HSC UNIT 4 Past Paper Qs Flashcards
THE EXAM WAS SO INCREDIBLE IT WAS YESTERDAY ON 13TH JAN 25
What produces bile?
The liver
Where does emulsifying of fats take place?
In the small intestine
What stores bile?
The gallbladder
What are methods to treat gallstones?
- Surgery- to remove gallbladder
- Surgery- to remove gallstones
- Meds- to dissolve gallstones
Actions of stomach in mechanical digestion
- Large food molecules physically broken down by teeth into smaller molecules
- Stomach walls contract
- Churns and mixes food with hydrochloric acid
- Surface area increased
Actions of stomach in chemical digestion
- Stomach produces enzymes to break down large food molecules to smaller
- Produces hydrochloric acid
- Pepsin enzyme activated
What are 6 functions of the liver?
- Removes toxins from blood (e.g alcohol)
- Regulates blood clotting
- Produces bile (for emulsification)
- Gets rid of old blood cells
- Produces urea
- Stores vitamins
What is detoxification?
The chemical process in which the liver breaks down alcohol
What are some examples of lifestyle changes?
- Lose weight/ maintaining healthy weight
- Diet
- Stop alcohol/ drug intake
- Exercise
What are some examples of monitoring techniques?
- Urine tests
- Blood tests
- Imagining scans e.g X-rays, MRI
- Diet monitoring
- Regular check-ups
- Visits from healthcare workers
What is corpus callosum?
A bridge of nervous tissue that connects cerebral hemispheres
What is the tough membrane layer around the brain and spinal cord?
Meninges
What is role of eustachian tube?
Makes sure that pressure in middle ear is same as the pressure in atmosphere
Role of semi-circular canals in ear?
Have a role in maintaining balance
What are some treatments used to reduce effects of nephrotic syndrome?
- Diuretics
- Kidney transplant
Function of kidney by kidney nephrones?
- Excretion- Urea and toxins removed from blood
- Ultrafiltration- Blood flowing through capillaries is filtered
Effects of cystic fibrosis?
- Mucus thicker than normal
- Mucus build up in lungs
- Lung problems e.g breathlessness, excessive coughing
- Digestive problems- malnutrition
- Shortened life expectancy
- Can affect kidney function
Causes of cystic fibrosis?
- Inherited caused by malnutrition in gene leading to low level of protein produced
- Faulty protein produced
What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
- Aerobic needs oxygen
- Anaerobic produced lactic acid
What is the role of ATP?
ATP provides energy for cells
What is equation for aerobic respiration?
ATP
Glucose + oxygen ——> Carbon dioxide + water
What are the possible treatments for hypertension?
- ACE inhibitors
- Diuretics
- Statins
- Beta blockers
What are risk factors of hypertension?
- Age
- Race- Common among people of African heritage
- Genetics- High b.p can run in families
- Obesity- As volume of blood in blood vessels increases, so does pressure in artery walls
- High cholesterol- Narrowed arteries
What are biological causes of hypertension?
- Increase of systolic pressure
- Increase of diastolic pressure
- Narrowed arteries that resist blood flow
Why is it important for blood to regulate body temperature?
Because cell/body functions start to fail if temperature is too high or low
- Too high= Dehydration, stroke, death
- Too low= Hypothermia + death
What is function of a platelet?
They help clot blood to prevent bleeding + prevent bacteria entering cut
Function of neutrophil? (LARGEST W B C)
Neutrophil destroys bacteria to prevent infection
Function of lymphocyte? ( W B C)
Lymphocytes produce antibodies to fight against infection
Function of erythrocyte? ( R B C)
Erythrocyte transports oxygen around body
Function of plasma?
Plasma is a fluid that transports substances dissolved in water
Impacts of osteoarthritis? (PIES)
P: Tiredness, pain, swelling, medication side effects
I/ E: Loss of independence, frustration, depression, unable to do hobbies
S: Affects social activities, have to attend appointments, inability to work
Symptoms of osteoarthritis?
