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1
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________ refers to the maintenance of nearly constant conditions in the internal environment and is the condition in which the body’s internal environment remains relatively constant within limits

A

Homeostasis

2
Q

What are the 3 primary characteristics of the internal environment of an organism in homeostasis?

A

Contains optimum concentration of gases, nutrients, ions, water

Has optimal temperature

Has optimal pressure for health of cells

3
Q

_______ is any stimulus that creates an imbalance in the internal environment

A

Stress

4
Q

What type of feedback loop is defined by a response that reverses the direction of the initial condition?

A

Negative feedback loop

5
Q

What are the 2 primary characteristics of negative feedback loops?

A
  • Diminishes original change

- Stabilizing

6
Q

What are the 2 primary characteristics of positive feedback loops?

A

Enhances original change

Destabilizing (can lead to runaway effects)

7
Q

The stretch of the cervix during delivery sends signals that increase the force of uterine contractions which then increase the stretch on the cervix. This is an example of what type of feedback loop?

A

Positive

8
Q

Baroreceptors are stretch receptors associated with the carotid system. When these sense an increase in arterial pressure, they send inhibitory signals to vasomotor receptors in the medulla. Heart pumping capacity is reduced and blood vessels dilate, leading to a decrease in arterial pressure. This is an example of what type of feedback loop?

A

Negative

9
Q

An increase in the production of TSH releasing factor results in an increase in the release of TSH, which results in the release of more thyroxine, which results in a decrease in the production of TSH releasing factor. This is an example of what type of feedback loop?

A

Negative

10
Q

______ is the degree of effectiveness with which a control system maintains constant conditions

A

Gain

11
Q

How is gain calculated?

A

Correction/error

12
Q

Adding 2 L of blood to an uncontrolled system and to a controlled system:

Uncontrolled system: Pressure rises from 100 to 175
Controlled system: Pressure rises from 100 to 125

Calculate the gain in this case.

A

Gain = Correction/Error = -50/25

Answer: -2

13
Q

Baroreceptors (pressure receptors) in the carotid system sense changes (increases) in the arterial pressure. These baroreceptors send signals to the brainstem where the cardiac centers are located. A feedback system then activates a number of responses that result in a lowering of arterial presure. Two dogs are used in a study to test the effects of a drug that causes hypertension as a possible side effect. In one of the dogs the baroreceptor feedback system has been inactivated. In the dog with the intact feedback system, the arterial pressure increases from 100 to 110. In the animal with the inactivated control system, the pressure increases from 100 to 150. What is the effectiveness with which the baroreceptor system controls increase in blood pressure?

A. -1
B. -2
C. -4
D. -5

A

C. -4

14
Q

The Na+/K+ ATPase pump utilizes energy derived directly from the breakdown of ATP. What type of transport is this?

A

Primary active transport

15
Q

The Na+-Glucose co-transporter utilizes energy derived secondarily from concentration differences of molecular ionic substances created originally by primary active transport. What type of transport is this?

A

Secondary active transport

16
Q

What is the most common cation in the extracellular environment?

A

Sodium

17
Q

What is the most common cation in the intracellular environment?

A

Potassium

18
Q

How is speed of action potential transmission affected by axon diameter and myelination?

A

Small diameter axons transmit more slowly than large diameter

Myelinated axons transmit more rapidle than non-myelinated

19
Q

What type of action potential conduction requires myelination and is characteristic of the axon but not the cell body or dendrites?

A

Saltatory conduction

20
Q

During skeletal muscle contraction, what specific event directly follows the opening of ligand-gated sodium channels in response to Ach binding?

A

Influx of sodium leads to end-plate depolarization (EPP)

21
Q

During skeletal muscle contraction, what specific event directly follows the opening of voltage-gated sodium channels?

A

Sarcolemma action potential

22
Q

Which band of skeletal muscle is formed by actin filaments and becomes narrower in width during contraction?

A

I band

23
Q

Which band of skeletal muscle is equivalent to the length of the myosin filaments and does not change width during contraction?

A

A band

24
Q

Which band of skeletal muscle is the part of the A band that is not overlapped by actin filaments and becomes narrower during contraction?

