1.)which is a common disease involving the sores on the esophagus, stomach, and/or small intestine?
gerd
gingivitis
peptic ulcer
gastritis2.)a person who smokes is more likely to develop
diuretics.
cystitis.
kidney stones.
bladder cancer.3.)hormone injections are often given to treat endocrine disorders. which type of treatment is this?
dietary change
surgery
pharmacological treatment
immunosuppressant treatment4.)margaret wants to create a comparison for hormones to her understand their function better. which of the comparisons below is the best?
a hormone is like an e-mail with instructions from someone’s boss.
a hormone is like a key for a lock.
a hormone is like a lock that needs a particular key.
a hormone is like an employee who follows instructions from the boss.5.)excess urinary production can be triggered by a diet rich in
salt.
protein.
fat.
acid.6.)which might occur if the kidneys did not function properly?
signals could not be sent to the brain.
fluid levels could not be maintained.
solid waste could not be removed.
nutrients could not be absorbed from food.7.)which food would be in increasing fiber and regularly clearing the digestive tract?
oranges
broccoli
ginger
mint 8.)susanna gave a presentation on the endocrine system. when she said that the gland called tsh produces and secretes hormones such as the thyroid, her teacher marked her down a point. why did the teacher mark susanna down?
the thyroid is not one of the hormones that tsh produces.
glands and hormones are not parts of the endocrine system.
the thyroid is a gland, and it secretes the hormone tsh.
tsh secretes glands, so it would not secrete the thyroid.9.which best describes the role of the nephrons?
nephrons collect salts to be stored for later use by the body.
nephrons signal the bladder to release excess urine.
nephrons transport urine to the bladder.
nephrons restore the substances and water the body needs.10.)javier’s doctor recommends that he reduce his sodium and calcium intake. what urinary system disorder does javier most likely suffer from?
chronic utis
kidney stones
incontinence