PHS Final

____ is a condition characterized by an over secretion of growth hormone, resulting in enlarged bones in the hands, feet, and face.

• A. Diabetes
• B. Acromegaly
• C. Presbycusis
• D. Acne

Which of the following is not a type of receptor found in the skin?

• A. Krause corpuscles
• B. Ruffini endings
• C. Merkel disks
• D. Hairy endings

There are five ____: touch, taste, smell, vision, and hearing.

• A. senses
• B. neurons
• C. hormones
• D. receptors

The ____ system provides centralized control for rapid and coordinated responses, gathers information through the sensory system, and carries messages back to the body through electrochemical impulses.

• A. cerebrum
• B. nervous
• C. endocrine
• D. reflex

All of the following equipment is used by biotechnologists except ____.

• A. laboratory coat
• B. respirator
• C. steel-toed shoes
• D. rubber apron

Which of the following is not a common concern regarding genetic engineering?

• A. morality
• B. use of human trials
• C. spread of animal diseases
• D. affordable crops

The ____ Act guarantees health insurance for people with genetic conditions.

• A. National Health Insurance
• B. Affordable Care
• C. Genetic Insurance
• D. Affordable Insurance

Which branch of technology uses small devices to manipulate structures within the body?

• A. microtechnology
• B. nanotechnology
• C. microphysiology
• D. nanophysiology

One issue regarding the implementation of personalized medicine is ____.

• A. public ethics
• B. pollution
• C. production cost
• D. humane research

According to the FDA, what is the estimated cost of creating a new drug?

• A. $200 to $400 million
• B. $200 to $400 thousand
• C. $500 million to $7 billion
• D. $500 million to $2 billion