A

H band

25
Q

Compare skeletal muscle fibers to cardiac muscle fibers in terms of nucleation

A

Skeletal = multinucleated, peripheral nuclei

Cardiac = central, single nucleus

26
Q

Compare skeletal muscle fibers to cardiac muscle fibers in terms of arrangement

A

Both have sarcomeric arrangement

27
Q

Compare skeletal muscle fibers to cardiac muscle fibers in terms of locations of T tubules

A

Skeletal: T tubules are found at the ends of thick filaments

Cardiac: T tubules are found along the Z line

28
Q

Compare skeletal muscle fibers to cardiac muscle fibers in terms of number of cisternae per T tubule

A

Skeletal: 2 cisternae/T tubule

Cardiac: 1 cisternae/T tubule

29
Q

In skeletal muscle fibers, T tubules form ______ with the sarcoplasmic reticulum. In cardiac muscle fibers, T tubules form ______ with the sarcoplasmic reticulum.

A

Triads

Dyads

30
Q

Do skeletal muscle fibers or cardiac muscle fibers have a more extensive sarcoplasmic reticulum?

A

Skeletal muscle fibers

31
Q

Describe the arrangment of muscle fibers in skeletal muscle fibers vs. cardiac muscle fibers

A

Skeletal: motor unit arrangement (one nerve fiber synapses with multiple muscle fibers)

Cardiac: muscle cells form syncytium

32
Q

Which of the following utilize DHP channels on T-tubules and Ryanodine receptors on the sarcoplasmic reticulum?

A. Skeletal muscle fibers
B. Cardiac muscle fibers
C. A and B are correct
D. None of the above

A

C. A and B are correct

33
Q

Which phase (1-4) of a fast cardiac muscle action potential is considered the resting potential, and what is this resting potential?

A

Phase 4 is the resting potential = -85 mV

34
Q

What are the 4 phases of fast cardiac action potentials?

A

Phase 4: Resting potential (-85 mV)
Phase 0: Rapid depolarization
Phase 1: Initial, incomplete repolarization
Phase 2: Plateau or slow decline of potential
Phase 3: Repolarization

35
Q

Fast cardiac action potentials have:

________ AP amplitude
More _______ rate of rise of phase 0
_________ cell diameter

A

Greater
Rapid
Larger

36
Q

Do slow cardiac muscle action potentials have fast sodium gates?

A

No

37
Q

The upstroke of SLOW cardiac action potentials is due to _________, so it proceeds slowly. The resting phase potential 4 is close to ______ mV rather than -90 mV characteristic of fast APs. The overall change in potential (amplitude) is _______ compared to fast action potentials. SA and AV nodal tissue will spontaneously depolarize to reach phase ____

A

Calcium
-60
Less
4 (resting)

38
Q

The force of contraction and stroke volume are related to the _______, which is the amount of blood left in the ventricle just before it contracts at the end of diastole

A

End diastolic volume (EDV)

39
Q

The force of contraction is related to ______ which is the actual amount of blood that is ejected from the heart.

A

Stroke volume (SV)

40
Q

How is stroke volume calculated?

A

EDV - ESV

41
Q

Force of contraction and stroke volume are related to ____ which is the amount of blood left after contraction

A

End systolic volume (ESV)

42
Q

What is ejection fraction and how is it calculated?

A

EF is the amount of blood capable of being ejected

EF = SV/EDV [will need to calculate on exam - on slide the answer is 70/110=64%]

43
Q

Stroke volume can be increased to more than double by increasing _______ and/or decreasing _______

A

EDV

ESV

44
Q

On a normal ECG, depolarization is represented by which waves?

A

P and QRS

45
Q

Of the depolarization waves on the ECG, what wave refers to atrial depolarization?

A

P wave

46
Q

Of the depolarization waves on an ECG, what wave refers to ventricular depolarization?

A

QRS

47
Q

What represents the repolarization wave on a normal ECG?

A

T wave - ventricular repolarization

48
Q

On ECG vectors, where are the 2 electrodes placed for the axis for bipolar lead I? What is the direction of the lead?

A

2 electrodes on 2 arms

R=negative
L=positive

Direction of the lead = 0 degrees

49
Q

On ECG vectors, where are the 2 electrodes placed for the axis for bipolar lead II? What is the direction of the lead?

