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1
Q

Which of the following chemicals is not normally detected in the urine of a healthy individual?

uric acid

urea

H+

glucose

sodium

A

glucose

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2
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Which of the following particles is found inside the nucleus of an atom?

DNA & RNA

protons, neutrons and electrons

protons and neutrons

protons only

None of the choices are correct

A

protons and neutrons

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3
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The large intestine absorbs

sodium

vitamins

water

chloride

All of the choices are correct

A

All of the choices are correct

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4
Q

Which layer of skin contains large numbers of blood capillaries involved in body temperature regulation

hypodermis

epidermis

stratum basale

stratumm corneum

dermis

A

dermis

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5
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Most substances absorbed into the blood in the small intestibe are carried to the liver by the

hepatic vein

common hepatic duct

hepatic portal vein

central vein

hepatic artery

A

hepatic portal vein

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6
Q

Increased secretion of ADH from the posterior pituitary gland promotes

tubular secretion of sodium ions

tubular secretion of potassium ions

tubular reabsorption of calcium ions

tubular reabsorption of water

All of the choices are correct

A

tubular reabsorption of water

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7
Q

In the anatomical position, the ring finger is __ to the little finger

medial

proximal

lateral

deep

distal

A

lateral

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8
Q

Which of the following pituitary hormones controls the production and release of glucocortcoids from the adrenal cortex?

FSH

LH

ACTH

GH

ADH

A

ACTH

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9
Q

What causes Atelectasis?

Tumor formation or mucus plugs

Stroke

Heart failure

Pulmonary hypertension

A

Tumor formation or mucus plugs

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10
Q

All of the following are normal changes that occur in the respiratory system during exercise except?

breathing rate increases

oxygen diffusion rate across the respiratory membrane increases

blood flow to the lung increases

depth of ventilation increases

less carbon dioxide is produced in the muscles

A

less carbon dioxide is produced in the muscles

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11
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The normal pH of blood is

  1. 00 to 5.00
  2. 75 to 7.00
  3. 20 to 7.60
  4. 35 to 7.45
  5. 65 to 8.00
A

7.35 to 7.45

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12
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This layer of the epidermis contains dead keratinized cells that are continuously sloughed from the surface of the body

stratum spinosum

stratum granulosum

stratum corneum

stratum basale

stratum lucidum

A

stratum corneum

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13
Q

Which statement is correct?

All tumours form in solid tissues

All tumours are cancerous

All cancers are tumours

All tumours can spread throughout the body

A

All tumours form in solid tissues

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14
Q

The term metabolism refers to

oxidation reactions

anabolic reactions

reduction reactions

catabolic reactions

all chemical reactions of the body

A

all chemical reactions of the body

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15
Q

The chemical symbol for sodium is

N

Na

Mg

Sn

S

A

Na

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16
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The science that deals with medical problems and care of the elderly is called

pathology

obstetrics

pharmacology

epidermiology

geriatrics

A

geriatrics

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17
Q

The false vocal cords

aid in the production of low pitch sound

produce the highest volume sounds

are located in the lower larynx

All of these choices are correct

None of these choices are correct

A

None of the choices are correct

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18
Q

The plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portion is a

tranverse plane

parasagittal plane

midsagittal plane

frontal plane

oblique plane

A

tranverse plane

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19
Q

The circulatory route that brings nutrient rich oxygenated blood to the tissues throughout the body and back to the heart is the

cerebral circulation

coronary circulation

systemic circulation

pulmonary circulation

hepatic portal circulation

A

Systemic circulation

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20
Q

Which of the following blood vessels would have the highest systolic blood pressure

a small capillary

pulmonary vein

superior vena cava

brachial artery

aorta

A

aorta

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21
Q

The cells in the pancreatic islets that secrete insulin are called

cheif cells

alpha cells

beta cells

F cells

delta cells

A

beta cells

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22
Q

Which of the following chambers of the heart has the thickest myocardium?

left ventricle

right ventricle

All heart chambers have equal thickness

right atrium

left atrium

A

left ventricle

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23
Q

The clinical term for high blood pressure in adults is

Hypertonic

Hypertension

Hypotension

Hyperglycaemia

A

Hypertension

24
Q

The transport of respiratory gases between the lungs and body tissues is a function of

oxygen

atrial natriuretic hormone (ANH)

sodium and potassium exchange

carbon dioxide

the blood

A

the blood

25
Q

The layer of the epidermis that contains melanocytes is called the

stratum lucidum

stratum corneum

stratum spinosum

stratum granulosum

stratum basale

A

stratum basale

26
Q

Salivary amylase is an enzyme secreted into the oral cavity to start the digestion of

carbohydrates

lipids

proteins

amino acids

nucleic acids

A

carbohydrates

27
Q

Mitochondria produce

DNA

ADHD

ADD

RNA

ATP

A

ATP

28
Q

In 2019 the global number of overweight and obese children under the age of 5 was?

56 million

25 milliion

43 million

38 milliion

A

38 million

29
Q

All of the following are normal functions of the skin except

temperature regulation

sensation

excretion

protection

Vitamin B synthesis

A

Vitamin B synthesis

30
Q

Which of the following is associated with hyperglycaemia?

