Bioscience mock exam 1 QMP Flashcards by Karen Saunders

Which of the following chemicals is not normally detected in the urine of a healthy individual?

uric acid

urea

H+

glucose

sodium

glucose

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Which of the following particles is found inside the nucleus of an atom?

DNA & RNA

protons, neutrons and electrons

protons and neutrons

protons only

None of the choices are correct

protons and neutrons

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The large intestine absorbs

sodium

vitamins

water

chloride

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Which layer of skin contains large numbers of blood capillaries involved in body temperature regulation

hypodermis

epidermis

stratum basale

stratumm corneum

dermis

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Most substances absorbed into the blood in the small intestibe are carried to the liver by the

hepatic vein

common hepatic duct

hepatic portal vein

central vein

hepatic artery

hepatic portal vein

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Increased secretion of ADH from the posterior pituitary gland promotes

tubular secretion of sodium ions

tubular secretion of potassium ions

tubular reabsorption of calcium ions

tubular reabsorption of water

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tubular reabsorption of water

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In the anatomical position, the ring finger is __ to the little finger

medial

proximal

lateral

deep

distal

lateral

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Which of the following pituitary hormones controls the production and release of glucocortcoids from the adrenal cortex?

FSH

ACTH

ADH

ACTH

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What causes Atelectasis?

Tumor formation or mucus plugs

Stroke

Heart failure

Pulmonary hypertension

Tumor formation or mucus plugs

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All of the following are normal changes that occur in the respiratory system during exercise except?

breathing rate increases

oxygen diffusion rate across the respiratory membrane increases

blood flow to the lung increases

depth of ventilation increases

less carbon dioxide is produced in the muscles

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The normal pH of blood is

00 to 5.00
75 to 7.00
20 to 7.60
35 to 7.45
65 to 8.00

7.35 to 7.45

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This layer of the epidermis contains dead keratinized cells that are continuously sloughed from the surface of the body

stratum spinosum

stratum granulosum

stratum corneum

stratum basale

stratum lucidum

stratum corneum

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Which statement is correct?

All tumours form in solid tissues

All tumours are cancerous

All cancers are tumours

All tumours can spread throughout the body

All tumours form in solid tissues

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The term metabolism refers to

oxidation reactions

anabolic reactions

reduction reactions

catabolic reactions

all chemical reactions of the body

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The chemical symbol for sodium is

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The science that deals with medical problems and care of the elderly is called

pathology

obstetrics

pharmacology

epidermiology

geriatrics

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The false vocal cords

aid in the production of low pitch sound

produce the highest volume sounds

are located in the lower larynx

All of these choices are correct

None of these choices are correct

None of the choices are correct

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The plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portion is a

tranverse plane

parasagittal plane

midsagittal plane

frontal plane

oblique plane

tranverse plane

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The circulatory route that brings nutrient rich oxygenated blood to the tissues throughout the body and back to the heart is the

cerebral circulation

coronary circulation

systemic circulation

pulmonary circulation

hepatic portal circulation

Systemic circulation

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Which of the following blood vessels would have the highest systolic blood pressure

a small capillary

pulmonary vein

superior vena cava

brachial artery

aorta

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The cells in the pancreatic islets that secrete insulin are called

cheif cells

alpha cells

beta cells

F cells

delta cells

beta cells

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Which of the following chambers of the heart has the thickest myocardium?

left ventricle

right ventricle

All heart chambers have equal thickness

right atrium

left atrium

left ventricle

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The clinical term for high blood pressure in adults is

Hypertonic

Hypertension

Hypotension

Hyperglycaemia

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Hypertension

The transport of respiratory gases between the lungs and body tissues is a function of

oxygen

atrial natriuretic hormone (ANH)

sodium and potassium exchange

carbon dioxide

the blood

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the blood

The layer of the epidermis that contains melanocytes is called the stratum lucidum stratum corneum stratum spinosum stratum granulosum stratum basale

stratum basale

Salivary amylase is an enzyme secreted into the oral cavity to start the digestion of carbohydrates lipids proteins amino acids nucleic acids

carbohydrates

Mitochondria produce DNA ADHD ADD RNA ATP

ATP

In 2019 the global number of overweight and obese children under the age of 5 was? 56 million 25 milliion 43 million 38 milliion

38 million

All of the following are normal functions of the skin except temperature regulation sensation excretion protection Vitamin B synthesis

Vitamin B synthesis

Which of the following is associated with hyperglycaemia? Rash Fatigue Hunger Ketosis

Ketosis

Under normal conditions, daily water loss from the body is approximately 1500 ml/day 200 ml/day 2500 ml/day 4300 ml/day 400 ml/day

