AP 3

Question 1

Which is the major vein draining the tissues of the head and upper body?

Answer 1

Superior vena cava

Question 2

Body temperature is regulated by?

Answer 2

Hypothalamus

Question 3

Which of the following events can be measured as systolic blood pressure?

Answer 3

Ventricular contraction

Question 4

All life begins with a single?

Answer 4

Cell

Question 5

The kidneys are important in the regulation of?

Answer 5

Water, electrolytes, pH

Question 6

Where is the information from DNA translated?

Answer 6

Ribosomes

Question 7

How is the heart muscle supplied with oxygen and nutrients?

Answer 7

By the coronary arteries, which branch from the aorta

Question 8

Each of the following mature cells have a nucleus except?

Answer 8

Erythrocyte

Question 9

The hypothalamus controls: choose all that apply

Answer 9

The autonomic nervous system

Body temperature

Blood glucose levels

Thirst and water balance

Question 10

Which neurotransmitter is released by the axon terminal and propagates to the motor end plate?

Answer 10

Acetylcholine

Question 11

Red blood cells live for approximately……………days?

Answer 11

120 days

Question 12

The appendix is inferior or superior to the stomach?

Answer 12

Inferior

Question 13

Which hormone helps to regulate sleep/wake cycles?

Answer 13

Melatonin

Question 14

Which of the following is a substance that aids the transmission of nerve impulses?

Answer 14

Acetylcholine

Question 15

An alkaline solution is characterised by high levels of which ion?

Answer 15

Hydroxyl

Question 16

Which of the following cavities are separated by the diaphragm?

Answer 16

Thoracic and abdominal.

Question 17

Which of the following is the master gland of the endocrine system?

Answer 17

Pituitary gland.

Question 18

In which region of the abdomen are you likely to find the appendix?

Answer 18

Right illiac fossa

Question 19

The term lateral in relation to anatomical position/direction, means what?

Answer 19

Away from the mid-line

Question 20

The nephron includes the (choose all that apply):

Answer 20

Glomerulus.

Proximal convoluted tubule.

Afferent arteriole.

Medullary loop.