A

Electrodes on R arm and L leg

R Arm = negative
L Leg = positive

Direction of the lead = 60 degrees

50
Q

On ECG vectors, where are the 2 electrodes placed for the axis for bipolar lead III? What is the direction of the lead?

A

Electrodes on L arm and L leg

L arm = negative
L leg = positive

Direction of the lead = 120 degrees

51
Q

What is the primary characteristic on an ECG representing a sinoatrial nodal block?

A

P wave is absent

52
Q

Blood pressure varies in different parts of the circulatory system. The pressure begins at ______ mm Hg in the aorta and decreases to ____ mm Hg once it reaches the venous system

A

120
0

[so a total loss of 120 mm Hg from the heart to the venous sytem]

53
Q

In terms of blood distribution, the majority of blood volume overall is in systemic circulation (84%). The majority of the blood in systemic circulation at 64% is in which of the following?

A. Veins
B. Arteries
C. Arterioles
D. Capillaries

A

A. Veins

54
Q

A systemic vein is about 8x as distensible as its corresponding artery and has a volume of about 3x as great. How would its compliance compare to that of a corresponding artery?

A

The systemic vein is 24x more compliant than the artery

55
Q

What is another term for vascular compliance?

A

Capacitance

56
Q

Vascular compliance/capacitance tells us the total quantity of blood that can be stored in a given portion of the circulation for each mm Hg rise in pressure. How is compliance calculated?

A

Increase in volume/increase in pressure

[note direct relationship to volume and indirect relationship to pressure]

57
Q

Factors that affect venous return to the heart from the systemic circulation involve the degree of filling of systemic circulation. When heart pumping stops, all blood flow ceases. Pressures in everywhere in the body become equal, this is known as what type of pressure?

A

Mean circulatory filling pressure

58
Q

When the blood volume is 4 L, what is the mean circulatory filling pressure?

A

0 mm Hg

59
Q

When the blood volume is 5 L, what is the mean circulatory filling pressure?

A

7 mm Hg

60
Q

The mean circulatory filling pressure is almost equal to what pressure?

A

The mean systemic filling pressure

61
Q

Resistance to blood flow affects venous return to the heart from systemic circulation. When the venous return is 5 L/min, mean systemic filling pressure is 7 mm Hg, and the right atrial pressure is 0 mm Hg, what is the resistance to venous return?

A

1.4 mm Hg per L/min of blood flow

[these are the normal parameters]

62
Q

The kidneys receive about what percentage of total cardiac output?

A

22%

63
Q

What is the main driving force for filtration in the kidneys?

A

Hydrostatic pressure

This is high in glomerular capillaries (rapid filtration) and low in peritubular capillaries (rapid reabsorption)

64
Q

Glomerular filtration rate is determined by what 2 forces acting across the capillary membrane?

A

Hydrostatic forces
Colloid osmotic forces

[the capillary filtration coefficient is the product of permeability and filtering surface area of capillaries]

65
Q

What is the average glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in ml/min and in L/day?

A

125 ml/min

180 L/day

66
Q

Which of the following has the greatest effect on increasing GFR?

A. Bowman’s capsule hydrostatic pressure
B. Glomerular capillary colloid osmotic pressure
C. Glomerular hydrostatic pressure
D. Colloid osmotic pressure of Bowman’s capsule

A

C. Glomerular hydrostatic pressure

67
Q

Which kidney tubule is responsible for reabsorption of 65% of filtered sodium, chloride, bicarbonate, and potassium?

A

PCT

68
Q

The proximal tubule of the kidney reabsorbs all filtered glucose and amino acids using WHAT type of transport via WHAT transporter?

A

Secondary active transport

Sodium/glucose cotransporter

69
Q

What is the source of Aldosterone?

A

Adrenal cortex

70
Q

What is the major site of action of Aldosterone? What type of transporter is used?

A

Principle cells of cortical collecting ducts using Na+/K+ ATPase pump

71
Q

Aldosterone increases _______ reabsorption and stimulates ______ secretion

A

Na+

K+

72
Q

The late distal tubule/cortical collecting tubule of the kidney utilizes __________ cells to reabsorb ____ from the tubular lumen and secrete _____ into tubular lumen

A

Intercalated
K+
H+

73
Q

What buffer system plays a major role in buffering renal tubular fluid and intracellular fluids?

