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ABDOMEN, PELVIS)
1. bile salts help in digestion by the process
of
(A) absorption
(B) excretion
(C) emulsification
(D) nutrition
2. twelve pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs
of pairs of spinal nerves with their ganglia
make up the
(A) central nervous system
(B) peripheral nervous system
(C) spinal cord
(D) cauda equina
3. Which cell produces pepsinogen?
(A) chief cells
(B) parietal cells
(C) mucous cells
(D) enteroendocrine cells
4. How many lobes are in each lung?
(A) R1 L3
(B) R4 L2
(C) R3 L2
(D) There are no lobes
5. What is the definition of Thyroxine?
(A) is a chemical substance, pro-
duced by a gland and carried in the blood-
stream, which alters the activity of spe-
cific target organs.
(B) mechanism is an important type
of control that is found in homeostasis.
It responds when conditions change from
the ideal or set point and returns condi-
tions to this set point. There is a continu-
ous cycle of events in this.
(C) is produced by the thyroid gland,
which stimulates the basal metabolic rate.
It controls the speed at which oxygen and
food products react to release energy for
the body to use.
(D) is produced by the adrenal glands
in times of fear or stress. It targets vi-
tal organs, increases the heart rate and
boosts the delivery of oxygen and glucose
to the brain and muscles.
6. There is an imbalance in the ions on the
inside of the nerve and the outside of
the nerve resulting in a negative electri-
cal charge of approximately-70 millivolts.
This is called the nerve’s:
(A) Gradient Interval
(B) Resting potential
(C) BMaximum Negativity
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. C 6. B 7. B
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(D) none of above
7. The reproductive organs that produce
sperm and testosterone
(A) prostate gland seminal vesicle
(B) testes or testicles
(C) semen
(D) none of above
8. Male organ in which sperm and sex hor-
mones are produced.
(A) Penis
(B) Testicles
(C) Vas Deferens
(D) Scrotum
9. Food is crushed by your as you chew.
(A) Digestion
(B) Teeth
(C) Mouth
(D) Esophagus
10. Which of the following describes cardiac
muscle tissue?
(A) long, multinucleate, cylindrical
(B) branched cells with striations and in-
tercalated discs
(C) linear cells with striations and bun-
dled into fascicles
(D) none of these
11. The filtrate leaving the glomerular capsule
empties into the
(A) Distal convoluted tubule
(B) Proximal convoluted tubule
(C) Collecting duct
(D) Nephron loop
12. Which of the following does NOT make up
part of the lungs?
(A) Alveoli
(B) Bronchioles
(C) Heart
(D) Bronchi
13. The vertical lines on ECG paper is also
known as
(A) the X-axis
(B) the Y-axis
(C) the V-axis
(D) the A-axis
14. Who among the following takes care of
his/ her heart best?
(A) Miya works from 6am to 12 midnight.
(B) Gio exercises every morning.
(C) Leo eats heavy meals 6 times a day.
(D) all of the above
15. controls heart rate
(A) vagus
(B) trigeminal
(C) abducens
(D) optic
16. Why do we eat?
(A) To get the nutrients we need to sur-
vive.
(B) So we can gain weight.
(C) Because we enjoy it.
(D) To get carbon dioxide and oxygen.
17. The type of human circulatory system that
only reaches the lungs is called the circula-
tory system
(A) Breathing
(B) Small
(C) Closed
(D) Big
18. What passes between the pleura and the
pericardium?
(A) n.phrenicus
(B) a. pericardiacophrenica
(C) n. vagus
(D) descending aorta
(E) no. recurrent laryngeal
8. B 9. B 10. B 11. B 12. C 13. B 14. B 15. A 16. A 17. B 18. A 18. B 19. C
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19. Drains the leg.
(A) Iliac veins
(B) Great saphenous veins
(C) Tibial veins
(D) External jugular veins
20. Which cranial nerve allows you to have
sensation in mouth and teeth?
(A) trigeminal
(B) hypoglossal
(C) vagus
(D) glossopharyngeal
21. Imaginary surfaces that pass through the
human body are:
(A) Body Planes
(B) Body Cavities
(C) Body sections
(D) Serous planes
22. moves the tongue
(A) Hypoglossal
(B) accessory
(C) Vagus
(D) Glossopharyngeal
23. What Organ Filters Liquid Waste From
Your Blood?
(A) Kidney
(B) Urethra
(C) Uretera
(D) Bladder
24. What waste is eliminated by your lung?
(A) Oxygen
(B) Carbon Dioxide
(C) Nitrogen
(D) Potassium
25. What is the addictive drug found inside
any kind of cigars?
(A) Tobacco
(B) Liquid Internet
(C) tar
(D) Nicotine
26. ear bones
(A) orbital
(B) oral
(C) middle ear
(D) synovial
27. The greatest volume of water is reab-
sorbed by the
(A) proximal tubule
(B) loop of Henle
(C) distal tubule
(D) collecting duct
28. The function of valves in the human circu-
latory system is to
(A) stimulate the heart beat.
(B) accelerate the flow of blood.
(C) prevent the backward flow of blood.
(D) serve as a cushion to prevent friction
29. The place where the trachea bifurcates is
called
(A) carina
(B) bronchiole
(C) lobar bronchus
(D) none
30. Calyces open into Calyces open into
(A) Pelvis Droni
(B) Medulla comb
(C) Ureter is the urethra
(D) Cortex
31. During an upper GI the endoscope goes in
to the
(A) nose
(B) mouth
(C) both nose and mouth
(D) none of above
20. A 21. A 22. A 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. A 31. B
32. C 33. A
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32. This is the scientific word for “windpipe.”
(A) lungs
(B) esophagus
(C) trachea
(D) heart
33. Absorbs water back into the blood leaving
just the waste (feces) materials.
(A) large intestine
(B) small intestine
(C) kidney
(D) pancreas
34. This nerve supplies impulses to the skin of
the inner side of leg and foot
(A) saphenous
(B) sciatic
(C) radial
(D) sural
35. is a common kidney problem, often
caused by inflammation or painful swelling
of some of the glomeruli .
(A) Nephritis
(B) Tendonitis
(C) Osteoarthritis
(D) Bronchitis
36. Which vessel brings nutrient-rich, oxygen-
poor blood from the small intestines to the
liver?
(A) hepatic vein
(B) hepatic portal vein
(C) hepatic artery
(D) inferior vena cava
37. Peritoneal cavity is In Male and in
female
(A) closed, open
(B) open, open
(C) open, closed
(D) none of above
38. is a pear shaped, membranous sac that
stores and concentrates bile
(A) Kidneys
(B) Lungs
(C) Gallbladder
(D) Heart
39. The air sacs that are covered with capillar-
ies where gas exchange takes place
(A) bronchi
(B) lungs
(C) oxygen
(D) alveoli
40. How long is the GI Tract
(A) 30 meters
(B) 10 feet
(C) 30 feet
(D) 3 meters
41. Which of the following is not a way the
stomach protects itself?
(A) Damaged epithelial cells are quickly
replaced
(B) A thick coat of bicarbonate-rich mu-
cus on the stomach wall
(C) Epithelial cells joined by desmosomes
(D) Pepsinogen is not active until HCl is
present
42. Saliva breaking down carbs is a form of
(A) physical digestion
(B) chemical digestion
(C) metabolism
(D) peristalsis
43. The process of movement of air into and
out of the lungs is called
(A) Circulation
(B) Digestion
(C) Breathing
(D) Excretion
34. A 35. A 36. B 37. A 38. C 39. D 40. C 41. C 42. B 43. C 44. B
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44. What must happen so that the Coronary
Arteries can be able to supply the heart?
(A) Ventricles must contract
(B) Ventricles must relax
(C) Nothing, the coronary arteries are al-
ways supplying the heart
(D) none of above
45. Sundari, keora, and kankara are the fa-
mous trees found in this forest.
(A) Evergreen Forest
(B) Deciduous Forest
(C) Mangrove Forest
(D) Mountain Forest
46. One major function of the excretory sys-
tem is to clean the what?
(A) urine
(B) blood
(C) kidneys
(D) bladder
47. Which of the following statements cor-
rectly describes what occurs as a result of
the depolarization that accompanies the P
wave?
(A) The ventricles return to the resting
state.
(B) The atria return to the resting state.
(C) The impulse spreads to the ventricles,
triggering ventricular contractions.
(D) The impulse spreads across the atria,
triggering atrial contractions.
48. This term means the entry of substances
into the body from the filtrate.
(A) Reabsorption
(B) Secretion
(C) Excretion
(D) Filtration
49. When reading the ingredients on a nutri-
tion facts label carbohydrates are written
as a type of
(A) food additive
(B) enzyme
(C) sugar
(D) protein
50. In addition to lubrication, what other func-
tion does the pleural cavity allow:
(A) Nutrition
(B) Motion
(C) Friction
(D) Strain
51. Separates the chambers of the heart.
(A) mitral valve
(B) septum
(C) aortic valve
(D) ventricular divide
52. What is the external opening of the ure-
thra?
(A) meatus
(B) renal cortex
(C) glomerulus
(D) urethra
53. The food moves to the small intestine,
where most digestion takes place. What
is the next step?
(A) The liver secretes a substance called
bile, which helps to digest fats. It breaks
down harmful substances and stores vita-
mins.
(B) Acid enzymes in the stomach break
down food until it looks like a thin soup,
a mixture called chyme.
(C) Bile is sent back to the gallbladder,
where it is stored until it is needed in the
small intestines.
(D) none of above
54. digest food in the first part and then ab-
sorbs nutrients in the second and third
part.
(A) large intestines
45. C 46. B 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. B 51. B 52. A 53. A 54. B
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(B) small intestines
(C) liver
(D) appendix
55. Which type of cell division split into two
identical cells
(A) Meiosis
(B) Inheritance
(C) Mitosis
(D) none of above
56. Organs of excretion that maintain home-
ostasis include the kidneys, lungs, skin,
and
(A) bronchus.
(B) diaphragm.
(C) bladder.
(D) liver.
57. Tress shed their leaves in some seasons
(A) Deciduous forest
(B) Evergreen forest
(C) Thorn and shrub forest
(D) Mangrove forest
58. Collectively all of the renal pyramids are
considered what part of the kidney?
(A) Renal Medulla
(B) Renal Cortex
(C) Renal Pelvis
(D) Renal Vein
59. During which phase of the menstrual cy-
cle, do hormones stimulate the growth of
about 15-20 eggs in the ovaries and in-
crease estrogen production?
(A) Follicular
(B) Ovulatory
(C) Luteal
(D) none of above
60. What is known as a quick, automatic re-
sponse to a stimulus?
(A) Reaction
(B) Reflex
(C) Procedural Memory
(D) After-image
61. pick water-soluble vitamins
(A) B12
(B) Vitamin C
(C) Niacin B3
(D) Vitamin D
(E) Vitamin K
62. Food is moved through the esophagus by
the process of
(A) peristalsis
(B) ingestion
(C) absorption
(D) wiggling
63. The tube or duct that carries live sperm
from the testes during ejaculation is the
(A) vas deferens
(B) fallopian tube
(C) ureter
(D) epididymis
64. What is needed to activate pepsinogen?
(A) Pepsin
(B) Hydrochloric acid
(C) Mucus
(D) Acetic acid
65. What is the correct sequence for parts of
the renal tubule?
(A) Proximal convoluted tubule, nephron
loop, distal convoluted tubule
(B) Proximal convoluted tubule, vasa
recta, distal convoluted tubule
(C) Proximal convoluted tubule, distal
convoluted tubule, nephron loop
(D) Collecting duct, proximal convoluted
tubule, distal convoluted tubule
55. C 56. D 57. A 58. A 59. A 60. B 61. A 61. B 61. C 62. A 63. A 64. B
65. A 66. D
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66. The blood flows throughout the systemic
and pulmonary systems of the body. The
blood flows from the lungs and enters the
Left Atrium via the
(A) 2 pulmonary arteries
(B) 2 pulmonary veins
(C) 4 pulmonary arteries
(D) 4 pulmonary veins
67. The following information shows four
types of enzymes.*Amylase/ Sucrase/
Lactase/ Maltase* Nutrients that can be
hydrolyzed by all four enzymes are
(A) lipid
(B) garam mineral
(C) carbohydrates
(D) protein
68. What are the secondary organs of the di-
gestive system?
(A) Liver and gallbladder
(B) Liver, gallbladder and pancreas
(C) Stomach, SI and LI
(D) Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach and SI
69. Organs of this system include the kidneys
and bladder
(A) Digestive
(B) Excretory
(C) Immune
(D) Skeletal
70. What did Simone Biles tweet to her wor-
ried fans?
(A) This is extremely painful
(B) I am not going to compete anymore
(C) doing it for my teem
(D) I quit
71. The send and receive messages from
the brain.
(A) Nerves
(B) Spinal Cord
(C) Brain
(D) none of above
72. What are the functions of the kidneys?
Mark all that apply
(A) Regulate volume of urine
(B) Regulate composition of urine
(C) Regulate pH of body fluids
(D) Remove metabolic wastes from blood
73. What body system includes the kidneys
and bladder?
