問題一覧
1
The thyroid gland produces thyroxine T(4) and triiodothyronine T3 which regulates metabolism
True
2
The lymphatic system produces antibodies
False
3
What is the earliest precursor cell in the Erythropoietic lineage
Myeloid Stem Cell
4
What is the name of the layer of the heart that contains cardiac conduction fibers
Subendocardial layer
5
The thoracic duct is the largest lymphatic vessel in the body and it drains into the right sub clavian vein
False
6
Which growth factor stimulate the production of RBC
Erythropoietin
7
Term for blood pressure measured in the arteries
Systolic pressure
8
What is the process called when immature red blood cells are released into circulation
Reticulocytosis
9
What nutrient is essential for heme synthesis in Erythropoiesis
Iron
10
What is the primary mechanism of Erythropoietin’s action ?
Stimulating the proliferation and differentiation of Erythroid progenitors
11
Which of the following vessels is not a branch of the coronary artery
Pulmonary artery
12
The spleen is responsible for filtering old Red blood cells from circulation
True
13
What is the function of the Vasa Vasorum
To supply blood to the walls of large blood vessels
14
Hyperthyroidism is a condition characterized by decreased thyroid hormone production
False
15
Period of time during which the ventricles are contracting is called
Systole
16
Which phase of the cardiac cycle is characterized by the opening of the mitral valve?
Rapid ventricular filling
17
The lymphatic system is responsible for absorbing fats and fat soluble vitamins from the gut
True
18
What is the normal range for heart rate on an ECG
60-100 bpm
19
A patient with chronic inflammation has an increased risk of developing lymphatic disorders. Why is this the case?
Inflammation damages lymphatic vessels
20
What is the sequence of events in the cardiac cycle?
Atrial contraction, atrial relaxation, ventricular contraction, ventricular relaxation
21
The lymphatic system is responsible for absorbing fats and fat soluble vitamins from gut
True
22
Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?
Arteries
23
What is the primary site of Erythropoiesis in adults
Bone Marrow
24
The pancreas produces somatostin , a hormone that stimulate the release of insulin
False
25
Which blood vessels has the thinnest walls
Capillaries
26
The pituitary gland is located in the brain and produces hormones that regulate other endocrine glands
True
27
The lymphatic system is responsible for filtering out pathogens and foreign substances from the blood
False
28
Adrenaline is produced by the adrenal cortex
False
29
1. What is the largest artery in the body?
Aorta
30
A patient with swollen lymph nodes in the neck and armpits. Which of the following is the most likely explanation ?
Infection or Inflammation in the body