Question 1
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The supporting cells in the central nervous system phagocytize bacterial cells and cellular debris are:
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microglial
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oligodendrocytes
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astrocytes
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ependymal
Question 2
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The supporting cells in the central nervous system that provide insulating layers of myelin around axons in the brain and spinal cord are:
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microglial
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oligodendocytes
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astrocytes
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ependymal
Question 3
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The space between a presynaptic neuron and a postsynaptic neuron is called the __________, and a substance called ______________ is released.
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dendrites, action potential
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axon terminal, neurotransmitter
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synaptic cleft, neurotransmitter
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cell body, action potential
Question 4
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During depolarization ____________ channels open, _________ the membrane potential.
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potassium, decreasing
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potassium, increasing
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sodium, increasing
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sodium, decreasing
Question 5
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During repolarization, _________________ channels open, ___________________ the membrane potential.
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potassium, decreasing
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potassium, increasing
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sodium, increasing
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sodium, decreasing
Question 6
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Which of these statements about action potentials is FALSE?
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It is an all-or-none response
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a local current is produced that stimulates adjacent portions of the axon membrane (a wave)
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normal resting membrane potential of a neuron is -70 mV
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these are all true
Question 7
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Which of these fibers has the fastest nerve conduction?
Question 8
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Which of these neurotransmitters is responsible for skeletal muscle contraction?
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histamine
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GABA
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acetylcholine
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norepinephrine
Question 9
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Which of these neurotransmitters is responsible for pain perception?
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nitric oxide
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substance P
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dopamine
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acetylcholine
Question 10
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Which type of nerve fibers conducts impulses to an effector organ?
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efferent
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afferent
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interneurons
Question 11
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Which of these is the innermost layer of meninges?
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pia mater
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dura mater
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arachnoid mater
Question 12
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This part of the neuron is the receptive region; receiving input:
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axon
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cell body
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dendrites
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axonal hillock
Question 13
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This part of the brain is responsible for higher brain functions such as interpreting sensory impulses and initiating voluntary muscular movements:
Question 14
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This part of the brain regulates heart rate, arterial blood pressure, body temperature, water and electrolyte balance, control of hunger and body weight, among others:
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hypothalamus
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thalamus
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basal nuceli
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medulla oblongata
Question 15
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This part of the brain contains centers to control vital visceral activities:
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cerebellum
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midbrain
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medulla oblongata
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cerebrum
Question 16
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This part of the brain is affected by anesthesia, resulting in unconsciousness:
Question 17
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This part of the brain is responsible for integrating sensory information concerning the position of body parts and for coordinating complex skeletal muscle movements:
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thalamus
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medulla oblongata
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pons
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cerebellum
Question 18
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The basal nuclei (basal ganglia) are responsible for:
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sleep and wakefullness
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facilitating voluntary movement
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synthesizing cerebral spinal fluid
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interpret impulses from sensory receptors
Question 19
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The dorsal root of a spinal nerve contains:
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cell bodies of sensory neurons
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cell bodies of motor neurons
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axons from motor neurons
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axons from sensory neurons
Question 20
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The ventral root of a spinal nerve contains:
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cell bodies of a sensory neurons
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cell bodies of motor neurons
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axons from motor neurons
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axons from sensory neurons
Question 21
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Which plexus innervates the muscles of the legs?
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cervical
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brachial
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lumbosacral
Question 22
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Which of these is NOT part of the sympathetic response?
Question 23
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Which of these is NOT part of the parasympathetic response?
Question 24
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A short preganglionic fiber, a long postganglionic fiber, and the secretion of norepinephrine onto the effector organ are all characteristic of:
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sympathetic fibers
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parasympathetic fibers
Question 25
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A long preganglionic fiber, a short postganglionic fiber, and the release of acetylcholine are all characteristic of:
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sympathetic fibers
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parasympathetic fibers
Question 26
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Which of these hormones acts by binding to receptor molecules on the target cell and activating a second messenger system?
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testosterone
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thyroid hormone
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aldosterone
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estrogen
Question 27
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Which of these hormones is not released by the posterior pituitary gland?
Question 28
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Which hormone of the anterior pituitary causes cells to enlarge and divide more frequently?
Question 29
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Which of these statements about the posterior pituitary is FALSE?