(A) circulatory system
(B) reproductive system
(C) digestive system
(D) excretory system
74. small intestine
(A) tubes that move blood throughout the
body
(B) the short, wide tube that absorbs wa-
ter from food and leads from the small in-
testine to the anus
(C) the long, winding tube that absorbs
nutrients from food and connects the
stomach to the large intestine
(D) the bag made of muscle that holds
and breaks down food
75. Kidneys are located-where in you body?
(A) Upper back of thorax
(B) Above your diaphragm
(C) Lower dorsal abdomen
(D) Ventral thorax
76. What hormone signal ovulation?
(A) FSH
(B) LH
(C) Estrogen
(D) Progesterone
67. C 68. B 69. B 70. C 71. A 72. A 72. B 72. C 72. D 73. D 74. C 75. C
76. B 77. C
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77. Which of the following shows the layers
of the heart starting with the innermost
layer.
(A) Myocardium, endocardium, peri-
cardium
(B) Myocardium, pericardium, endo-
cardium
(C) Endocardium, myocardium, peri-
cardium
(D) Endocardium, pericardium, my-
ocardium
78. The eight bones that form the wrist.
(A) Carpals
(B) Metacarpals
(C) Phalanges
(D) Ulna
79. Thin, S-shaped bones that connects the
sternum and scapulae
(A) cervical vertebrae
(B) clavicles
(C) ribs
(D) thoracic vertebrae
80. Where does the heart sit in the chest?
(A) right
(B) left
(C) middle
(D) not in the chest
81. Which of the following electrical events is
most descriptive of a pacemaker cell?
(A) Spontaneous depolarization
(B) Myocardial ischemia
(C) Actin, Myosin
(D) Contraction, relaxation
82. Part of the urinary system that could be
affected by Urinary Tract Infection
(A) Urethra
(B) Ureter
(C) Kidney
(D) All organs of the system
83. What area of the heart is responsible
for the delay of conduction between the
atrium and ventricles?
(A) Right bundle branch
(B) AV node
(C) Bundle of his
(D) SA node
84. what hormones does the pancreas release
(A) insulin
(B) glucagon
(C) gastrin
(D) all of the above
85. The faces that are studied to the lung are,
EXCEPT:
(A) Costal
(B) diaphragmatic
(C) Mediastinica
(D) sternal
86. The renal corpuscles are found in the
(A) renal cortex
(B) renal medulla
(C) renal pelvis
(D) hilum
(E) both a and b
87. Which cells secrete pepsinogen?
(A) Parietal cells
(B) Mucus cells
(C) Zymogenic (chief) cells
(D) Pepsin cells
88. Fertilization occurs within the
(A) fallopian tube
(B) vagina
(C) uterus
(D) anus
78. A 79. B 80. C 81. A 82. D 83. B 84. D 85. D 86. A 87. C 88. A 89. B
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89. The correct sequence of the steps involved
in the process of Human Digestive System
(A) Digestion, Ingestion, Assimilation,
Egestion and Absorption
(B) Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, As-
similation and Egestion
(C) Egestion, Absorption, Digestion, As-
similation and Ingestion
(D) Ingestion, Absorption, Digestion, As-
similation and Egestion
90. Which of the following best describes
what happens in the glomerulus?
(A) Regulation of salt balance leading to
the production of urine
(B) Ultrafiltration introduces water and
other molecules into the capillaries
(C) High blood pressure forces water and
other molecules into the nephron
(D) Selective reabsorption of water and
molecules by active transport
91. which vessel carries deoxygenated blood
to the lungs?
(A) pulmonary veins
(B) pulmonary trunk/arteries
(C) aorta
(D) superior vena cava
92. A echocardiogram is a tool that is used to:
(A) Measure the electrical events in a
heart beat
(B) Measure the movement of blood
through the heart using sound waves
(C) Measure the movement of blood
through the heart using X-rays and spe-
cific dyes
(D) Measure the oxygenation of your
blood
93. Each breath comes into my first.
(A) tongue or eyes
(B) nose or mouth
(C) brain or blood
(D) heart
94. A short tube where urine is released from
the body is the
(A) Ureter
(B) Kidney
(C) Bladder
(D) Urethra
95. is not good for your lungs.
(A) exercising
(B) singing
(C) smoking
(D) yelling
96. What are the three types of nitrogenous
waste?
(A) urea, excess water, ammonia
(B) urea, uric acid, ammonia
(C) salt, uric acid, urea
(D) solutes, uric acid, ammonia
97. Which area of the brain contains the re-
ceptors responsible for detecting changes
in water potential
(A) Hypothalamus
(B) Medulla Oblongata
(C) Amygdala
(D) Hippocampus
98. Which organ stores sperm cells?
(A) Testes
(B) Epididymis
(C) Penis
(D) none of above
99. The rate of which a particular chemical is
removed from the plasma is called the
(A) glomerular filtration rate
(B) renal capacity
(C) renal clearance
(D) none of these is correct
90. C 91. B 92. B 93. B 94. D 95. C 96. B 97. A 98. B 99. C 100. A
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100. Concentration of bile salts and pig-
ments within thelumen of the gallblad-
der depends on active transportof Na+and
HCO3-, as well as passive transport of
H2O.Which of the following proteins fa-
cilitates the passivetransport of water
across the plasma membrane of epi-thelial
cells lining the gallbladder?
(A) Aquaporin
(B) Cadherin
(C) Occludin
(D) Perforin
(E) Porin
101. What do the villi do?
(A) Digests food in the mouth.
(B) Digests food in the stomach
(C) Protects the stomach from digesting
iteself
(D) Absorbs nutrients from food so the
body has energy.
102. The 14 bones of the fingers
(A) Carpals
(B) Metacarpals
(C) Phalanges
(D) Radius
103. Which type of blood cell does not have a
nucleus?
(A) Phagocyte
(B) Lymphocyte
(C) Red blood cell
(D) none of above
104. How many true ribs are there?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 7
(D) none of above
105. causes the collecting ducts to reab-
sorb more water.
(A) ADH
(B) renin
(C) ANP
(D) none of these is correct
106. What is the kidney cortex?
(A) another name for nephron
(B) inner region of an organ
(C) outer region of an organ
(D) an opening
107. What is the digestive system?
(A) The system by which ingested food
is acted upon by physical and chemi-
cal means to provide the body with ab-
sorbable nutrients and to excrete waste
products
(B) Food thingy
(C) Muscle movement that moves food to
your stomach to your mouth through the
contraction and relaxation of the esopha-
gus muscles
(D) Proteins in the body that help break
up large food particles into molecules that
the cells can use
108. The heart is to the stomach
(A) superficial
(B) deep
(C) superior
(D) inferior
109. Which of the following are features of
the alveoli that adapt them to gas ex-
change? I. High surface areaII. Thin walls
III. Dry surfaces
(A) I and II only
(B) I only
(C) II and III
(D) I, II, and III
101. D 102. C 103. C 104. C 105. A 106. C 107. A 108. C 109. A 110. C
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110. Some animals live in very hot, dry
places.Which of the following are adap-
tations of their kidneys, to increase their
chance of survival? I. They have a thicker
cortexII. They have longer loops of Hen-
leIII. There is a higher solute concentration
in the medulla
(A) I and II only
(B) I and III only
(C) II and III only
(D) I, II and III
111. In day 1 of the ovarian cycle women are
in which phase?
(A) Luteal
(B) Follicular
(C) Menstrual
(D) Ovulation
112. During which phase of the menstrual cy-
cle if a woman were to have intercourse
during this time, the thick mucus captures
the man’s sperm, nourishes it, and helps
it to move towards the egg for fertiliza-
tion?
(A) Follicular
(B) Ovulatory
(C) Luteal
(D) none of above
113. A patient with Bell’s Palsy would have
damage to which cranial nerve?
(A) Trigeminal
(B) Facial
(C) Olfactory
(D) Vagus
114. Pear shaped organ where the fetus
grows and develops until birth
(A) Uterus
(B) Ovary
(C) Fallopian Tubes
(D) Cervix
115. What is a possible consequence of a
blockage in the Vas Deferens?
(A) the seminal fluid won’t be expelled
(B) sperm won’t be produced
(C) Fertilization won’t occur
(D) mature sperm will not be transported
to the urethra in preparation for ejacula-
tion
116. Name the viscera (organ) located in the
pleural cavity:
(A) Heart
(B) Esophagus trachea
(C) Lungs
(D) Pleura
117. The smooth layer that lines the inside of
the heart
(A) Endocardium
(B) Pericardium
(C) Myocardium
(D) None of the Above
118. The thickest and strongest blood vessel
is the
(A) vein
(B) artery
(C) capillary
(D) both veins and capillaries
119. In an embryo, the formation of many
types of tissues and organs occurs as a re-
sult of the process of:
(A) fertilization
(B) cloning
(C) differentiation
(D) asexual reproduction
120. Which organ(s) is/are in the excretory
system?
(A) Bones
(B) Heart Spleen
(C) Skin Esophagus
(D) Large Intestine Lungs
111. C 112. B 113. B 114. A 115. D 116. C 117. A 118. B 119. C 120. D 121. A
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121. What is a group of similar cells that work
together?
(A) Tissue
(B) Organ
(C) Cell group
(D) Organ system
122. Starting with the stomach, what are the
next three steps in the digestion process?
(A) small intestine, large intestine, anus
(B) esophagus, large intestine, small in-
testine
(C) liver, large intestine, anus
(D) none of above
123. the function of the spleen is
(A) removes dead or worn-out blood cells
(B) produces insulin
(C) produces gastric juice
(D) produce bilis
124. Which of these reduces filtration pres-
sure in the glomerulus
(A) elevated blood pressure
(B) constriction of afferent arterioles
(C) cardiovascular shock
(D) b and c
(E) all of the above
125. Dark brown colored outer region of kid-
ney is called
(A) Cortex
(B) Medulla comb
(C) Pelvis Droni
(D) None of the above
126. Responds to chemicals
(A) Mechanoreceptors
(B) Chemoreceptors
(C) Thermoreceptors
(D) Nociceptors
127. a narrow tube covered with nutrient-
absorbing villi
(A) small intestine
(B) ureter
(C) urethra
(D) gallbladder
128. Oxygen from the air enters the blood
stream where in the lungs?
(A) Arteries
(B) Veins
(C) Capillaries
(D) Sinuses
129. Which of the following is not included in
the thoracic cage?
(A) ribs
(B) all vertebrae
(C) sternum
(D) costal cartilage
(E) all of these
130. chemical and physical breakdown of food
into forms the cells can use
(A) digestion
(B) chemical
(C) physical
(D) alimentary canal
131. What is an ovum?
(A) An ovary
(B) A mature egg
(C) A fertilized egg
(D) A sunny-side-up egg
132. Which sequence correctly traces the path
of urine after it leaves the kidneys?
(A) ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
(B) urinary bladder, ureters, urethra
(C) urethra, urinary bladder, ureters
(D) urinary bladder, urethra, ureters
122. A 123. A 124. D 125. A 126. B 127. A 128. C 129. B 130. A 131. B 132. A
133. B
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133. The thyroxine hormone regulates:
(A) The secretion of the adrenal cortex
(B) The use of sugar by the cells
(metabolism)
(C) The level of calcium in the blood-
stream
(D) The reaction of the body to stress
134. Bile is a digestive juice in our body.
Which of the following statements about
bile is correct?
(A) It is produced by the gall bladder.
(B) It contains an enzyme that digests fat.
(C) It helps break down fat into droplets.
(D) It stimulates peristaltic movement of
the small intestine.
135. cancer of large intestines
(A) colon cancer
(B) diverticulitis
(C) diverticula
(D) cirrhosis
(E) gallstones
136. The spleen is a organ
(A) Red
(B) Deep Red
(C) Purple
(D) Deep Purple
(E) Pink
137. Which part of the small intestine receives
juices from the lower accessory organs?
(A) Duodenum
(B) Jejunum
(C) Ileum
(D) none of above
138. stores the solid waste
(A) rectum
(B) esopagus
(C) pancreas
(D) liver
139. What happens when a blood clot blocks
the blood flow to the brain?
(A) angina
(B) stroke
(C) hypertension
(D) heart attack
140. Horizontal to V4 at left midaxillary line
(A) V4
(B) AvL
(C) V5
(D) V6
141. This walnut-sized gland makes fluid that
mixes with the sperm to form semen.
(A) Seminal vesicle
(B) Epididymis
(C) Prostate gland
(D) Cowper’s gland
142. Which of the following secretes citrate
and enzymes to break up the semen clot
during intercourse?
(A) Leydig cells
(B) Prostate gland
(C) Bulbourethral gland
(D) Seminiferous tubule
(E) Seminal vesicle
143. What are the two sex glands? There is
one on the right side and one on the left
side.
(A) uterus
(B) ovaries
(C) vagina
(D) hymen
144. Which valve prevents blood flow back
into the right atrium from the right ven-
tricle and is an AV valve?
(A) aortic
(B) bicuspid
(C) pulmonary
(D) tricuspid
134. C 135. A 136. B 137. A 138. A 139. B 140. D 141. C 142. B 143. B 144. D
145. D
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145. Which of the following is considered a
primary organ of the digestive system?
(A) pancreas
(B) liver
(C) teeth
(D) mouth
146. Your liver and kidneys are parts of your
(A) digestive system
(B) excretory system
(C) respiratory system
(D) integumentary system
147. In humans, which substances are nor-
mally filtered out of the blood by the
nephrons and then excreted?
