Science Bowl

BIOLOGY

Biology - 28

BIOL-91; Multiple Choice:  The resting potential of a neuron is dependent on what two ions?

a)  lead and calcium ions
b)  calcium and phosphate ions
c)  sodium and potassium ions
d)  potassium and phosphate ions

ANSWER:  C -- sodium and potassium ions

BIOL-91; Multiple Choice:  Which of the following is NOT a type of neuron? 

a)  sensory
b)  motor
c)  association
d)  stimulatory

ANSWER:  D -- STIMULATORY

BIOL-91; Multiple Choice:  Melatonin (pron: mel-eh-toe-nin) is produced by the:

a)  skin
b)  pineal gland
c)  liver
d)  pituitary gland

ANSWER:  B -- PINEAL GLAND

BIOL-91; Multiple Choice:  Which of the following statements is TRUE of insulin?  Is it:

a)  secreted by the pancreas
b)  a protein
c)  involved in the metabolism of glucose
d)  all of the above

ANSWER:  D -- ALL OF THE ABOVE

BIOL-91; Multiple Choice:  Select the hormone INCORRECTLY paired with its target.

a)  TSH - thyroid gland
b)  ACTH - anterior pituitary
c)  LH - ovary or testis
d)  MSH - melanocytes

(pron: meh-lan-o-cite)

ANSWER:  D --    MSH - MELANOCYTES