A

Phosphate buffer system

74
Q

An increase in plasma bicarbonate ion is due to addition of new bicarbonate by the kidney is the primary compensatory response to which of the following?

A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory acidosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis

A

C. Respiratory acidosis

75
Q

An increased ventilation rate and renal compensation by adding new bicarbonate ion to ECF are the primary compensatory responses to which of the following?

A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory acidosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis

A

A. Metabolic acidosis

76
Q

Alkalosis results from an increase in ratio of bicarbonate to hydrogen ion concentration. What are the general compensatory mechanisms in terms of the kidneys?

A

Excess bicarb is excreted in urine resulting in H+ ions added to ECF

77
Q

A reduction in plasma bicarbonate ion concentration caused by renal excretion of bicarbonate ion is the compensatory response associated with which of the following?

A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory acidosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis

A

D. Respiratory alkalosis

78
Q

Decreased ventilation and increased renal bicarbonate ion excretion are compensatory responses associated with which of the following?

A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory acidosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis

A

B. Metabolic alkalosis

79
Q

A decrease in carbon dioxide concentration caused by hyperventilation is characterized by which of the following?

A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory acidosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis

A

D. Respiratory alkalosis

80
Q

A rise in ECF bicarbonate ion concentration is characteristic of which of the following?

A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory acidosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis

A

B. Metabolic alkalosis

81
Q

_______ ______ ______ refers to the maximum volume of gas the lungs can hold

A

Total lung capacity

82
Q

________ volume refers to the volume of air that is inspired or expired with each breath at rest

A

Tidal

83
Q

_________ _______ volume refers to the volumem of air that can be inspired in addition to tidal volume with forceful inspiration

A

Inspiratory reserve

84
Q

_______ volume refers to the volume of air remaining in lungs after forceful expiration (this volume cannot be eliminated no matter how hard you breathe out)

A

Residual

85
Q

_______ _______ refers to the sum of all the volumes that can be inspired or exhaled

A

Vital capacity

86
Q

How is total lung capacity calculated?

A

Vital capacity + Residual volume

87
Q

_________ capacity is the sum of volumes above resting capacity, so it equals tidal volume + inspiratory reserve volume

A

Inspiratory

88
Q

What pulmonary capacity is calculated by the sum of volumes below resting capacity, so expiratory reserve volume + residual volume

A

Functional residual capacity

89
Q

There are several pressures resulting in movement of air in and out of the lungs. ______________ pressure refers to the difference between the alveolar pressure and the pleural pressure

A

Transpulmonary

90
Q

The ventilation-perfusion ratio Va/Q is related to pulmonary gas exchange. What do these variables stand for?

A
Va = alveolar ventilation
Q = pulmonary capillary blood flow
91
Q

As you breathe in atmospheric air, the air is humidified by your lungs - thus adding gas to existing gas. Because this gas is added, partial pressures of atmospheric gases are ____________ (increased/reduced)

A

Reduced

92
Q

The utilization coefficient is the percentage of blood that gives up its oxygen. What is the average utilization coefficient?

A

25% (5 ml O2 per dl/19.4 ml O2)

This value increases with strenuous exercise to 75-85%

93
Q

About 70% of carbon dioxide in the body is transported as ______________

A

Bicarbonate

94
Q

What are the 2 primary respiratory centers in the brain?

A

Dorsal respiratory group

Pontine respiratory group

95
Q

What respiratory center in the brain is responsible for establishing ramp signal?

A

Dorsal respiratory group

96
Q

What respiratory center in the brain is responsible for controlling the rate and depth of breathing?

A

The pneumotaxic center, which is a part of the pontine respiratory group

97
Q

Which of the following types of neurons would transmit an action potential the fastest?

A. Small diameter, non-myelinated
B. Small diameter, myelinated
C. Large diameter, myelinated
D. Large diameter, non-myelinated

A

C. Large diameter, myelinated

98
Q

Saltatory conduction is characteristic of which part of a typical neuron?

