A&P

Question 0

The type of active transport in which the cell wall invaginates and takes up the molecule is termed:

Answer 0

Endocytosis

Question 1

The heart rate and respiratory centers of the brain are located in the:

Answer 1

Medulla oblongata

Question 2

Which type of muscle tissue appears non-striated under the microscope and is locate in the walls of hollow internal structures (viscera, ducts, vessels):

Answer 2

Smooth muscle

Question 3

Bile is synthesized by the:

Answer 3

Liver

Question 4

In the immune response the foreign protein that stimulates antibody production is a/an:

Answer 4

Antigen

Question 5

What structure brings arterial blood to the liver from the gut?

Answer 5

Portal vein

Question 6

The main organ responsible for regulating acid base and electrolyte balance in the body is the:

Answer 6

Kidney

Question 7

A group of similar cells grouped to perform a body function are called:

Answer 7

Tissue

Question 8

Compared to normal intracellular contents, a hypertonic solution will have a ___ solute concentration and a ___ osmolarity.

Answer 8

Higher, higher

Question 9

The primary drive to breathing comes from the patient’s:

Answer 9

CO2 level

Question 10

Peritoneum

Answer 10

Surrounds the abdominal viscera

Question 11

A blood sample is obtained from your untreated CHF patient for determination of serum electrolytes. You can expect that she is likely retaining excessive amounts of the electrolyte:

Answer 11

Sodium

Question 12

Graham’s Law of diffusion determines how fast gas diffuses through a liquid. What factors increase the rate of diffusion?

Answer 12

Temperature, solubility, concentration gradient