Anatomy & Physiology Recap Flashcards
What is the name of the chemical released by the body that caused vasodilation?
Histamine
Which one of the following is not found in the acid mantle?
Urea
Water
Sweat
Sebum
Urea
Which one of the following is produced by fibroblasts?
Histamine
Collagen
Pathogens
Papillae
Collagen
Meissner’s corpuscles are nerve endings that are able to sense which of the following?
Pressure
Pain
Touch
Temperature
Touch
The depth of skin colour is dependent on what?
How melanosomes are distributed
Which one of the following is a bacterial infection?
Impetigo
Shingles
Milia
Urticaria
Impetigo
What is psoriasis often caused by?
Fungus
What is the outer layer of the hair called?
Cuticle
How many cervical bones are there?
7
Which one of the following is a characteristic of veins?
They carry oxygenated blood
Blood flow is under pressure
The vessels have a thick layer of mucas
The vessels have valves
The vessels have valves
Which one of the following is involved in the blood clotting process?
Thrombocytes
Leucocytes
Erythrocytes
Granulocytes
Thrombocytes
Which area does the thoracic duct not drain lymph from?
Thorax and right arm
What is the name of the blood vessel that carries the blood to the kidney?
Renal Artery
How much urine is held in the bladder before the normal sensation to urinate occurs?
100-200ml
200-300ml
300-400ml
400-500ml
300-400ml
Which of the following parts of the cell is commonly referred to as the ‘powerhouse of the cell’?
Mitochondria
Liposomes
Cytoplasm
Ribosome
Mitochondria
Which of the following occurs to the skin cells during mitosis?
An exact replica of the original cell is produced
Two new but different cells are produced
Two new identical cells are produced
One new but different cell is produced
Two new identical cells are produced
Which one of the following hormones regulates the metabolism?
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
Insulin
Glucagon
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
Which one of the following hormones reduces the level of glucose and nutrients in the blood?
Insulin
Glucagon
Adrenaline
Thyroxine
Insulin
Which one of the following hormones prepares the uterus for pregnancy?
Oxytocin
Progesterone
Oestrogen
Androgen
Oestrogen
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?
12
Which one of the following would happen in response to the parasympathetic nervous system?
Dilation of the bronchi
Decreased urine secretion
Increased cardiac output
Constriction of the blood vessels
Constriction of the blood vessels
What are fats made up of?
Monoglyserides
Diglycerides
Triglycerides
Polyglycerides
Triglycerides
In which part of the digestive system are villi found?
Stomache
Large intestine
Small intestine
Colon
Small intestine
Which of the following occurs during inspiration?
a. Air is breathed out, diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract
b. Air is breathed out, diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax
c. Air is breathed in, diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract
d. Air is breathed in, diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax
c. Air is breathed in, diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract
Which one of the following is not caused by a viral infection?
Influenza
Sinusitis
Asthma
Bronchitis
Asthma