A. Dendrite
B. Nerve cell body
C. Axon hillock
D. Axon

A

D. Axon

99
Q

The resting potential for a typical neuron, such as a motor neuron, is best represented by which of the following potentials?

A. 74 mV
B. -74 mV
C. 90 mV
D. -90 mV

A

D. -90 mV

100
Q

Which of the following represents the first thing that happens after Ach binds to ligand-gated ion channels on the sarcolemma?

A. An action potential is created on the sarcolemma
B. Dihydropyridine channels allow entry of calcium ions
C. An end plate potential is created on the muscle fiber
D. None of the above

A

C. An end plate potential is created on the muscle fiber

101
Q

Which of the following characteristics would be true of cardiac muscle cells but not skeletal muscle fibers?

A. Sarcomeric banded pattern
B. Utilization of T tubules
C. Mononucleated
D. Utilization of ryanodine receptors

A

C. Mononucleated

102
Q

Resting potential of -85 mV is characteristic of which of the following phases of the cardiac fast action potential?

A. Stage 1
B. Stage 2
C. Stage 3
D. Stage 4

A

D. Stage 4

103
Q

Which of the following is responsible for the plateau that characteries a cardiac muscle action potential?

A. High concentration of calcium ions in the intracellular fluid
B. High concentration of calcium ions in the extracellular fluid
C. High concentration of potassium ions in the intracellular fluid
D. High concentration of potassium ions in the extracellular fluid

A

A. High concentration of calcium ions in the intracellular fluid

104
Q

The action potential for both a ventricular cardiomyocyte and purkinje fibers exhibits a plateau phase (1 and 2). Conductance of which ions is responsible for phase 0?

A. Calcium
B. Potassium
C. Sodium
D. Potassium and calcium

A

C. Sodium

105
Q

Blood flow resistance is indirectly proportional to which of the following?

A. Viscosity
B. Vessel diameter
C. Density
D. A and C

A

B. Vessel diameter

106
Q

Consider the following statements:

i. Veins are 8x more distensible than arteries
ii. Vascular compliance is directly proportional to volume increase and indirectly proportional to pressure

A. Only i is true
B. Only ii is true
C. Both are true
D. Both are false

A

C. Both are true

107
Q

Which of the following properties refers to the ease with which hollow structures may be distended?

A. Elastence
B. Compliance
C. Resistance
D. Distensibility

A

B. Compliance

108
Q

High resistance in which group of vessels results in the disappearance in phasic pressure pattern as seen in aorta?

A. Pulmonary arteries
B. Systemic arterioles
C. Systemic veins
D. Pulmonary capillaries

A

B. Systemic arterioles

109
Q

Which of the following is the GFR in adult humans?

A. 3 L/day
B. 125 L/day
C. 180 L/day
D. 360 L/day

A

C. 180 L/day

110
Q

How much of the cardiac output is received by the kidneys?

A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 100%

A

A. 25%

111
Q

Which brain primordium contains:

Basal ganglia
Olfactory lobes+nerves
Cerebral hemispheres

A

Telencephalon

112
Q

Which brain primordium contains:

Cerebral aqueduct of Sylvius
Superior and inferior colliculi
Tegmentum

A

Mesencephalon

113
Q

Which brain primordium contains:

Epithalamus
Thalamus
Hypothalamus
Infundibulum

A

Diencephalon

114
Q

Which brain primordium contains:

Cerebellum
Pons

A

Metencephalon

115
Q

Which brain primordium contains:

Medulla oblongata
Posterior choroid plexus

A

Myelencephalon

116
Q

Which primary cortical area maintains direct connections with specific muscles?

A

Primary motor areas

117
Q

What is the function of the primary sensory areas?

A

Detect specific sensations

118
Q

What is the action of secondary motor areas?

A

Provide patterns of motor activity

119
Q

What is the action of secondary sensory areas?

A

Analyze the meanings of specific sensory signals

120
Q

What are the 3 primary characteristics of tonic receptors?

A

Slow adapting
Detect continuous stimulus strength
Transmit impulses as long as stim. is present

121
Q

What are the 2 primary examples of types of tonic receptors?

A

Muscle spindles
Golgi tendon organs

(Also macula, baroreceptors, chemoreceptors)

122
Q

What system is also known as the posterior column system and carries sensations for 2-point sensation (fine touch), pressure, and vibration?

