitamin A	30%
How long does it take for sperm to pass through the ductus epididymis?	12 days	20%
In breasts during pregnancy, oestrogen primarily stimulates the development of the:	Duct system	20%
The part of the uterine tube where fertilization most commonly occurs is the:	Isthmus	20%
The surge of which hormone triggers ovulation?	LH	20%
What type of connective tissue forms the adventitia of the gallbladder?	Loose/irregular	20%
Which cells in the testes are directly responsible for phagocytosis of excess cytoplasm during sperm maturation?	Nurse cells (Sertoli cells)	20%
Seromucous serous demilunes are a feature of which salivary gland?	Submandibular gland	20%
The macula densa is located at the junction between:	Thick ascending limb and distal convoluted tubule	20%
In the Loop of Henle, water is passively reabsorbed in the:	Thin descending limb	20%
Which of the following layers is directly beneath the germinal epithelium of the ovary?	Tunica Albuginea	20%
Enterocytes, the intestinal absorptive cells, have a lifespan of:	5-6 days	10%
Which taste buds are primarily responsible for detecting sour tastes?	Foliate papillae	10%
In the ovarian cycle, the follicular phase is primarily regulated by:	FSH	10%
Which structure is not visible in pre-pubertal seminiferous tubules?	Lumen	10%
Which cells in the collecting duct help with acid-base balance?	Principal cells	10%
Which hormone is essential for maintaining the corpus luteum if fertilization occurs?	Progesterone	10%
Which zone of the liver acinus is most impacted by hypoxia?	Zone 1	10%
In the small intestine, glycocalyx is found:	On the surface of villi	0%
What type of epithelial tissue lines the interlobular ducts of salivary glands?	Tall columnar	0%

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