Final Flashcards
1-C16. Which cells in your pancreas are stimulated to release insulin when your blood sugar is too high?
a. alpha cells b. T cells c. beta cells d. Langerhans cells
C. Beta cells
In the PIP2-Calcium signaling mechanism, DAG activates which of the following?
a. protein kinase b. G protein c. calcium ATPase d. phospholipase
A. Protein kinase
Oxytocin ________.
a. release is an example of a positive feedback control mechanism
b. is an anterior pituitary secretion
c. exerts its most important effects during menstruation
d. controls milk production
A.
Hormones react with target cells to do which of the following?
a. activate enzymes b. deactivate enzymes c. induce secretory activity d. all of the above
D
Which of the following hormones stimulates the thyroid gland?
a. TSH b. FSH c. LH d. ACTH
A
Which of the following is a potent hyperglycemic agent? A. insulin B. glucagon C. proinsulin D. none of the above
B
A decrease in blood pressure does not stimulate the release of which of the following? A. aldosterone B. atrial natriuretic peptide C. angiotensin II D. angiotensinogen
B
As a result of stress, the anterior pituitary releases ________, which stimulates release of hormones from the adrenal cortex that retain sodium and water, leading to increases in blood volume and pressure.
a. thyroid stimulating hormone
b. growth hormone
c. ACTH
d. prolactin
C
Melatonin ________.
a. is produced by the parathyroid glands
b. is responsible for regulating the sleep cycle
c. triggers sexual maturation and puberty
d. is at its highest levels at around noon
B
Which of the following is NOT an anterior pituitary hormone? A. FSH B. GH C. Prolactin D. ADH
D
A release of parathyroid hormone (PTH) will trigger ________.
a. increased osteoblast activity
b. a reduction of calcium reabsorption in the kidney tubules
c. increased activation of vitamin D
d. a drop in blood calcium levels
C
Name the leukocytes from most abundant to least.
a. neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eisonophils, basophils b. lymphocytes, neutrophils, monocytes, eisonophils, basophils c. neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, basophils, eisonophils d. basophils, eisonophils, monocytes, lymphocytes, neutrophils
A
The white blood cell type that releases histamine and its inflammatory chemicals is the:
a. basophil b. neutrophil c. monocyte d. eosinophil
A
Blood viscosity deals with how your blood flows. Which of the following is most likely to happen to a person with a high red blood cell count?
a. His blood would be less resistant to flow. b. No changes in his blood flow. c. His blood would flow faster. d. His blood would be more resistant to flow.
D
When a sample of blood in a test tube is spun in a centrifuge, what is the more heavier material left at the bottom of the tube?
a. plasma b. erythrocytes c. platelets d. leukocytes
B
Which body activity would be most affected if a patient lacked an adequate number of erythrocytes (anemia)?
a. clotting
b. immune response
c. hormone transport
d. oxygen transport
D
With a patient that is administered an injection of erythropoietin (EPO) you would expect to eventually see a/an ________.
a. decreased white blood cell count
b. increased white blood cell count
c. decreased hematocrit
d. increased hematocrit
D
What is the average normal pH range of blood?
a. 8.35-8.45
b. 7.75-7.85
c. 7.35-7.45
d. 4.65-4.75
C
The special type of hemoglobin present in fetal red blood cells is ________.
a. hemoglobin A
b. hemoglobin B
c. hemoglobin F
d. hemoglobin S
C
Sickle cell anemia is associated with which of the following?
a. incorrect amino acid substitution in Hb formation
b. increased rbc production
c. normal blood cell shape
d. all of the above
A
If a patient with type B blood received a transfusion of AB blood, which of the following would occur?
a. The patient’s A antigens (antiglutinogens) will agglutinate with the anti-A antibodies (agglutinins) in the donor blood.
b. The patient’s anti-A antibodies (agglutinins) will agglutinate with the A antigens (antiglutinogens) in the donor blood.
c. The patient’s B antigens (antiglutinogens) will agglutinate with the anti-B antibodies (agglutinins) in the donor blood.
d. The patient’s anti-B antibodies (agglutinins) will agglutinate with the B antigens (agglutinins) in the donor blood.
B
Adult hemoglobin is made up of: A. 1 alpha and 1 beta chain B. 1 alpha and 1 gamma chain C. 2 alpha and 2 beta chains D. 2 alpha and 2 gamma chains
C
Blood returning to the heart from the systemic circulation first enters the:
a. aorta b. left atrium c. left ventricle d. right atrium
D
The P wave on an ECG tracing represents:
a. atrial depolarization b. ventricular depolarization c. atrial repolarization d. ventricular repolarization
A
What is the correct term for the innermost layer of the heart wall?
a. epicardium b. myocardium c. endocardium d. pericardium
C
Which of the following is NOT part of the intrinsic conduction system of the heart?
a. atrioventricular (AV) node
b. bundle branches
c. atrioventricular (AV) valve
d. sinoatrial (SA) node
C
Which of the following are parts of the action potential in pacemaker cells?
a. pacemaker potential b. depolarization c. repolarization d. all of the above
D
Cardiac output is equal to:
a. HR * SV b. HR/SV c. HR + SV d. HR – SV
A
If the mitral valve is unable to close properly, ________.