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the posterior pituitary stores hormones made in the hypothalamus
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the posterior pituitary responds to impulses from the hypothalamus to release hormones into the blood
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ADH and oxytocin are the only hormones stored in the posterior pituitary
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the posterior pituitary responds to releasing or inhibiting hormones from the hypothalamus
Question 30
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Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) causes:
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the anterior pituitary to secrete ACTH
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the anterior pituitary to secrete TSH
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the anterior pituitary to secrete GH
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the posterior pituitary to secrete ACTH
Question 31
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ADH acts on the _______________ to reabsorb water.
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large intestine
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bone
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kidneys
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livers
Question 32
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Which hormone(s) does the adrenal medulla secrete?
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epinephrine
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norepinephrine
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cortisol
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A and B
Question 33
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What is the function of aldosterone?
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reabsorb water
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increase blood calcium levels
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increase blood glucose levels
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reabsorb sodium and water
Question 34
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Which of these is NOT a function of cortisol?
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increase blood levels of amino acids
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increase utilization of fatty acids as an energy source
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stimulation of liver to make glucose from non-carbohydrate sources (gluconeogenesis)
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decrease blood glucose concentrations
Question 35
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Which of these is NOT a function of insulin?
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promotes movement of glucose into certain cells
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stimulates formation of glycogen from glucose
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stimulates liver cells to break down glycogen into glucose
Question 36
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The pineal gland secretes:
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progesterone
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aldosterone
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melatonin
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glucagon
Question 37
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Which of these is NOT a response to stress?
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The hypothalamus triggers sympathetic impulses to various organs
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Epinephrine is released from sympathetic fibers
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ACTH is released from the anterior pituitary
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Cortisol is released
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These are all correct
Question 38
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Most of the formed elements in a blood sample are:
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platelets
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plasma
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erythrocytes
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leukocytes
Question 39
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A deficiency in red blood cells or a reduction in the amount of hemoglobin results in a condition called:
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leukopenia
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anemia
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jaundice
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arrhythmia
Question 40
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You just landed in Colorado. You feel a little dizzy because of the higher altitude and lower pressure of oxygen in the atmosphere. Which hormone will your kidneys release?
Question 41
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This plasma protein isn't used as fuel, but it's used to maintain the osmotic pressure of plasma:
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fibrinogen
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albumin
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gamma globulin
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beta globulin
Question 42
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Which of these is NOT contained in plasma?
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glucose
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electrolytes
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amino acids
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These are all in plasma
Question 43
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You go to the doctor because you've been sick the past week. The doctor orders a differential white blood cell count. What does this test tell you?
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the total number of white blood cells
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the percentages of the various types of leukocytes in a blood sample
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the percentage of red blood cells
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the percentage of hemoglobin
Question 44
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A type B person receives type A blood, what happens?
Question 45
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A type AB person can receive:
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type A blood
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type B blood
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type O blood
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all of the above
Question 46
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A type O person can receive:
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type A blood
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type B blood
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type O blood
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all of the above
Question 47
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An Rh- negative woman conceives an Rh- negative fetus, what happens?
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nothing, the woman and fetus are fine since they do not have the Rh antigen
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the woman will make antibodies against the Rh-negative blood cells during the pregnancy
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the woman will make antibodies against the Rh-negative blood cells after the birth
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the woman will need to receive an injection of RhoGAM
Question 48
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The thick middle layer of the heart that consists of cardiac muscle tissue is the:
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pericardium
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endocardium
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myocardium
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epicardium
Question 49
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The heart valve between the right atrium and right ventricle is the:
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tricuspid valve
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bicuspid valve
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pulmonary valve
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aortic valve
Question 50
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The right ventricle ejects blood into the:
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left atrium
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pulmonary trunk
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left ventricle
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right atrium
Question 51
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The left ventricle ejects blood into the:
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left atrium
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aorta
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pulmonary trunk
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right atrium
Question 52
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Blood returning to the right atrium comes from:
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superior vena cava
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inferior vena cava
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coronary sinus
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all of the above
Question 53
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Systole refers to:
Question 54
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Diastole refers to:
Question 55
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The pacemaker of the heart is the:
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purkinje fibers
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AV node
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SA node
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AV bundle
Question 56
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Increased parasympathetic innervation of the heart results in:
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increased heart rate
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decreased heart rate
Question 57
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Which of these statements about arteries is false?
