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Which of the following anatomical structures is directly involved in the production of hormones?

A. Pituitary ,Pancreas

B. Penis,Pons

C. Pancreas ,Penis

D. Prostate, Pancreas

Answer Explanation:

The pituitary and the pancreas are both structures of the endocrine system that produce hormones involved in body regulation, growth reaand development, sexual functioning, and other processes. The penis Is a structure of the reproductive system that responds to hormones, but it does not produce them. The prostate plays a role in converting testosterone (produced in the testicles) into dihydrotestosterone, but does not actively produce hormones. The pons is located in the brain stem and relays nerve signals that coordinate messages between the brain and the body. The pericardium is a structural component of the cardiovascular system.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Science

  • Q #1: Which of the following does NOT obey the law of independent assortment?

    A. Two genes next to each other on a chromosome

    B. Two genes on opposite ends of a chromosome

    C. Flower color and height in snapdragons

    D. Seed color and flower color in peas

    Answer Explanation

    Two genes next to each other (or within a specified close distance) are said to be linked. Linked genes do not follow the law of Independent assortment because they are too close together to be segregated from each other in meiosis.

  • Q #2: How many tissue layers does the uterus have?

    A. One

    B. Two

    C. Three

    D. Four

    Answer Explanation

    The uterus has three layers. The inner layer is called the endometrium. The middle layer is called the myometrium. The outer layer of the uterus is called the serosa or perimetrium.

  • Q #3: In general, where in the periodic table of elements are the elements with the largest atomic radii located?

    A. Upper-right corner

    B. Upper-left corner

    C. Bottom-left corner

    D. Bottom-right comer

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    In general, atomic radius increases moving down a group due to the increasing number of electron shells. In general, atomic radius decreases moving from left to right across a period due to the increasing number of protons in the energy level. Therefore, atoms of elements in the bottom-left corner of the periodic table tend to have the largest atomic radii.