(A) water, carbon dioxide, and glucose
(B) urea, water, and mineral salts
(C) water, glycogen, and urea
(D) glucose, water, and red blood cells
148. Supply the muscles of the thorax wall.
(A) Intercostal arteries
(B) Bronchial arteries
(C) Aorta
(D) Abdominal aorta
149. The outer layer of the heart is called
(A) myocardium
(B) endocardium
(C) epicardium
(D) none of above
150. What type of muscle allows you volun-
tary control over urination?
(A) skeletal muscle
(B) smooth muscle sphincters
(C) cardiac muscle
(D) ligaments
151. what is the inner lining of the heart
called
(A) endocardium
(B) myocardium
(C) emdometrium
(D) pericardium
152. is a procedure in which an artificial kid-
ney machine that filters out waste and tox-
ins
(A) kidneys
(B) dialysis
(C) nephritis
(D) urea
153. Which is NOT a way your excretory sys-
tem removes waste from the body?
(A) Sweating
(B) Stomach acid
(C) Breathing
(D) Urinating
154. In which event of a muscle cell action po-
tential do potassium channels open and K+
ions rush out of the cell?
(A) Refractory period
(B) Rapid depolarization
(C) Stimulus
(D) The plateau
(E) Repolarization
155. Concerning the heart
(A) the right ventricle forms most of the
inferior border of heart
(B) oblique sinus lies between the left
atrium and the oesophagus
(C) all heart valves are retrosternal
(D) mitral valve is the best heard at the
left sternal edge
(E) mitral valve is the outflow valve of the
right ventricle
146. B 147. B 148. A 149. C 150. B 151. A 152. B 153. B 154. E 155. A 155. B
155. C 156. A 157. B
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156. Which is a measure of the electrical
events that occur in a single heart beat?
(A) Electrocardiogram
(B) Echocardiogram
(C) Angiogram
(D) Magnetic Resonance Imagery (MRI)
157. The male sex hormone
(A) estrogen
(B) testosterone
(C) progestrone
(D) prostate gland
158. Front aspect of the body.
(A) Ventral
(B) Dorsal
(C) Lateral
(D) Posterior
159. You have 2 bronchi, each one is called a
(A) bronchiole
(B) bronchus
(C) bronchioley
(D) none of above
160. Mark the TRUE statements!
(A) there is a fissura obliqua on both
lungs
(B) the esophagus causes an impression
on the right lung
(C) the impressio cardiaca is located on
the right lung
(D) fissura horizontalis found only on the
left lung
161. Sperm move through the duct system of
men using:
(A) gravity
(B) peristalsis
(C) hand pressure
(D) viagra
162. What is tidal volume?
(A) The volumeof air inspired and expired
during a normal breath at rest
(B) The volumeof air inspired and expired
during exercise
(C) The extra volume of air you could in-
spire if you wanted to
(D) The total volume of air you could pos-
sibly inspire and expire during a maximum
breath in and out
163. Which organs work to chew our food and
start to break it down?
(A) Teeth
(B) Tongue
(C) Saliva
(D) Nose
164. Semen contains
(A) fructose
(B) vitamin C
(C) prostaglandins
(D) all of these substances
165. What is the study of blood called?
(A) Oncology
(B) Hematology
(C) Cardiology
(D) physiology
166. What is the large, visible dip in between
the neck called?
(A) Jugular notch
(B) Sternum
(C) Clavicle
(D) Neck
167. Which of the following is the correct def-
inition of stimulus?
(A) The ability of an organism to respond
(B) the extent of changes in the surround-
ing
(C) a change in the environment
(D) changes in pH
158. A 159. B 160. A 160. B 160. C 161. B 162. A 163. A 164. D 165. B 166. A
167. C 168. C
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168. Digestion begins in the when you chew
and swallow food.
(A) stomach
(B) oesophagus
(C) mouth
(D) none of above
169. Which hormone causes the ovary to ac-
tually release the egg
(A) FSH
(B) estrogen
(C) LH
(D) progesterone
170. The tiny hairs that keep mucus and dirt
out of your lungs are called:
(A) lung hairs
(B) stubble
(C) bronchioles
(D) cilia
171. What can ruminants digest that mono-
gastrics can not
(A) Roughages
(B) Corn
(C) Soybeans
(D) Dairy
172. Afferent arterioles constrict causing de-
crease in filtration due to
(A) lack of blood
(B) blood backing up into glomerulus
(C) protein concentrations
(D) none of above
173. What is the term given to a ball-like mix-
ture of food and saliva that forms in the
mouth?
(A) Peristalsis
(B) Mucus
(C) Epiglottis
(D) Bolus
174. Mammals get rid of Nitrogenous waste
by producing:
(A) Urea
(B) Ammonia
(C) Uric Acid
(D) NO2 gas
175. What is a kidney stone made of?
(A) rock material
(B) excess waste/ vitamins, salts, cal-
cium
(C) bone
(D) none of above
176. Gas, nutrient, and waste exchange oc-
cur between the and the tissues of the
body.
(A) veins
(B) arteries
(C) capillaries
(D) legs
177. Which of the following is called to the
Glucose that is stored in the liver?
(A) Glucose
(B) Glycogen
(C) Bile
(D) Fats
178. Digested food is absorbed in the
(A) colon
(B) large intestine
(C) small intestine
(D) stomach
179. What is undigested food called?
(A) Food
(B) Throw up
(C) Cud
(D) Pieces
169. C 170. D 171. A 172. A 173. D 174. A 175. B 176. C 177. B 178. C 179. C
180. B 181. B
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180. What stimulates the production of bicar-
bonates in the pancreas?
(A) CCK
(B) Secretin
(C) Gastrin
(D) Food
181. Carbohydrate and lipid digestion first oc-
curs in the
(A) stomach
(B) oral cavity (mouth)
(C) small intestine
(D) large intestine
(E) esophagus
182. The layer of the heart that forms a
smooth, protective lining of the heart
chambers and valves is the
(A) endocardium
(B) myocardium
(C) epicardium
(D) parietal pericardium
183. What is the correct order for how food
travels through the Large Intestine?
(A) ascending colon, cecum, descending
colon, transverse colon
(B) Cecum, descending colon, transverse
colon, ascending colon
(C) Cecum, transverse colon, ascending
colon, descending colon
(D) Cecum, ascending colon, transverse
colon, descending colon
184. What is the scientific name of the “wind-
pipe? ”
(A) Larynx
(B) Trachea
(C) Lungs
(D) none of above
185. Which of the following lists the valves in
the order through which the blood flows
from the vena cava through the heart?
(A) tricuspid, pulmonary, bicuspid, aortic
(B) mitral, pulmonary, bicuspid, aortic
(C) bicuspid, aortic, tricuspid, pulmonary
(D) aortic semilunar, pulmonary, tricus-
pid, bicuspid
186. Which of the following parts is not found
in the urinary system?
(A) Ureters
(B) Urethra
(C) Bladder
(D) Rectum
187. Which substance is NOT filtered out of
the blood by the kidneys and then ex-
creted?
(A) urea
(B) water
(C) salt
(D) CO2
188. What “pushes” the blood from the heart
to the lungs?
(A) right atrium
(B) right ventricle
(C) left atrium
(D) left ventricle
189. Identify the part being described:a hol-
low, pear-shaped organ that receives and
hold fertilized egg cell
(A) cervix
(B) fallopian tubes
(C) ovaries
(D) uterus
190. What is the purpose of cilia?
(A) guide the egg into the fallopian tube
(B) they are released to cause the folli-
cles to enlarge
(C) guide the egg through the Fallopian
tube into the uterus
(D) none of the above
182. A 183. D 184. B 185. A 186. D 187. D 188. B 189. D 190. C 191. B
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191. Gastrin is responsible for digestion of
what macromolecule
(A) starches
(B) protein and peptide fragments
(C) simple carbs and alcohol
(D) fatty acids
192. What puts you at risk of developing
breast cancer?
(A) Bumping or bruising your breasts
(B) Wearing an underwired bra.
(C) Having breast implants.
(D) Being overweight, excessive drinking,
prolonged exposure to certain hormones
(oestrogen)
193. Drains digestive tract; carries blood
through liver.
(A) Iliac veins
(B) Great saphenous veins
(C) Hepatic portal vein
(D) External jugular veins
194. What is next to the testes and also
stores sperm?
(A) epididymis
(B) scrotum
(C) seminal vesicles
(D) testicle
195. This triggers contraction in the ventricle
(A) SA node
(B) AV node
(C) QT node
(D) AV Bundles
196. The pleural cavity mediastinum are 2
of the 3 sub-cavities in the:
(A) thoracic cavity
(B) pericardial cavity
(C) abdominal cavity
(D) spinal cavity
197. Which of the following hormones is in-
volved in the regulation of digestion?
(A) Gastrin
(B) Lipase
(C) Oxytocin
(D) Calcitonin
198. The client repeat the phrase “ninety-
nine” while you auscultate the chest wall.
What is the test for?
(A) Egophony
(B) Bronchophony
(C) Whispered pectoriloquy
(D) none of above
199. Which is NOT a major function of the ex-
cretory system?
(A) maintain salt levels
(B) clean the blood
(C) regulate blood volume
(D) control bodily functions
200. Extension of the scapula that forms the
high point of the shoulders
(A) Clavicle
(B) Scapula
(C) Acromion
(D) Humerus
201. Another name for the Urinary System is
the
(A) Excretory System
(B) Exitory System
(C) Digestive System
(D) Circulatory System
202. What is the correct path through the cir-
culatory system which describes the pas-
sage of a blood clot originating in the left
leg?
(A) Vena cava → left atrium → left ven-
tricle → lungs → right atrium → right
ventricle → aorta
(B) Vena cava → right atrium → right
ventricle → lungs → left atrium → left
ventricle → aorta
192. D 193. C 194. A 195. B 196. A 197. A 198. B 199. D 200. C 201. A 202. B
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(C) Vena cava → left atrium → right
atrium → lungs → left ventricle → right
ventricle → aorta
(D) Vena cava → right atrium → left
atrium → lungs → right ventricle → left
ventricle → aorta
203. Which is the correct flow of blood?
(A) R. atrium → R. Ventricle → pul-
monary artery
(B) R. atrium → L. atrium → aorta
(C) L. ventricle → pulmonary artery →
aorta
(D) L. ventricle → L. atrium → aorta
204. What is a synonym for HELPINGS in the
last stanza?
(A) To smile or grin
(B) Poison
(C) Servings
(D) To help someone with something
205. The tube that brings urine and semen out
of the body is
(A) the urethra
(B) the uterus
(C) the bladder
(D) the fallopian tube
206. A diaphragmatic hernia is also known as
a(n)
(A) gastro hernia
(B) umbilical hernia
(C) esophageal hiatal hernia
(D) thoracoabdominal hernia
207. What is the role of Golgi apparatus in
hepatocytes?
(A) produces plasma proteins for use
within the cell
(B) produces plasma proteins to be ex-
ported out of the cell
(C) packages and modifies plasma pro-
teins
(D) breaks down vesicles
208. what do the enzymes break down
(A) sugars
(B) fats
(C) starches
(D) all of the above
(E) skeletal structure
209. Which of the following BEST explains the
splenomegaly seen in hereditary spherocy-
tosis
(A) phagocytosis of red blood cells by the
splenic macrophages
(B) pooling of red blood cells in
(C) extramedullary haematopoiesis
(D) none of above
210. The is where the vas deferens con-
nect with the urethra.
(A) ejaculatory duct
(B) foreskin
(C) Cowper’s gland
(D) semen
211. How is the lining of the PCT adapted for
selective reabsorption?
(A) thin layer-short diffusion distance
(B) microvilli-large surface area
(C) partially permeable
(D) none of above
212. Where is auxin formed
(A) Tip of stem and root
(B) Leaves
(C) Embryo
(D) All
213. The color of our skin is caused by a pig-
ment called:
(A) diabetes
(B) melanin
(C) kidney
(D) skin
203. A 204. C 205. A 206. C 207. C 208. A 208. B 208. C 208. D 209. A 210. A
211. B 212. A 213. B 214. D
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214. Which of the following describes the clav-
icles
(A) long bones
(B) superior to the scapula
(C) holds shoulders in place
(D) all of these
215. Which term means a stone located any-
where along the ureter?
(A) ureterolith
(B) urethrolith
(C) cystolith
(D) none of above
216. The gastric cells
(A) Produce protein-digesting enzymes
(B) secrete gastric juice
(C) produce sticky alkaline mucus
(D) produce gastrin
217. IN WHAT YEAR WAS AMERICA DISCOV-
ERED?
(A) OCTOBER 12, 1492
(B) OCTOBER 6, 1942
(C) OCTOBER 2, 1492
(D) OCTOBER 1, 1942
218. Who is affected by diabetes?
(A) Men and women
(B) Anyone (even animals)
(C) Men
(D) Women
219. A cavity is defined as
(A) a solid object.
(B) a space within a solid object that
cannot be filled.
(C) an empty space within a solid ob-
ject.
(D) an empty space within a liquid ob-
ject.