2500 ml/day

Which of the following is correct? Water is ingested from food and fluid intake, and is lost through the kidneys, lungs, skin and large intestine Water is ingested from food and fluid intake and is only lost through the kidneys and liver Water intake is always more than water loss Water is ingested from only fluid intake, anmd is only lost throgh the kidneys Water is only lost through the skin and kidneys

Water is ingested from food and fluid intake, and is lost through the kidneys, lungs, skin and large intestine

What reasons lead to decreased respiratory effort? Pulmonary embolism, pneumonia Low cardiac output, hypovolemia Muscle weakness, Neurological mdisorder, spinal injury Hypertension, anaemia

Muscle weakness, neurological disorder, spinal injury

Glucagon is a pancreatic hormone that stimulates conversion of liver glycogen into glucose slows down glucose formation from lactic acid speeds up protein synthesis within the cells accelerates the transport of glucose from blood into the cells promotes uptake of amino acids by muscle cells

stimulates conversion of liver glycogen into glucose

The ___ is the region between the lungs from the breastbone to the vertebral column pleural cavity vertebral cavity mediastuinum manubrium pericardium

mediastuinum

The nasal cavity is lined with stratified epithelium squamous epithelium cuboidal epithelium cilitated columnar epithelium simple epithelium

cilitated columnar epithelium

Which of the following hormones is implicated in acting as a precursor for long term stress symptoms? Leptin ACTH Adrenalin Prolectin

ACTH

Women are eight times more likely to develop a urinary tract infection than men due to cyclic pattern of hormoine secretion poorer immune function difference in urine composition shorter urethra closer to anus

shorter urethra closer to anus

The circulatory route from the right ventricle to the lungs and back to the left atrium is called hepatic portal circulation fetal circulation systemic circulation pulmonary circulation coronary circulation

pulmonary circulation

Which of the following hormones are produced in the hypothalamus? antidiuretic hormone insulin adrenocorticotrpoic hormone growth hormone calcitonin

Antidiuretic hormone

Cartilaginoius rings make the trachea rigid to keep the airway open are C shaped in the trachea to allow the esophagus to expand behind it make the primary bronchi rigid to keep them open are made of hyaline cartilage All of the choices are correct

All of the choices are correct

The thirst centre is located in the kidney medulla oblongata hypothalamus posterior pituitary gland GI tract

hypothalamus

All of the following are components of the urinary system EXCEPT the ureter urethra kidneys urinary bladder prostate gland

prostate gland

The portion of a fingernail that extends past the end of the finger is called the nail matrix free edge nail root nail body lumula

free edge

Which of the following organs is NOT an accessory structure of the digestive system? gallbladder liver spleen pancreas teeth

spleen

The large intestine absorbs sodium chloride water vitamins All of the choices are correct

All of the choices are correct

Glucose is stored in the liver and muscles as a large polysaccharide called starch glycogen cellulose sucrose triglycerides

glycogen

Which of the following blood vessels delivers deoxygenated blood to the right atrium? vena cavae pulmonary arteries pulmonary trunk pulmonary veins aorta

vena cavae

A group of related organs that have a common function is called a(n) group tissue system organism organ

system

Under resting conditions, the basic rythm of btreathing is controlled by the pontine respiratory group medulla oblongata midbrain hypothalamus carotid arteries

medulla oblongata

During tattooing, ink is deposited into the ___ of the skin dermis epidermis subcutaneous fat capillary loops of the dermal papillae hypodermis

dermis

The building blocks used to assemble complex carbohydrates are called starches monosaccharides disaccharides polysaccharides glycogen

monosaccharides

The hormone released in response to low blood calcium levels is parathyroid hormone growth hormone oxytcin thyroxine calcitonin

parathyroid hormone

Venous blood rich in substances absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract is carried to the liver by the hepatic portal vein jugular vein hypophseal portal vein hepatic vein coronary sinus

hepatic portal vein

Which of the following statements best describes essentail characteristic(s) of active transport moves solutes down their concentration gradient requires osmotic pressure gradient requires both a pump and cellular energy requires a carrier protein or pump requires cellular energy

requires both a pump and cellular energy

Exocrine glands found in the external auditory canal that secrete protective earwax are called apocrine galnds ceruminous glands sebaceous glands eccrine glands sudoriferous glands

ceruminous glands

Which of the following blood vessels would have the highest systolic blood pressure aorta pulmonary vein a small capillary superior vena cava brachial artery

aorta

Bioscience mock exam 1 QMP Flashcards

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