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1
Q

The sphincter or valve between the Stomach and the Duodenum is called:

a.Pylorus

b.Oddi

c.Cardiac

d.Ileocecal

A

a.Pylorus

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2
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the stomach?

a.storing the bolus

b.churning the food and turning it into Chyme

c.secreting Intrinsic Factor, Hydrochloric acid

d.vitamin and mineral absorption

A

d.vitamin and mineral absorption

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3
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A plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts is a/an

a.midsagittal plane

b.transverse plane

c.sagittal plane

d.frontal plane

A

d.frontal plane

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4
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The process of converting the mRNA sequence to a polypeptide is called

a.translation

b.transcription

c.activation

d.copying

A

a.translation

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5
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The study of how the body functions is?

a.physiology

b.metabolism

c.pathology

d.anatomy

A

a.physiology

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6
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In which part of the small intestine does most of the chemical digestion occur?

a.ileum

b.jejunum

c.duodenum

d.both A and C above

A

c.duodenum

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7
Q

Catabolic Reactions involve:

a.converting organic molecules into inorganic ones

b.converting inorganic molecules into organic ones

c.converting polymers to monomers

d.converting monomers to polymers

A

c. converting polymers to monomers

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8
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The most important respiratory muscle during inspiration is the:

a.Other muscles different from Diaphragm and Intercostal muscles

b.Diaphragm and Intercostal muscles

c.Diaphragm

d.Intercostal muscles

A

c.Diaphragm

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9
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Water (H2O) is considered to be a compound.

True
False

A

true

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10
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Which of the following is NOT true about the differences between Prokarytes and Eukaryotes?

a.Bacteria are more complex, because they have been around for billions of years

b.Bacterial cells are more ancient than Eukaryotic cells

c.Eukaryotes keep their DNA in the nucleus

d.Bacterial cells are smaller than eukaryotic cells

A

a.Bacteria are more complex, because they have been around for billions of years

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11
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The study of disease is

a.anatomy

b.Homeostasis

c.physiology

d.pathology

e.Metabolism

A

d.pathology

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12
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The movement of digested food from the digestive system to the circulating fluid is called:

a.digestion

b.deglutition

c.absorption

d.peristalsis

A

c.absorption

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13
Q

what is one of the functions of the salivary glands

a.Chemical Digestion

b.Mechanical Digestion

A

a.Chemical Digestion

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14
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When ATP is used for energy to fuel body functions, it gets recharged, using the energy of:

a.Oxygen

b.Sun

c.Food

d.Movement

A

c.Food

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15
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Which of the following does NOT contain cholesterol?

a.Lard

b.Milk

c.Peanut Butter

d.Chicken

e.Beef

A

c.Peanut Butter

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16
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Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) molecules pass from alveoli to blood by:

a.Phagocytosis

b.Protein pump

c.Osmosis

d.Facilitated diffusion

e.Simple diffusion

A

e.Simple diffusion

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17
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Which of the following contains saturated fats?

a.Peanuts

b.coconuts

c.Olive oil

d.Sesame seeds

A

b.coconuts

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18
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Which of the following substances participates in Hydrophobic interactions?

a.oils

b.Water

c.Salts

d.Sugars

e.Acids

A

a.oils

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19
Q

True or False. Mammary glands in the breast, lacrimal glands in the eye, salivary glands in our mouth are examples of endocrine gland.

a.False

b.
True

A

false

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20
Q

Krebs cycle and Electron Transport Chain are performed by this cell organelle:

a.Mitochondria

b.Cytoplasmic membrane

c.Ribosome

d.Cytoplasm

e.Endoplasmic Reticulum

A

a.Mitochondria

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21
Q

Polymer of following :

Protein
Lipid
Starch

A

amino acid
fatty acid
glucose

22
Q

quadrants of the abdomen

Liver
Spleen
Appendix
sigmoid colon

A

RUQ
LUQ
RLQ
LLQ

23
Q

Glucose is uptaken into cells from the blood stream via

a.Endocytosis

b.Simple diffusion

c.Protein pump

d.Facilitated diffusion

A

d.Facilitated diffusion

24
Q

Connective tissue type

Adipose tissue
Cartilage
Blood
Tendons

A

Soft Ct
Hard CT
Liquid CT
Fibrous CT

25
Q

Pancreas is an important accessory digestive organ necessary for Nutrient Processing. Which of the following is NOT produced by the Pancreas?

a.Insulin

b.Protease

c.Bile

d.Amylase

e.Lipase

A

c.Bile

26
Q

Aerobic respiration of 1 glucose molecule can yield up to:

a.4 ATP’s

b.38 (36) ATP’s

c.28 ATP’s

d.2 ATP’s

A

b.38 (36) ATP’s

27
Q

Which of the following is a source of Trans fats?