- Painful joints
- Stiff range of motion in joints
- Swollen/ inflamed joints
- Deformed joints
What is ligament ?
A fibrous cord that attaches one bone to another to hold them in position
What are antagonistic pairs?
As one muscle contracts, the other relaxes or lengthens
E.g biceps + triceps, quads + hams
What are some care needs of hearing loss?
- Regular monitoring of hearing loss/ check ups
- Advice regarding hearing aids and how go charge and change batteries
- Sign language taught
- Lip reading support
Function of autonomic nervous system?
Autonomic system regulates body functions that are not consciously controlled such as breathing and heart rate
Function of central nervous system?
- CNS consists of brain and spinal cord.
- Main role in control and coordination of most body functions
Function of peripheral nervous system?
Peripheral nervous system consists of sensory and motor neurons that transmit nerve impulses to and from brain and spinal cord
Function of spinal cord?
Allows communication between brain and body
What has a role in regulating body temp and thirst?
Hypothamalus
What two components have a role in decision-making and processing info?
- Frontal lobe
- Cerebral cortex
What component has role of automatic functions like breathing and swallowing?
Medulla
Structure of myelin sheath ?
- Layer around Schwann cells
- Lined with fatty substance
- Wrapped around axon
- Has Nodes of Ranvier
What are possible symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) ?
- Fatigue
- Muscle spasms/cramps
- Problems with mobility
- Memory loss/cognitive issues
- Loss of balance
Why does multiple sclerosis cause the symptoms it causes?
- Autoimmune disease
- White blood cells attack the myelin sheath
- Inflammation
- Scarred tissue forms
- Axon is no longer protected
- Permanent nerve damage
What is the role of the pituitary gland?
- To produce and release several hormones that help carry out important bodily functions.
- Regulates other endocrine glands
Symptoms of diabetes?
- Frequent urination
- Fatigue
- Thirsty
What are possible impacts of diabetes? (PIES)
P: Tired all the time, vision loss, kidney failure
I / E: Frustration, has to inject before meals, depression, embarrassment
S: Trouble socialising when eating out, going out less, occupied with appointments for blood testing / monitoring
Features of type 1 diabetes?
- Young, born
- NO insulin produced
- Viral / autoimmune islets of Lagerhans in pancreas destroyed during childhood/ early adulthood
- Have to inject insulin to control b.g lvls
What are the functions of bile?
1) Emulsifys fats
2) Neutralises stomach acid
What are symptoms of gallstones?
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
- Digestive issues e.g diarrohea
Biological causes of gallstones?
- Chemical imbalance of bile
-Tiny crystals develop into larger ‘stones’ - Bile duct can become blocked
- High cholesterol
Lifestyle risks of gallstones?
- High fat diet
- Excess alcohol
- Cirrhosis
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Obesity
Possible impacts of high blood pressure?
- Increased risk of CHD e.g heart attack
- Increased risk of kidney disease
What is a role the lymphatic system ?
- Defends body against infection
- Keeps body fluid levels in balance
What is the role of cartilage?
To reduce friction and protect your joints and bones
What are possible causes of osteoporosis?
- Old age
- Lack of vitamin D
- Lack of calcium
- Certain medications
Possible treatments for osteoporosis?
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to increase oestrogen hormones. Reduces loss of bone density + stimulates bone production. They come in tablets, gel or patches.
- Vitamin D / calcium supplements which helps improve bone density + strengthens the bone to prevent bone fractures.
Function of ciliary muscle in the eye?
Changes the shape of the lens to enable the eye to focus
What are stapes in the ear?
A small bone that transmits sound vibrations within the ear
What is the organ of Corti?
Membranes lined with sensitive rows of hair cells
What is the round window in the ear?
A further drum-like membrane that allows movement of fluid in the cochlea
What is the middle ear?
- Contains 3 small bones: malleus, incus & stapes.
- The middle ear is separated from the external ear by the ear drum