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biomedical science - questions Flashcards

1
Q

the sinuses consist of cavities in certain cranial bones.

the bones of the paranasal sinuses are

A

frontal
maxillary
sphenoid
ethmoid bones

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2
Q

the vagus nerve (CN X) carries innervation for

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speeding up the HR and increasing the force of contraction

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3
Q

which point is near the ulnar nerve, median nerve, and brachial plexus?

A

HT 1

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4
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which point is near the median nerve?

A

PC 3

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5
Q

the tip of the 12th rib is level with

A

L2

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6
Q

denervation of the deltoid muscle would most seriously affect

A

abduction of the arm at the shoulder joint

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7
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the soleus muscle

A

plantarflexes the foot

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8
Q

the sciatic nerve contains two independent nerves, and serves to innervate the

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muscles of the posterior thigh

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9
Q

what carries blood and is high in CO2 and low in O2?

A

pumonary artery

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10
Q

which organ is located inferior to the diaphragm?

A

liver

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11
Q

what is the correct order of the sections in the small intestine?

A

duodenum, jejunum, ileum

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12
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which organ is located in the upper left quadrant, adjacent to the stomach?

A

spleen

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13
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most of the nerve innervation of the cavum and cymba concha of the ear are derived from

A

several cranial nerves

lesser auricular nerve

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14
Q

which organ is located relative to T12 to L3?

A

kidneys

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15
Q

carrier molecules within the cell membrane are required in order to perform

A

facilitated diffusion

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16
Q

the greatest percentage of blood volume is found in

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venules and veins

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17
Q

which form of sugar is absorbed from the small intestine via facilitated diffusion?

A

fructose

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18
Q

the adrenal cortex secretes

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cortisol, aldosterone, corticosterone

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19
Q

insulin is produced to perform effects such as

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increased utilization of glucose
decreased proteolysis
decreased gluconeogenesis
decreased ketogenesis

20
Q

scoliosis is

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one or more lateral curves in the spine

21
Q

which muscle gives the stability to the shoulder joint?

A

rotator cuff

22
Q

the position of facets in the thoracic spine allow for greatest range of motion in

A

lumbar rotation

23
Q

which disease is a demyelination within the CNS?

A

multiple sclerosis

24
Q

contraception pills contain

A

estrogen and progesterone

25
Q

incessant snoring and periods of silence, insomnia, morning headaches, and excessive daytime sleepiness describes which condition?

A

sleep apnea

26
Q

normal “lub-dub” heart sounds are created by

A

closure of the heart valves

27
Q

which organ is located to the left of the midsagittal plane, just inferior to the diaphragm?

A

stomach

28
Q

does the diaphragm contract or expand during quiet inspiration?

A

contracts

29
Q

which hormones are secreted/released by the pituitary gland?

A

oxytocin
ACTH
growth hormone

30
Q

which “tube” runs from the urinary bladder to the external surface of the body?

A

urethra

31
Q

surging levels of LH and FSH are important during

A

ovulation

32
Q

the flexors of the wrist and the flexor digitorum superficialis all originate from

A

the medial epicondyle of the humerus

33
Q

the extensors of the wrist, as well as most extensors of the 2nd to 5th fingers all originate from

A

the lateral epicondyle of the humerus

34
Q

most of the nutrients are absorbed in which part of the organs in digestion?

A

small intestine

35
Q

if a person has trouble chewing his food, which cranial nerve is involved?

A

CN V (trigeminal)

36
Q

which nerve is responsible for taste receptors for the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?

A

CN VII (facial)

37
Q

protein digestion occurs in which organ(s)?

A

stomach, small intestine

38
Q

the level of estrogen in the blood peak during which day of the menstrual cycle?

A

day 12

39
Q

the group of muscles that flex the lumbar vertebra and hip, and can be palpated in the lower abdomen is

A

PSOAS

40
Q

which CN is the major sensory nerve of the face?

A

CN V (trigeminal)

41
Q

which organ stores glucose in the form of glycogen?

A

liver

42
Q

which structure thickens each month, becomes engorged with blood in preparation for receiving fertilized ovum?

A

endometrium

43
Q

which ganglion transmit sensory messages?

A

dorsal root ganglion

44
Q

the muscle that controls the passage of food and water from the stomach to the small intestine is

A

pyloric sphincter

45
Q

what are the 4 accessory organs of digestion?

A

liver
gall bladder
pancreas
salivary glands

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