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arteries have an inner muscular layer than can constrict or dilate
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arteries are capacitance vessels and can expand to hold a lot of blood
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arteries are strong, elastic vessels
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arteries consist of three distinct layers
Question 58
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Which of these statements about veins is FALSE?
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veins can distend to hold a lot of blood
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veins contain valves to help blood return to the heart
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veins contain three distinct layers
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veins are much stronger than arteries
Question 59
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In which vessel does gas exchange occur?
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aorta
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venules
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capillaries
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arterioles
Question 60
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Where is blood pressure the highest?
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capillary beds
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aorta
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femoral artery
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inferior vena cava
Question 61
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If heart rate increases, what happens to blood pressure?
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it increases
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it decreases
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it stays the same
Question 62
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The volume of blood ejected from the left ventricle per minute is called:
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heart rate
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cardiac output
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peripheral resistance
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stroke volume
Question 63
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If blood volume decreases, what happens to blood pressure?
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it stays the same
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it increases
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it decreases
Question 64
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A person with high blood pressure would most likely be prescribed a(an):
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insulin
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antibiotic
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diuretic
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nothing
Question 65
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During exercise, which of the following occurs?
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venous blood return increases due to the skeletal muscle pump in veins
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stronger ventricular contraction due to the Frank-Starling law of the heart
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increase in heart rate due to increased sympathetic activity
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all of the above
Question 66
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The blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart make up the:
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systemic circuit
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pulmonary circuit
Question 67
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Which of these structures is not part of the alimentary canal?
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esophagus
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stomach
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pancreas
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large intestine
Question 68
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Which layer of the alimentary canal is responsible for lubricating the tube's outer surface so that organs within the abdominal cavity can slide freely against one another?
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muscular
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submucosa
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mucosa
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serosa
Question 69
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Propelling movements in a wavelike motion is called:
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peristalsis
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mixing
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segmentation
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contraction
Question 70
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Serous cells in salivary glands:
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secrete mucus to act as a lubricant during swallowing
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begin the digestion of fats and proteins
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produce a watery fluid containing salivary amylase to split starch
Question 71
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Parietal cells in the stomach release:
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hydrochloric acid
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intrinsic factor
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digestive enzymes
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A and B
Question 72
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What is the function of pepsin?
Question 73
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Mucous cells in the stomach provide an _____________ layer to protect the stomach.
Question 74
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Which hormone is responsible for decreasing the secretory activity of gastric glands and inhibits gastric motility?
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gastrin
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cholecystokinin
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secretin
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leptin
Question 75
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Which hormone causes the pancreas to secrete a fluid high in bicarbonate ion concentration?
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gastrin
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cholecystokinin
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secretin
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leptin
Question 76
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Which hormone stimulates the gallbladder to contract and release bile?
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leptin
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secretin
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cholecystokinin
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gastrin
Question 77
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Which hormone stimulates the pancreas to secrete fluid with high digestive enzyme concentration?
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gastrin
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chelocystokinin
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secretin
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leptin
Question 78
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How are gastric secretions regulated?
Question 79
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Which of these substances is absorbed in the stomach?
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glucose
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amino acids
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alcohol
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none of the above
Question 80
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_____________ cells synthesize bile, which is needed for __________________.
Question 81
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Proteins and fats in the duodenum stimulate the release of the hormone ________________, which causes the contraction of the ______________.
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gastrin, gallbladder
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CCK, gallbladder
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secretin, pancreas
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gastrin, stomach
Question 82
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Emulsification allows these enzymes to function properly:
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lipases
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amylases
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nucleases
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peptidases
Question 83
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Which of these is NOT a function of the small intestine?
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absorb digestive products
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finishes digestion with enzymes embedded in microvilli
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transports residues to the large intestine
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all of the above
Question 84
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Which of these sugars will be absorbed into a villus?
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sucrose
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maltose
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glucose
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lactose
Question 85
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These nutrients must enter lacteals before joining the general circulation:
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sugars
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proteins
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fats
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vitamins
Question 86
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The lipoprotein with the highest concentration of protein and lowest concentration of lipids, and removes cholesterol from tissues is:
Question 87
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The lipoprotein that transports triglycerides synthesized from excess dietary carbohydrate is:
Question 88
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Which of these is NOT a function of the large intestine?
