問題一覧
1
where are the bitter taste receptors found
back of tongue
2
the anterior pituitary gland secretes all the following except
antidiuretic hormone
3
what does NOT take place in the glomerulus capsule as blood flows through it
foreign substances are destroyed
4
the pulmonary vein returns oxygenated blood to the heart
true
5
the circulatory system does not include the pulmonary circulation
false
6
which of the following does glomerulus filtrate NOT include
blood cells
7
label the following from top to bottom
dendrite, nucleus, cell body , axon , myelin sheath , node of ranvier, axon terminal
8
which of the following statements about digestion are correct
digestion includes mechanical and chemical breakdown of food, the large intestine absorbs vitamin K and certain B vitamins, the majority of absorption takes place in the jejunum
9
which type of cartilage can be found in articulat disc of the TMJ
fibrocartilage
10
aldosterone increases the reabsorption of sodium
true
11
label from left to right
Involuntary, somatic, autonomic, sympathetic, parasympathetic
12
which statement on enzymes are true
proteases converts proteins into amino acids, lipase converts lipids into fatty acids and glycerol, amylase converts starch into maltose
13
in this blood pressure reading- 120/80mmHg, 80 represents the systolic blood pressure
false
14
the elastic layer in arteries allows them to
stretch and recoil
15
these fixed connective tissue cells contain granules of heparin and histamines. they play a key role in the inflammatory process of immune system. which connective tissue cells is being described
mast cells
16
parathormone raisies blood calcium
true
17
insulin converts glycogen to glucose for energy
false
18
which of the following hormones is not secreted by thyroid gland
cortisone
19
venous return to the heart is assisted by skeletal muscle and respiratory pumps
true
20
stages of a neural impulse in order
Resting neuron, excitatory stimulus, sodium channels open, Na+ ions enter the neuron, potassium channels open, K+ ions leave the neuron, recharging phase
21
calcitonin lowers blood calcium
true
22
in response to adrenaline heart rate and metabolic rate slow down
false
23
what is the importance of having tears
prevents dryness of eyes, protection of external irritants, foreign bodies are washed away, O2 and nutrients are transported to the surface cells
24
label the following from 1-10
Cerebral cortex, frontal lobe, corpus callosum, thalamus, hypothalamus, midbrain, pons, medulla, spinal cord, cerebellum
25
how many pairs of cranial nerve are there
12
26
which of the following is not correct when describing a nephron
the capsule walls are lined with ciliates epithelium
27
how long is the spinal cord
45cm
28
what happens in the lymph nodes as lymph flows through them
plasma and mature T cells are added , reticular fibres filter debris, foreign substances are destroyed
29
what function does the pupil play in the eye
controls the amount of light into the eye
30
the adrenal medulla secrets 2 hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline
true
31
what is the largest part of the brain called
cerebrum
32
cardiac muscle fibres at uninucleated, striated, branched and contain intercalated discs
true
33
noradrenaline influenced the diameter of blood vessels
true
34
insulin promotes the storage of glucose by increasing conversion of glucose as glycogen
true
35
the circulatory system transports nutrients, oxygen and hormones to the cells of the body
true
36
insulin regulate blood glucose and other absorbed nutrients
true
37
label 1-10
Mouth, salivary gland, gall bladder, liver, pancreas, small intestine, oesophagus, stomach, large intestine, rectum
38
which of the following is NOT part of the urinary system
adrenal gland
39
which of the following about the stomach is not correct
the pyloric sphincter separates the stomach from the oesophagus
40
the kidney contains 1-2 thousand nephrons
false
41
lymphatics have thinner walls than large veins
true
42
the endocrine system is concerned with homeostasis
true
43
the urinary system is one of the excretory systems of the body
true
44
which statement is incorrect about the function of glucocorticoids
glucocorticoids are not essential for life
45
Lymph is circulated by
contraction of adjacent muscles and pulsation of large arteries, changes in thoracic pressure
46
which of the following form the walls of the digestive tract
adventitia (serosa) , muscularis (circular muscle) , muscularis (longitudinal muscle) , mucosa , submucosa
47
which best describes a lymph node
a capsule in the lymph vessel that is filled with B and T cells
48
which of the following about the liver is NOT correct
glucose is stored by liver in the form of glucagon
49
which of the following are properties of neurones
irritability, conductivity
50
which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system
filtering metabolic waste
51
where are the olfactory receptors located
in the nasal cavity embedded in the olfactory epithelium
52
what are the key features of neurones
axon, dendrites, Schwaan cells
53
the wall of an artery is thicker than a vein because arteries
transport blood at higher pressure
54
insulin reduces blood glucose levels
true
55
which of the following is NOT part of the lymphatic system
liver
56
which of the following is NOT an activity of the digestive system
ablation
57
which of the following is not a function of the kidneys
production of WBCs
58
which of the following are the most prevalent fibres in connective tissue
collagen
59
which values would be open during ventricular systole
aortic and pulmonary
60
what are the 4 layers of the skin
subcutaneous , hypodermis, derma, epidermis
61
the hypothalamus is connected to the pituitary gland via a duct
false
62
the inferior vena cava drains the upper hand and limbs of body
false
63
in the foetal circulation blood by passes the lungs and passes from the right to left atrium via foremen ovale
true
64
which of the following is NOT a specialised connective tissue
adipose
65
large fixed cells with irregular processes. they secrete non-rigid extracellular matrix, collagen and fibres. which connective tissue cell is being described
fibroblasts
66
the lamina propria of the oral mucosa is made up of which type of connective tissue
areolar
67
which statement about salivary glands is true
the submandibular glands lie at the angle of the jaw and open in the floor of the mouth, they source 70% of saliva, the sublingual glands lie in front of the submandibular par and open into the floor of the mouth. they source 5% if saliva
68
cardiac muscle fibres have are multimucleated, have irregular arrangement of actin and myosin and are long and cylindrical
false
69
lymphatics contain lymph nodes located at certain intervals along their course
true
70
a nerve impulse running to the brain and CNS is known as
affernet
71
pituitary glands and hypothalamus work together as a unit and system called negative feedback
true
72
lymphatic capillaries are
blind ended
73
the olfactory reception are located in the nasal cavity embedded in the olfactory bone
false
74
mucosa associated lymphoid tissue are associated with the
respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract
75
the tragus in the ear plays a part in directing the sounds into the inner ear
true
76
which statement is incorrect
the production if thymosin increases as we get older
77
which of the following is NOT a loose connective tissue
elastic
78
what 5 receptors are present in the mouth
sour , salt, bitter, sweet, umami
79
which of the following is a function of the connective tissue
all of the above
80
antidiuretic hormones decreases water reabsorption
false
81
atrial systole accounts for most of ventricular filling
false
82
which statement about hormones is incorrect
they are transported to their target tissues via lymph
83
connective tissue is made up of water, cells and extra cellular matrix
true
84
what are the cilia in the nasal cavity
small nasal hairs within the nose
85
what cranial nerve supplies the ear
auditory nerve (cochlear part of vestibulocochlear nerve)
86
the fight or fight reflex is initiated in response to acute stress
true
87
a nerve impulse running from the brain and CNS is known as
efferent
88
which of the following processes is NOT involved in the formation of urine
chemical digestion
89
the pituitary and hypothalamus regulate the activity of most other endocrine glands
true
90
the endocrine system comprises a number of glands and ducts
false
91
which statement about the large intestine is incorrect
WBCs are made
92
which of the following accessory organs of digestive system
the salivary glands , the pancreas, the liver
93
which type of connective tissue is found in ligaments and tendons
dense regular