220. Amylase breaks down
(A) carbohydrates
(B) proteins
(C) fats
(D) nucleic acids
221. Which of the following is an enzyme in
gastric juices that break down proteins?
(A) Pepsin
(B) Peristalsis
(C) Bile
(D) Fats
222. Which organ releases digestive chemi-
cals into the small intestine to help with
digestion?
(A) gallbladder
(B) stomach
(C) liver
(D) pancreas
223. Condition in which body tissues contain
an excessive amount of tissue fluid.
(A) Cystitis
(B) Nephritis
(C) Kidney stones
(D) Edema
224. Located at the end of your esophagus,
has three layers of muscle and can hold
food for around 3 hours.
(A) Small Intestine
(B) Stomach
(C) Esophagus
(D) Mouth
225. The male reproductive cell is called
(A) sperm
(B) ovum/egg
(C) semen
(D) mitochondria
215. A 216. B 217. A 218. B 219. C 220. A 221. A 222. D 223. D 224. B 225. A
226. B 227. B
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226. Which of the following created at the air
fluid interface in the alveoli can alter the
compliance?
(A) pharynx tension
(B) surface tension
(C) intraventricular tension
(D) exponential tension
227. Urine is stored here until you’re ready to
void(pee):
(A) Kidneys
(B) Bladder
(C) Garage
(D) Urethra
228. What blood vessel carries deoxygenated
blood from the heart to the lungs?
(A) Vena cava
(B) Pulmonary vein
(C) Pulmonary artery
(D) Aorta
229. This structure allows blood to flow in one
direction:
(A) septum
(B) aorta
(C) heart valves
(D) blood vessels
230. This chamber of the heart PUMPS blood
to the body.
(A) Right Atrium
(B) Right Ventricle
(C) Left Atrium
(D) Left Ventricle
231. The process of artificially filtering the
blood to remove waste is known as
(A) kidney failure
(B) kidney stones
(C) lithotrypsy
(D) dialysis
232. Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) is released
by which gland of the endocrine system
(A) Thyroid
(B) (Posterior) Pituitary
(C) Ovaries
(D) Adrenal
233. Inferior portion of the sternum
(A) Manubrium
(B) Sternal Angle
(C) xiphoid process
(D) Clavicular Notches
234. The pectoral girdle consist of how many
types of bones?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
235. What is the abbreviation for intravenous
pyelogram?
(A) IP
(B) IPM
(C) IVP
(D) Ipym
236. Name the structure found at the back of
the throat which is the common passage-
way for food, water and air.
(A) The pharynx
(B) The larynx
(C) The alveoli
(D) The nasal cavity
237. Where does filtration of blood take place
in the kidney?
(A) Glomeruli
(B) Renal tubule
(C) Renal artery
(D) Ureter
228. C 229. C 230. D 231. D 232. B 233. C 234. B 235. C 236. A 237. A 238. A
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238. In kidney dialysis, which of the follow-
ing are usually at a higher concentration
in dialysis fluid than in a patient’s blood?
I. hydrogen carbonate ions (HCO3-)II. cal-
cium ions (Ca2+)III. potassium ions (K+)
(A) I and II only
(B) I and III only
(C) II and III only
(D) I, II and III
239. The skin sack that holds the testes.
(A) Bladder
(B) Scrotum
(C) Prostate Gland
(D) Epididymis
240. What is the name of the protective sac
around the heart?
(A) Epicardium
(B) Pericardium
(C) Vena Cava
(D) Pulmonary Vein
241. Which of the following is the correct or-
der of the digestive tract?
(A) mouth, esophagus, small intestine,
stomach, large intestine, rectum/anus
(B) mouth, stomach, esophagus, small in-
testine, large intestine, rectum/anus
(C) mouth, esophagus, stomach, small in-
testine, large intestine, rectum/anus
(D) mouth, esophagus, large intestine,
small intestine, rectum/anus
242. What organ acts as temporary storage
of urine?
(A) urinary bladder
(B) gallbladder
(C) liver
(D) large intestine
243. List the cavities of the dorsal side of the
human body. (figure 5.15/pg. 165)
(A) Cranial, spinal
(B) Cranial, vertebral canal, thoracic, ab-
dominopelvic
(C) Cranial, vertebral canal, thoracic, di-
aphragm, abdominal, pelvic
(D) None of these
244. How many weeks is considered full term
pregnancy?
(A) 36 weeks
(B) 42 weeks
(C) 40 weeks
(D) none of above
245. As urine is excreted, muscle contractions
of the urinary bladder will cause the urine
to pass into the
(A) ureter
(B) glomerulus
(C) urethra
(D) Bowman’s capsule
246. Where is bile temporarily stored?
(A) liver
(B) gallbladder
(C) small intestine
(D) salivary glands
247. Once sperm are made they mature in this
coiled tube
(A) penis
(B) epididymis
(C) sperm
(D) none of above
248. Which structure empties the kidneys into
the bladder?
(A) Kidney
(B) Bladder
(C) Urethra
(D) Ureters
239. B 240. B 241. C 242. A 243. A 244. C 245. C 246. B 247. B 248. D 249. B
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249. The alveoli are
(A) a type of pasta
(B) small air sacs where oxygen gets ab-
sorbed into the body.
(C) bones
(D) none of above
250. Uncontrolled ejaculation during sleep is
called
(A) orgasm
(B) erection
(C) ejaculation
(D) nocturnal emissions
251. What carries oxygen around the body?
(A) Plasma
(B) Red Blood Cells
(C) Platelets
(D) White Blood Cells
252. Which of the following is supported by
the pectoral girdle?
(A) humerus
(B) Radius
(C) lulna
(D) all of these
253. what do cows eat
(A) grass
(B) corn
(C) hay
(D) apples
254. The small intestine measures about
feet in length.
(A) 8
(B) 30
(C) 21
(D) 40
255. Move water to the surface of the skin to
help cool the body.
(A) Blood vessels
(B) Nerves
(C) Oil glands
(D) Sweat glands
256. The final step of digestion is Stool
is stored here until it is released during a
bowel movement.
(A) Rectum
(B) Stool
(C) Water
(D) Food
257. definition of dominated
(A) lost
(B) failed
(C) surprise
(D) succeed
258. Eating healthy means this
(A) exercise
(B) balanced diet
(C) eat desserts
(D) none of above
259. What is the medical word element that
means stone or calculus?
(A) keton/o
(B) lith/o
(C) meat/o
(D) nephr/o
260. What is the function of the aortic valve?
(A) closes of right ventricle
(B) opens to allow blood to leave the
heart (left ventricle to aorta to body)
(C) closes of right atrium
(D) closes off the left ventricle that holds
oxygen rich blood before it is pumped out
the body
261. Which is a primary structure of the diges-
tive system?
(A) salivary gland
(B) gall bladder
(C) esophagus
(D) tongue
250. D 251. B 252. D 253. A 254. C 255. D 256. A 257. D 258. B 259. B 260. B
260. D 261. C 262. A
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262. What is the anterior median fissure a
good landmark for?
(A) Locating the front of the spinal cord
(B) Finding the spinal tracts
(C) Doing a lumbar puncture
(D) Identifying the cervical plexus
263. How many valves in the heart?
(A) 4
(B) 3
(C) 2
(D) 1
264. The charade tendineae are necessary for
the proper functioning of the
(A) SA node
(B) Pericardium
(C) Pulmonic semilunar valve
(D) Mitral valve
265. Click all of the structures which make up
arteries.
(A) Lumen
(B) Endothelium
(C) Thin smooth muscle layer
(D) Elastic fibres
(E) Thick smooth muscule layer
266. How many ribs do you have?
(A) 156
(B) 22
(C) 17
(D) 12
267. an organ that produces a bodily juice
Called bile.
(A) liver
(B) pancreas
(C) gallbladder
(D) none of above
268. In which cavity are the lungs found?
(A) Thoracic cavity
(B) Abdominal cavity
(C) Pelvic cavity
(D) Mediastinum
269. Which of the following resembles the
function of kidney?
(A) spoon and fork
(B) tongs and spatula
(C) sieve and strainer
(D) filter paper and funnel
270. Regarding the heart
(A) It is completely surrounded by peri-
cardium that is attached to left dome of
the diaphragm
(B) it has fossa ovalis laying on the inter-
atrial septum
(C) it is supplied by coronary arteries that
arise from the aortic sinuses
(D) sinuatrial node is the normal pace-
maker
(E) mitral valve lies in the left atrioventric-
ular orifice
271. How can you get breast cancer?
(A) Air droplets
(B) Genetic
(C) Saliva
(D) none of above
272. What is the smelliest flower called?
(A) Rafflesia
(B) Hibiscus
(C) Sunflower
(D) Tulip
273. This vessel carries “clean” blood out of
the kidneys back to the blood stream
(A) urethra
(B) ureters
(C) renal vein
(D) renal artery
263. A 264. D 265. A 265. B 265. D 265. E 266. D 267. A 268. A 269. D 270. B
270. C 270. D 270. E 271. B 272. A 273. C 274. A 275. C
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274. Where does the stomach end?
(A) Pyloric Sphincter
(B) Submucosa
(C) Cardia
(D) Gastric pit
275. If your back hurts, you have a
(A) headache
(B) toothache
(C) backache
(D) none of above
276. Which of the following does not describe
the location of the heart?
(A) pericardial cavity
(B) mediastinum
(C) pleural cavity
(D) ventral cavity
277. Stores bile and releases it into small in-
testine
(A) Liver
(B) Pancreas
(C) Gallbladder
(D) Mouth
278. What makes up the abdominopelvic cav-
ity?
(A) abdominal and cranial cavities
(B) cranial and vertebral cavaities
(C) pleural and pericardial cavities
(D) abdominal and pelvic cavities
(E) pelvic and vertebral cavities
279. The separates the two sections of
the ventral cavity
(A) heart
(B) lungs
(C) spleen
(D) diaphragm
280. The large intestines absorb
(A) Nutrients
(B) Chemicals
(C) Water
(D) Food
281. What happens after the epiglottis closes
off the trachea to keep food from entering
it?
(A) The food is swallowed, and enters the
esophagus.
(B) The salivary glands produce saliva.
Enzymes in the saliva begin the chemi-
cal breakdown converting the starches to
sugar.
(C) The teeth tear and grind the food into
small pieces.
(D) none of above
282. Factors that affect the rate of diffusion
are:
(A) Difference in solute concentration be-
tween blood and dialysate
(B) Solute characterisitcs
(C) Flow rates of blood and dialysate
(D) All of the above
283. Region where chyme enters the small in-
testine is known as the
(A) Colon
(B) Iluem
(C) Jejunum
(D) Duodenum
284. The saying “Breakfast at 7, lunch at 12,
dinner at 5, “ helps you remember the or-
der of the vertebrae. Which region only
has 5?
(A) Cervical
(B) Lumbar
(C) Sacral
(D) Thoracic
276. C 277. C 278. D 279. D 280. C 281. A 282. D 283. D 284. B 285. A 286. A
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285. An organ that works like a mixer, using
muscles to crush food into smaller pieces,
which are then broken down further by
acid.
(A) stomach
(B) liver
(C) bladder
(D) muscle
286. Which nerve is motor and responsible for
moving eye to look at the nose?
(A) trochlear (IV)
(B) abducens (VI)
(C) facial (VII)
(D) glossopharyngeal (IX)
287. The opening to the uterus is the
(A) cervix
(B) vagina
(C) ovary
(D) fallopian tube
288. Which organ stores bile produced by the
liver?
(A) Liver
(B) Stomach
(C) Gallbladder
(D) Pancreas
289. What is the name of the blood vessel lo-
cated in the middle of the liver lobule?
(A) Portal venule
(B) Hepatic venule
(C) Central vein
(D) Hepatic arteriole
290. The main function/purpose of heart
valves is to:
(A) Only create sound so you can hear the
heartbeat
(B) Allow blood to flow freely back and
forth between chambers
(C) Prevent backflow of blood
(D) They do not serve a purpose
291. What is the role of the neurotransmitter
in the nervous system
(A) speeds up the transmission of nerve
impulses
(B) receives information from other neu-
rones
(C) transmits impulses from the cell body
to neurones
(D) facilitates the transmission of nerve
impulses in one direction
292. Along (or toward) the vertebral surface
of the body
(A) Superior
(B) Dorsal
(C) Ventral
(D) Parietal
293. with one of the following organs. The
visceral face of the spleen is not related
(A) stomach
(B) tail of the pancreas
(C) right colic flexure
(D) left kidney
294. Which of the following is the MOST
feared complication post splenectomy?
(A) anaemia
(B) lymphocytosis
(C) thrombosis
(D) sepsis
295. What year was this theme “Kidneys for
Life-Stop Kidney Attack
(A) 2018
(B) 2005
(C) 2013
(D) 2009
296. Second part of Cardiac Conduction Sys-
tem:This structure receives a signal and
passes it on to the Bundle of His
(A) Purkinje fibers
(B) Atrioventricular (AV) node
(C) Sinoatrial (SA) Node
(D) none of above
287. A 288. C 289. C 290. C 291. D 292. B 293. C 294. D 295. C 296. B 297. A
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297. The heart is located within the cav-
ity.
