FINAL review packet questions Flashcards by Martin Bailey

This occurs when water is loss is greater than water gain.

A. Dehydration 
B. Evaporation 
C. Precipitation 
D. Insensible Loss 
E. None of the Above

A. DEHYDRATION

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T/F: A person with Diabetes Mellitus may have the same cellular processes as someone undergoing starvation.

TRUE

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Which of the following is the primary function of the large intestine?

A. Absorption
B. Feces Formation
C. Chemical Digestion

B. FECES FORMATION

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This is the direction of diffusion of gases at the alveoli of the lungs.

A. Oxygen into blood, Carbon Dioxide into blood
B. Oxygen into blood, Carbon Dioxide out of blood
C. Oxygen out of the blood, Carbon Dioxide into the blood

B. OXYGEN INTO THE BLOOD, CARBON DIOXIDE OUT OF THE BLOOD

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In extracellular fluid the most abundant cation is:

A. Cl-
B. K+
C. Na+

C. Na+

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A natural exposure to an infectious agent leads to:

A. Passive Immunity
B. Active Immunity
C. All of the above

B. ACTIVE IMMUNITY

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Which structure of the nephron reabsorbs the most substances?

A. Loop of Henle
B. PCT
C. Collecting Duct

B. PCT

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What antigens does a person have on their RBC if their plasma has Antibody A?

A. A
B. B
C. O
D. A and B
E. No antigens

B. B

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Which of the following accessory organs produces a fluid that functions to emulsify dietary fats?

A. Salivary glands
B. Liver
C. Gallbladder

B. LIVER

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Which of the following is the blood vessel that distributes blood at each organ?

A. Arteries
B. Capillaries
C. Veins

B. CAPILLARIES

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Why do emotions such as anger and fear slow digestion?

A. Because they stimulate the Parasympathetic nerves supplying the GI tract
B. Because they stimulate the sympathetic nerves that supply the GI tract
C. They do not affect digestion

B. BECAUSE THEY STIMULATE THE SYMPATHETIC NERVES OF THE GI TRACT

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When blood pH drops the amount of oxyhemoglobin ________ and oxygen delivery to the tissue cells __________.

A. Increases, decreases
B. Decreases, increases
C. Increases, increases

B. DECREASES, INCREASES

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T/F: The esophagus is located anterior to the trachea.

FALSE af

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Which of the following is NOT part of the upper respiratory system?

A. Pharynx
B. Trachea
C. Oral Cavity

B. TRACHEA

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Of the following, which is considered the body’s 2nd major defense?

A. Germ Cells
B. Lymphocytes
C. Natural Killer Cells

C. NATURAL KILLER CELLS

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T/F: Blood viscosity depends mostly on the ratio of RBC to plasma volume.

TRUE

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These lipid-soluble hormones are derived from cholesterol.

A. Steroids 
B. Thyroid Hormones 
C. Nitric Oxide 
D. Amine Hormones 
E. Peptide Hormones

A. STEROIDS

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Which is a factor that does NOT affect hemoglobin’s affinity for oxygen?

A. pH of blood
B. Temperature
C. Respiratory Rate

C. RESPIRATORY RATE

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Which of the below is the most important capillary exchange method?

A. Diffusion
B. Active Transport
C. Primary Transport

A. DIFFUSION

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Which of the following processes is the primary function of the villi of the small intestine?

A. Secretion
B. Mixing and Propulsion
C. Absorption

C. ABSORPTION

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Which of the following is not a sign of inflammation?

A. Redness
B. Swelling
C. Mucus Production

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C. MUCUS PRODUCTION

How much of blood plasma is water (approx.)?

A. 95%
B. 91%
C. 88% 
D. 80%
E. 50%

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B. 91%

This class of cells includes: Macrophages, B cells, and Dendritic cells.

A. Antigen presenting cells
B. Primary lymphocytes
C. Epitope cells

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A. ANTIGEN PRESENTING CELLS

This is the layer that protects the heart:

A. Epicardium 
B. Partietal Layer 
C. Myocardial tissue 
D. Mediastinum 
E. Endocardium

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A. EPICARDIUM

Which of the following is a phagocyte? ``` A. Monocyte B. Platelet C. Lymphocyte D. Basophil E. Eosinophil ```

A. MONOCYTE

An analysis of the physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of urine is called: A. Filtration study B. Urinalysis C. Concentration study

B. URINALYSIS

Which of these provides a non-specific cellular disease resistance mechanism? A. Macrophages B. B lymphocytes C. T lymphocytes

A. MACROPHAGES

T/F: An important function of the lymphatic vessels is to return the plasma proteins into the bloodstream that could not diffuse back into the capillaries.

TRUE

T/F: Veins are the blood vessels that only return blood to the heart.

FALSE

If a person were given a dose of ADH, what would happen? A. More water lost through the kidneys B. More potassium secreted by nephron C. More water retained by kidneys D. More sodium secreted by nephron

C. MORE WATER RETAINED IN THE KIDNEYS.

T/F: Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes Insipidus are exactly the same thing.

FALSE

Lymphocytes can recognize: A. Self Cells B. Foreign Cells C. Natural Killer Cells

B. NATURAL KILLER CELLS.

Which of the following is NOT considered an organ of the immune system? A. Thymus B. Spleen C. Pancreas

C. PANCREAS.

The primary function of the epididymis is: A. Sperm Maturation B. Spermatid Storage C. Produce Sperm

A. SPERM MATURATION

T/F: An increase in the # of circulating WBCs usually indicates inflammation or infection.

TRUE

T/F: The endocrine system is comprised solely of endocrine glands.

FALSE

T/F: The cilia in the upper and lower respiratory tract move in opposite directions.

TRUE

This heart structure(s) carries deoxygenated blood: A. Right Atrium, Right Ventricle B. Right Ventricle ONY C. Left Atrium, Left Ventricle

A. RIGHT ATRIUM, RIGHT VENTRICLE

Which hormone promotes an increased metabolic rate? ``` A. Insulin B. Adrenocorticotropic hormone C. Thyroid Hormone D. Calcitonin E. Glucagon ```

C. THYROID HORMONE

Lack of Immune resistance is known as: A. Innate B. Specific C. Susceptibility

C. SUSCEPTIBILITY

T/F: The sclera and cornea are exactly the same thing.

FALSE af

Olfactory receptors are found: A. Throughout the nasal cavity B. Only in the inferior portion of the nasal cavity C. Only in the superior portion of the nasal cavity D. Only in the mid nasal regions

C. ONLY IN THE SUPERIOR PORTION OF THE NASAL CAVITY

T/F: If the SA node stops working, the heart will stop and the person will die.

FALSE

T/F: The Organ of Corti and the Otoliths are the same thing.

FALSE

This is the condition where blood pH is below 7.35: ``` A. Isodosis B. Acidosis C. Alkalosis D. Alkalemia E. None of the above ```

B. ACIDOSIS.

T/F: Acromegaly and Gigantism are caused by the hypersecretion of the same hormone.

TRUE.

Which of the following provides immune responses? ``` A. Eosinophil B. Macrophage C. Lymphocyte D. Basophil E. Platelet ```

C. LYMPHOCYTE.

T/F: The Distal Convoluted Tubule is the first section of the tubule and leads to the Loop of Henle.

FALSE.

T/F: A hematocrit measures the percentage of RBC in packed blood.

TRUE.

Which of the following is NOT a function of a hormone. ``` A. Regulates chemical composition and volume of the internal environment. B. Regulates metabolism C. Regulates glandular secretions D. Produces Electrolytes E. Controls growth and development ```

D. PRODUCES ELECTROLYTES.

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