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Qs Which of the following is associated with wound healing by primary intention? A. Minimal scar tissue B. Prolonged healing time C. Formation of granulation tissue D. Contraction of wound edges - n ANS✔ A. Minimal scar tissue Qs Which of the following antibody types mediates the body's response to an allergen? A. IgA B. IgD C. IgE D. IgG - n ANS✔ C. IgE Qs Which of the following is a wax-like substance secreted by glands in the external ear canal?
A. Mucus B. Cerumen C. Sweat D. Sebum - n ANS✔ B. Cerumen Qs Which of the following is responsible for the regulation of body temperature? A. Cerebellum B. Pons C. Hypothalamus D. Parietal lobe - n ANS✔ C. Hypothalamus Qs Production of which of the following is a function of the prostate gland? A. Testosterone B. Fluid to lubricate the head of the penis C. Substance to enhance sperm motility D. Gonadotropin releasing hormone - n ANS✔ C. Substance to enhance sperm motility
D. Bursa - n ANS✔ B. Tendon Qs Which of the following cardiac valves prevents blood from returning to the left ventricle of the heart? A. Pulmonic B. Mitral C. Tricuspid D. Aortic - n ANS✔ D. Aortic Qs Which of the following is a role of platelets in hemostasis? A. Formation of plugs B. Promotion of vasodilation C. Conversion of prothrombin to thrombin D. Activation of calcium - n ANS✔ A. Formation of plugs Qs Which of the following is the function of surfactant in the alveoli of the lungs?
A. Uptake of oxygen in the alveoli B. Prevention of alveoli collapse C. Removal of carbon dioxide in the alveoli D. Increase alveoli surface tension - n ANS✔ B. Prevention of alveoli collapse Qs Which of the following describes the event of ovulation? A. The fallopian tube moves the ovum to the uterus B. The oocyte undergoes its first meiotic divisions C. The graafian follicle releases an ovum D. The corpus luteum produces progesterone - n ANS✔ C. The graafian follicle releases an ovum Qs Which of the following substances is involved in the destruction of ingested pathogens? A. Lymphatic fluid B. Stomach acid C. Bicarbonate D. Lipase - n ANS✔ B. Stomach acid
B. Hemoglobin C. Mean corpuscular volume D. Reticulocyte count - n ANS✔ A. Hematocrit Qs Which of the following is a structure of the inner ear? A. Tympanic membrane B. Cochlea C. Stapes D. Auricle - n ANS✔ B. Cochlea Qs Which of the following is the function of angiotensin II in the regulation of blood pressure? A. Vasoconstriction B. Vasodilation C. Increased heart rate D. Decreased heart rate - n ANS✔ A. Vasoconstriction
Qs In the process of wound healing, which of the following plays a role in clearing a wound of cellular debris? A. Mast cells B. Fibroblasts C. Platelets D. Neutrophils - n ANS✔ D. Neutrophils Qs Which of the following blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood to the right atrium of the heart? A. Anterior and posterior coronary arteries B. Brachial and cephalic veins C. Left and right carotid arteries D. Superior and inferior vena cavae - n ANS✔ D. Superior and inferior vena cavae Qs In a normally functioning cardiovascular system, where does the heartbeat originate? A. Atrioventricular node B. Bundle of His
Qs Which of the following structures is located between the descending colon and the rectum? A. Sigmoid colon B. Cecum C. Jejunum D. Ascending colon - n ANS✔ A. Sigmoid colon Qs Which of the following is a results of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous systems? A. Decreased blood flow to the skeletal muscles B. Increased cardiac output C. Decreased respiratory rate D. Decreased urinary output - n ANS✔ B. Increased cardiac output Qs Which of the following is the hormone that regulates urine output? A. Thyroid stimulating B. Antidiuretic C. Adrenocorticotropic
D. Follicle stimulating - n ANS✔ B. Antidiuretic Qs Which of the following types of muscle tissue is under voluntary control? A. Smooth B. Cardiac C. Visceral D. Skeletal - n ANS✔ D. Skeletal Qs Which part of the brain regulates heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure? A. Corpus callosum B. Basal ganglia C. Hypothalamus D. Medulla oblongata - n ANS✔ D. Medulla oblongata Qs Which of the following electrolytes plays an essential role in the clotting of blood?
Qs Blood cells are produced by which of the following? A. Red bone marrow B. Lamallae C. Lacunae D. Yellow bone marrow - n ANS✔ A. Red bone marrow Qs Which of the following functions is associated with the dermal layer of the skin? A. Collagen formation B. Vitamin D activation C. Melanin production D. Storage of extra calories - n ANS✔ A. Collagen formation Qs Which of the following may indicate a hyper secretion of thyroid hormones? A. Weight loss B. Bradycardia C. Cold intolerance D. Lethargy - n
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A. Weight loss Qs Which of the following structures comes after the ascending colon? A. ileocecal valve B. Transverse colon C. Rectum D. Appendix - n ANS✔ B. Transverse colon Qs Which of the following structures of the respiratory system is the site of gas exchange? A. Pleurae B. Alveoli C. Trachea D. Bronchoiles - n ANS✔ B. Alveoli Qs An individual with which of the following blood types can receive only blood of that same type?
Qs Testosterone production is regulated by which of the following glands? A. Pineal B. Thymus C. Parathyroid D. Pituitary - n ANS✔ D. Pituitary Qs Calcium concentration in the blood is controlled by which of the following glands? A. Pancreas B. Adrenal C. Parathyroid D. Posterior pituitary - n ANS✔ C. Parathyroid Qs Breastfeeding of an infant provides which of the following types of immunity? A. Artificial active B. Natural active C. Artificial passive
D. Natural passive - n ANS✔ D. Natural passive Qs A normal adult bladder has the capacity to hold up to how many mL of urine before involuntary micturition is likely to occur? A. 200 B. 400 C. 600 D. 800 - n ANS✔ C. 600 Qs Which of the following does the respiratory system eliminate when there is an excess of hydrogen ions in the body? A. Oxygen B. Carbon dioxide C. Bicarbonate D. Lactic acid - n ANS✔ B. Carbon dioxide Qs
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C. Epididymis Qs Which of the following pituitary hormones stimulates the process of gametogenesis? A. Oxytocin B. Prolactin C. Luteinizing hormone D. Follicle stimulating hormone - n ANS✔ D. Follicle stimulating hormone Qs Which of the following is a function of the liver? A. Lipid metabolism B. Electrolyte reabsorption C. Erythropoietin production D. Insulin synthesis - n ANS✔ A. Lipid metabolism Qs An occurnence of too high of a concentration of which of the following electrolytes is associated with cardiac arrhythmias?
A. Chloride B. Phosphorus C. Potassium D. Sodium - n ANS✔ C. Potassium Qs Which of the following structures prevents food from being aspirated into the lungs? A. Larynx B. Epiglottis C. Esophagus D. Nasopharynx - n ANS✔ B. Epiglottis Qs Which of the following hormones or enzymes is involved in fluid balance and is produced by the kidneys? A. Renin B. Aldosterone C. Antidiuretic hormone D. Angiotensin I - n ANS✔ A. Renin