a. blood could flow back into the left atrium
b. blood could flow back into the left ventricle
c. blood could flow back into the right atrium
d. blood could flow back into the right ventricle
A
Normal heart sounds are caused by which of the following events?
a. excitation of the sinoatrial (SA) node
b. closure of the heart valves
c. friction of blood against the chamber walls
d. opening of the heart valves
B
Which chambers of the heart contain oxygenated blood?
a. right and left atria
b. right and left ventricles
c. right atrium and right ventricle
d. left atrium and left ventricle
D
If the vagal nerves to the heart were cut, the result would be that ________.
a. the heart would stop, since the vagal nerves trigger the heart to contract
b. the heart rate would increase
c. the atrioventricular (AV) node would become the pacemaker of the heart
d. parasympathetic stimulation would increase, causing a decrease in heart rate
C
Which vessel(s) of the heart receive(s) blood from the right ventricle?
a. venae cavae
b. pulmonary trunk
c. aorta
d. pulmonary veins
B
What part of the venous return is formed from united capillaries?
a. veins
b. varicose veins
c. venules
d. venous valves
C
Which of the following are associated with allowing large molecules to pass through their walls?
a. fenestrated capillaries b. continuous capillaries c. sinusoid capillaries d. all of the above
C
What is diastolic pressure?
a. peak aortic pressure b. lowest level of arterial pressure during relaxation c. another term for pulse pressure d. term for the pressure that opens heart valves
B
Which of the following is true about arterioles? They:
a. are smaller branches of arteries. b. are under neural control. c. are under hormonal control. d. can be characterized by all of the above.
D
Blood flow is ________ proportional to the difference in blood pressure. Blood flow is ________ proportional to the total peripheral resistance.
a. inversely; directly
b. directly; inversely
c. inversely; inversely
d. directly; directly
B
The velocity of blood is slowest in the capillaries and the pressure of blood is lowest in the veins. Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of the benefits of slow, low pressure blood in the capillary beds?
a. Lower pressure reduces the chance of injury to delicate capillary vessels.
b. Slower blood flow through capillaries allows more time for diffusion to take place in the capillary bed.
c. Lower pressure in the capillary bed helps to increase pressure in the venous circulation.
d. All of the above are not accurate
C
Resistance vessels are associated with which of the following: A. arterioles B. heart C. capillaries D. arteries
A
Which statement best describes arteries?
a. They carry oxygenated blood to the heart.
b. They carry blood away from the heart.
c. They contain valves to prevent the backflow of blood.
d. Only large arteries are lined with endothelium.
B
Which of the following contain oxygenated blood?
a. pulmonary trunk
b. superior vena cava
c. pulmonary veins
d. pulmonary arteries
C
Venous return is increased by which of the following? A. skeletal muscle activity B. respiratory pump C. sympathetic venoconstriction D. all of the above
D
Which of the choices below reflects the balance (or imbalance) between the direction and amount of fluid that flows across the capillary walls?
a. hydrostatic and osmotic pressure
b. hydrostatic pressure only
c. blood volume and viscosity
d. plasma and formed element concentration
A
Approximately, how much excess fluid in liters do the lymphatic vessels return to the blood circulation?
a. 3 b. 1 c. 6 d. 1.5
A
Which organ is NOT a lymphoid organ or tissue?
a. spleen b. thymus c. hypothalamus d. tonsils
C
What are the functions of lymph nodes?
a. filtration and immune system activation b. filtration and fluid retention c. immune system activation and rbc production d. rbc production and fluid retention
A
How does the stroma help the lymphatic system?
a. captures Ag b. is a network supporting lymphatic cells c. protects immune system d. none of the above
B
Select the correct statement about lymphocytes.
a. The two main types are T cells and macrophages.
b. B cells produce plasma cells, which secrete antibodies into the blood.
c. T cells are the precursors of B cells.
d. T cells are the only form of lymphocytes found in lymphoid tissue.
B
What is the role of T cells in the body?
a. produce plasma cells b. secrete hormones c. directly attack and destroy infected cells d. produce hormones
C
What does each node in the lymphatic system consist of?
a. cortex and medulla b. cuticle c. red pulp d. white pulp
A
Which of the following is part of MALT? A. appendix B. Peyer’s patches C. tonsils D. all of the above
D
Small secondary lymphoid organs, which cluster along lymphatic vessels, are termed ________.
a. lymph follicles
b. lymph nodes
c. lacteals
d. lymphatics
B
What organ(s) can be found in the lymphatic system?
a. thymus
b. spleen
c. tonsils
d. all of the above
D
Lymph leaves a lymph node via ________.
a. efferent lymphatic vessels
b. afferent lymphatic vessels
c. the cortical sinus
d. the subcapsular sinus
A
What is opsonization?
a. neutrophil production b. mucous secretion c. process of coating pathogens d. fusion of phagosome and lysosome
C
What do vaccines generally do to the body?
a. spare us from extreme symptoms and discomforts b. provide functional Ag determinants c. prepare the body to fight disease d. all of the above
D
Out of the Ab classes, which is most associated with allergies?
a. IgD b. IgG c. IgE d. IgM
C
The basic antibody has how many polypeptide chains in its structure?
a. 3 b. 2 c. 5 d. 4
D
What chemical is released during an inflammatory response?
a. histamine b. globulins c. lymph d. epinephrine
A