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BIO PRE QUIZ STUDY Flashcards

1
Q

Which form of metabolism requires oxygen?

A

Aerobic metabolism

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2
Q

Which nutrients must be deaminated prior to oxidation?

A

proteins

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3
Q

Which statement is true regarding saturated fats? Select all that apply.

A

Solid at room temperature
Come from animal sources

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4
Q

Which vitamin helps the intestines absorb calcium and phosphorus from the intestines?

A

vitamin D

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5
Q

Which parts of the body are involved in an allergic reaction?

A

Integumentary system
All of these
Respiratory system
Gastrointestinal system

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6
Q

Which BMI would be considered underweight?

A

15

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7
Q

How does the body respond to cold conditions?

A

Vasoconstriction of cutaneous blood vessels

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8
Q

Which of the following is an example of heat loss by evaporation?

A

sweating on a hot day

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9
Q

Which organ regulates body temperature?

A

Hypothalamus

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10
Q

What is an excessively low body temperature?

A

Hypothermia

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11
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Which of the following is a function of the kidney? Select all that apply.

A

form urine
regulate blood pressure

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12
Q

Which structure transports urine from the kidneys to the bladder?

A

ureter

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13
Q

Which substance is not filtered out into the glomerulus?

A

plasma proteins (e.g., albumin)

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14
Q

Which process transports specific substances from the peritubular capillary into the nephron tubule?

A

tubular secretion

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15
Q

What do white blood cells in the urine indicate?

A

infection

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16
Q

Which of the following is abnormal in urine?

A

red blood cells

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17
Q

What condition is caused by water accumulating in the kidney?

A

hydronephrosis

18
Q

Patient K presents with a fever and persistent mid back pain. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A

pyelonephritis

19
Q

What type of incontinence causes involuntary urine loss during coughing, sneezing, or lifting?

A

stress incontinence

20
Q

Why do patients with renal failure have anemia?

A

The kidneys cannot make erythropoietin.

21
Q

What is the movement of air into and out of the lungs called?

A

pulmonary ventilation

22
Q

Where does gas exchange occur?

A

alveoli

23
Q

When breathing in, where does air travel after passing through the nasal cavities?

A

pharynx

24
Q

What is the function of the nasal cavity?

A

all of these
trap environmental debris and pathogens
moisten air
warm air

25
Q

What term describes the amount of air moved into or out of the lungs in quiet, relaxed breathing?

A

tidal volume

26
Q

How is most oxygen transported in the blood?

A

bonded to hemoglobin

27
Q

The medullary respiratory center is responsible for

A

normal breathing rhythm

28
Q

As the carbon dioxide in the blood decreases, the blood

A

becomes more alkaline

29
Q

Which of the following respiratory infections has an increased likelihood of developing into pneumonia?

A

influenza

30
Q

Which of the following is true of tuberculosis?

A

Caused by bacteria

31
Q

What is the thick, muscular layer of the heart wall?

A

myocardium

32
Q

Which valve is located between the right atria and right ventricle?

A

tricuspid valve

33
Q

What are the upper chambers of the heart?

A

atria

34
Q

Which chamber receives blood from the lungs?

A

left atrium

35
Q

What is the contraction phase of the cardiac cycle?

A

systole

36
Q

Which of the following is the normal “pacemaker” that initiates electrical conduction in the heart?

A

sinoatrial node

37
Q

Mr. B’s pacemaker is malfunctioning, and his heart is beating 50 times a minute. Mr. B’s condition can be described as:

A

bradycardia

38
Q

What causes normal heart sounds?

A

closure of the heart valves

39
Q

What condition causes inflammation of the tissue covering the heart valves?

A

endocarditis

40
Q

What is the cause of chest pain seen with angina?

A

moderate ischemia

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