Question 89
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Proteins from food must be _____________ before they can be used as energy sources.
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oxidized
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reduced
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deaminated
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aminated
Question 90
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Ketone bodies are a result of:
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fat metabolism
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protein metabolism
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carbohydrate metabolism
Question 91
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Which of these respiratory structures is involved in gas exchange?
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larynx
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trachea
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bronchioles
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alveoli
Question 92
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Inspiration occurs because:
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intra-alveolar pressure increases
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intra-alveolar pressure decreases
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atmospheric pressure increases
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atmospheric pressure decreases
Question 93
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Which muscles are used for inspiration?
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external intercostals
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internal intercostals
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diaphragm
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A and C
Question 94
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Which muscles are used for passive expiration?
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external intercostals
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internal intercostals
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diaphragm
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none of the above
Question 95
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The volume of air that enters or leaves a single respiratory cycle is the:
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tidal volume
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residual volume
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total lung capacity
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inspiratory capacity
Question 96
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Central chemoreceptors are most sensitive to changes in levels of:
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carbon dioxide
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nitrogen
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oxygen
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hemoglobin
Question 97
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Peripheral chemoreceptors are most sensitive to changes in blood levels of:
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carbon dioxide
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nitrogen
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oxygen
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hemoglobin
Question 98
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Most oxygen in the body is transported:
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dissolved in plasma
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bound to hemoglobin
Question 99
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Most carbon dioxide in the body is transported:
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dissolved in plasma
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bound to hemoglobin
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as bicarbonate ion
Question 100
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Where does the following reaction occur?
H+ + HCO3- ---> H2CO3 ----> CO2 + H2O
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Plasma
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lung capillaries
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kidney capillaries
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stomach capillaries
Question 101
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Choose the correct pathway of urine formation:
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Glomerulus > PCT > Collecting Duct > Nephron Loop > Bladder
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PCT > glomerulus > Collecting Duct > Nephron Loop > Bladder
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Glomerulus > PCT > Nephron Loop > Collecting Duct > Bladder
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Nephron Loop > Glomerulus > Collecting Duct > Bladder
Question 102
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Where does filtration occur in the nephron?
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glomerulus
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PCT
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Nephron loop
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DCT
Question 103
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Where does most reabsorption of substances occur in the nephron?
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glomerulus
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PCT
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Nephron loop
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DCT
Question 104
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Where does secretion occur in the nephron?
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glomerulus
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PCT
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Nephron loop
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DCT
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both B and D
Question 105
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The _________________ regulates how concentrated urine will be.
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glomerulus
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PCT
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DCT
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collecting duct
Question 106
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A decrease in salt concentration will cause the juxtaglomerular cells to secrete the enzyme __________.
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EPO
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Renin
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Aldosterone
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ADH
Question 107
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Which of these is a result of angiotensin II?
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vasoconstriction
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aldosterone secretion
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increased thirst
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all of the above
Question 108
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Constricting the efferent arteriole causes:
Question 109
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Which of the following does NOT occur during micturition?
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the internal sphincter must open
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the external sphincter relaxes
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the detrusor muscle contracts
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the detrusor muscle relaxes
Question 110
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Which of these ions is found in greater concentration in the extracellular fluid?
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potassium
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sodium
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chloride
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B and C
Question 111
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An example of transcellular fluid is:
Question 112
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Your blood is becoming too acidic, which of the following does NOT occur to regain homeostasis?
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hydrogen ions are secreted into the renal tubules
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hydrogen ions are reabsorbed into the peritubular capillaries
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rate and depth of breathing increases
Question 113
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Which of these is a second line of defense against a pH shift?
Question 114
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Which of these causes respiratory acidosis?
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vomiting up contents from the small intestine
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excessive ketone production from diabetes
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diarrhea
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trauma to respiratory center of the brainstem
Question 115
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Your blood is becoming too basic, which of the following does NOT occur to regain homeostasis?
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H2PO4- > H+ +HPO4-2
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Hydrogen ions are secreted into the renal tubules
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Hydrogen ions are reabsorbed into the peritubular capillaries
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The rate and depth of breathing decreases
Question 116
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Which of these causes respiratory alkalosis?