A

Medial lemniscus system

123
Q

What nerve fiber type carries slow chronic pain, itch, temperature, and crude touch?

A

Group IV (type C fibers)

124
Q

In the visual cycle, when rhodopsin is exposed to light energy, it goes through a series of steps to become what 2 products?

A

Scotopsin and all-trans retinal

125
Q

Which type of ganglion cells have large diameter, transmit signals at 50 m/sec or faster, and respond to rapid changes in visual image?

A

Y ganglion cells

126
Q

In terms of generating action potentials in hair cells, note that the high ____________ concentration of endolymph is related to the resting potential within the hair cells and the generation of an action potential. The inability of the ___________ ___________ to conduct potassium ions into the external fluid is the most common cause of congenital deafness.

A

Potassium

Stria vascularis

127
Q

Muscle spindles consist of 3-12 intrafusal fibers and detect changes in muscle length. These are innervated by what type of neurons?

A

Small gamma motor neurons

128
Q

The pyramidal system consists of what two tracts?

A

Corticospinal tract

Corticobulbar tract

129
Q

There are 4 pairs of cerebellar nuclei. 3 pairs go together: the dentate nuclei, emboliform nuclei, and globose nuclei. The 4th pair is important for postural activity and limb movements via the reticulospinal and vestibulospinal tracts, what is it?

A

Fastigial nuclei

130
Q

What cell type provides the only output from the cerebellar cortex?

A

Purkinje cells

(These also have extensive dendritic branching, project to intracerebellar nuclei, and receive input from parallel fibers)

131
Q

What component of the cerebellum consists of flocculonodular lobes and vermis? What would be the result of a loss of flocculonodular lobes?

A

Vestibulocerebellum; loss of flocculonodular lobes would lead to extreme disturbance of equilibrium and postural movements

132
Q

What component of the cerebellum consists mostly of vermis and an intermediate zone?

A

Spinocerebellum

133
Q

What component of the cerebellum consists of lateral parts of the hemispheres, and is mostly associated with premotor and the primary and association somatosensory areas of the cerebral cortex? It is involved in the coordination of skilled movement and speech

A

Cerebrocerebellum

134
Q

What is the best known stimulus for increasing the rate of TSH secretion?

A

Cold

135
Q

What are the primary physiological mechanisms that alter the critical set point for thermal control?

A

Skin temperature changes

136
Q

True or false: slow waves are true action potentials

A

FALSE

137
Q

How are slow wave activities generated? (What is the pacemaker for slow wave activity?)

A

Cells of Cajal undergo cyclic changes that periodically open and produce inward currents (pacemaker)

138
Q

Interneurons of the myenteric plexus utilize ___________ as a neurotransmitter, thus individuals on certain medications may experience decreased GI motility

A

Serotonin

139
Q

Gastrointestinal reflexes transmit signals long distance to other areas of the gut tract, and there are 3 types. Which type causes evacuation of the colon?

A

Gastrocolic reflex

140
Q

Gastrointestinal reflexes transmit signals long distance to other areas of the gut tract, and there are 3 types. Which type inhibits stomach motility and secretion?

A

Enterogastric reflex

141
Q

Gastrointestinal reflexes transmit signals long distance to other areas of the gut tract, and there are 3 types. Which type empties the ileal contents into the colon?

A

Colonoileal reflex

142
Q

During HCl secretion, what type of ATPase mediates transport between the ECF and parietal cells?

A

K+/Na+ ATPase

143
Q

During HCl secretion, what type of ATPase mediates transport between parietal cells and the lumen of canaliculus?

A

H+/K+ ATPase

144
Q

What hormone is responsible for regulating pancreatic secretions?

A

Secretin

145
Q

The release of secretin is stimulated by the presence of _______ foods in the upper intestine. It is secreted by the __________ and upper jejunal mucosal cells. Secretin stimulates the release of large amounts of ________ ________, which stimulates pancreatic bicarb secretion. Secretin also inhibits ________ acid secretion

A

Acidic
Duodenal
Sodium bicarb
Gastric

146
Q

The liver has ________ blood flow and _____ vascular resistance

A

High

Low

147
Q

Lipoproteins like VLDLs, LDLs, and HDLs transport lipids in the blood. Which of these has the highest concentration of cholesterol and a moderate concentration of phospholipids?