a.Beef

b.Coconuts

c.Peanut butter

d.Margarine

e.Seafood

A

d.Margarine

28
Q

Glycolysis alone can yield

a.2 ATP’s

b.17 ATP’s

c.4 ATP’s

d.28 ATP’s

e.38 ATP’s

A

a.2 ATP’s

29
Q

Which one of the following is NOT correct about chemical bonds?

a.Covalent bond is stronger than ionic bond

b.Covalent bond is when atoms share electrons

c.Hydrogen bond is a type of covalent bond

d.Ionic bond is when one atom donates electrons and the other accepts them

A

c.Hydrogen bond is a type of covalent bond

30
Q

Which of the following foods is NOT a good source of anti-oxidants?

a.Blackberries

b.Iceberg lettuce

c.Oranges

d.Tomatoes

e.Carrots

A

b.Iceberg lettuce

31
Q

The transverse plane divides the body into which halves?

a.Front and back

b.Right from left

c.Top and bottom

A

c.Top and bottom

32
Q

Catabolic Reactions involve:

a.converting organic molecules into inorganic ones

b.converting inorganic molecules into organic ones

c.converting polymers to monomers

d.converting monomers to polymers

A

c.converting polymers to monomers

33
Q

The function of a protein depends on:

a.its shape and its Quaternary structure

b.its amino acid sequence

c.Its fold of the Secondary protein

d.its linear sequence of aminoacids - Primary protein

A

a.its shape and its Quaternary structure

34
Q

The entire DNA library is divided into sections, contained inside the cell’s nucleus. These sections are called:

a.Double helixes

b.RNA

c.Chromosomes

A

c.Chromosomes

35
Q

Infectious disease acquired at clinical institutions are called:

a.Epidemic

b.Iatrogenic

c.Nosocomial

d.Idiopathic

A

c.Nosocomial

36
Q

Which of the following is NOT a function of Cholesterol in the body?

a.Energy metabolism

b.Precursor to Vitamin D

c.Structural molecule

d.Production of Bile salts

A

a.Energy metabolism

37
Q

Which of the following is an organic compound?

a.H2O

b.O2

c.CO2

d.N2

e.CH3OH

A

e.CH3OH

38
Q

Which of the following rarely exists in nature?

a.Trans fats

b.Polyunsaturated fats

c.Saturated fats

d.Monounsaturated fats

A

a.Trans fats

39
Q

Which of the following is Incorrect about the anatomy of respiratory tract structures?

a.Epiglottis is located under the Larynx

b.Alveoli is where the gas exchange happens

c.Trachea is part of the lower respiratory tract

d.Larynx is part of the upper respiratory tract

e.Trachea bifurcate into two bronchi

A

a.Epiglottis is located under the Larynx

40
Q

If ATP works like a rechargeable battery, then when the battery is discharged, it becomes:

a.Phosphate groups

b.AMP

c.Adenosine

d.ADP

A

d.ADP

41
Q

The Alpha helixes and Beta pleated sheets describes:

a.Primary Protein

b.Tertiary Protein

c.Quaternary Protein

d.Secondary Protein

A

d.Secondary Protein

42
Q

When glucose is metabolized aerobically, it is utilized completely to turn into:

a.Carbon monoxide

b.Carbon dioxide and water

c.Alcohol

d.Lactic acid

A

b.Carbon dioxide and water

43
Q

Lipid oxidation is caused by:

a.Free radicals

b.free electrons

c.Pesticides

d.microbes

A

a.Free radicals

44
Q

What is the lowest form of energy?

a.Mechanical

b.Electrical

c.Chemical

d.Light

e.Heat

A

e.Heat

45
Q

The end product of amylase digestion is usually:

a.glucose

b.lactose

c.maltose

d.fructose

A

a.glucose

46
Q

The main components of the Cytoplasmic membrane are

a.Phospholipids and Proteins

b.Triglycerides and Proteins

c.Phospholipids and Triglycerides

d.Phospholipids and Cholesterol

A

a.Phospholipids and Proteins

47
Q

In the absence of oxygen, glucose can be used anaerobically to yield per each glucose molecule

a.2 ATP’s

b.17 ATP’s

c.28 ATP’s

d.38 ATP’s

e.4 ATP’s

A

a.2 ATP’s

48
Q

tissue characteristic for

Involuntary muscle, non-striated, single nucleus, found in internal organs

(smooth, cardiac,skeletal)

A

smooth

49
Q

tissue characteristic for

Contains intercalated disks, branched cells

(smooth, cardiac,skeletal)

A

cardiac

50
Q

tissue characteristic for

Consciously controlled, striped, multiple nuclei

(smooth, cardiac,skeletal)

A

skeletal

51
Q

In the Aerobic respiration of glucose, this metabolic step is irreversible:

a.Conversion of pyruvate into acetyl group

b.Glycolysis

c.Production of pyruvate

d.Conversion of pyruvate into lactic Acid

A

a.Conversion of pyruvate into acetyl group

52
Q

A plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts is the

a.transverse plane

b.sagittal plane

c.frontal plane

d.coronal plane

A

a.transverse plane

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