(A) pericardial
(B) pleural
(C) abdominal
(D) spinal
298. What is the first stomach?
(A) Reticulim
(B) Rumen
(C) Omasum
(D) Abomasum
299. Where is ADH released from?
(A) Kidney
(B) Adrenal gland
(C) Bladder
(D) Pituitary gland
300. Which of the following is the innermost
layer of the heart?
(A) Epicardium
(B) Myocardium
(C) Parietal pericardium
(D) Endocardium
301. Your body couldn’t breathe without this
system. Which one is it?
(A) perspiration system
(B) respiratory system
(C) photosynthesis
(D) urinary system
302. Ball-like mixture of food and saliva
formed by the mouth before swallowing.
(A) bolus
(B) chyme
(C) bile
(D) feces
303. Oxygenated blood is pushed into the
aorta by
(A) right ventricle
(B) left ventricle
(C) right atrium
(D) left atrium
304. A fluid in the mouth that helps digest
food.
(A) saliva
(B) blood
(C) acid
(D) chyme
305. a tube that carries urine out of the body
(A) bladder
(B) urethra
(C) ureter
(D) anus
306. The right side of the heart delivers blood
to the while the left side delivers blood
to the
(A) Lungs;Body
(B) Body;Lungs
(C) Lungs;Brain
(D) Brain;Lungs
307. which is not a part of a female reproduc-
tive system
(A) cervix
(B) epididymis
(C) fallopian tube
(D) uterus
308. Removal of waste products from body
fluids. What function of the digestive does
this statement describe?
(A) ingestion
(B) excretion
(C) digestion
(D) mechanical processing
(E) absorption
309. Pulmonary circulation involves blood
flow to and from the heart and the
(A) body
(B) digestive organs
(C) brain
(D) lungs
298. B 299. D 300. D 301. B 302. A 303. B 304. A 305. B 306. A 307. B 308. B
309. D 310. B
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310. Secretes intrinsic factor which allows for
vitamin B absorption in the small intestine.
(A) Chief Cells
(B) Parietal Cell
(C) Mucus Cell
(D) G-cell
311. When should the EKG technician change
the amplitude on an ECG?
(A) When a tracing is too small
(B) Never
(C) Under the direction of a provider
(D) When they know it is best
312. The valve that attaches the Ileum to the
large intestine
(A) Ileum
(B) Jejunum
(C) Pancreas
(D) Ileocecal valve
313. What C-shaped structure in the nephron
surrounds the glomerulus?
(A) Bowman’s capsule
(B) bladder
(C) renal pelvis
(D) hilum
314. This secretion produced by parietal cells
kills bacteria in the stomach.
(A) Hydrochloric Acid
(B) Lipases
(C) Amylase
(D) Intrinsic Factor
315. The Renal Sinus is
(A) The outer portion of the kidney
(B) The left portion of the kidney
(C) The right portion of the kidney
(D) The entrance of the kidney
316. Why are urinary tract infections more
common in women than men?
(A) women’s urethras are shorter than
men’s
(B) women’s ureters are shorter than
men’s
(C) men’s ureters are shorter than
women’s
(D) men’s ureters are shorter than
women’s
317. The structure that provides protection
and cushioning for the vaginal and urethral
opening is the
(A) labia majora
(B) cervix
(C) fimbriae
(D) endometrium
318. Who and/or who are exclusively in
charge of hygiene for patients?
(A) Obstetrician.
(B) Nursing technician.
(C) Graduate in Nursing.
(D) None
319. What are the connective tissue coverings
that protect the spinal cord?
(A) Meninges
(B) Epineurium
(C) Endoneurium
(D) Fascia
320. What are the functions of Pancreas?
(A) Helps in digestion and regulating
blood pressure
(B) Helps in digestion and regulating
blood sugar
(C) Helps in blood sugar regulation and
produces insulin
(D) Helps in blood sugar regulation and
produces glucagon
311. C 312. D 313. A 314. A 315. D 316. A 317. A 318. B 319. A 320. B 321. A
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321. The gallbladder activity is caused by
what?
(A) Cholecystokinin
(B) Cholecystitis
(C) Secretin
(D) Lactase
322. The structure related posterior to the
head of Pancreas is
(A) hepatic artery
(B) cystic artery
(C) Portal vein
(D) Bile duct
323. Length of the duodenum is
(A) 21cm
(B) 25cm
(C) 30cm
(D) 31cm
324. Abnormally slow heart rate; below 60
bpm
(A) Tachycardia
(B) Bradycardia
(C) Fibrillation
(D) Heart block
325. The process of removal of the body’s
wastes is called
(A) gas exchange.
(B) respiration.
(C) excretion.
(D) filtration.
326. The stomach wall is lined with a layer of
mucous. What does mucous do?
(A) Digests food in the mouth.
(B) Digests food in the stomach
(C) Protects the stomach from digesting
iteself
(D) Absorbs nutrients from food so the
body has energy.
327. The blood that is pumped out of the left
ventricle contains
(A) a full supply of oxygen
(B) impurities that must be removed by
the liver
(C) a high percentage of carbon dioxide
(D) all the wastes to be delivered to the
organs of excretion
328. this blood vessels carries “dirty” blood
into the kidney
(A) ureter
(B) renal artery
(C) urethra
(D) renal vein
329. Exam for Male Reproductive System
(A) A
(B) B
(C) C
(D) D
330. Indicate what are the types of inflamma-
tory pleural effusions
(A) Empyema, hemothorax, and serous
pleurisy
(B) Pleuritis serofibrinous, pleurisy ulcer-
ative y pleuritis hemorrhagica
(C) Hemorrhagic pleurisy, pneumothorax,
chylothorax
(D) Bacterial endocarditis, hemothorax,
and intestinal perforation
331. moves food from the pharynx (throat) to
the stomach
(A) trachea
(B) esophagus
(C) bladder
(D) gallbladder
332. Digestion starts in the
(A) mouth
(B) nose
(C) stomach
(D) liver
322. D 323. B 324. B 325. C 326. C 327. A 328. B 329. A 330. B 331. B 332. A
333. C
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333. This hormone is involved in increasing
the reabsorption of water. What is the
hormone called?
(A) ADHD
(B) Aldosterone
(C) ADH
(D) Secretion
334. Salivary glands produce
(A) pepsin
(B) nuckeases
(C) amylase
(D) llipase
335. The depression in the scapulae where the
humerus articulates to form the shoulder
joint.
(A) sternum
(B) body
(C) glenoid cavity
(D) xiphoid process
336. fan out like coral in this resin cast that
also shows pulmonary arteries and tra-
chea
(A) bronchi
(B) alveoli
(C) inhalation
(D) exhalation
337. What is another name for the Epi-
cardium?
(A) Inner Surface
(B) Muscular Wall
(C) Visceral Endocardium
(D) Visceral Pericardium
338. What is the name of the waste gas we
release as we exhale?
(A) Carbon Dioxide
(B) Oxygen
(C) Blood
(D) Carbon Monoxide
339. This is the muscular tube that connects
the mouth to the stomach.
(A) small intestine
(B) stomach
(C) esophagus
(D) none of above
340. This part produces bile, which is used by
the body to break up fat particles.
(A) Gall Bladder
(B) Pancreas
(C) Liver
(D) Small Intestine
341. The pelvic cavity contains which or-
gans?
(A) Reproductive
(B) Lungs
(C) Heart
(D) Bladder
342. The growth of a plant in response to light
is called
(A) Phototropism
(B) Hydrotropism
(C) Gravitropism
(D) Photosynthesis
343. blood vessels that allow exchange of nu-
trients with body tissues
(A) arteries
(B) veins
(C) capillaries
(D) coronary arteries
344. The functional or working unit of the kid-
ney is the
(A) renal artery
(B) renal cortex
(C) nephron
(D) ureter
334. C 335. C 336. A 337. D 338. A 339. C 340. C 341. A 341. D 342. A 343. C
344. C 345. A
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345. Word part meaning stone, calculus?
(A) lith/o
(B) nephr/o
(C) cyst/o
(D) -cele
346. What is Peristalsis
(A) one of the digestive organs
(B) the action of the stomach
(C) heart rate increasing
(D) smooth muscles moving food through
the digestive system
347. Which term describes the involuntary dis-
charge of urine?
(A) Polyuria
(B) Enuresis
(C) Nocturia
(D) Anuria
348. Which sagittal plane divides the body
into EQUAL right and left sides?
(A) midsagittal
(B) parasagittal
(C) oblique
(D) cross-section
349. Your lungs are sealed within air tight
bags lined with something called the
(A) ciliated epithelium
(B) pleural membrane
(C) alveoli sacs
(D) intercostal muscle
350. What is the the digestive organ that
plays a key role in digestion and absorp-
tion of nutrients and is where 90% of nu-
trient absorption occurs?
(A) pharynx
(B) small intestines
(C) large intestines
(D) esophagus
(E) stomach
351. Pancreatic juice contains all of the follow-
ing EXCEPT
(A) pepsin
(B) trypsin
(C) chymotrypsin
(D) steapsin
352. Inside the bladder where the ureters and
the urethra openings are is called the
(A) trigone
(B) macula densa
(C) juxtaglomerular apparatus
(D) fenstration
353. This artery is also known as the widow
maker.
(A) LCx
(B) RCA
(C) LMCA
(D) LAD
354. The contractions that push food down
your oesophagus are known as?
(A) Chemical Digestion
(B) Mucus
(C) Peristalsis
(D) Flexion
355. It divides the body into cranial and cau-
dal.
(A) Transverse
(B) Sagittal
(C) Coronal
(D) none of above
356. If you are dehydrated (low water poten-
tial in the blood), the body must conserve
water. To do so, the brain triggers the pi-
tuitary gland to
(A) release MORE ADH, making the col-
lecting duct MORE permeable
(B) release LESS ADH, making the collect-
ing duct LESS permeable
346. D 347. B 348. A 349. B 350. B 351. A 352. A 353. D 354. C 355. A 356. A
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(C) release MORE ADH, making the col-
lecting duct LESS permeable
(D) release LESS ADH, making the collect-
ing duct MORE permeable
357. which valve is located between the left
atrium and left ventricle
(A) aortic
(B) pulmonic
(C) mitral
(D) tricuspid
358. Which disorder is characterized by di-
lated veins in the rectum and anus which
is caused by blockage or pressure?
(A) Gastric Ulcer
(B) GERD
(C) Hemorrhoids
(D) Crohn’s Disease
359. Sensory neurons carry nerve impulses
from receptors to
(A) peripheral nervous system (PNS)
(B) central nervous system (CNS)
(C) muscles
(D) sense organs
360. Location of kidneys in human body
(A) Abdominal region Abdominal cavity
(B) Attached to dorsal body wall
(C) On either side of the backbone
(D) All the above
361. Which of the following statements are
true for weak and sick newborns?
(A) a. Home care of weak and sick babies
is possible
(B) B. Weak baby needs special care at
home
(C) b d
(D) The. sick child should be referred to
the hospital
362. The tertiary bronchi supply the following
lung structure:
(A) Lobulos
(B) Lungs
(C) Segments
(D) alveoli
363. causes the pancreatic cells to release
pancreatic juice high in sodium bicarbonate
into the small intestine.
(A) cholecystokinin
(B) insulin
(C) secretin
(D) glucagon
364. This layer encloses the heart
(A) myocardium
(B) pericardium
(C) endocardium
(D) epicardium
365. What is the approximate weight of the
liver in a healthy adult?
(A) 1.4kg
(B) 2.3kg
(C) 0.9kg
(D) 1.8kg
366. Where does protein digestion begin?
(A) Mouth
(B) Stomach
(C) Liver
(D) Small Intestine
367. This structure has a muscular lining that
forces the semen out of the body. It is
called the
(A) Prostate
(B) Cowper’s Gland
(C) Anus
(D) Ejaculatory Duct
357. C 358. C 359. B 360. D 361. D 362. C 363. C 364. B 365. A 366. B 367. D
368. C 369. A
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368. Which of the following is a NOT a sali-
vary gland?
(A) parotid
(B) sublingual
(C) subpharyngeal
(D) submandibular
369. The anterior cardiac vein drains to
where?
(A) R. Atrium
(B) Great Cardiac Vein
(C) Corona Sinus
(D) L. Atrium
370. Which is an early sign of pregnancy?
(A) missed period
(B) nausea
(C) enlarged breasts
(D) all of the above
371. Components of human blood plasma
which enter the Bowman’s capsule and
form the glomerular filtrate are
(A) urea, mineral salts, water glucose,
fibrinogen.
(B) urea, mineral salts, water, glucose,
amino acid.
(C) albumen. urea, mineral salts, water,
glocose, amino acid.
(D) urea, mineral salts, water, vitamin,
amino acid, globulin.
372. which is the correct order?
(A) duodenum, jejunem, ileum
(B) ileum, jejunem, duodenum
(C) duodenum, ileum, jejunem
(D) jejunem, ileum, duodenum
373. Which part of the conducting system is
located in the posterior wall of the right
atrium?
(A) Purkinje fibers
(B) Sinoatrial (SA) node
(C) Left and right bundle branches
(D) AV bundle
(E) Atrioventricular (AV) node
374. Which of the following increases heart
rate?