A

LDLs

148
Q

During bilirubin formation, iron is transported in the blood by __________. Eventually, heme is converted by heme oxygenase into _____________, which is what gets converted into free (unconjugated) bilirubin.

A

Transferrin

Biliverdin

149
Q

Triglycerides may be used as an energy source by which process?

A

Beta oxidation

150
Q

Beta oxidation begins in the mitochondria. What is the carrier molecule for acetyl coA to be brought into the mitochondria?

A

Carnitine

151
Q

What steps of the ornithine (urea) cycle take place in the mitochondria?

A

Ammonia + CO2 –> carbamoyl phosphate

Carbamoyl phosphate + ornithin –> citrulline

152
Q

What effect does PTH have on bone?

A

Causes absorption of calcium and phosphate

Note that osteoclasts do NOT have receptors for PTH, osteoblasts do which then recruit monocytes

153
Q

ANS pathways consist of 2 neurons in sequence: preganglionic and postganglionic. Describe preganglionic neurons in terms of cell body location, myelination, and NT’s.

A

Cell bodies are located in CNS
Axons are myelinated
NT is ACh

154
Q

ANS pathways consist of 2 neurons in sequence: preganglionic and postganglionic. Describe postganglionic neurons in terms of cell body location, myelination, and NT’s.

A

Cell bodies are located in peripheral ganglia
Axons are not myelinated
NT is ACh in parasympathetic system and NE in sympathetic system

155
Q

About 75% of all parasympathetic fibers are located in which nerve?

A

CN X: Vagus nerve

156
Q

Both thecal cells and granulosa cells can release progesterone, but only granulosa cells contain ___________, allowing them to produce estrogen. Thecal cells secrete ___________.

A

Aromatase

Androgens

157
Q

A sharp surge of _____ precedes ovulation by about 24 hours

A

LH

158
Q

What cells produce testosterone?

A

Interstitial cells of leydig

159
Q

What 3 reasons explain why the placenta is able to provide adequate oxygenation at such a low pressure gradient?

A

Fetal hemoglobin
Fetal blood hemoglobin concentration is about 50% greater than maternal
Bohr effect

160
Q

Which of the following forms of spina bifida is characterized by only meninges in the sac?

A. Occulta
B. Meningocele
C. Myelomeningocele
D. Myeloschisis

A

B. Meningocele

161
Q

When exposed to light, rhodopsin dissociates into which of the following?

A. Scotopsin and 11-cis retinal
B. Scotopsin and 11-cis retinol
C. Scotopsin and metarhodopsin
D. Scotopsin and all-trans retinal

A

D. Scotoposin and all-trans retinal

162
Q

Which of the following is true regarding slow pain receptors?

A. Felt within .1 seconds after stimulus is applied
B. Part of the neospinothalamic tract
C. Carried by c type fibers
D. Fibers synapse and terminate in the thalamus

A

C. Carried by C type fibers

163
Q

What is the primary function of the secondary motor areas of the cortex?

A. Directly connected to specific muscles
B. Detect specific sensations
C. Provide patterns of motor activity
D. Analyze meanings of specific sensory signals

A

C. Provide patterns of motor activity

164
Q

Which of the following distinguishes tonic receptors from phasic receptors?

A. Tonic are fast adapting
B. Tonic detect discontinuous stimulus strength
C. Tonic transmits impulses as long as stimulus is absent
D. Tonic is slow adapting

A

D. Tonic is slow adapting

165
Q

Which of the following is NOT an example of a tonic receptor?

A. Muscle spindles
B. Golgi tendon organs
C. Macula and vestibular receptors
D. Baroreceptors
E. Type C pain fibers
A

E. Type C pain fibers

166
Q

Which ascending pathway carries sensations for 2-point sensation, pressure, and vibration?

A. Dorsal column medial lemniscal pathway
B. Ventral spinothalamic pathway
C. Anterolateral spinothalamic tract
D. Medial lemniscus system

A

D. Medial lemniscus system

167
Q

Which nerve fibers carry slow, chronic pain, itch, temperature, and crude touch?

