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1
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The diaphragm separates the

a. thoracic and abdominal cavities
b. abdominal and pelvic cavities
c. cranial and spinal cavities
d. thoracic and pelvic cavities

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a. thoracic and abdominal cavities

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The term that is used to describe the type of solution that is the same as that of the cell is

a. isotonic
b. hypotonic
c. hypertonic
d. catatonic

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a. isotonic

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The correct sequence of events for a pathway showing a feedback system to initiate a response is

a. effector stimulus receptor control centre
b. stimulus receptor control centre effector
c. receptor stimulus control centre effector
d. stimulus effector control centre receptor

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b. stimulus receptor control centre effector

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The function of centrioles is to

a. produce ATP
b. provide a whip-like beating motion to move substances along cell surfaces
c. serve as a site for ribosomal RNA synthesis
d. organise the mitotic spindle in cell division

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d. organise the mitotic spindle in cell division

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Mitosis results in

a. four genetically different cells that are haploid
b. four genetically identical cells that are diploid
c. two genetically identical cells that are diploid
d. two genetically different cells that are haploid

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c. two genetically identical cells that are diploid

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A pancreas cell makes proteins (enzymes) which it releases into the small intestine. The path of these proteins from synthesis to exocytosis at the pancreatic cell membrane is best outlined as

a. Golgi rough ER plasma membrane
b. smooth ER Golgi plasma membrane
c. rough ER Golgi plasma membrane
d. nucleus Golgi plasma membrane

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c. rough ER Golgi plasma membrane

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The tissue that forms glands is

a. connective tissue
b. muscle tissue
c. nervous tissue
d. epithelial tissue

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d. epithelial tissue

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The epithelial tissue found in areas exposed to friction is

a. stratified cuboidal
b. pseudostratified columnar
c. stratified squamous
d. stratified columnar

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c. stratified squamous

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The type of fibres found in a tendon to provide toughness and strength is

a. collagen
b. elastin
c. tendin
d. reticular

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a. collagen

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The vitamin that is important in blood clotting is

a. vitamin C
b. vitamin A
c. vitamin D
d. vitamin K

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d. vitamin K

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The universal donor is blood group

a. A
b. B
c. O
d. AB

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c. O

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The percentage of red blood cells found in a blood sample is known as

a. haemostasis
b. haematocrit
c. haemopoiesis
d. haemoglobin

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b. haematocrit

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David has suffered burns and he was informed that the epidermal and upper dermal layers of the skin are damaged, which indicate
\_\_\_\_\_\_ degree burn.
a. first
b. second
c. third
d. fourth
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b. second

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As part of the inflammatory response, mast cells release

a. histamine
b. interferon
c. clotting factors
d. cytokines

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a. histamine

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The involuntary muscle attached to the hair follicle is called

a. arrector pili
b. smooth muscle layer
c. dermal papillae
d. microvilli

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a. arrector pili

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Cells that increase their secretion when stimulated by ultraviolet light rays are

a. Merkel cells
b. keratinocytes
c. melanocytes
d. fibroblasts

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c. melanocytes

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A normal blood pressure may be recorded as

a. 120 mmHg (diastolic pressure)/80 mmHg (systolic pressure)
b. 120 mmHg (systolic pressure)/80 mmHg (diastolic pressure)
c. 140 mmHg (diastolic pressure)/90 mmHg (systolic pressure)
d. 140 mmHg (systolic pressure)/90 mmHg (diastolic pressure)

A

b. 120 mmHg (systolic pressure)/80 mmHg (diastolic pressure)

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The blood vessel which supplies the myocardial cells with oxygenated blood is the

a. coronary artery
b. coronary vein
c. coronary sinus
d. pulmonary artery

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a. coronary artery

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The tissue type responsible for vasoconstriction of blood vessels is

a. smooth muscle in the tunica intima
b. smooth muscle in the tunica media
c. endothelium in the tunica intima
d. endothelium in the tunica media

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b. smooth muscle in the tunica media

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Ventricular depolarization is represented on the ECG by the

a. P wave
b. T wave
c. ST segment
d. QRS complex

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d. QRS complex

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21
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A forced inspiration involves

a. contraction of the diaphragm, external intercostal muscles and neck muscles
b. relaxation of the diaphragm, external intercostal muscles and neck muscles
c. contraction of the internal intercostal muscles
d. relaxation of the external intercostal muscles

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a. contraction of the diaphragm, external intercostal muscles and neck muscles

22
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Carbon dioxide is mostly carried in the blood

a. attached to haemoglobin
b. in the form of bicarbonate (HCO3- )
c. dissolved in the plasma
d. as microscopic bubbles

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b. in the form of bicarbonate (HCO3- )

23
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The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and tissues is known as

a. pulmonary respiration
b. external respiration
c. internal respiration
d. cellular respiration