Rash

Fatigue

Hunger

Ketosis

A

Ketosis

31
Q

Under normal conditions, daily water loss from the body is approximately

1500 ml/day

200 ml/day

2500 ml/day

4300 ml/day

400 ml/day

A

2500 ml/day

32
Q

Which of the following is correct?

Water is ingested from food and fluid intake, and is lost through the kidneys, lungs, skin and large intestine

Water is ingested from food and fluid intake and is only lost through the kidneys and liver

Water intake is always more than water loss

Water is ingested from only fluid intake, anmd is only lost throgh the kidneys

Water is only lost through the skin and kidneys

A

Water is ingested from food and fluid intake, and is lost through the kidneys, lungs, skin and large intestine

33
Q

What reasons lead to decreased respiratory effort?

Pulmonary embolism, pneumonia

Low cardiac output, hypovolemia

Muscle weakness, Neurological mdisorder, spinal injury

Hypertension, anaemia

A

Muscle weakness, neurological disorder, spinal injury

34
Q

Glucagon is a pancreatic hormone that

stimulates conversion of liver glycogen into glucose

slows down glucose formation from lactic acid

speeds up protein synthesis within the cells

accelerates the transport of glucose from blood into the cells

promotes uptake of amino acids by muscle cells

A

stimulates conversion of liver glycogen into glucose

35
Q

The ___ is the region between the lungs from the breastbone to the vertebral column

pleural cavity

vertebral cavity

mediastuinum

manubrium

pericardium

A

mediastuinum

36
Q

The nasal cavity is lined with

stratified epithelium

squamous epithelium

cuboidal epithelium

cilitated columnar epithelium

simple epithelium

A

cilitated columnar epithelium

37
Q

Which of the following hormones is implicated in acting as a precursor for long term stress symptoms?

Leptin

ACTH

Adrenalin

Prolectin

A

ACTH

38
Q

Women are eight times more likely to develop a urinary tract infection than men due to

cyclic pattern of hormoine secretion

poorer immune function

difference in urine composition

shorter urethra closer to anus

A

shorter urethra closer to anus

39
Q

The circulatory route from the right ventricle to the lungs and back to the left atrium is called

hepatic portal circulation

fetal circulation

systemic circulation

pulmonary circulation

coronary circulation

A

pulmonary circulation

40
Q

Which of the following hormones are produced in
the hypothalamus?

antidiuretic hormone

insulin

adrenocorticotrpoic hormone

growth hormone

calcitonin

A

Antidiuretic hormone

41
Q

Cartilaginoius rings

make the trachea rigid to keep the airway open

are C shaped in the trachea to allow the esophagus to expand behind it

make the primary bronchi rigid to keep them open

are made of hyaline cartilage

All of the choices are correct

A

All of the choices are correct

42
Q

The thirst centre is located in the

kidney

medulla oblongata

hypothalamus

posterior pituitary gland

GI tract

A

hypothalamus

43
Q

All of the following are components of the urinary system EXCEPT the

ureter

urethra

kidneys

urinary bladder

prostate gland

A

prostate gland

44
Q

The portion of a fingernail that extends past the end of the finger is called the

nail matrix

free edge

nail root

nail body

lumula

A

free edge

45
Q

Which of the following organs is NOT an accessory structure of the digestive system?

gallbladder

liver

spleen

pancreas

teeth

A

spleen

46
Q

The large intestine absorbs

sodium

chloride

water

vitamins

All of the choices are correct

A

All of the choices are correct

47
Q

Glucose is stored in the liver and muscles as a large polysaccharide called

starch

glycogen

cellulose

sucrose

triglycerides

A

glycogen

48
Q

Which of the following blood vessels delivers deoxygenated blood to the right atrium?

vena cavae

pulmonary arteries

pulmonary trunk

pulmonary veins

aorta

A

vena cavae

49
Q

A group of related organs that have a common function is called a(n)

group

tissue

system

organism

organ

A

system

50
Q

Under resting conditions, the basic rythm of btreathing is controlled by the

pontine respiratory group

medulla oblongata

midbrain

hypothalamus

carotid arteries

A

medulla oblongata

51
Q

During tattooing, ink is deposited into the ___ of the skin

dermis

epidermis

subcutaneous fat

capillary loops of the dermal papillae

hypodermis

A

dermis

52
Q

The building blocks used to assemble complex carbohydrates are called

starches

monosaccharides

disaccharides

polysaccharides

glycogen

A

monosaccharides

53
Q

The hormone released in response to low blood calcium levels is

parathyroid hormone

growth hormone

oxytcin

thyroxine

calcitonin

A

parathyroid hormone

54
Q

Venous blood rich in substances absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract is carried to the liver by the

hepatic portal vein

jugular vein

hypophseal portal vein

hepatic vein

coronary sinus

A

hepatic portal vein

55
Q

Which of the following statements best describes essentail characteristic(s) of active transport

moves solutes down their concentration gradient

requires osmotic pressure gradient

requires both a pump and cellular energy

requires a carrier protein or pump

requires cellular energy

A

requires both a pump and cellular energy

56
Q

Exocrine glands found in the external auditory canal that secrete protective earwax are called

apocrine galnds

ceruminous glands

sebaceous glands

eccrine glands

sudoriferous glands

A

ceruminous glands

57
Q

Which of the following blood vessels would have the highest systolic blood pressure

aorta

pulmonary vein

a small capillary

superior vena cava

brachial artery

A

aorta

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