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Lymph channels run parallel to which structures ?

A. Nerve
B. Veins
C. Arteries
D. Ligaments

B. Veins

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Body temperature is regulated by the :
A. Pons
B. Cerebellum
C. Midbrain
D. Hypothalamus

D. Hypothalamus

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Which two electrolytes are essential for normal cardiac contractions ?
A. Phosphate and chloride
B. Magnésium and sodium
C. Bicarbonate and sulfate
D. Potassium and calcium

D. Potassium and calcium

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Water constitutes what average normal percentage of total body weight ?
A. 20%-40%
B.50%-70%
C.70%-85%
D.15%-25%

B.50%-70%

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The thyroid gland consists of right and left lobes joined by the :
A.larynx
B.isthmus
C.parathyroid gland
D.cricoid cartilage

B. Isthmus

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Langer lines generally lie perpendicular to the direction of :
A. Skin folds
B. Underlying muscle tension
C. A midline incision
D. Movement of the bone joints

B. Underlying muscle tension

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The arterial supply to the intestines tract, with the exception of the stomach, duodenum, and distal rectum, is derived from the:
A. Superior and inferior mesenteric arteries
B. Cystic artery
C. Gastroduodenal artery
D. Hepatic artery

A. Superior and inferior mesenteric arteries

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Excessive secretion of growth hormones in adults causes:
A. Splenomegaly
B. Acromegaly
C. Cardiomegaly
D. Hepatomegaly

B.Acromegaly

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The inner lining of the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract is composed of:
A. Smooth muscle
B.Areolar connective tissues
C. Epithelium
D. Elastic connective tissues

C. Epithelium

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The large artery that arteries from the left side of the aortic arch and descends into the arm is the :
A. Subclavian
B. Carotid
C.brachiocephalic
D.radial

A.subclavian

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An enzyme active in the digestion of starches is :
A. Amylase
B. Trypsin
C.lipase
D. Lactase

A. Amylase

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The normal pH of blood is:
A. 3.5- 4.5
B. 7.3- 7.4
C. 8.5- 9.0
D. 9.5- 10.5

B.7.3- 7.5

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Which cells secrète pepsinogen?
A. Islands of langerhans
B. Beta
C. Chief
D. Parietal

C. Chief

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Which of the following veins drains the intracranial venous sinuses to veins on the outside of the skull ?
A. Emissary
B. Middle cerebral
C. Cerebellar
D. Radial veins

A. Emissary

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Which of the following arteries supplies blood to the brain ?
A. Anterior and middle cerebral arteries
B. Vertebral and internal carotid
C. External and internal carotid
D. Occipital and thyrocervical

B. Vertebral and internal carotid

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Which of the following arteries divides into the anterior and middle cerebral arteries ?
A. Internal carotid
B. External carotid
C. Vertebral
D. Basilar

A. Internal carotid

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Which of the following arteries is a direct branch of the internal carotid ?
A. Vertebral
B. Aorta
C. Middle cerebral
D. Facial

C. Middle cerebral

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The lateral ventricles within the cerebral hemisphere communicate with the third ventricle through the opening called :
A. Foramen of Monro
B. Foramen ovale
C. Foramen of Vesalius
D. Foramen magnum

A. Foramen of Monro

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The third ventricle of the brain empties into the fourth ventricle through the :
A. Aqueduct of sylvius
B. Choroid plexuses
C. Foramen venosum
D. Foramen spinosum

A. Aqueduct of sylvius

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Spinal fluid is produced by the:
A. Choroid plexus
B.lateral ventricle
C. Dura mater
D. Cerebrum

A. Choroid plexus

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The fold of dura mater that separates the cerebral hemisphere :
A. Falx cerebri
B. Tentorium cerebelli
C. Central sulcus
D. Circular sulcus

A. Falx cerebri

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Which of the following separates the frontal and temporal lobes?
A. Fissure of sylvius
B. Fissure of Rolando
C. Fissure of Bichat
D. Longitudinal fissure

A. Fissure of sylvius

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The frontal lobe is bounded posteriorly by the central sulcus also called the:
A. Fissure of Rolando
B. Fissure of sylvius
C. Tentorium cerebelli
D. Transverse fissure

A. Fissure of Rolando

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Which of the following areas located in the frontal gyrus of the brain controls the function of speech ?
A. Brodmann’s
B. Broca’s
C. Temporal
D. Cerebral Cortex

B. Broca’s

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The white line of Hilton is situated : A. Between the superior hemorrhoidal artery and middle hemorrhoidal artery B. In. The area between the proximal two-thirds and distal third of the transverse colon C. Between the external and internal anal sphincters D. Between the rectum and vagina