(A) cold
(B) low levels of potassium
(C) epinephrine and norepinephrine
(D) none of above
375. This artery supplies blood to the anterior
wall of the left ventricle
(A) LCx
(B) LAD
(C) RCA
(D) LMCA
376. This carries the egg cell from the ovaries
to the uterus.
(A) Endometrium
(B) Cervix
(C) Ovary
(D) Fallopian Tube
377. What could be used to remove renal cal-
culi?
(A) lithotripsy
(B) urinalysis
(C) dialysis
(D) antibiotics
378. What is the most likely complication as-
sociated with kidney transplant?
(A) Surgery risk
(B) Post-operative infection
(C) Finding a donor
(D) Rejection by the immune system
379. Which of these cranial nerves are purely
sensory?
(A) Olfactory
(B) Optic
(C) Vestibulocochlear
(D) All are Purely sensory
370. D 371. B 372. A 373. B 374. C 375. B 376. D 377. A 378. D 379. D 380. A
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380. An is a blood vessel that carries
blood away from the heart.
(A) artery
(B) vein
(C) kidney
(D) none of above
381. Which cavity encompasses the abdomi-
nal, pelvic, and thoracic cavities?
(A) ventral
(B) dorsal
(C) cranial
(D) abdominopelvic
382. Infection of the urinary tract (kidneys,
ureters, bladder, urethra) by microorgan-
isms.
(A) Kidney stones
(B) Urinary tract infections
(C) Renal failure
(D) Diabetes mellitus
383. the organ stores swallowed food and
liquid, mixes up digestive juices with the
food and liquid and sends it to the small
intestine
(A) small intestine
(B) large intestine
(C) stomach
(D) none of above
384. What coordinates the process of urina-
tion?
(A) Sodium
(B) Nephron
(C) Aldosterone
(D) Micturition
385. The female reproductive structure that
serves as a passageway for the ova to the
uterus is the:
(A) fallopian tube
(B) perineum
(C) vaginal canal
(D) ureter
386. The involuntary nervous system, also
know as the autonomic nervous sys-
tem(ANS) is what allows your heart to
beat without your input. It has 2 nervous
systems included in it. The nervous sys-
tem which controls your flight or fight re-
sponse, is known as?
(A) Somatic Nervous System
(B) Autonomic Nervous System
(C) Parasympathetic Nervous System
(D) Sympathetic Nervous System
387. How long does the bleeding last during
menstruation?
(A) 1 day
(B) 1 hour
(C) 1 week
(D) 1 month
388. What is the taste of spleen?
(A) Bitter
(B) Pungent
(C) Sweet
(D) Salty
389. Salivary amylase initiates the digestion
of which of the following compounds?
(A) lipids
(B) proteins
(C) starches
(D) vitamins
390. Tissue fluid re-enters capillaries due to
(A) diffusion
(B) osmosis
(C) pressure filtration
(D) none of above
381. A 382. B 383. C 384. D 385. A 386. D 387. C 388. C 389. C 390. B 391. D
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391. We think of our muscular system as the
system that helps us move around. It also
functions on an internal level by helping
food movement in the and , both
parts of the digestive system.
(A) stomach; liver
(B) stomach; pancreas
(C) stomach:gallbladder
(D) stomach; small intestines
392. The components of urine include:
(A) carbon dioxide and glucose
(B) glucose and water
(C) blood, glucose and water
(D) water, urea, nitrogenous wastes, and
salts.
393. Where does most of the chemical diges-
tion of food takes place? Nutrients from
food are also absorbed into the blood-
stream here.
(A) Large Intestines
(B) Small Intestines
(C) Gall Bladder
(D) Liver
394. What are the ridges that are present in
an empty stomach?
(A) Rugae
(B) Villi
(C) Plicae Circulare
(D) Microvilli
395. Which is NOT an early sign of breast can-
cer?
(A) Lumps in the breast
(B) Change of shape or size of the breast
(C) Feelings of repeated nausea
(D) Skin changes on or around the breast
396. Which of the following structures is a
deep groove that is usually filled with a
substantial amount of fat and marks the
border between the atria and the ventri-
cles?
(A) Coronary sinus
(B) Anterior interventricular sulcus
(C) Posterior interventricular sulcus
(D) Interventricular septum
(E) Coronary sulcus
397. The lining of the uterus coming out
through the vagina (sometimes called
‘having a period’).
(A) Conception
(B) Fertilization
(C) Implantation
(D) Menses
398. The oesophagus connects the to the
(A) mouth, small intestine
(B) teeth, mouth
(C) mouth, stomach
(D) stomach, liver
399. The digestive system works with other
systems to make sure your body functions
properly. Which of the following state-
ments is NOT correct?
(A) Digestive-Circulatory:Food nutrients
are digested and then moved into the
blood stream
(B) Digestive-Muscular:Muscular con-
tractions called peristalsis squeezes food
through the digestive tract
(C) Digestive-Nervous-:The brain sends
messages instructing organs to release
digestive enzymes to break down food
(D) Digestive-Skeletal:The digestive sys-
tem is surrounded by the ribcage for pro-
tection.
400. carries blood away from the heart.
(A) Blood cells
(B) Veins
(C) Capillaries
(D) Arteries
392. D 393. B 394. A 395. C 396. E 397. D 398. C 399. D 400. D 401. A
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401. How many floating ribs are there?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 7
(D) none of above
402. The tiny white cords that anchor the
cusps or flaps of endocardium to the walls
of the ventricles are called the
(A) chordae tendineae
(B) ligamentum arteriosum
(C) ductus venosus
(D) myocardium
403. I ended the day with a glass of tomato
juice. I call it the RED SIP. The animal name
is
(A) Reindeer
(B) Spider
(C) snake
(D) Deer
404. Which disorder’s cause is unknown, but
thought to be an autoimmune disease, and
is characterized by a chronic inflammation
of the ileum?
(A) Gastric Ulcer
(B) Celiac’s Disease
(C) Hemorrhoids
(D) Crohn’s Disease
405. Where to the gall bladder and pancreas
release their contents?
(A) duodenum of the small intestine?
(B) jejunum of the small intestine
(C) ilium of the small intestine
(D) large intestine
406. The most coiled region of the small intes-
tine is known as the
(A) duodenum
(B) jejunum
(C) colon
(D) ileum
407. Peristalsis happens when?
(A) Digestion begins
(B) Muscle contractions move the food
along
(C) Stomach starts to digest the food
(D) Muscle does nothing
408. results of physical examination obtained
in patients with malignant pleural effusion
(A) fremitus normal, ipsilateral side lag-
ging
(B) normal noise, hypersonic
(C) hyperresonance, dim
(D) dim, breath lost
409. What is the function of vas deferens?
(A) A muscular tube that passes upward
alongside the testes and transports ma-
ture sperm to the urethra.
(B) Sperm storage organ.
(C) Feces holding area.
(D) It produces sugar-rich fluid that pro-
vides sperm with a source of energy to
help them move.
410. Oxygen-poor blood flows into what
atrium?
(A) left
(B) bottom
(C) right
(D) top
411. the movement of blood from the heart to
the lungs and back again
(A) pulmonary circulation
(B) capillaries
(C) systemic circulation
(D) aorta
412. Females make primary oocytes every-
day
(A) False, they make them every month
(B) False, they make them every year
(C) False, they are born with all the pri-
mary oocytes they’ll ever have
(D) True
402. A 403. B 404. D 405. A 406. D 407. B 408. D 409. A 410. C 411. A 412. C
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413. What function do the lungs perform in
the excretory system?
(A) Getting rid of solid waste
(B) Getting rid of liquid waste
(C) Getting rid of carbon dioxide
(D) Filtering the blood
414. An ovum that has been fertilized and con-
tains half of Mother’s genes and half of
Father’s genes
(A) spermatogenesis
(B) Zygote
(C) Embryo
(D) Fetus
415. The outer portion of the kidney is called
the ?
(A) medulla
(B) calyx
(C) cortex
(D) papilla
416. Soup-like mixture found in the stomach
made up of food and digestive juices
(A) chyme
(B) bolus
(C) feces
(D) bile
417. the organ that removes urine from the
male body and that can deliver sperm to
the female reproductive system
(A) Penis
(B) Vagina
(C) Urethra
(D) Testes
418. When you are dehydrated what out of
the following options will happen? [3]
(A) Less ADH will be secreted by the pitu-
itary.
(B) More water will be reabsorbed back
into the blood.
(C) Osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus
will detect increased blood concentration.
(D) The volume of urine will increase.
(E) More ADH will be secreted by the pi-
tuitary.
419. the heart is known as a double sided
(A) myocardium
(B) chamber
(C) pump
(D) electrical stimulator
420. I ended the day with a glass of tomato
juice. I call it the RED SIP. Unscramble the
word and identify the name of the animal.
(A) Reindeer
(B) Spider
(C) snake
(D) Deer
421. Why do we eat food?
(A) To keep our stomachs full
(B) To put oxygen into the body cells
(C) To get nutrients and energy
(D) To make waste products
422. The conduction system flows from the SA
Node to the AV node. It then must go
the ventricles through the fibrous skeleton.
What is the name of the only branch that
runs through the fibrous skeleton?
(A) RIght Bundle Branch
(B) Purkinje Fibers
(C) Bundle of His
(D) Bachmann’s Bundle
423. The small intestine is started from py-
lorus of stomach and ended at the
(A) duodenojejunal flexure
(B) ileoceacal junction (valve)
(C) lower esophageal sphincter
(D) none of above
413. C 414. B 415. C 416. A 417. A 418. B 418. C 418. E 419. C 420. B 421. C
422. C 423. B 424. A
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424. Which substance breaks up large fat
droplets into tiny fat droplets?
(A) Bile
(B) Lipase
(C) Pancreatic Juice
(D) Intestinal Juice
425. The middle cardiac vein drains the area
supplied by the posterior Interventricular
branch of the right coronary artery. Which
chamber(s) is it draining?
(A) R. Atrium
(B) L. Atrium, L. Ventricle
(C) L. Ventricle, R. Ventricle
(D) L. Atrium, R. Atrium
426. What is not present in the gastric juice?
(A) pepsinogen
(B) water
(C) HCl
(D) antibodies
427. is ingested with food or resides
in digestive tract and is attacked by
macrophages, and immune system cells.
(A) Sugar
(B) Proteins
(C) Bacteria
(D) Lipids
428. Amylopsin breaks
(A) proteins into amino acids
(B) nucleic acids into nucleotides
(C) starch and glycogen into disaccha-
rides
(D) lipids into glycerol and monoglyc-
erides
429. The beginning of menstruation is called
(A) Menopause
(B) Oligomenorrhea
(C) Menarche
(D) Premenstrual syndrome
430. To maintain a healthy urinary system,
you must follow all the following except
(A) drink suitable amount of water
(B) urinating in irrigation canals
(C) avoid holding urine for long times
(D) eating balanced food, that is low in
salts
431. Which is not a function of the excretory
(urinary) system?
(A) Filter cellular wastes
(B) Filter toxins (poisonous chemicals)
(C) Filter excess water
(D) Filter solid waste
432. which medication is not associated with
pleural effusions?
(A) beta blockers
(B) amiodarone
(C) phenytoin
(D) lovastatin
433. What does dark honey-colored urine in-
dicate?
(A) You are dehydrated
(B) You are fine
(C) You are dying
(D) You ate too much honey
434. The function of chordae tendineae (heart
strings) is
(A) assist in ventricle contraction
(B) holding the atrioventricular valves in
place while the heart is pumping blood.
(C) move blood to the lungs
(D) reoxygenate blood
435. What layer of the hearts walls, lines all
heart chambers, and contains blood ves-
sels?
(A) Myocardium
(B) Epicardium
(C) Visceral pericardium
(D) Endocardium
425. C 426. D 427. C 428. C 429. C 430. B 431. D 432. D 433. A 434. B 435. D
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436. Arrange the following structures in the
correct sequence in which urine passes
through them to the external environ-
ment:(1) ureter, (2) renal artery, (3)
neprhon, (4) urinary bladder, (5) urethra.
(A) 3, 4, 1, 5, 2
(B) 2, 3, 1, 4, 5
(C) 3, 2, 1, 4, 5
(D) 2, 3, 4, 5, 1
437. What is the 4th stomach?
(A) Abomasum
(B) Rumen
(C) Reticulim
(D) Omasum
438. Which of the following is not an acces-
sory structure of the digestive system?
(A) salivary glands
(B) liver
(C) pancreas
(D) gall bladder
(E) stomach
439. What breaks down the food
(A) saliva
(B) The teeth
(C) the first stomach
(D) none of above
440. Idiopathic spontaneous pneumothorax is
seen more in:
(A) Children
(B) Seniors
(C) Young adults
(D) Post-operative patients
441. How long is the ovum in the fallopian
tubes?
(A) 1 day
(B) 2 days
(C) 3 days
(D) 4 days
442. Which organ stores urine?
(A) Bladder
(B) Urethra
(C) Ureters
(D) Kidneys
443. What carries oxygen and nutrients to
your cells?
(A) Water
(B) Carbon Dioxide
(C) Blood
(D) Plasma
444. Encloses the heart
(A) myocardium
(B) pericardium
(C) endocardium
(D) epicardium
445. A small green organ located on the infe-
rior surface of the liver, provides bile
(A) Liver
(B) Pancreas
(C) Gallbladder
(D) Bile
446. What is the shape of the radius
(A) long
(B) short
(C) flat
(D) irregular
447. The external genitalia of a female is
called the
(A) uvula
(B) vulva
(C) uterus
(D) peritoneum
448. What does the stomach do to your
food?
