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1
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the basic functional and structural units of the body are what?

A

cells

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2
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molecules combine to form?

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cells

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3
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out of the 4 which is not a component of the integumentary system?

  • hair
  • nail
  • lymph node
  • sweat gland
A

lymph node

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4
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what body system is the lymph node part of?

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the immune system

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5
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what tissue is a hormone a product of?

A

endocrine tissue

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6
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what are the female sex cells (oocytes) produced by?

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Gonads

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7
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what is responsiveness?

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the ability of the body to detect and react to changes in the external or internal environment

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8
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what 4 elements compose living tissues?

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carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen

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9
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what is the atomic weight of an element?

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the sum of its protons and neutrons

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10
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what is an inert element?

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when the number of electrons in the outer shell of element is the maximum number

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11
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what is a polysaccharide?

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a carbohydrate

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12
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give 3 examples of polysaccharides:

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  • starch
  • cellulose
  • glycogen
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13
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T or F: phospholipids are the most abundant type of lipids in the membrane

A

True

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14
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T or F: there are 4 types of specialised cells that carry different functions

A

False

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15
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what is a charged atom commonly known as?

A

an Ion

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16
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the polar part of the lipid bilayer cell membrane consists of what?

A

phosphate-containing head

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17
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in regard to transport of substances across the cell membrane, what is the passive transport mechanism?

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carrier mediated facillitated diffusion

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18
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what is endoplasmic reticulum?

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an organelle which forms a membranous system of tubular canals continuous with the nuclear envelope and branches throughout the cytoplasm.

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19
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what is connective tissue?

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tissue that protects and supports the body and its organs; binds organs together

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20
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T or F: epithelial tissue consists of cells arranged in continuous sheets in either single or multiple layers

A

True

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21
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which 3 pigments contribute to skin colour?

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haemoglobin, carotene and melanin

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22
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what is the stratum basale?

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the layer of epidermis that contains stem cells undergoing cell division

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23
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Meissner corpuscles detect what?

A

light touch and dynamic pressure

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24
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which type of cells will produce mucus?

A

Goblet cells

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25
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what are the layers of the epidermis?

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  • stratum lucidum
  • stratum basale
  • stratum corneum
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26
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is the papillary layer part of the epidermis?

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no

- it is the upper most layer of the dermis

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27
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Which one of the following is a connective tissue?

  • Stratified columnar tissue
  • Simple cuboidal tissue
A

Stratified columnar tissue

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28
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T or F: the skin is responsible for the synthesis of vitamin E

A

False

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29
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what is glandular epithelium?

A

it often lies in clusters deep to the covering and lining epithelium

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30
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bacteria are..

A

tiny primitive cells without nucleus. some of them live harmlessly in the human body

31
Q

what is an inert element?

A

when the number of e- in the outer shell of an is the maximum number

32
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ion

A

charged atom

33
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T or F: phospholipids are the most abundant type of lipids in the membrane

A

True

- as they form the bi-layered membrane structure

34
Q

what characterises phospholipids?

A

they contain the phosphate group thus making them polar

35
Q

what are commensal bacteria?

A

“common bacteria” microorganisms that live harmlessly in the body that receive shelter and keep harmful microbes away

36
Q

what are staphylococcus aureus?

A

clusters of round shaped cells

37
Q

what is vertical transmission?

A

a route of bacterial invasion

38
Q

vertical transmission occurs via..

A

the placenta from the maternal to the foetal circulation

39
Q

what is external respiration?

A

exchange of gasses between the lungs and the blood

40
Q

what is internal respiration?

A

exchange of gasses between the blood and cells

41
Q

which of the following is not a part of the respiratory portion of the respiratory system?

  • alveolar ducts
  • respiratory bronchioles
  • terminal bronchioles
  • alveoli
A

the terminal bronchioles

42
Q

Out of the goblet cell, tonsils, meatus and concha, which is NOT part of the nasal cavity?

A

Tonsils

43
Q

Where is the pharyngeal tonsil found?

A

Nasopharynx

44
Q

how many cartilages does the larynx contain?

A

4 cartilages

  • thyroid
  • epiglottic
  • cricoid
  • arytenoid
45
Q

what is the structure of the bronchial tree from the largest to smallest?

A

primary bronchi - lobar bronchi - segmental bronchi - bronchioles - terminal bronchioles -respiratory bronchioles

46
Q

T or F: RNA viruses use an enzyme to produce DNA templates of their own RNA for incorporation into the host chromosomes

A

True

- they use reverse transciptase

47
Q

what happens to the diaphragm during inhalation?

A

the diaphragm muscle and external intercostals contract and the diaphragm moves down

48
Q

what happens to the diaphragm during exhalation?

A

the diaphragm and the external intercostals relax and the diaphragm moves up

49
Q

what happens during normal gas exchange?

A

CO2 moves into the alveoli because the PCO2 is higher in the blood than in the alveoli

50
Q

the inferior border of the heart rests on..

A

the diaphragm

51
Q

which layer of the heart wall lines its chambers?

A

endocardium

- innermost layer of tissue that lines the chambers of the heart

52
Q

the bicuspid valve is also called the..

A

left atrioventricular valve

53
Q

blood leaving the pulmonary vein enters the ..

A

left atrium

54
Q

which one of the following is NOT part of the coronary circulation?

  • circumflex branch
  • left anterior descending
  • cardiac artery
  • coronary sinus
A

cardiac artery

- wraps around the heart and divides into two

55
Q

where in the heart is the SA node found?

A

the right ventricle

56
Q

what does the T wave on an ECG represent/

A

ventricular repolarisation

57
Q

where does the vasa vasorum supply blood to?

A

the blood vessel walls

58
Q

what are the 3 parts that make up the brainstem?

A
  • pons
  • medulla oblongata
  • midbrain
59
Q

T or F: the meninges cover the brain and the spinal cord

A

True

60
Q

what is the correct pathway for impulse conduction along a neurone?

A

axon - cell body - dendrite

61
Q

what does the H- shaped structure in the centre of the spinal cord consist of ?

A

grey matter (nerve cells)

62
Q

what does the peripheral nervous system contain

A

only cranial nerves, spinal nerves and their branches

63
Q

increased peristalsis in the digestive tract might occur from what?

A

the stimulation of parasympathetic fibres

64
Q

which nerve controls many of our abdominal organs?

A

the vagus nerve

65
Q

which nerve controls specific muscles of the shoulder and neck

A

the accessory nerve

66
Q

which nerve controls head movemenmts

A

the trigeminal nerve

67
Q

which nerve controls eye movement/function?

A

the trochlear nerve

68
Q

what are the 3 branches of the trigeminal nerve?

A
  • Ophthalmic nerve (V1)
  • Maxillary nerve (V2)
  • Mandibular nerve (V3)
69
Q

what are the walls of the GI tract composed of?

A

four layers of tissue

  • adventitia/serosa
  • submucosa
  • mucosa
  • lumen
70
Q

T or F: the oesophageal stage of swallowing is involuntary

A

True

  • Oral phase – voluntary, movement of the bolus from the oral cavity into the oropharynx
  • Pharyngeal phase – involuntary, movement of the bolus from the oropharynx into the esophagus
  • Esophageal phase – involuntary, movement of the bolus through the esophagus and into the stomach
71
Q

churning is an example of what digestive process?

A

mechanical breakdown

72
Q

in the stomach, hydrochloric acid is secreted by the..

A

parietal cells

73
Q

descending colon

A

part of the colon that lies in the vertical position on the left side of the abdomen

74
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bile production, vitC production, drug intoxication and plasma protein synthesis are all functions of the liver except from?

A

Vitamin C production

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