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1
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What is the primary function of the thoracic cage?

A

Protection of the heart and lungs

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2
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Which of the following does not form part of the thoracic cage?

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Pelvis

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3
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How many ribs are typically found in the thoracic cage

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12 pairs

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4
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The jugular notch is part of the….

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Manubrium of the sternum

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5
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Which of the following is not part of the gastrointestinal tract

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Liver

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6
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The heart contracts at an average rate of….

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72 times/minute

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7
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A closed system of circulation involves

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Non-confinement of blood, specific targeting, critical regulation

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8
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The inner layer of the heart’s well is called the…

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Endocardium

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9
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Cardiac tissue is distinctive microscopically because of the presence of….

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Intercalated discs

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10
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The pacemaker of the heart is also known as the…

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Sinoatrial node(s-a node)

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11
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Stimulation of myocardial contractions in the ventricles radiates from the ….

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Purkinje fibers

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12
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Choose the correct conductive pattern

A

S-A node -> A-V node -> Bundle of his -> Purkinje fibers

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13
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All the following best describes the location of the heart except….

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Anterior to the sternum

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14
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Identity the correct sequence of the movement of food through the body

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Mouth, Pharyns, Esophagus, Stomach Small Intestine, Large Intestine

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15
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The function of saliva is to….

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All of the above

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16
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The largest salivary gland is the….

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Parotid gland

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17
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The sequential contraction of circular muscles as food moves through the esophagus is called….

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Peristalsis

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18
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What structure of the small intestine is composed of a network of capillaries with a central lymph vessel or lacteal, which contains a milky white substance…

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Villi

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19
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The functional unit of the kidney is the….

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Nephron

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20
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Filtration occurs primarily in the…

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Collecting tubule

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21
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The urine formed in the kidney is passed down the ureter by…

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Peristaltic contractions

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22
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How many true ribs are there in the human thoracic cage

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7 pairs

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23
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Which ribs are considered floating ribs in the human thoracic cage

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11th and 12th pairs

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24
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The space between the two lungs where the heart is located is called…

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Mediastinum

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25
The space between the visceral and parietal pluera is called
Pleural cavity
26
The costal cartilage of which ribs do not attach directly to the sternum
8th, 9th, 10th pairs
27
The heart has how many chambers
4
28
The left ventricle is not responsible for pumping blood to which organ
Lungs
29
Which of the component is not part of the cardiovascular system
Kidney
30
Which of the following carry blood away from the heart
Arteries
31
Which of the following would you consider as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease
Obesity
32
Which of the condition characterized by high blood pressure
Hypertension
33
Which of the chambers of the heart is the thickest
Left ventricle
34
The valves of the heart are to
Prevent backflow of blood
35
What is the main role of capillaries in the circulatory system
Exchanging nutrients and waste products with tissues
36
An electrocardiogram is used to measure
Heart rate and rhythm
37
The bypass created in coronary circulation to ensure continuity of blood supply to the heart during vascular occlusion is termed as
Anastomosis
38
What is the purpose of the alveoli in the respiratory system
To conduct gas exchange
39
The extracellular component of the blood without the clotting factors is referred to as
Serum
40
What is the main function of the respiratory system
Gas exchange
41
What is the scientific name of the widepip
Pharynx
42
Which of the following is part of the lower respiratory tract
Lungs
43
What is the medical term of the voice box
Larynx
44
What is the purpose of the mucus in the respiratory system
Protect the lungs from harmful substance
45
Which of the following structures prevent food and drink from entering the trachea during swallowing
Epiglottis
46
Which of the following organs of the urinary system is responsible for conducting urine to the exterior environment
Urethra
47
The triangular regions in the mesulla of the kidney are known as
Renal pyramids
48
A nasal sinus would not be found in the
Vomer
49
What is the primary female sex hormone
Estrogen
50
What is the thick, muscular organ that stores urine until it is released from the body
Bladder
51
The male internal genital organs include the following
Vestibular gland
52
The length of male urethra could range between
18-22 cm long
53
The scrotum adjusts to surrounding temperature through the action of the ....
Dartos tunic
54
Select the correct sequence for the movement of sperm
Seminiferous tubule, tubuli reacti, rete testis, epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra
55
A man has 46 chromosomes in a spermatocyte. How many chromosomes are in each sperm
23 pairs
56
Sexual intercourse five days before ovulation cannot lead to pregnancy
False
57
The embryonic stage is completed at the end of the fifth week of development
False
58
The placenta serves to exchange gases and waste between the maternal blood and the fetal blood
True
59
As the zygote moves through the uterine (fallopian) tube, it undergoes meiosis
False
60
Women are particularly susceptible to urinary tract infections than men
True

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