(A) Pulls the vitamins and minerals out.
(B) Helps move food to the back of your
throat.
(C) Turns it into a liquid mixture.
(D) Collects the waste.
436. B 437. A 438. E 439. A 440. C 441. C 442. A 443. C 444. B 445. C 446. A
447. B 448. C 449. A
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449. houses the urinary bladder, reproductive
organs, and the last part of the the large
intestines
(A) abdominal
(B) pelvic
(C) thoracic
(D) dorsal
450. What is the function of the anus?
(A) Opening where solid waste is elimi-
nated
(B) A short tube that stores solid waste
until it is eliminated from the body
(C) Stores bile
(D) Organ where water from food is ab-
sorbed into the bloodstream
451. What separates the right and left cham-
bers of the heart?
(A) bicuspid valve
(B) tricuspid valve
(C) SA node
(D) septum
452. The primary purpose of the collecting
system is?
(A) Transport urine from the renal pelvis
to ureters
(B) To reabsorb sodium ions from the
tubular fluid
(C) Transport urine from the bladder to
urethra
(D) Make adjustments to the osmotic con-
centration and volume of urine
453. One major function of the urinary system
is to to filter out
(A) cellular wastes and toxins.
(B) blood
(C) kidneys
(D) bladder
454. Which organ produces bile?
(A) mouth
(B) pancreas
(C) gallbladder
(D) liver
455. Where is urine stored?
(A) kidneys
(B) urinary bladder
(C) urethra
(D) ureters
456. Blood vessels that carry oxygenated
blood away from the heart
(A) Arterioles
(B) Arteries
(C) Veins
(D) Venules
(E) Capillaries
457. This structure prevents the backwards
movement of blood:
(A) Ventricle
(B) Valve
(C) Atrium
(D) Vein
458. What comes first?
(A) Mouth
(B) stomach
(C) large intestine
(D) small intestine
459. After the egg leaves the fallopian tube,
it enters the
(A) vagina
(B) uterus
(C) ovaries
(D) ovum
450. A 451. D 452. D 453. A 454. D 455. B 456. B 457. B 458. A 459. B 460. D
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460. To enter the Bowman’s capsule, fluid
from the blood crosses (in the correct or-
der)
(A) epithelium of Bowman’s capsule,
basement membrane, capillary endothe-
lium
(B) capillary endothelium, epithelium of
Bowman’s capsule, basement membrane
(C) arteriole endothelium, basement
membrane, epithelium of Bowman’s cap-
sule
(D) capillary endothelium, basement
membrane, epithelium of Bowman’s cap-
sule
461. Which condition results in joints being in-
flamed and swollen and moving the bones
become painful?
(A) sprains
(B) arthritis
(C) dislocation
(D) none of above
462. What would happen if our heart stops
pumping?
(A) We would die, because the heart
pumps blood to the human body
(B) We would feel pain
(C) We would die because we will not
breathe
(D) we will live, but we will feel pain now
and then
463. produces enzymes that break down food
(A) liver
(B) pancreas
(C) gall bladder
(D) stomach
464. A hole in bone is called a/an
(A) magnum
(B) foramen
(C) fissure
(D) process
465. How many lobes are present in the
liver?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
466. How many kidneys do you need to sur-
vive?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
467. Rabbits are:
(A) Monogastric
(B) Ruminant
(C) Pseudo Ruminant
(D) Avian
468. chyme
(A) tongue
(B) around
(C) juice
(D) to soak up
469. Digestive organ where most chemical di-
gestion and absorption of food takes place
through villi
(A) stomach
(B) small intestine
(C) large intestine
(D) rectum
470. Urine is mostly made up of:
(A) Undigested food
(B) Nutrients
(C) Water
(D) Yellow
471. Lacteal helps with the absorption of?
(A) Carbs
(B) Proteins
(C) Lipids
(D) Nucleic Acid
461. B 462. A 463. B 464. B 465. D 466. A 467. C 468. C 469. B 470. C 471. C
472. C
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472. Into which part of the nephron does the
glomerular filtrate pass initially?
(A) collecting duct
(B) loop of Henle
(C) Bowman’s capsule
(D) proximal convoluted tubule
473. This artery supplies the scalp, the area
behind and above the ear, and the skin be-
hind the ear.
(A) Transverse facial artery
(B) Inferior labial artery
(C) Infraorbital artery
(D) Posterior auricular artery
474. What is the major waste product of pro-
tein metabolism?
(A) urea
(B) oliguria
(C) urine
(D) nephrons
475. Pulmonary circulation involves blood to
flow between the heart and the:
(A) body.
(B) digestive organs.
(C) brain.
(D) lungs.
476. Which take place in stomach?
(A) chemical digestion
(B) mechanical digestion
(C) all of the above
(D) none of above
477. Pancreatic amylase is also known as
(A) steapsin
(B) amylopsin
(C) chymotrypsin
(D) carboxypeptidase
478. During hemoglobin recycling in the Kupf-
fer cells, what is the fate of the four
globin polypeptides that make a single
hemoglobin protein?
(A) Stored as ferritin
(B) Carried to bone marrow
(C) Hydrolyzed into amino acids
(D) used to make bile
479. The nephron is the structural unit of the
human
(A) lung
(B) liver
(C) kidney
(D) intestine
480. Which of these lines from the poem
rhyme?
(A) Lines 1 and 2
(B) Lines 10 and 12
(C) Lines 23 and 24
(D) Lines 11 and 12
481. A double-walled sac that is the outer-
most layer of the heart.
(A) Pericardium
(B) Endocardium
(C) Epicardium
(D) Myocardium
482. The sinoatrial node is often referred to
as the:
(A) semi lunar valve
(B) the heart muscle
(C) pacemaker of the heart
(D) conductor of the heart
483. The blood in a fetal heart flows from the
R. Atrium to L. Atrium via
(A) Pulmonary veins
(B) Foramen ovals
(C) Ductus arteriosus
(D) Pulmonary arteries
473. D 474. A 475. D 476. C 477. B 478. C 479. C 480. B 481. A 482. C 483. B
484. A 484. C 484. D
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484. Which organs are part of the upper di-
gestive system?
(A) Esophagus
(B) Liver
(C) Mouth
(D) Salivary Glands
(E) Stomach
485. During ERCP procedure the tube to be in-
serted the following distance from pylorus
to reach the Major pancreatic duct opens
(A) 6-8 mm
(B) 6-8 cm
(C) 8-10 cm
(D) 8-10mm
486. helps prevent rickets
(A) Vitamin D
(B) Vitamin A
(C) Vitamin C
(D) Vitamin K
487. The blood vessel carrying blood from the
aorta into the kidney is the
(A) renal artery
(B) hepatic artery
(C) renal vein
(D) glomerulus
488. What part of the blood is the liquid part
that carries nutrients?
(A) white blood cells
(B) red blood cells
(C) platelets
(D) plasma
489. Each of the following is a normal con-
stituent of urine, except
(A) hydrogen ions.
(B) urea.
(C) proteins.
(D) amino acids.
490. Which gland may carry sperm that is re-
leased prior to ejaculation?
(A) Seminal vesicle
(B) Prostate
(C) Bulbourethral gland
(D) none of above
491. Which of the following enzymes are pro-
duced by the small intestine? Select all
that apply.
(A) Pancreatic Lipase
(B) Peptidase
(C) Pancreatic Amylase
(D) Trypsin
(E) Sucrase
492. What is the aorta?
(A) a muscular tube
(B) regulate blood flow
(C) a small vein
(D) the main artery of the body
493. In a cross section of the spinal cord, the
peripheral ventral white portion consists
of forming nerve tracts, and the cen-
tral gray portion consists of , dendrites,
and axons.
(A) Unmyelinated axons, neuron cell bod-
ies
(B) Myelinated axons, sensory receptors
(C) Myelinated axons, neuron cell bodies
(D) Myelinated neurotransmitters, axons
494. This artery supplies blood to the skin and
muscles of the scalp and back of the head
up to the crown
(A) Occipital artery
(B) Parietal artery
(C) Middle temporal artery
(D) Infraorbital artery
495. How often are female eggs created?
(A) Every month
(B) Every other month
(C) All at birth
(D) None of the above
485. C 486. A 487. A 488. D 489. C 490. C 491. B 491. E 492. D 493. C 494. A
495. C 496. A
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496. Wavelike motion that propels food for-
ward
(A) Peristalsis
(B) Contraction
(C) Mechanical digestion
(D) Churning
497. Which of these is NOT a normal charac-
teristic of freshly-voided urine in a healthy
adult?
(A) pale, straw (yellowish) color
(B) Sterile
(C) Slightly aromatic
(D) Normal pH of around 8 (slightly alka-
line)
498. What is the term meaning excessive uri-
nation?
(A) incontinence
(B) polyuria
(C) anuria
(D) dysuria
499. Principal fat digesting enzyme is in pan-
creatic juice.
(A) True
(B) False
(C) Maybe
(D) none of above
500. Fertilization usually occurs in the
(A) ovaries
(B) vagina
(C) uterus
(D) fallopian tubes
501. What is the correct path food takes
through the digestive system?
(A) Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Large
Intestine, Small Intestine, Rectum
(B) Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Small
Intestine, Large Intestine, Rectum
(C) Mouth, Esophagus, Gallbladder,
Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Rectum
(D) Rectum, Stomach, Small Intestine,
Large Intestine, Esophagus Mouth
502. Tumor marker for breast cancer is?
(A) CA 125
(B) CA 15.3
(C) CA 19.9
(D) AFP
503. Which Plane divides into front and back
sides?
(A) Coronal Plane
(B) Frontal Plane
(C) Sagittal Plane
(D) Transverse Plane
504. Most chemical digestion takes place in
the
(A) Stomach
(B) Small intestine
(C) Large intestine
(D) Pancreas
505. is a liquid containing urea, unwanted
water and minerals that is stored in your
bladder before it is removed from your
body.
(A) Urine
(B) Urea
(C) Sweat
(D) Bolus
506. The testicles are located outside of the
male body because:
(A) the sperm have a shorter distance to
travel during intercourse.
(B) more sperm can be created.
(C) there is no room to fit the testicles in-
side the body.
(D) production of sperm best takes place
at a temperature lower then body temper-
ature.
497. D 498. B 499. A 500. D 501. B 502. B 503. A 503. B 504. B 505. A 506. D
507. C
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507. Which therapeutic measure uses an arti-
ficial kidney machine?
(A) catheterization
(B) lithotripsy
(C) hemodialysis
(D) peritoneal dialysis
508. Which of the following is not an acces-
sory organ of digestion?
(A) pancreas
(B) gallbladder
(C) liver
(D) stomach
509. The walls of the are substantially
thicker because that chamber acts as the
more powerful systemic pump of the
heart.
(A) left atrium
(B) left ventricle
(C) right atrium
(D) right ventricle
510. Going towards the head of the body.
(A) Inferior
(B) Lateral
(C) Anterior
(D) Superior
511. The discharge of feces through the rec-
tum.
(A) expulsion
(B) defecation
(C) relief
(D) cecum release
512. Where are the sweat glands located?
(A) dermis
(B) epidermis
(C) hypodermis
(D) none of above
513. What does bile do to fat?
(A) emulsifies it into small droplets
(B) decreases the surface area by emul-
sification
(C) Breaks it down to fatty acids
(D) creates a more acidic pH
514. Which of the following is a correct se-
quence of cells in spermatogenesis?
(A) spermatogonium → secondary sper-
matocyte → primary spermatocyte
(B) primary spermatocyte → spermato-
gonium → secondary spermatocyte
(C) spermatogonium → primary sperma-
tocyte → secondary spermatocyte
(D) none of the above
515. An organ that produces secretions called
hormones is known as a:
(A) chemical
(B) gland
(C) hormone
(D) duct
516. What substances are usually removed
from the body by the kidney? I. UreaII.
WaterIII. Glucose
(A) I and II only
(B) I and III only
(C) II and III only
(D) I, II and III
517. The space between the layers of the peri-
cardium that contains fluid to reduce fric-
tion
(A) pericardial cavity
(B) epicardium
(C) endocardium
(D) myocardium
518. The largest artery in the body is the
(A) brachiocephalic artery
(B) pulmonary trunk
(C) aorta
(D) common carotid artery
508. D 509. B 510. D 511. B 512. A 513. A 514. C 515. B 516. A 517. A 518. C
519. D
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519. Where in the body would HCl be found?
(A) Mouth
(B) Esophagus
(C) Liver
(D) Stomach
520. Lipase breaks down
(A) carbohydrates
(B) proteins
(C) fats
(D) nucleic acids
521. The ph in the small intestines is approxi-
mately?
(A) ph 2
(B) ph 4
(C) ph 5
(D) ph 6
(E) ph 7
522. Which blood vessels surround the PCT
and DCT and the loop of henle?
(A) Peritubular Capillaries
(B) Glomerulus
(C) Renal Artery
(D) Afferent Arterioles
523. What is the functional unit of the liver
called?