A

c. internal respiration

24
Q

The class of antibodies which causes allergies is

a. IgA
b. IgD
c. IgE
d. IgG

A

c. IgE

25
Q

The lymphatic ducts that direct lymph back into blood circulation are called the _________ duct and the ________ duct

a. anterior lymphatic, abdominopelvic
b. left lymphatic, subclavian
c. subclavian, thoracic
d. right lymphatic, thoracic

A

d. right lymphatic, thoracic

26
Q

An example of a second line of defence is

a. inflammatory reaction
b. antibody-antigen reaction
c. intact skin
d. lysozyme secretion in tears

A

a. inflammatory reaction

27
Q

The innermost meningeal layer adhering to the cerebral cortex is the

a. meningeal dura mater
b. arachnoid mater
c. periosteal dura mater
d. pia mater

A

d. pia mater

28
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The region of the brain containing vital centres for breathing and heart rate is the

a. cerebellum
b. midbrain
c. medulla oblongata
d. thalamus

A

c. medulla oblongata

29
Q

The sympathetic nervous system stimulates

a. pupil dilation
b. saliva secretion
c. intestinal motility
d. bronchial constriction

A

a. pupil dilation

30
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Neurons carrying sensory information from receptors toward the spinal cord are called

a. ascending
b. afferent
c. association
d. efferent

A

b. afferent

31
Q

The hormone ADH

a. increases urine production
b. promotes dehydration
c. is produced by the anterior pituitary gland
d. decreases urine production

A

d. decreases urine production

32
Q

The hormone that increases cellular metabolic rate in most tissues is

a. cortisol
b. calcitonin
c. aldosterone
d. thyroxine

A

d. thyroxine

33
Q

Release of the hormone renin by the kidney is stimulated by

a. high blood pressure
b. low blood pressure
c. high blood volume
d. low blood oxygen

A

b. low blood pressure

34
Q

A hormone that is released during the alarm phase of the stress response is

a. testosterone
b. adrenaline
c. cortisol
d. insulin

A

b. adrenaline

35
Q

Erythropoiesis in adults occurs mainly in the

a. red bone marrow
b. yellow bone marrow
c. compact bone
d. kidney

A

a. red bone marrow

36
Q

Parathyroid hormone stimulates breakdown of bone matrix by the

a. osteoblasts
b. osteocytes
c. osteoclasts
d. osteogenic cells

A

c. osteoclasts

37
Q

The sutures between the adult cranial bones are an example of a/an

a. synovial joint
b. synarthrodial joint
c. amphiarthrodial joint
d. diarthrodial joint

A

b. synarthrodial joint

38
Q

The function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in muscle cells is

a. protein synthesis
b. storage and release of calcium ions
c. energy production
d. conduction of the action potential deep into the muscle fibre

A

b. storage and release of calcium ions

39
Q

The motor neuron stimulates a muscle cell by secreting

a. calcium ions
b. sodium ions
c. neurotransmitters
d. enzymes

A

c. neurotransmitters

40
Q

In skeletal muscle contraction, cross bridges are formed between myosin and

a. actin
b. troponin
c. tropomyosin
d. elastin

A

a. actin

41
Q

The hormone promoting sodium reabsorption by the kidney is

a. renin
b. oxytocin
c. ADH
d. aldosterone

A

d. aldosterone

42
Q

The mechanism of water reabsorption by the renal tubules is

a. active transport
b. osmosis
c. solvent drag
d. co-transport with sodium ions

A

b. osmosis

43
Q

The fatty tissue surrounding the kidneys is important because it

a. ensures adequate energy for the adrenal glands to operate
efficiently
b. is necessary as a boundary between the adrenal glands and the kidneys
c. stabilises the position of the kidney by holding them in their
normal position
d. produces vitamin D

A

c. stabilises the position of the kidney by holding them in their
normal position

44
Q

An accessory organ of the digestive system is the

a. small intestine
b. large intestine
c. stomach
d. pancreas

A

d. pancreas

45
Q

The enzyme which digests protein in the stomach is

a. pepsin
b. pancreatic protease
c. amylase
d. nuclease

A

a. pepsin

46
Q

A function of the large intestine is

a. absorption of protein
b. absorption of water
c. digestion of lipids
d. production of Vitamin D

A

b. absorption of water

47
Q

The structure of a sperm cell that contains enzymes to facilitate penetration of the ova (egg) is the

a. acrosome
b. head
c. middle piece
d. tail

A

a. acrosome

48
Q

Ovulation is stimulated by the hormone

a. oestrogen
b. FSH
c. GnRH
d. LH

A

d. LH

49
Q

Human chorionic gonadotropic hormone (HCG)

a. promotes follicle development.
b. promotes corpus luteum degeneration.
c. maintains the corpus luteum.
d. promotes milk production.

A

c. maintains the corpus luteum.

50
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The structure that attaches to the uterus during implantation is the

a. blastocyst
b. embryo
c. morula
d. zygote

A

a. blastocyst

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