C. Between the external and internal anal sphincter

A chemical reaction that provides energy by the breakdown of food molecules is called : A. Catabolism B. Metabolism C. Glycogenesis D. Anabolism

A. Catabolism

A chemical reaction that provides energy by the breakdown of food molecules is called: A. Catabolism B. Metabolism C. Glycogenesis D. anabolism

A. Catabolism

Adipose tissue lies in which of the following skin layers? A. Epidermal B. Subcutaneous C. Dermal D. Reticular

Subcutaneous

Collagen is produced by which of the following connective tissue cells? A. Leukocytes B. Osteoclasts C. Fibroblasts D. Erythrocytes

Fibroblasts

Which of the following veins drains the right side of the vertebral column? A. Thoracic B. Lumbar C. Azygos D. Posterior intercostal

Azygos

Which of the following arteries supplies the cecum , ascending colon, hepatic flexure, and proximal portion of the transverse colon? A. Pancreaticoduodenal B. Superior mesenteric C.Abdominal aorta D. Inferior mesenteric

Superior mesenteric

The celiac artery trifurcates into the : A. Left gastric, splenic and hepatic arteries B. Internal and external iliac and femoral arteries C. Lumbar, gastric and splenic arteries D. Renal, testicular and suprarenal arteries

Left gastric, splenic and hepatic arteries B

A prolongation of the breast tissue in the upper, outer part of the breast that passes through an opening in the axillary fascia is called the: A. Axillary tail of Spence B. Cooper’s ligament C. Axillary fascia D. Sebaceous gland

Axillary tail of Spence

The mammary gland is fixed to the overlying skin and the underlying pectoral fascia by fibrous bands known as: A. Lobules B. Acini C. Suspensory ligaments of Cooper D. Deep pectoral fascia

Suspensory ligaments of Cooper

The arterial blood supply to the breast is supplied from branches of the: A. Internal mammary, axillary and lateral thoracic B. Internal thoracic and subclavian C. Brachiocephalic and pulmonary D. Intercostal and phrenic

Internal mammary,axillary and lateral thoracic

Which of the following is the loose areolar tissue that separates the breast from the pectoralis major muscle? A. Subcutaneous tissue B. Retromammary space C. Coopers ligaments D. Superficial fascia

Retromammary space

Which of the following lymph nodes is located between the pectoralis major and minor muscles? A. Axillary B. Inguinal C. Rotter D. Thoracic

Rotter

Which of the following nerves travels along the anterior-lateral chest wall and innervates the serratus anterior muscle? A. Axillary B. Long thoracic C. Thoracodorsal D. Musculotaneous

Long thoracic

Which of the following nerves innervates the latissimus dorsi muscle? A. Subscapular B. Thoracodorsal C. Lateral pectoral D. Intercostobrachial

Thoracodorsal

The nerve of grassi is associated with the: A. Stomach B. Liver C. Heart D. Bladder

Stomach

The veins of sappey drain the: A. Spleen B. Bladder C. Diaphragm D. Lumbar vertebrae

Diaphragm

The node of Lund is located in the: A. Triangle of calot B. Inguinal canal C. Patella bursa D. Carotid triangle

Triangle of calot

Where is Hartmann ‘s pouch located ? A. Gallbladder infundibulum B. Apex of the gallbladder C. Stomach D. Liver

Gallbladder infundibulum

The small ducts that drain bile directly into the gallbladder are called: A. Hepatopancreatic B. Luschka C. Hepatic D. Portal

Hepatic

Which of the following is the name for the small pancreatic duct? A. Wirsung B. Santorini C. Accessory D. Cystic

Santorini

The three structures that form the anatomical triangle of calot: A. Cystic artery, right hepatic duct, common bile duct B. Cystic duct, common hepatic duct, lower edge of the liver C.cystic duct, common hepatic duct, abdominal aorta D. Cystic artery, common bile duct, superior edge of duodenum

Cystic duct, common hepatic duct, lower edge of the liver

The point of separation between the posterior rectus sheath superiorly and absence of the sheath inferiorly is called the: A. Arcuate line B. Linea alba C. Semilunaris D. Aspera

Arcuate line

At what point does the external iliac artery become the femoral artery? A. Within the inguinal canal B.at the location of the inguinal ligaments C. At the location of the ilioinguinal nerve D. Within the triangle of doom

