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1
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what is the main target for antidiuretic hormone?

A

kidney

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2
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Erythrocytes are formed from stem cells in the…

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bone marrow

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3
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Which of the following bones are part of the axil skeleton?
tarsals
sacrum
tibia
ulna
clavicle

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sacrum

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4
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what molecule is a pigmented protein in skeletal muscle fibres that stores oxygen?

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myoglobin

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5
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A drug prescribed to manage pain is called…

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analgesic

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6
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What area of the brain sets the basic rhythm for breathing?

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medulla oblongata

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7
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which artery conveys blood to the brain?

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carotid

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8
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the serous membrane covering the inner surface of the heart is the…

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endocardium

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9
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which enzymes digest dietary fats?

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lipase

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10
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which organelle determines a bacterial gram stain?

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cell wall

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11
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which endocrine gland produces insulin?

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pancreas

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12
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which structure allows pressure in the middle ear to be equalised with atmospheric pressure?

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Eustachian (auditory) tube

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13
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what structure in the respiratory system is commonly called the Adams apple?

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thyroid cartilage

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14
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gas exchange in the lungs occurs across the respiratory membrane by the process of…

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diffusion

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15
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An Eukaryotic cell is a cell with a nucleus. true or false?

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true

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16
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what does salivary amylase secreted into the oral cavity start the digestion of?

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starch

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17
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what term best describes a blue colouration of the skin and mucous membranes?

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cyanosis

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18
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what are liver cells referred to as?

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hepatocytes

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19
Q

which of the following arteries is in the arm?
femoral
aorta
brachial
subclavian
renal

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brachial

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20
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which term best describes a reduction of PH of blood to 7.2?

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acidosis

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21
Q

the spaces anterior to the lens are filled with…

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Aquarius humour

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22
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(eye) the rods and cones are located in the…

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retina

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23
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where does the chemical digestion of protein start?

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stomach

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24
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antidiuretic hormone is secreted from the…

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posterior pituitary gland

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25
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Malleus, incus and stupid are small bones in the…

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middle ear

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26
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which of the following structures is part of the cytoskeleton of a human cell?
flagella
mitochondria
goli-complex
cell wall
microtubules

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microtubules

27
Q

which organelle proceeds ATP

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mitochondria

28
Q

what does the sebaceous glands in the skin produce?

A

oil

29
Q

which hormone helps conserve water during dehydration?

A

aldosterone

30
Q

what is the chemical symbol for potassium?

A

k+

31
Q

the waterproofing protein in the epidermis is…

A

keratin

32
Q

the coaxial (hip) joint, joins between the pelvis and the…

A

femur

33
Q

what term best describes the study of drug administration, distribution, metabolism and elimination?

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pharm-kinetics

34
Q

what is the outermost layer of the skin called?

A

epidermis

35
Q

which organ of the digestive system produces hydrochloric acid?

A

stomach

36
Q

most of the carbon dioxide in blood is transported as…

A

bicarbonate ions

37
Q

which of the following organs produces bile?
kidney
gall bladder
liver
spleen
stomach

A

liver

38
Q

what has most effect on peripheral resistance?

A

blood vessel diameter

39
Q

lipid soluble hormones are…
constantly produces within the anterior pituitary gland
relatively short lived
able to cross the cell membrane and interact with intercellular receptors
formed into amino acids

A

able to cross the cell membrane and interact with intercellular receptors

40
Q

calcium homeostasis is controlled by…

A

parathyroid hormone

41
Q

absorption of an oral drug usually refers to the…

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movement of the drug from he gut to the blood

42
Q

what is the start of a long bone called?

A

diaphysis

43
Q

Which blood vessel distributes oxygenated blood to all parts body?

the pulmonary artery
the aorta
the vena cava

A

the aorta

44
Q

How thick is the wall of a capillary?

one cell
two cells
four cells

A

one cell

45
Q

How thick is the wall of a capillary?

one cell
two cells
four cells

A

one cell

46
Q

What is the name of the muscular process for moving food down the oesophagus?

peristalsis
mass movements
mastication

A

peristalsis

47
Q

What is a female sex cell called?

an egg
a sperm cell
an embryo

A

an egg

48
Q

How is waste carbon dioxide expelled from the body?

through inspiration
by peristalsis
through expiration

A

through expiration

49
Q

Which of these organs is not part of the urinary system?

the pancreas
the bladder
the kidneys

A

the pancreas

50
Q

Which substance do the kidneys filter to produce urine?

chyme
blood
lymph

A

blood

51
Q

The bladder expels urine through which passage?

the ureter
the vena cava
the urethra

A

the urethra

52
Q

Which type of signal is transmitted in a neuron?

electrical
hormonal
mechanical

A

electrical

53
Q

What is the function of a valve in a vein?

to encourage reverse blood flow
to prevent forward blood flow
to prevent reverse blood flow

A

to prevent reverse blood flow

54
Q

Which type of cell carries oxygen around the body?

platelets
red blood cell
white blood cell

A

red blood cell

55
Q

Which one of the following is NOT a function of bile?

neutralisation of gastric juice
emulsification of fats
protein breakdown

A

protein breakdown

56
Q

Which one of the following is NOT a function of bile?

neutralisation of gastric juice
emulsification of fats
protein breakdown

A

protein breakdown

57
Q

Where in the gastrointestinal tract does pancreatic juice drain into?

the large intestine
the small intestine
the stomach

A

the small intestine

58
Q

Sweat glands are located in the …

dermis
epidermis
hypodermis

A

dermis

59
Q

What type of tissue is the main component of the dermis?

fatty tissue
connective tissue
soft tissue

A

connective tissue

60
Q

What substance are nails made of?

keratin
melanin
collagen

A

keratin

61
Q

Name the contractions that push food through the oesophagus?

mass movement
peristalsis
mastication

A

peristalsis

62
Q

What is the basic functional role of the cerebellum?

autonomic functions
motor activity
sensory activity

A

motor activity

63
Q

The scalene muscles are accessory muscles to which action?

inspiration
expiration
vomiting

A

inspiration

64
Q

Antidiuretic hormone (adh) is produced by …

the pancreas
the pituitary gland
the adrenal glands

A

the pituitary gland

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