biomedical science - questions

Question 1

the sinuses consist of cavities in certain cranial bones.

the bones of the paranasal sinuses are

Answer 1

frontal
maxillary
sphenoid
ethmoid bones

Question 2

the vagus nerve (CN X) carries innervation for

Answer 2

speeding up the HR and increasing the force of contraction

Question 3

which point is near the ulnar nerve, median nerve, and brachial plexus?

Answer 3

HT 1

Question 4

which point is near the median nerve?

Answer 4

PC 3

Question 5

the tip of the 12th rib is level with

Answer 5

L2

Question 6

denervation of the deltoid muscle would most seriously affect

Answer 6

abduction of the arm at the shoulder joint

Question 7

the soleus muscle

Answer 7

plantarflexes the foot

Question 8

the sciatic nerve contains two independent nerves, and serves to innervate the

Answer 8

muscles of the posterior thigh

Question 9

what carries blood and is high in CO2 and low in O2?

Answer 9

pumonary artery

Question 10

which organ is located inferior to the diaphragm?

Answer 10

liver

Question 11

what is the correct order of the sections in the small intestine?

Answer 11

duodenum, jejunum, ileum

Question 12

which organ is located in the upper left quadrant, adjacent to the stomach?

Answer 12

spleen

Question 13

most of the nerve innervation of the cavum and cymba concha of the ear are derived from

Answer 13

several cranial nerves

lesser auricular nerve

Question 14

which organ is located relative to T12 to L3?

Answer 14

kidneys

Question 15

carrier molecules within the cell membrane are required in order to perform

Answer 15

facilitated diffusion

Question 16

the greatest percentage of blood volume is found in

Answer 16

venules and veins

Question 17

which form of sugar is absorbed from the small intestine via facilitated diffusion?

Answer 17

fructose

Question 18

the adrenal cortex secretes

Answer 18

cortisol, aldosterone, corticosterone

Question 19

insulin is produced to perform effects such as

Answer 19

increased utilization of glucose
decreased proteolysis
decreased gluconeogenesis
decreased ketogenesis

Question 20

scoliosis is

Answer 20

one or more lateral curves in the spine

Question 21

which muscle gives the stability to the shoulder joint?

Answer 21

rotator cuff

Question 22

the position of facets in the thoracic spine allow for greatest range of motion in

Answer 22

lumbar rotation

Question 23

which disease is a demyelination within the CNS?

Answer 23

multiple sclerosis

Question 24

contraception pills contain

Answer 24

estrogen and progesterone

Question 25

incessant snoring and periods of silence, insomnia, morning headaches, and excessive daytime sleepiness describes which condition?

Answer 25

sleep apnea

Question 26

normal "lub-dub" heart sounds are created by

Answer 26

closure of the heart valves

Question 27

which organ is located to the left of the midsagittal plane, just inferior to the diaphragm?

Answer 27

stomach

Question 28

does the diaphragm contract or expand during quiet inspiration?

Answer 28

contracts

Question 29

which hormones are secreted/released by the pituitary gland?

Answer 29

oxytocin ACTH growth hormone

Question 30

which "tube" runs from the urinary bladder to the external surface of the body?

Answer 30

urethra

Question 31

surging levels of LH and FSH are important during

Answer 31

ovulation

Question 32

the flexors of the wrist and the flexor digitorum superficialis all originate from

Answer 32

the medial epicondyle of the humerus

Question 33

the extensors of the wrist, as well as most extensors of the 2nd to 5th fingers all originate from

Answer 33

the lateral epicondyle of the humerus

Question 34

most of the nutrients are absorbed in which part of the organs in digestion?

Answer 34

small intestine

Question 35

if a person has trouble chewing his food, which cranial nerve is involved?

Answer 35

CN V (trigeminal)

Question 36

which nerve is responsible for taste receptors for the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?

Answer 36

CN VII (facial)

Question 37

protein digestion occurs in which organ(s)?

Answer 37

stomach, small intestine

Question 38

the level of estrogen in the blood peak during which day of the menstrual cycle?

Answer 38

day 12

Question 39

the group of muscles that flex the lumbar vertebra and hip, and can be palpated in the lower abdomen is

Answer 39

PSOAS

Question 40

which CN is the major sensory nerve of the face?

Answer 40

CN V (trigeminal)

Question 41

which organ stores glucose in the form of glycogen?

Answer 41

liver

Question 42

which structure thickens each month, becomes engorged with blood in preparation for receiving fertilized ovum?

Answer 42

endometrium

Question 43

which ganglion transmit sensory messages?

Answer 43

dorsal root ganglion

Question 44

the muscle that controls the passage of food and water from the stomach to the small intestine is

Answer 44

pyloric sphincter

Question 45

what are the 4 accessory organs of digestion?

Answer 45

liver gall bladder pancreas salivary glands