biology mix

Question 1

what is the main target for antidiuretic hormone?

Answer 1

kidney

Question 2

Erythrocytes are formed from stem cells in the…

Answer 2

bone marrow

Question 3

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

Answer 3

sacrum

Question 4

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

Answer 4

myoglobin

Question 5

A drug prescribed to manage pain is called…

Answer 5

analgesic

Question 6

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

Answer 6

medulla oblongata

Question 7

which artery conveys blood to the brain?

Answer 7

carotid

Question 8

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

Answer 8

endocardium

Question 9

which enzymes digest dietary fats?

Answer 9

lipase

Question 10

which organelle determines a bacterial gram stain?

Answer 10

cell wall

Question 11

which endocrine gland produces insulin?

Answer 11

pancreas

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Eustachian (auditory) tube

Question 13

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

Answer 13

thyroid cartilage

Question 14

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

Answer 14

diffusion

Question 15

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

Answer 15

true

Question 16

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

Answer 16

starch

Question 17

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

Answer 17

cyanosis

Question 18

what are liver cells referred to as?

Answer 18

hepatocytes

Question 19

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

Answer 19

brachial

Question 20

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

Answer 20

acidosis

Question 21

the spaces anterior to the lens are filled with…

Answer 21

Aquarius humour

Question 22

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

Answer 22

retina

Question 23

where does the chemical digestion of protein start?

Answer 23

stomach

Question 24

antidiuretic hormone is secreted from the…

Answer 24

posterior pituitary gland

Question 25

Malleus, incus and stupid are small bones in the...

Answer 25

middle ear

Question 26

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

Answer 26

microtubules

Question 27

which organelle proceeds ATP

Answer 27

mitochondria

Question 28

what does the sebaceous glands in the skin produce?

Answer 28

oil

Question 29

which hormone helps conserve water during dehydration?

Answer 29

aldosterone

Question 30

what is the chemical symbol for potassium?

Answer 30

k+

Question 31

the waterproofing protein in the epidermis is...

Answer 31

keratin

Question 32

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

Answer 32

femur

Question 33

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

Answer 33

pharm-kinetics

Question 34

what is the outermost layer of the skin called?

Answer 34

epidermis

Question 35

which organ of the digestive system produces hydrochloric acid?

Answer 35

stomach

Question 36

most of the carbon dioxide in blood is transported as...

Answer 36

bicarbonate ions

Question 37

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

Answer 37

liver

Question 38

what has most effect on peripheral resistance?

Answer 38

blood vessel diameter

Question 39

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

Answer 39

able to cross the cell membrane and interact with intercellular receptors

Question 40

calcium homeostasis is controlled by...

Answer 40

parathyroid hormone

Question 41

absorption of an oral drug usually refers to the...

Answer 41

movement of the drug from he gut to the blood

Question 42

what is the start of a long bone called?

Answer 42

diaphysis

Question 43

Which blood vessel distributes oxygenated blood to all parts body? the pulmonary artery the aorta the vena cava

Answer 43

the aorta

Question 44

How thick is the wall of a capillary? one cell two cells four cells

Answer 44

one cell

Question 45

How thick is the wall of a capillary? one cell two cells four cells

Answer 45

one cell

Question 46

What is the name of the muscular process for moving food down the oesophagus? peristalsis mass movements mastication

Answer 46

peristalsis

Question 47

What is a female sex cell called? an egg a sperm cell an embryo

Answer 47

an egg

Question 48

How is waste carbon dioxide expelled from the body? through inspiration by peristalsis through expiration

Answer 48

through expiration

Question 49

Which of these organs is not part of the urinary system? the pancreas the bladder the kidneys

Answer 49

the pancreas

Question 50

Which substance do the kidneys filter to produce urine? chyme blood lymph

Answer 50

blood

Question 51

The bladder expels urine through which passage? the ureter the vena cava the urethra

Answer 51

the urethra

Question 52

Which type of signal is transmitted in a neuron? electrical hormonal mechanical

Answer 52

electrical

Question 53

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

Answer 53

to prevent reverse blood flow

Question 54

Which type of cell carries oxygen around the body? platelets red blood cell white blood cell

Answer 54

red blood cell

Question 55

Which one of the following is NOT a function of bile? neutralisation of gastric juice emulsification of fats protein breakdown

Answer 55

protein breakdown

Question 56

Which one of the following is NOT a function of bile? neutralisation of gastric juice emulsification of fats protein breakdown

Answer 56

protein breakdown

Question 57

Where in the gastrointestinal tract does pancreatic juice drain into? the large intestine the small intestine the stomach

Answer 57

the small intestine

Question 58

Sweat glands are located in the ... dermis epidermis hypodermis

Answer 58

dermis

Question 59

What type of tissue is the main component of the dermis? fatty tissue connective tissue soft tissue

Answer 59

connective tissue

Question 60

What substance are nails made of? keratin melanin collagen

Answer 60

keratin

Question 61

Name the contractions that push food through the oesophagus? mass movement peristalsis mastication

Answer 61

peristalsis

Question 62

What is the basic functional role of the cerebellum? autonomic functions motor activity sensory activity

Answer 62

motor activity

Question 63

The scalene muscles are accessory muscles to which action? inspiration expiration vomiting

Answer 63

inspiration

Question 64

Antidiuretic hormone (adh) is produced by ... the pancreas the pituitary gland the adrenal glands

Answer 64

the pituitary gland