Question 1
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In young growing animals, growth in length of long bones occurs at the:
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Epithelium
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Periosteum
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Diaphysis
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Epiphyseal plate
Question 2
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The term phagocytosis is used to describe the process whereby cells:
Question 3
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Which is the hardest substance in the animal body?
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Cartilage
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Bone
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Dentine
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Enamel
Question 4
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Which two structures make up the joint capsule?
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Synovial membrane and hyaline cartilage
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Synovial membrane and fibrous membrane
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Fibrous membrane and hyaline cartilage
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Fibrous membrane and capsular ligament
Question 5
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The calcaneus is found:
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In the hock
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In the stifle
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In the elbow
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In the carpus
Question 6
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Hyaline cartilage is found in:
Question 7
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An intra-articular meniscus:
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Is made of elastic cartilage
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Is found in the temporo-mandibular joint
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Helps to stabilise a joint
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Replaces the articular cartilage within a joint
Question 8
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Which ONE of the following types of gland secretes directly into the bloodstream?
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Mucous
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Simple
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Compound
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Endocrine
Question 9
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Which ONE of the following is an example of an exocrine gland?
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Adrenal
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Salivary
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Pituitary
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Ovary
Question 10
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Body tissues are all classified into four types:
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Epithelial, glandular, connective, bone
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Nervous, squamous, nervous, skeletal
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Epithelial, glandular, nervous, skeletal
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Epithelial, connective, muscular, nervous
Question 11
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The predominant type of connective tissue in tendons and ligaments is:
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Areolar connective tissue
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Dense fibrous connective tissue
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Elastic connective tissue
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Fibrocartilage
Question 12
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A muscle that increases the angle between two bones is known as:
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An abductor
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An adductor
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An extensor
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A flexor
Question 13
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The femur is an example of:
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Long bone
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Short bone
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Flat bone
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Irregular bone
Question 14
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The scapula is an example of a:
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Long bone
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Short bone
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Flat bone
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Irregular bone
Question 15
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The manubrium is found:
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In the epiphysis
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In the diaphysis
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At the epiphyseal plate
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In the growth cartilage
Question 16
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During endochondral ossification, the primary centre of ossification develops:
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In the epiphysis
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In the diaphysis
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At the epiphyseal plate
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In the growth cartilage
Question 17
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Secondary centres of ossification then develop:
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In the epiphysis
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In the diaphysis:
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At the epiphyseal plate
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In the growth cartilage
Question 18
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Which ONE of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
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The mandible
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The sternebrae
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The sacrum
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The phalanges
Question 19
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Which ONE of the following bones is NOT part of the appendicular skeleton?
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The fibula
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The calcaneus
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The scapula
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The sacrum
Question 20
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An example of a condylar joint is:
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The hip
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The shoulder
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The elbow
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The carpus
Question 21
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An example of a hinge joint is:
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An intervertebral joint
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The stifle joint
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The hip joint
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The sacroiliac joint
Question 22
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Simple cuboidal epithelium is found:
Question 23
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Simple columnar epithelium is found:
Question 24
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Simple squamous epithelium is found:
Question 25
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The alveoli are lined with:
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Simple squamous epithelium
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Ciliated mucous epithelium
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Stratified squamous epithelium
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Transitional epithelium
Question 26
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The following are all types of connective tissue:
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Loose connective tissue, fibrous connective tissue, muscle, blood
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Areolar tissue, adipose tissue, cartilage, nerve
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Bone, cartilage, skin, blood
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Cartilage, dense connective tissue, bone, blood
Question 27
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Which ONE of the following muscle types has branching cells within its structure?
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Skeletal muscle
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Striated muscle
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Smooth muscle
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Cardiac muscle
Question 28
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Which ONE of the following muscle types is found in the wall of the intestine?
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Skeletal muscle
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Striated muscle
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Smooth muscle
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Cardiac muscle
Question 29
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Which ONE of the following is NOT a function of skin?
Question 30
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Which ONE of the following breeds of dog does not moult?
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The Standard Poodle
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The Bichon Frise
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The Bedlington terrier
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All of the above
Question 31
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Which ONE of the following structures is NOT associated with the hair follicles on the dorsum (back) of the normal dog?
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Sebaceous gland
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Sweat gland
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Arrector pili muscle
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Wool hairs
Question 32
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Inspired air consists of:
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29% nitrogen
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79% nitrogen
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89% nitrogen
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21% nitrogen
Question 33
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Which ONE of the following is least accurate?
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Nitrogen is unchanged in expired air
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Oxygen levels in expired air are lower
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Water vapour is slightly higher is inspired air
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Carbon dioxide levels are lower in inspired air
Question 34
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Which ONE of the following is least accurate?
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The trachea is a permanently open tube
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The oesophagus lies above the trachea
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The trachea cartilages are open on the dorsal aspect
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The tracheal cartilages are open on the ventral aspect
Question 35
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Which ONE of the following sequences is correct with regard to what happens when the trachea splits into two?
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Trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveolar duct, alveolar sac
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Trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveolar sac, alveolar duct
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Trachea, bronchioles, bronchi, alveolar sac, alveolar duct
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Trachea, bronchioles, bronchi, alveolar duct, alveolar sac
Question 36
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Which structure does NOT lie within the mediastinum?
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Heart
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Oesophagus
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Trachea
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Lungs
Question 37
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Which is NOT a feature of the larynx?
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It produces sound
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It is shared by the digestive and respiratory tracts
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It plays a role in swallowing
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It forms the opening into the trachea
Question 38
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Which ONE of the following would NOT cause a decreased respiratory rate?
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Pyrexia
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Sleep
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Anaesthesia
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Inactivity
Question 39
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The epithelium found lining the GI tract is known as:
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Stratified squamous epithelium
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Simple columnar epithelium
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Ciliated columnar epithelium
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Simple squamous epithelium
Question 40
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Which ONE of the following is NOT an exocrine gland?
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Sebaceous gland
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Anal gland
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Salivary gland
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Thyroid gland
Question 41
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Which ONE of the following is a type of connective tissue?
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Fibrocartilage
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Compact bone
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Adipose tissue
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All of the above
Question 42
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Which organ is NOT part of the upper urinary tract?
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Bladder
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Kidney
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Urethra
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Ureter
Question 43
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Which structure does NOT enter or leave the hilus of the kidney?
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Blood vessels
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Nerves
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Renal pelvis
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Uterus
Question 44
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The outer portion of the kidney is:
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Medulla
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Hilus
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Renal pelvis
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Cortex
Question 45
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Which part of the nephron is NOT found in the cortex of the kidney?
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Glomerulus
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Loop of Henle
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PCT
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DCT
Question 46
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Blood enters the glomerulus via:
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Afferent arteriole
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Efferent arteriole
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Renal artery
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Afferent venule
Question 47
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Which part of the nephron is found in the medulla of the kidney?
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PCT
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DCT
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Bowman's capsule
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Loop of Henle
Question 48
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Which hormone is NOT produced by the kidney?
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Erythropoietin
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Renin
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Anti-diuretic hormone
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Fhyroxine
Question 49
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Which part of the nephron acts as a filter of plasma?
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PCT
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Glomerulus
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DCT
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Loop of Henle
Question 50
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Which hormone is responsible for increasing reabsorption of sodium?
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Aldosterone
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Vitamin D
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Renin
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Erythropoietin