(A) Liver lobule
(B) Acinus
(C) Liver lobe
(D) Islet of Langerhans
524. The R. Ventricle blood supply comes from
the
(A) Marginal Branch
(B) Posterior Interventricular Branch
(C) Circumflex
(D) LAD
525. Ovaries release a ripened egg every
month
(A) ovulation
(B) menstruation
(C) puberty
(D) ejaculation
526. This is an extension of the peritoneum
that forms a double fold of tissue between
the stomach and liver.
(A) Mesentary
(B) Vermiform appendix
(C) Greater Omentum
(D) Lesser Omentum
527. The watery fluid produced by the kid-
neys is
(A) urea
(B) urine
(C) solid waste
(D) diarrhea
528. Toward the front of the body
(A) Visceral
(B) Anterior
(C) Posterior
(D) Dorsal
529. Occurs when materials enter digestive
tract via the mouth. What function of the
digestive does this statement describe?
(A) ingestion
(B) secretion
(C) digestion
(D) mechanical processing
(E) absorption
530. A feature of the fibrous pericardium is
(A) A double layer membrane
(B) Contains pericardial fluid
(C) fuses to the great vessels
(D) Contains muscle
520. C 521. E 522. A 523. A 524. A 525. A 526. D 527. B 528. B 529. A 530. C
531. A 532. A
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531. Which vessel does the right ventricle
empty into?
(A) pulmonary artery
(B) pulmonary vein
(C) aorta
(D) coronary artery
532. How many lumbar vertebrae are there?
(A) 5
(B) 7
(C) 12
(D) none of above
533. Which disease is caused by a bacteria?
(A) Malaria
(B) Strep Throat
(C) Athlete’s foot
(D) The flu
534. is Aidan skinny
(A) Yes
(B) Without a doubt
(C) Sausage pack
(D) Kieron bamsi hole
535. eyes
(A) orbital
(B) oral
(C) middle ear
(D) synovial
536. The visceral pericardium is also called the
(A) myocardium
(B) epicardium
(C) endocardium
(D) parietal pericardium
537. Does Sydney like paro
(A) Yes
(B) Yes
(C) Yes
(D) Yes
538. Mature sperm are stored here.
(A) Testes
(B) Urethra
(C) Epididymis
(D) Scrotum
539. Mr Zhang is overweight and he regularly
feels pain in his knee joints. How can you
advise him to maintain healthy bones and
joints?
(A) Exercise regularly
(B) Balanced diet with sufficient calcium
and vitamin D
(C) All of the above
(D) none of above
540. A person experiencing this symptoms of
kidney stones should consult a doctor
(A) Pain accompanied by fever and chills
(B) Blood in the stool
(C) Difficulty breathing
(D) Hypertension
541. Which valve has the highest afterload?
(A) Aortic
(B) Pulmonary
(C) Bicupsid
(D) Tricupsid
542. Chemical digestion begins in the mouth
and ends in the
(A) stomach
(B) esophagus
(C) small intestine
(D) gall bladder
543. This is the formation of a new glucose
molecule.
(A) gluconeogenesis
(B) glycolysis
(C) glucosamine
(D) glucagon
533. B 534. D 535. A 536. B 537. D 538. C 539. C 540. A 541. A 542. C 543. A
544. C
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544. After dinner, you have a bad case of diar-
rhea. Which organ is most likely not func-
tioning properly?
(A) stomach
(B) small intestine
(C) large intestine
(D) liver
545. The smallest level of organization for liv-
ing things is the
(A) cell
(B) tissue
(C) organ
(D) organ system
546. Which disorder is caused by the break-
down of mucosal lining by stomach acids
or H. pylori resulting in lesions of mucosal
lining of stomach or intestine?
(A) Gastric Ulcer
(B) GERD
(C) Hemorrhoids
(D) Crohn’s Disease
547. Sperm and testosterone are created in
the
(A) penis
(B) testes
(C) vas deferens
(D) epididymis
548. The submucosal and myenteric nerve
plexuses both regulatethe mobility and se-
cretory activity of the GI tract. Both
are also a part ofwhich nervous system
branch?
(A) autonomic nervous system
(B) central nervous system
(C) somatic nervous system
(D) sympathetic nervous system
549. A short tube at the end of the large intes-
tine where waste material is compressed
into a solid form before being eliminated
(A) anus
(B) rectum
(C) small intestine
(D) esophagus
550. What type of nerve fibers does the vis-
ceral pleura contain?
(A) Visceral afferent fibers
(B) Somatic efferent fibers
(C) Visceral efferent fibers
(D) somatic afferent fibers
551. The process of chewing one’s food is
called
(A) deglutition
(B) digestion
(C) mastication
(D) absorption
552. What is the function of the valves inside
the heart?
(A) Guards the base of the 2 large arter-
ies leaving the ventricular chambers.
(B) Protect the common artery
(C) Contract and expand
(D) Protect the temporal artery
553. What churns food and breaks it down
further using strong acids?
(A) Stomach
(B) Salivary glands
(C) Liver
(D) none of above
554. an organ that stores urine
(A) ureter
(B) bladder
(C) urethera
(D) kidney
555. I have a large surface area to increase
how much oxygen and carbon dioxide can
pass to and from the blood stream
(A) Trachea
545. A 546. A 547. B 548. A 549. B 550. A 551. C 552. A 553. A 554. B 555. C
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(B) Bronchi
(C) Alveoli
(D) none of above
556. Which of the following will happen if the
gallbladder is blocked?
(A) The contents of the small intestine
will be neutral
(B) Digestion of proteins and carbohy-
drates will stop
(C) Lipid digestion will be slow
(D) Bile production stops
557. Muscular, pouch-like enlargement of the
digestive system that holds hydrochloric
acid that is used in digestion.
(A) Pancreas
(B) Stomach
(C) Epiglottis
(D) Pepsin
558. During a clinical conference, you are
asked to discussiron storage disorders af-
fecting the liver. You explain thatiron
overload can occur due to increased break-
down oferythrocytes (hemolysis) or in-
creased intestinal absorp-tion. Name the
principal iron storage pigment found inhep-
atocytes.
(A) Bilirubin
(B) Cytochromes
(C) Hemoglobin
(D) Hemosiderin
(E) Transferrin
559. is the fluid that passes from the
blood through the capillary walls of the
glomeruli into Bowman’s capsule.
(A) Glomerular filtrate
(B) Urine
(C) Urea
(D) Water
560. How is alcohol detoxified by the liver?
(A) using ethanol dehydrogenase
(B) converted to hydrophobic substances
(C) converted to hydrophilic substances
(D) converted to urea
561. What is gastric juice?
(A) Secretions released by your stomach
(B) Secretions released by your salivary
glands
(C) Secretions released by your small in-
testine
(D) none of above
562. What do you call the medial part of the
sternum
(A) manubruim
(B) body
(C) xiphoid
(D) all are true
563. Which blood vessel brings deoxygenated
blood to the lungs?
(A) aorta
(B) vena cava
(C) pulmonary artery
(D) pulmonary vein
564. What would happen if you damage the
excretory system?
(A) No effect
(B) You get a UTI
(C) Waste builds up in your bidy
(D) It will be harder and take longer for
you to pee
565. Which chamber pumps blood to the
lungs?
(A) right atrium
(B) left atrium
(C) right ventricle
(D) left ventricle
556. C 557. B 558. D 559. A 560. A 561. A 562. B 563. C 564. C 565. C 566. C
567. A
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566. What is the functional filtration unit in
the kidney?
(A) renal tubule
(B) renal corpuscle
(C) nephron
(D) glomerulus
567. The U-shaped segment of the nephron is
the
(A) nephron loop (loop of Henle).
(B) proximal convoluted tubule.
(C) distal convoluted tubule.
(D) collecting loop.
568. The prevent intestines from becom-
ing entangled and provide an access route
to and from the digestive tract for passage
of blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic
vessels.
(A) esophagus
(B) liver
(C) saliva
(D) messenteries
569. The pacemaker of the heart is also
known as the
(A) AV node
(B) SA node
(C) Purkinje fibres
(D) Bundle of His
570. How many leads are there on a standard
electrocardiogram?
(A) 3
(B) 5
(C) 10
(D) 12
571. Which of the following is the sugar which
is the main source of fuel for our body
cells?
(A) Glucose
(B) Glycogen
(C) Bile
(D) Fats
572. How is the female urethra different from
the male urethra?
(A) It is longer
(B) It is wider
(C) It is shorter
(D) It is more narrow
573. What is chyme?
(A) A particular type of digestive enzymes
(B) What food is called after it has been
digested by the stomach
(C) A chemically active part of the small
intestine
(D) The passage that leads from the small
intestine to the large intestine
574. How many kidneys does a human have?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
575. Exocrine cells of the pancreas produce
(A) digestive enzymes
(B) amylase and pepsinogen
(C) insulin
(D) glucagon
576. Carries nerve impulse from receptor to
integrating centre
(A) Efferent neurone
(B) Afferent neurone
(C) Spinal cord
(D) Spinal nerve
577. When you inhale your lungs do what?
(A) Turn purple
(B) deflate
(C) inflate
(D) do a dance
568. D 569. B 570. D 571. A 572. C 573. B 574. B 575. A 576. B 577. C 578. A
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578. Abdominal region
(A) Region between the thorax and pelvis
(B) The ribs
(C) The area between the pod and the
pelvis
(D) What even?
579. The process by which blood moves be-
tween the heart and the lungs
(A) Pulmonary Circulation
(B) Valves
(C) Atria
(D) Ventricles
(E) Septum
580. Required nutrients such as glucose, min-
eral salts, vitamins, amino acids and some
water are into the nephron.
(A) secreted
(B) reabsorbed
(C) excretion
(D) filtered
581. What do the bacteria do in the large in-
testine?
(A) Produce vitamin C
(B) Produce some vitamin K and B
(C) Decay the columnar epithelium
(D) Dissolve amino acids
582. There are small pores in the thorax and
abdomen of insects called..
(A) lamellae
(B) tracheal
(C) spiracle
(D) nostril
583. Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) affects the
permeability of which section of the
nephron tubules
(A) Proximal (first) convoluted/coiled
tubual
(B) Loop of Henle
(C) Distal (second) convoluted/coiled
tubual
(D) Collecting duct
584. The plueral cavity contains the:
(A) heart
(B) brain
(C) thymus
(D) lungs
585. Urine exits the bladder and the body
through a tube called the:
(A) Ureter
(B) Kidney
(C) Urethra
(D) Bladder
586. Which of the following define diastole
and systole
(A) systole is the contraction of the heart
and diastole is the relaxation of the heart
(B) diastole is the contraction of the heart
and systole is the relaxation of the heart
(C) diastole and systole are both contrac-
tions of the heart
(D) diastole and systole are both relax-
ation phases of the heart
587. tube from the bladder to the outside of
the body
(A) urethra
(B) ureter
(C) large intestine
(D) I.V
588. What carries the oxygenated blood from
the lungs to the left atrium of the heart?
(A) vena cava
(B) aorta
(C) pulmonary vein
(D) pulmonaryartery
579. A 580. B 581. B 582. C 583. D 584. D 585. C 586. A 587. A 588. C 589. C
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589. The nutrients in digested food are ab-
sorbed into the bloodstream in which of
the following organs?
(A) Heart
(B) Liver
(C) Intestines
(D) Lungs
590. The lining of the chambers of the heart is
called the
(A) myocardium
(B) epicardium
(C) endocardium
(D) pericardium
591. Valve flaps prevent the backflow of
blood from the pulmonary artery into the:
(A) lung
(B) right atrium
(C) right ventricle
(D) veft atrium
592. Which of these cavities contains the
teeth and tongue in the mouth?
(A) Cranial
(B) Nasal
(C) Oral
(D) none of above
593. What is the purpose of the valves in the
heart?
(A) control speed of heart beat
(B) keep blood flowing in one direction
(C) prevent pathogens from entering the
heart
(D) separate the heart into two sides
594. Which of the following are functions of
the heart? Select all that apply.
(A) Transport oxygen
(B) Retain wastes
(C) Pumps blood
(D) Aid in transportation of nutrients to
cells
595. are single-celled thin (smallest)
blood vessels that allow materials to
move into and out of blood.
(A) Renal vein
(B) Renal artery
(C) Vessels
(D) Capillaries
596. Testosterone is produced by the
(A) ovaries
(B) hypothalamus
(C) anterior pituitary gland
(D) testicles
597. Which term means a toxic condition
caused by excessive urea and other waste
products in the bloodstream?
(A) nephrosis
(B) nephrotic syndrome
(C) uremia
(D) none of above
598. The name of the hormone that increases
the amount of sugar in the blood is called
(A) insulin
(B) glucagon
(C) glycogen
(D) CCK
599. Which of the following statements is
true about the human liver?
(A) Liver is triangular in shape
(B) Liver is the only visceral organ that
can regenerate
(C) Liver is the largest and the internal or-
gan of the human body
(D) All of the above.
600. What does the bladder do?
(A) Holds the urine
(B) Make you pee
(C) Hep you drink milkshakes
(D) hold the blood
590. C 591. A 591. B 591. C 592. C 593. B 594. A 594. C 594. D 595. D 596. D
597. C 598. B 599. D 600. A 601. D