Mock Exam

Question 1

How does fight or flight response work?

Answer 1

Exocytosis dumps EPI/NE into the bloodstream or synapse

Question 2

What is the worst lipoprotein?

Answer 2

VLDL: carries triglycerides to the body

Question 3

What adrenergic receptor deals with increased heart rate? Beta 1, Beta 2, Beta 3, Alpha 1, Alpha 2

Answer 3

Alpha 1; vasoconstriction

Question 4

Why do drug dosages vary in regard to someone who uses albuterol frequently?

Answer 4

The receptors get used to albuterol and grow tolerant

Question 5

What is the sunrise effect?

Answer 5

Excess glucagon released at night, high blood glucose when you wake up

Question 6

What is NOT a hypothalamic control release hormone?

Answer 6

ACTH

Question 7

If the total tube volume is 100mm, 30mm formed elements (70mm plasma) what is the hemacrit and what does it mean for a female?

Answer 7

100*0.3=30% anemic

Question 8

What heme is found in the fetus?

Answer 8

Gamma - has the ability to take oxygen from moms bloodstream

Question 9

How many liters of blood does someone who is 110 pounds?

Answer 9

110lb / 2.2 = 50kg *0.08= 4kg = 4 liters

Question 10

Who is most likely to develop anemia because of iron deficiency?

Answer 10

Someone who strictly eats plants as a protein source (Fe+++)