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question 1

Identify each of the marked structures:

On the corpus luteum:

question 2

Mark each statement as true or false:

A Progesterone and estrogen from the corpus luteum prepares the endometrium for release of an ovum.
True False
B Lutein cells in the corpus luteum secretes progesterone and estrogen.
True False
C Two types of cells are visible in the corpus luteum namely granulosa lutein cells and theca lutein cells.
True False
D Theca lutein cells are smaller and stain darker than granulosa lutein cells.
True False
E Granulosa lutein cells are large with a large spherical nucleus and a large amount of cytoplasm.
True False


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On the kidneys:

question 3

Mark each statement as true or false:

A The macula densa are modified cells of the distal arterioli.
True False
B The juxtaglomerular apparatus functions as a sensor of blood and lymph volume and blood composition.
True False
C Decreased calcium concentration in the blood stimulates the release of renin by juxtaglomerular cells.
True False
D The juxtaglomerular apparatus includes the macula densa, the juxtaglomerular cells and the extraglomerular mesangial cells.
True False
E The juxtaglomerular apparatus helps to regulate blood composition and volume.
True False
F The kidney synthesise and secrete erythropoietin and renin.
True False
G Renin is produced in the juxtaglomerular cells.
True False
H The kidney functions as an endocrine organ.
True False
I Juxtaglomerular cells are modified smooth muscle cells of the afferent arteriole in the kidney.
True False
J Decreased blood volume stimulates the release of renin by juxtaglomerular cells.
True False


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question 4

Identify the tissue.

A Pancreas
B Pineal gland
C Ovary
D Kidney
E Thyroid Gland
F Adrenal Gland
G Corpus luteum
H Testis
I Parathyroids
J Pituitary Gland
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question 5

Identify the tissue.

A Pineal gland
B Corpus luteum
C Parathyroids
D Ovary
E Thyroid Gland
F Pancreas
G Pituitary Gland
H Kidney
I Testis
J Adrenal Gland
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question 6

Identify each of the marked structures:

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question 7

Identify each of the marked structures:

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question 8

Identify each of the marked structures:

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question 9

Identify each of the marked structures:

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question 10

Identify each of the marked structures:

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question 11

Identify the tissue.

A Pituitary Gland
B Kidney
C Corpus luteum
D Pancreas
E Pineal gland
F Parathyroids
G Thyroid Gland
H Ovary
I Adrenal Gland
J Testis
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question 12

Identify each of the marked structures:

On the ovaries:

question 13

Mark each statement as true or false:

A Progestogens plays a role in preparing the body for pregnancy.
True False
B Estrogens are responsible for female sex characteristics.
True False
C Estrogens and progestogens plays an important role in the spermatic cycle.
True False
D Two major groups of steroid hormones are secreted by the ovaries, namely estrogens and progestogens.
True False


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question 14

Identify the tissue.

A Pineal gland
B Kidney
C Ovary
D Parathyroids
E Pancreas
F Testis
G Corpus luteum
H Adrenal Gland
I Thyroid Gland
J Pituitary Gland
On the adrenal glands:

question 15

Mark each statement as true or false:

A Cells of the zona fasciculata are large and star-shaped.
True False
B The zona reticularis of the adrenal cortex constitutes only 5 to 7% of the cortical volume.
True False
C Cells of the zona glomerulosa are relatively small, columnar or pyramidal and stain densely.
True False
D The zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex constitutes up to 15% of the cortical volume.
True False
E Cells of the zona fasciculata are arranged in long straight cords, one or two cells thick.
True False
F The primary secretion of the zona reticularis are weak androgens.
True False
G Chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla have a exocrine function.
True False
H Cells of the zona glomerulosa secretes glucocorticoids that regulates glucose and fatty acid metabolism.
True False
I Cells of the zona reticularis are arranged in anastomosing cords, separated by fenestrated arterioli.
True False
J The adrenal glands secrete both steroid hormones and catecholamines.
True False
K The adrenal cortex is divided into three zones, namely the zona glomerulosa and zona reticularis.
True False
L The zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex constitutes up to 15% of the cortical volume.
True False
M The adrenal glands are divided into cortical, dermal and medullary regions.
True False
N Cells of the zona glomerulosa are arranged in loose rows.
True False
O Cells of the zona glomerulosa secretes aldosterone that functions in the control of blood pressure.
True False
P Medullary cells of the adrenal gland originates from neural crest cells.
True False
Q Cortical cells of the adrenal gland originates from the mesoderm.
True False
R Cells of the zona reticularis are larger than those of the zona fasciculata.
True False


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question 16

Identify the tissue.

A Thyroid Gland
B Testis
C Pancreas
D Parathyroids
E Ovary
F Adrenal Gland
G Pituitary Gland
H Corpus luteum
I Pineal gland
J Kidney
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question 17

Identify each of the marked structures:

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question 18

Identify each of the marked structures:

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question 19

Identify the tissue.

A Ovary
B Parathyroids
C Corpus luteum
D Pancreas
E Pituitary Gland
F Adrenal Gland
G Pineal gland
H Testis
I Kidney
J Thyroid Gland
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question 20

Identify the tissue.

A Adrenal Gland
B Parathyroids
C Pineal gland
D Pancreas
E Corpus luteum
F Kidney
G Thyroid Gland
H Testis
I Ovary
J Pituitary Gland
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question 21

Identify the tissue.

A Pancreas
B Ovary
C Thyroid Gland
D Testis
E Kidney
F Pituitary Gland
G Adrenal Gland
H Pineal gland
I Parathyroids
J Corpus luteum
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question 22

Identify the tissue.

A Kidney
B Thyroid Gland
C Pineal gland
D Pituitary Gland
E Pancreas
F Corpus luteum
G Adrenal Gland
H Parathyroids
I Ovary
J Testis
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question 23

Identify each of the marked structures:

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question 24

Identify the tissue.

A Pituitary Gland
B Thyroid Gland
C Pineal gland
D Pancreas
E Corpus luteum
F Adrenal Gland
G Testis
H Parathyroids
I Ovary
J Kidney
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question 25

Identify the tissue.

A Kidney
B Testis
C Adrenal Gland
D Parathyroids
E Pituitary Gland
F Corpus luteum
G Pineal gland
H Pancreas
I Thyroid Gland
J Ovary
question 26

Match the histological structure with the correct hormone:

On the testis:

question 27

Mark each statement as true or false:

A In the adult, secretion of testosterone is essential for the maintenance of spermatogenesis and secondary sex characteristics.
True False
B At puberty, secretion of testosterone is responsible for the initiation of sperm production and development of secondary sex characteristics.
True False
C Secretion of testosterone is required during embryonic development, sexual maturation and reproduction.
True False
D Leydig cells (interstitial cells) are large, polygonal, basophilic cells containing lipid droplets.
True False
E In the male embryo, secretion of testosterone is essential for the normal development of the brain.
True False
F Leydig cells secrete testosterone already during early fetal life.
True False
G Leydig cells have an elaborate rough endoplasmic reticulum, causing the basophilia.
True False


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question 28

Identify each of the marked structures:

question 29

Match the histological structure with the correct hormone:

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question 30

Identify the tissue.

A Corpus luteum
B Ovary
C Pituitary Gland
D Thyroid Gland
E Pancreas
F Adrenal Gland
G Testis
H Parathyroids
I Pineal gland
J Kidney