At the location of the inguinal ligaments

The avascular area located in the mesentery and do the left of the middle colic artery is : A. The space of riolan B. Sudeck’s point C. Jackson’s veils D. Alock’s canal

The space of riolan B

The series of arcades along the mesenteric border throughout the length of the colon it’s called the : A. Arc of riolan B. Marginal artery of Drummond C. Pancreaticoduodenal arch D. Paracolic arcade

Marginal artery of Drummond

Valves of the gallbladder are called : A. Calot’s B. Heister C. Hepatic D. Interlobular

Heister

Which of the following nerves is located lateral to the long thoracic nerve and innervates the latissimus dorsi muscle ? A. Thoracodorsal B. Long thoracic C. Lateral pectoral D. Subscapular

Thoracodorsal

Which ligament connects the thyroid to the trachea ? A. Berry B. Recurrent C. Lateral D. Posterior

Berry

The structure that binds the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall is the : A. Mesentery B. Greater omentum C. Falciform ligaments D. Lesser omentum

Mesentery

The left gastric, right gastric, right gastroepiploic, left gastroepiploic,, and short gastric arteries supply the: A. Spleen B. Stomach C. Falciform ligaments D. Lesser omentum

Stomach

The two muscles that form the pelvic diaphragm are: A. Levator ani and coccygeus B. Pubococcygeus and iliococcygeus C. Psoas and piriformis D. Puborectalis and obturator interns

Levator ani and coccygeus B

Which of the following statements describes a nonrecurrent laryngeal nerve? A. Variant laryngeal nerve that branches from the vagus and travels directly into the larynx B. Variant laryngeal nerve that branches off the superior laryngeal nerve and innervates the thyrohyoid C. Variant laryngeal nerve that branches off the right recurrent laryngeal nerve and innervates the cricothyroid muscle D. Variant laryngeal nerve that branches off the spinal branch of the accessory nerve and innervates the larynx

Variant laryngeal nerve that branches fr the vagus and travels directly into the larynx

Jackson’s membrane would be found near the: A. Cecum B. Ascending colon C. Descending colon D. Rectum

Cecum

The flexure between the traverse colon and the descending colon it’s called the : A. Hepatic B. Splenic C. Gastric D. Colic

Splenic

The anastomosis, or linking, of arcades between the superior and inferior mesenteric vessels is known as the long anastomosis of: A. Roe B. Riolan C. Douglas D. Retzius

Riolan

Which nerve innervates the diaphragm ? A. Phrenic B. Thoracic C. Median D.Thoracodorsal

Phrenic

The rectus sheaths that meet to form a tough fibrous white band that extends from the xiphoid process to the pubic symphysis is the : A. Linea alba B. Serratus anterior C. External oblique D. Rectus abdominis

Linea alba

Which organ is completely retroperitoneal? A. Liver B. Kidney C. Colon D. Duodenum

Kidney

The liver is divided into two principle lobes by which of the following ligaments ? A. Cruciate B. Round C. Falciform D. Coronary

Falciform

The sphincter located at the distal end of the common bile duct that open into the duodenum is the : A. Oddi B. Vater C. Wirsung D. Pyloric

Oddi

The cartilage distal to the thyroid cartilage and proximal to the thyroid gland is the: A. Articular B. Cricoid C. Tracheal D. Hyoid

Cricoid

Which vein is shared by the pancreas and liver? A. Superior vena cava B. Subclavian C. Portal D. Renal

Portal

The head of the pancreas is surrounded by the : A. Duodenum B. Jéjunum C. Illeum D. Pylorus

Duodenum

Which of the following arteries supplies blood to the thyroid gland ? A. External carotid B. Internal carotid C. Axillary D. Vertebral

External carotid

What structures are located in the anterior mediastinum? A. Thymus, ascending aorta, lymph nodes B. Upper trachea, esophagus C. Phrenic nerves, lower trachea and bifurcation D. Descending aorta, thoracic duct, vagus nerve azygous vein

Thymus, ascending aorta, lymph nodes

The anatomical division between the inguinal and femoral regions is the : A. Femoral artery B. Cooper’s ligament C. Internal spermatic vessels D. Pourpart’s ligament

Pourpart’s ligament

Hesselbach’s triangle is bounded by the rectus abdominis mucles, inferior epigastric vessels and: A. External oblique muscles B. Falciform ligament C. Inguinal ligaments D. Lines alba

Inguinal ligaments

The inner lining of the mucosa within the gastrointestinal tract is composed of : A.smooth striated muscle B. Areolar C. Simple columnar epithelial D. Elastic connective tissue

