Science Bowl

BIOLOGY

Biology - 71

BIOL-92; Multiple Choice:  Which of the following organs of the body produces insulin?

a) liver
b) stomach
c) pancreas
d) small intestine

ANSWER:   C -- PANCREAS

BIOL-92; Multiple Choice:  In studies of the human body, which of the following terms can also
be used when referring to the pituitary gland?  I it:

a) thymus
b) hypophysis (pron: hypo-fi-sis)
c) pancreas
d) none of the above

ANSWER:   B -- HYPOPHYSIS

BIOL-92; Multiple Choice:  Which of the following is commonly referred to as the "master gland"
because it regulates so many body activities?  Is it: 

a) pituitary gland
b) adrenal gland
c) thyroid gland
d) none of these

    ANSWER:   A -- PITUITARY GLAND

BIOL-92; Short Answer:  Which endocrine structures is located in the roof of the third ventricle
of the brain and is also called the epiphysis cerebri? 

ANSWER:    PINEAL GLAND

BIOL-92; Short Answer:  What are the two MAIN components of the central nervous system?

ANSWER:   BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD.

BIOL-92; Short Answer:  What structure attaches the embryo to the placenta? 

ANSWER:  UMBILICAL CORD