A. Group Ia (type A alpha)
B. Group Ib (type A alpha)
C. Group II (type A beta, gamma)
D. Group III (type A, delta)
E. Group IV (type C)
A

E. Group IV (type C)

168
Q

Which set of ganglion cells make up 5% of all ganglion cells, large diameter, respond to rapid changes in visual image and apprise the CNS?

A. W ganglion cells
B. X ganglion cells
C. Y ganglion cells
D. Z ganglion cells
E. All of the above
A

C. Y ganglion cells

169
Q

Which ion is associated with the most common cause of congenital deafness, resulting in the ability of the stria vascularis to conduct this ion into the external fluid?

A. Na+
B. Ca2+
C. K+
D. Cl-

A

C. K+

170
Q

Which of the following ions in endolymph is related to the resting potential within the hair cells and the generation of an AP?

A. Sodium
B. Calcium
C. Potassium
D. Chloride

A

C. Potassium

171
Q

Which of the following makes up the medullary pyramids?

A. Reticulospinal tract
B. Rubrospinal tract
C. Corticospinal tract
D. Vestibulospinal tract

A

C. Corticospinal tract

172
Q

Which region of the cerebellum is the location for control functions for muscle movements of the axial body, neck, shoulders, and hips?

A. Vermis
B. Intermediate zone
C. Lateral zone
D. Cerebrocerebellum

A

A. Vermis

173
Q

What is the function of the interstitial cells of Cajal?

A. Pacemaker activity for smooth muscle cells
B. Inhibition of stomach motility and secretion
C. Secretory activity of intestinal mucosa
D. Opening of K+ channels during intestinal contraction

A

A. Pacemaker activity for smooth muscle cells

174
Q

Which ion is transported between the lumen and basal membrane (ATPase) in parietal cell secretion?

A. Sodium
B. Chloride
C. Potassium
D. Hydrogen

A

C. Potassium

175
Q

A lesion to which of the following intracerebellar nuclei is responsible for trunk ataxia?

A. Dentate nuclei
B. Emboliform nuclei
C. Globose nuclei
D. Fastigial nuclei

A

D. Fastigial nuclei

176
Q

Which of the following is the only output from the cortex?

A. Golgi type I cells
B. Purkinje cells
C. Basket cells
D. Stellate cells

A

B. Purkinje cells

177
Q

Parietal cells are responsible for the secretion of HCl, what is the mode of transport for hydrogen ions being pumped out of the cell?

A. Sodium-chloride exchanger
B. Sodium-hydrogen exchanger
C. Potassium-hydrogen exchanger
D. Potassium-chloride exchanger

A

C. Potassium-hydrogen exchanger

178
Q

Which cells of the male reproductive system form testosterone?

A. Sertoli cells
B. Glandular cells
C. Interstitial cells of Leydig
D. All of the above

A

C. Interstitial cells of Leydig

179
Q

In the urea (ornithine) cycle, which of the following reaction occurs in the mitochondria?

A. Citrulline + aspartate –> argininosuccinate
B. Arginine —> urea + ornithine
C. Ammonia + CO2 –> carbamoyl phosphate
D. Both A and C in the mitochondria

A

C. Ammonia + CO2 –> carbamoyl phosphate

180
Q

Which of the following is the major rate-limiting factor for almost all energy metabolism of the body?

A. ATP
B. ADP
C. NAD+
D. Glucose

A

B. ADP

181
Q

Which of the following is true?

A. The liver has a low blood flow and high vascular resistance
B. The liver has a low blood flow and low vascular resistance
C. The liver has high blood flow and high vascular resistance
D. The liver has high blood flow and low vascular resistance

A

D. The liver has high blood flow and low vascular resistance

182
Q

Heme is released from damaged RBCs and is split into globin and heme by macrophages. Heme is then converted into which of the following by heme oxygenase?

A. Cholic acid
B. Biliverdin
C. Bilirubin
D. Urobilinogen

A

B. Biliverdin

183
Q

Testosterone is able to be converted into estrogen by the action of which of the following?

A. Cholesterol
B. Aromatase
C. LH
D. FSH

A

B. Aromatase