Simple columnar epithelial

Another name for the folds on the inner wall of the stomach is: A. Microvilli B. Plicate C. Rugae D. Pylorus

Rugae

The area where the common bile duct joins the pancreatic duct and enters the duodenum is called the: A.ampulla of vater B. Duct of Santorini C. Duct of Wirsung D. Islets of langerhans

Ampulla of vater

The uterine artery is a branch of the anterior trunk of the : A. Internal iliac artery B. External iliac artery C. Aorta D. Femoral artery

Internal iliac artery

The ovary is suspended from the posterior leaf of the broad ligaments by the: A. Mesovarium B. Parietal peritoneum C. Ovarian ligament D. Uterus

Mesovarium

The ovarian artery is a branch of the: A. Pelvic artery B. Cystic artery C. Rectal artery D. Abdominal aorta

Abdominal aorta

Which of the following ligaments travels in the upper part of the broad ligaments travels in front of the fallopian tubes, passing over the vesicle vessels and nerve? A. Cardinal B. Uterosacral C. Round D. Pubofemoral

Round

The uterine artery is a branch of the anterior trunk of the: A. Internal iliac artery B. External iliac artery C. Aorta D. Femoral artery

Internal iliac artery

Which of the following ligaments encloses the round ligaments and extends from the lateral surface of the uterus to the pelvic wall? A. Broad B. Suspensory C. Ovarian D. Infundibulopelvic

Broad

Which of the following is the nourishing coat of the eyeball that consists mainly of blood vessels? A. Choroid B. Iris C. Ciliary body D. Central artery

Choriod

The ophthalmic artery divides into the: A. Supraorbital and supratrochlear B. Internal and external carotid C. Middle meningeal and dorsal nasal D. Episcleral and posterior ciliary

Supraorbital and supratrochlear

Which rectus muscle moves the eyeball upward and medially? A. Lateral B. Median C. Inferior D. Superior

Superior

The recurrent laryngeal nerve that supplies the vocal cords lies very close to the : A. Inferior thyroid artery B. Brachial artery C. External carotid D. Subclavian

Inferior thyroid artery

The arterial blood supply to the nose is from branches of the internal and external: A. Carotids B. Maxillary C. Ethmoid D. Facial

Maxillary

The five branches of the facial nerve from superior to inferior after it enters the parotid gland is: A. Buccal, cervical, mandibular, zygomatic, temporal B. Temporal, zygomatic, buccal, mandibular, cervical C. Cervical, temporal, mandibular, zygomatic, buccal D. Mandibular, temporal, zygomatic, buccal, cervical

Temporal, zygomatic, buccal, mandibular, cervical

Where do the mental nerves and vessels exit from the mandible? A. Foramen B. Fontanel C. Fossa D. Fissure

Foramen

In addition to the zygoma, which other bone comprises the zygomatic arch? A. Maxilla B. Temporal C. Mandible D. Sphenoid

Temporal

Which of the following is a principal muscle of the pelvic floor? A. Sartonis B. Levator ani C. Internal oblique D. Rectus abdominis

Levator ani

The junction of the superior mesenteric and splenic veins forms the: A. Inferior vena cava B. Femoral vein C. Middle colic D. Portal vein

Portal vein

The tibial and common peroneal nerves are terminal branches of which of the following nerves? A. Femoral B. Sciatic C. Splenic D. Perineal

Sciatic

The arterial supply to the bladder is derived mainly from the: A. Obturator B. Internal prudential C. Internal iliac D. Umbilical

Internal iliac

Which of the following structures of the kidney does urine drain into from the major calyces? A.nephron B. Bladder C. Renal pelvis D. Ureter

Renal pelvis

A round protuberance found at a point of articulation with another bone is called a: A. Crest B. Trochlea C. Tubercle D. Condyle

Condyle

At which vertebral level is the odontoid process located? A. C1 B. C2 C. C7 D. L5

Which of the following cavities within the brain is filled with cerebrospinal fluid ? A. Aperture B. Medulla C. Pyramids D. Ventricles

Ventricles

Which ligaments is attached to the posterior lateral Condyle of the femur and to the notch of the midline of the tibia between the tibial Condyles? A. Posterior cruciate B. Patellar C. Anterior cruciate D. Lateral collateral

Anterior cruciate

The gelatinous substance within an intervertebral disc is called the : A. Spinous process B. Nucleus pulposus C. Annulus fibrosus D. Internal Foramen

Nucleus pulposus

When vein proximally travels across the neck of the abdominal aorta? A. Inferior mesenteric B. Left common iliac C. Splenic D. Renal

Rénal

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