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1
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This structure lies between the arachnoid and pia mater:

A

Subarachnoid space

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2
Q

Which two organs are associated with the lymphatic system?

A

Thymus and spleen

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3
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A body part that is further from the point of attachment to the trunk, than another part is said to be?

A

Distal

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4
Q

The vital centres include the (choose all that apply):

A

Respiratory centre

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5
Q

Which of the following is located beneath the diaphragm in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity?

A

Liver

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6
Q

Which endocrine gland is closely associated with the larynx?

A

thyroid gland

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7
Q

Red blood cells are recycled in the?

A

Liver and spleen

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8
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…………………… cells are scattered among the columnar cells, secreting mucus on the tissue surface

A

Goblet

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9
Q

The most common type of cartilage is?

A

Hyaline

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10
Q

Which of the following bones is not part of the axial skeleton?

A

Humorous

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11
Q

The liver is superior to the diaphragm?

A

False

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12
Q

The enzyme pepsin breaks down which of the following?

A

Protein

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13
Q

Which of the following regulates body temperature?

A

Hypothalamus

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14
Q

Which of the following structures helps to regulate sleep/wake cycles?

A

hypothalamus

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15
Q

Which of the hearts chambers has the thickest layer of myocardium?

A

Left ventricle

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16
Q

Blood flows from the right ventricle of the heart into the?

A

Pulmonary arteries

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17
Q

Production of new red blood cells takes place in:

A

Red bone marrow

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18
Q

Blood pressure rises with all of the following, except increased?

A

Vasodilation

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19
Q

What is the ordinary percentage of oxygen in the air?

A

21%

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20
Q

When the atria contact, the atrioventricular valves open, because:

A

The pressure in the atria is higher than the pressure in the ventricles

21
Q

The ureters pass through the (choose all that apply):

A

Abdominal and pelvic cavity

22
Q

Which of the following is true?

An acid solution has a higher pH than an alkaline solution

A strongly acidic solution has a higher pH than a weaker one

There are no ions in a neutral solution

An alkaline solution has a higher pH than an acid one

A

An alkaline solution has a higher pH than an acid one

23
Q

The large intestine is longer than the small intestine?

True

False

A

False

24
Q

Which of the following lobes primarily processes information related to concentration, planning and problem solving?

A

Frontal lobe

25
Q

CSF circulation is aided by (choose all that apply):

Breathing

Pulsing blood vessels

A pump

Changes in posture

A

Pulsing blood vessels

26
Q

Which of the following types of muscle tissue contains intercalated discs?

A

Cardiac muscles

27
Q

Which of the following transport mechanisms involves water moving across a semipermeable membrane?

A

Osmosis

28
Q

For normal gas exchange in the lungs, which of the following is true?

Oxygen moves into the alveoli because the P02 is higher in the blood than in the alveoli.

Oxygen moves out of the alveoli, because the P02 is higher in the alveoli than in the blood.

Oxygen moves into the alveoli, because the P02 is higher in the alveoli than in the blood.

Oxygen moves out of the alveoli, because the P02 is higher in the blood than in the alveoli.

A

Oxygen moves out of the alveoli, because the P02 is higher in the alveoli than in the blood.

29
Q

Blood is considered which type of tissue?

A

Connective

30
Q

Which of the following are necessary for the secretion of cerebrospinal fluid (choose all that apply):

Arachnoid villi

Choroid plexuses

Third ventricle

Fourth ventricle

A

Choroid plexuses and Fourth ventricle

31
Q

The approximate volume of CSF in adults is?

A

150mls

32
Q

The adams apple is known as?

A

Thyroid cartilage

33
Q

Exhaled air when compared with inhaled air, contains more?

A

Carbon dioxide and less oxygen.

34
Q

The hormone…………………….., stimulates production of red blood cells.

A

erythropoietin

35
Q

The cricoid cartilage:

Has its broadest portion posteriorly.

Is also called the Adams Apple.

Lies superior to the thyroid cartilage.

Is linked to the hyoid bone by the cricohyoid cartilage.

A

Lies superior to the thyroid cartilage.

36
Q

An acid solution releases which ion when dissolved?

A

Hydrogen ions

37
Q

The network of blood vessels that carries blood between the heart and lungs is the?

A

Pulmonary circulation

38
Q

The stomach is adapted to allow stretching as it fills. This is permitted by?

A

Rugae

39
Q

Which chamber of the heart has the largest blood supply?

A

Left ventricle

40
Q

The characteristics of the nervous system include?
Group of answer choices

Short-term effects.

Rapid responses.

Assisting in the maintenance of homeostasis.

Very specific responses.

All of these are correct.

A

All of these are correct

41
Q

The point at which an impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another neuron is called the?

A

Synapse

42
Q

Inflammation of the pleura is known as ……………….?

A

Pleurisy

43
Q

The principal effect of aldosterone is to increase reabsorption of?

A

Sodium and water

44
Q

Cardiovascular function is regulated by all of the following, except?

A

Conscious control

45
Q

In diffusion, substances move from areas of higher to lower concentration until what happens?

A

Equilibrium

46
Q

The middle layer of the meninges is called?

A

Arachnoid

47
Q

The patella is proximal or distal to the tarsal bone?

A

Proximal

48
Q

Collateral circulation is?

A

Lymphatic vessels running alongside arteries

49
Q

Oxygen molecules travel from the alveoli into the bloodstream by:

A

Diffusion

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