FINAL Flashcards
Which of the following is myxedema in the adult ?
hypothyroidism
Approximately what percentage of diabetes mellitis cases are type I?
10%
Once through the optic tract, which structure sends the impulses to the Primary Visual Center of the
brain?
Lateral Geniculate Body
What compound is activated by transducin?
Phosphodiesterase
One function of prostaglandins is?
ovulatory pain
Which of the following is produced in the anterior pituitary gland?
growth hormone
What produces aqueous humor?
Ciliary processes
The muscle which contracts or closes the pupil?
Sphincter pupillae
During close-in focusing, do the ciliary muscles contract or relax?
Contract
The ability to monitor position and movement of body is known as?
Proprioception
Which of the autonomic nervous systems stimulates the dilator pupillae?
Sympathetic
Where is most cortisol produced ?
adrenal medulla
Which of the photoreceptor cells are most numerous in the macula lutea?
Cones
What type of frequency travels the farthest in the cochlea?
Low frequency
Deficiency in which of the following hormones is often associated with seasonal affected disorder?
melatonin or melanocyte stimulating hormone
Ringing of the ears is known as?
Tinnitus
Name the fluid that fills the osseous labyrinth?
Perilymph
Which of the following has an inhibitory effect on growth hormone
somatostatin
The compound that is directly activated or deactivated by the cells “surface” receptor?
G protein
The degeneration of the ossicles making them immobile is a condition known as?
Ostosclerosis
Where is calcitonin produced ?
thyroid
A major function of antidiuretic hormone is?
water retention
Where is luteinizing hormone (LH) produced?
anterior pituitary gland
Once the action potentials for hearing leave the auditory nerve, what structure do they enter next?
Inferior Colliculus
Which of the following is demonstrated by “Fatal Tetany”?
hypoparathyroidism
Which of the following is demonstrated by an increase in body temperature ?
Graves Disease
Which component of rhodopsin is a derivative from Vitamin A?
Retinal
“Up regulation” is a process by which
receptors for a certain horomone increase in numbers
The space between the cornea and iris is called?
Anterior Chamber
A second messenger systems responsible for the production of prostaglandins is?
arachidonic acid
Stone-like structures which float in a gel and settle due to gravity to stimulate hair cells?
Otoliths
Which of the following is released in response to physical and chemical stress to the body?
cortisol
One common function of intracellular calcium is:
regulates various ion channels
Which of the three layers of the retina is closest to the light source (lines the inside of the vitreous
chamber)?
Ganglion cells
Which of the papillae are found on the sides of tongue?
Foliate papillae
Approximately what percentage of diabetes mellitis cases are type II?
90%
The term “autocrine” reflects a compount that….
has its effect in the very same cell in which it was produced
Inflammation of the conjunctiva?
Conjunctivitis
Which of the ossicles is attached to the tympanic membrane?
Malleus
Which enzyme is responsible for splitting PIP2?
phospholipase C
Which of the organs is both a major site for lymphocyte proliferation as well as the major site for
removal of dead or dying erythrocytes?
spleen
A tissue transplant (transfer) within the same individual is known as a?
Autotransplant
Specialized chemicals released by Cytotoxic T cells that digest holes in diseased cells are known as?
Perforins
The reaction to poison ivy is a type of?
delayed hypersensitivity
The process by which phagosomes produce large amounts of free radicals?
respiratory burst
Approximately what percent of the U.S. population has type O blood?
48%
Which of the following conditions result in hemolytic disease of the newborn?
Father is Rh “+” and mother is Rh “-“
A type of lymphocyte that destroy our cells that become cancerous or contain viruses?
natural killer cells
Reddening of the skin in response to various hormones, etc. us usually the result of :
vasodilation
These cells come from B lymphocytes and produce antibodies that directly target specific antigens
in case of subsequent exposure?
plasma Cells
A term that describes the fact that proteins in the blood can have a profound effect on osmotic
balance ?
colloid osmotic pressure
The elevation of which protein in maternal plasma may indicate a neural tube defect?
alpha fetal protein
Which of the following antibodies are often found in secretions such as saliva and milk?
IgA’s
Reactions to Penicillin can be deadly when the drug binds to certain proteins. In this instance,
Penicillin is known as ?
haptens
What happens to water soluble compounds as they percholate through the liver?s sinusoids?
detoxification
Which class of major histocompatibility complexes are found on every nucleated cell in the body?
MHC-I
A type of resistance or immunity that you acquire after you are born?
specific
What percent of cholesterol is produced by our livers?
85%
Which of the following is an example of a specialized protein that transport lipids, metal ion, and fat-
soluble vitamins in the blood?
Beta globulins
A combination of protein and lipid that is associated with arteriosclerosis?
Low density lipoproteins
A general term for the sites for lymphocyte proliferation and maturation which are scattered
throughout the body?
diffuse lympatic tissue
What percentage of the white blood cells are represented by neutrophils?
50 - 70%
Which type of cells populate the outer portion of the lymphoid follicles?
T lymphocytes
Which of the following terms indicate a condition in which pus is found?
suppurative
Approximately how many red blood cells are found in human males?
5.1 - 5.8 million per microliter
Organelles found in neutrophils which function as the body’s “detoxifyers”?
Peroxysomes
Which of the tonsils are located at the base of the tongue?
lingual tonsils
A type of leukemia that is most commonly seen in pediatric cases?
Acute lymphoblastic
The chemical attraction of WBC to various areas where they are needed such as areas of
inflammation, infected areas, etc.?
chemotaxis
Which of the following belongs to the “external barriers” of the immune system?
mucus
These specialized fatty acids cause pain associated with ovulation
prostaglandins
Which of the following is your body’s second line of immune defense ?
Kupffer Cells
The “+” or “-“ for blood types comes from a protein in the cell membrane of proteins. This protein
(glycoprotein) is known as?
Rh or Rhesus Group
A condition in which the arteries loose their elasticity ?
Arteriosclerosis
An auto-immune disease in which antibodies are made against the myelin sheath ?
multiple sclerosis
What is a condition caused by abnormally low levels of folate (or folic acid)?
Folate-Deficiency Anemia
Once in the lacteals, where do lipid (fat) soluble compounds go next?
Thoracic duct
The red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are known as?
Formed elements
The entire process by which bleeding is stopped?
Hemostasis
Which organ converts Fe+++ into Fe++?
stomach