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1. Which of the following endocrine system glands releases the thyrotrophic-releasing hormone, growth hormone-releasing hormone, and gonadotropin-releasing hormone?

• A. Thymus
• B. Pituitary gland
• C. Pineal gland
• D. Hypothalamus

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, the Hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is responsible for releasing key hormones like thyrotrophic-releasing hormone, growth hormone-releasing hormone, and gonadotropin-releasing hormone. These hormones play essential roles in regulating various body functions by influencing the activities of other endocrine glands. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because the thymus is involved in immune function, the pituitary gland releases different hormones, and the pineal gland primarily produces melatonin, not the hormones mentioned in the question.

2. Which bone does not articulate with any other bone?

• A. Femur
• B. Hyoid
• C. Radius
• D. Scapula

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The hyoid bone is the correct answer as it is the only bone in the human body that does not articulate with any other bone. Instead, it is suspended in the neck by ligaments and muscles, providing support for the tongue and serving as an attachment point for various throat and tongue muscles. The femur (Choice A), radius (Choice C), and scapula (Choice D) all articulate with other bones in the body at various joints, making them incorrect answers for this question.

3. Which of the following describes the process of osmosis?

• A. Diffusion of solutes across a membrane
• B. Movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane
• C. Movement of gases across a membrane
• D. Active transport of ions across a membrane

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Osmosis is the process where water molecules move across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration. This movement of water helps to equalize the concentration of solutes on both sides of the membrane. The correct description of osmosis is the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane, making choice B the right answer. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because osmosis specifically refers to the movement of water molecules, not solutes, gases, or ions across a membrane.

4. Which of the following organs is involved in the immune system?

• A. Heart
• B. Bronchi
• C. Appendix
• D. Esophagus

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The appendix is involved in the immune system as it is believed to play a role in maintaining and protecting beneficial gut bacteria, especially after gastrointestinal illnesses. This helps in restoring the balance of intestinal bacteria crucial for immune function. The heart (Choice A), bronchi (Choice B), and esophagus (Choice D) are not directly involved in the immune system's functions. The heart pumps blood, the bronchi are part of the respiratory system, and the esophagus is responsible for transporting food to the stomach.

5. When an individual is under stress, hormones are released. Which of the following is not one of the locations where hormones are released when under stress?

• A. Parathyroid gland
• B. Adrenal cortex
• C. Posterior pituitary
• D. Hypothalamus

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The parathyroid gland is not a location where hormones are typically released during stress. It primarily regulates calcium levels in the blood through the release of parathyroid hormone (PTH). On the other hand, the adrenal cortex releases hormones like cortisol in response to stress, the posterior pituitary releases oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone, and the hypothalamus plays a crucial role in coordinating stress responses through the release of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH). Therefore, the parathyroid gland is the correct answer as it is not directly involved in the stress response pathway.

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