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42 Cards in this Set
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The thigh is ______ to the foot. A. distal B. proximal C. inferior D. deep |
B. proximal |
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The internal and external sphincters are associated with (the) A. renal pelvis. B. Bowman's capsule. C. juxtaglomerular apparatus. D. urinary bladder. |
D. urinary bladder |
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Which of the following is descriptive of the location of the reproductive organs? A. dorsal cavity and vertebral cavity B. mediastinum and the thoracic cavity C. ventral cavity and pelvic cavity D. pleural cavity and mediastinum |
C. ventral cavity and pelvic cavity |
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Which of the following refers to the umbilicus? A. groin B. armpit C. navel D. patellar |
C. navel |
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This ion has 8 protons in the nucleus and 9 electrons in its orbits. It is therefore a (n) A. cation. B. electrolyte. C. acid. D. anion |
D. anion |
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H+] refers to a. an isotope of hydrogen. b. heavy hydrogen. c. hydrogen bonding. d. hydrogen ion concentration. |
d. hydrogen ion concentration. |
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Which of the following is caused by a deficiency of erythropoietin? A. oliguria B. anemia C. albuminuria D. cystitis |
B. anemia |
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What is the energy-transferring molecule? A. H+ B. ATP C. Ca2+ D. NaCl |
B. ATP |
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When the arterial blood pressure declines to 70/50 mm Hg A. GFR decreases. B. diuresis occurs C. aldosterone secretion decreases. D. ADH secretion diminishes |
A. GFR decreases |
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A solution that has a pH of 6.8 A. has a neutral pH. B. is alkaline. C. is basic. D. is acidic. |
D. is acidic |
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This extensive internal membrane system forms channels and is concerned with the synthesis of protein and steroids. A. Mitochondria B. Iysosomes C. Endoplasmic reticulum d. DNA |
C. Endoplasmic reticulum |
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The renal capsule a. lines the tubules. b. lines the urinary bladder. c. surrounds the kidneys. d. outlines the trigone. |
c. surrounds the kidneys |
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G1, G2,the S phase, and the M phase are phases of tone a. the cell cycle. b. mitosis. c. protein synthesis. d. the cell cycle that are specific to cancer cells. |
a. the cell cycle |
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This membrane resembles an apron draped over the abdominal organs. A. acecum B. omentum C. cementum D. gingiva |
B. omentum |
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Which of the following most accurately describes diffusion? A. ATP-driven B. passive transport C. requires a pressure or pushing force D. causes a solute to move uphill |
B. passive transport |
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The rectus, transversus, internal oblique, and the external oblique refer to A. smooth muscles. B. abdominal muscles. C. breathing muscles. D. muscles that are located on the back and work synergistically with the latissimus dorsi. |
B. abdominal muscles. |
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Which structure puts the finishing touches on and packages the protein for export from the cell? a. mitochondrion b. Golgi apparatus c. Iysosome d. nucleolus |
b. Golgi apparatus |
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The urinary bladder a. contains only skeletal muscle. b. receives urine from two urethras. c. causes diuresis in response to ADH deficiency. d. causes micturition when the detrusor muscle contracts and the internal sphincter relaxes. |
d. causes micturition when the detrusor muscle contracts and the internal sphincter relaxes. |
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Which of the following is (are) produced by the rapid and incomplete breakdown of fatty acids? a. acetone and ketoacids b. lactic acid C. amino acids d. urea |
a. acetone and ketoacids |
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In the absence of oxygen, glucose is catabolized to a. lactic acid. b. carbon dioxide and water. C. urea. d. fatty acid. |
a. lactic acid |
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The portal vein carries blood that is rich in digestive end-products to this organ. a. liver b. pancreas C. duodenum d. pylorus |
a. liver |
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The cecum, colon, and rectum are parts of this structure. a. hepatic portal system b. small intestine c. large intestine |
c. large intestine |
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DNA a. is double-stranded and stores the genetic code. b. contains ribose as its sugar. c. is located within the cytoplasm. d. contains the following bases: cytosine, guanine, adenine, and uracil. |
a. is double-stranded and stores the genetic code. |
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Which compound is the universal solvent? a. carbon dioxide b. oxygen C. ATP D. water |
D. water |
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Which of the following is a double-stranded nucleic acid that is called the "blueprint for life"? a. urea b. DNA C. gene d. RNA |
b. DNA |
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The ampulla of Vater and the sphincter of Oddi are located between the common bile duct and this structure. a. gallbladder b. liver C. pylorus d. duodenum |
d. duodenum |
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Gluconeogenesis is a process which makes a. glucose from glycogen. b. glucose from protein. C. protein from glucose. d. protein from fat. |
b. glucose from protein |
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What is the term that refers to the replacement of cartilage by bone? a. osteoporosis b. osteomalacia c. Ossification d. myelosuppression |
c. Ossification |
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Influenza is best described as a (n) a. localized infection. b. allergic reaction. C. bacterial infection. d. Systemic infection. |
d. Systemic infection. |
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Rickettsiae are a. classified as fungi. b. viruses. C. often carried by fleas, ticks, and body lice. d. arthropod vectors. |
C. often carried by fleas, ticks, and body lice. |
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Streptococi and staphylococci are a viruses. b. Gram (+) bacteria. C. arthropods. d. parasites |
b. Gram (+) bacteria. |
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Natriuresis refers to the renal excretion of oib nod a. K+ b. Na+ C. water. d. bicarbonate. |
b. Na+ |
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This muscde separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and is also the chief breathing muscle. a. serratus anterior b. intercostal muscle c. sternocleidomastoid d. diaphragm |
d. diaphragm |
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Tinea is most related to a. ringworm. b. tetanus. C. systemic infection. d. treatment with anthelmintics. |
a. ringworm |
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Sucrase, maltase, and lactase are a. secreted by the pancreas. b. gastric enzymes. c. disaccharidases. d. emulsifying agents. |
c. disaccharidases. |
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Herpes Varicella-Zoster a. is a fungus. b. generally causes an antibiotic-induced superinfection. c.causes chickenpox. d.responds well to antibiotics. |
c. causes chickenpox |
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Which of the following word(s) is (are) related to the ribs a. acetabulum b. true, false, and floating C. supination and pronation d. fontanels |
b. true, false, and floating |
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This type of tissue is found in organs that need to stretch (i.e., urinary bladder). a. Transitional epithelium b. loose connective tissue C. adipose tissue d. simple squamous epithelium |
a. Transitional epithelium |
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Which surgical procedure is most likely to cause dumping syndrome? a. appendectomy b. colostomy c. gastrectomy d. cholecystectomy |
c. gastrectomy |
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In which of the following is intercellular matrix most abundant? a. bone b. simple squamous epithelium C. blood d. simple columnar epithelium |
C. blood |
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This plane divides the body into right and left halves. a. sagittal b. coronal C. transverse d. frontal |
a. sagittal |
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Which of the following is most related to a carcinoma and sarcoma? a. decubitus ulcer b. cancer C. pressure sore d. bed sore |
b. cancer |
