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1.

1 point

Venules

are small veins.

collect blood from capillaries.

drain into veins.

are similar in structure to arterioles.

All of the above.

2.

1 point

The different types of epithelia are named according to

cell size.

cell shape and location in the body.

location.

location and function.

cell shape and arrangement of layers.

3.

1 point

An inflammation of the joints is called

arthritis.

bursitis.

perichondritis.

chondritis.

tendonitis.

4.

1 point

Osteoclasts

deposit calcium into bone.

destroy bone matrix.

are a type of white blood cell.

B and C are correct.

None of the above are correct.

5.

1 point

Tissue that functions in support and protection of body organs, stores energy, and provides immunity is

connective tissue.

osseous tissue.

nervous tissue.

muscle tissue.

epithelial tissue.

6.

1 point

All of the following are part of the gastrointestinal tract except the

stomach.

pharynx.

gallbladder.

esophagus.

small intestine.

7.

1 point

Where is blood flow the slowest?

arteries

capillaries.

veins.

arterioles.

heart.

8.

1 point

The shaft of a long bone is called the:

epiphysis.

metaphysis.

periosteum.

endosteum.

diaphysis.

9.

1 point

The large intestine absorbs

water.

sodium.

chloride.

vitamins.

All of the above.

10.

1 point

A motor unit is all the:

muscle fascicles involved in a muscle contraction.

muscle fibres controlled by a single motor neuron.

myofibrils that contract in a single nerve impulse.

muscles involved in a single movement.

none of the above.

11.

1 point

The exchange of gases between blood and cells is called

inspiration.

external respiration.

internal respiration.

pulmonary ventilation.

cellular respiration.

12.

1 point

The cardiovascular centre is located in the

cerebral cortex.

midbrain.

thalamus.

hypothalamus.

medulla oblongata.

13.

1 point

The site where bone growth occurs in a long bone is the

diaphysis.

epiphysis.

epiphysial plate.

periosteum.

articular cartilage.

14.

1 point

The pectoral girdle consists of the

humerus and radius.

hipbones.

ulna and radius.

clavicle and scapula.

sternum and ribs.

15.

1 point

Which of the following blood vessels would have the greatest resistance to blood flow?

a long, large diameter blood vessel

a short, large diameter blood vessel

a medium length, large diameter blood vessel

a long, small diameter blood vessel

a short, small diameter blood vessel

16.

1 point

Which of the following blood proteins functions in blood-clotting?

albumin

beta globulin

alpha globulin

fibrinogen

gamma globulin

17.

1 point

Before entering the Krebs cycle,, fatty acids are converted into molecules of

fructose-6-phosphate.

glyceraldehyde-3 phosphate.

glucose.

acetyl CoA.

pyruvic acid.

18.

1 point

A basement membrane is always present

between the epithelium and the blood vessels.

between the epithelium and the connective tissue.

between the epithelium and the muscle tissue.

on the apical surface of the epithelium.

between the epithelial cells.

19.

1 point

The most abundant blood cell in the body is the:

basophils.

monocytes.

neutrophils.

erythrocytes.

eosinophils.

20.

1 point

Lymphatic vessels

have less valves than veins.

resemble veins.

resemble arteries.

return lymph directly to the heart.

resemble arterioles.

21.

1 point

The structure which closes off the larynx is the

glottis.

epiglottis.

vocal cords.

tongue.

Adam's apple.

22.

1 point

Which type of tissue is responsible for most secretions?

nervous

epithelium

muscle

connective

none of the above

23.

1 point

Protein synthesis occurs in

lysosomes.

mitochondria.

Golgi complexes.

smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

ribosomes.

24.

1 point

The main function of stratified squamous epithelium is

secretion.

distension.

protection.

diffusion.

absorption.

25.

1 point

Chyme is released by the stomach into the

duodenum.

cecum.

ileum.

jejunum.

esophagus.

26.

1 point

The organ that stores fat, glycogen, iron and certain minerals, and detoxifies certain chemicals is the:

Pancreas.

colon.

spleen.

stomach.

liver.

27.

1 point

Active transport requires proteins (often called pumps) because they

are required for osmosis.

move molecules along a concentration gradient.

require no energy from the cell.

move molecules against the concentration gradient.

are necessary for cell metabolism.

28.

1 point

Neuroglia cells belong to which of the following tissues?

osseous tissue

nervous tissue

connective tissue

epithelial tissue

muscle tissue

29.

1 point

Yellow bone marrow

stores triglycerides.

consists of mainly adipose cells.

produces red blood cells.

A and B are correct.

A and C are correct.

30.

1 point

During digestion, proteins are broken down into molecules of

amino acids.

fatty acids.

glycerol.

glucose.

nucleic acids.

31.

1 point

The upper jawbone is formed by the

alveoli.

zygomatic bones.

mandible.

lacrimal bones.

maxillae.

32.

1 point

Glucose is stored in the liver as

fat.

starch.

glycogen.

ATP.

cellulose.

33.

1 point

The normal pacemaker of the heart is/are the

atrioventricular node.

atrioventricular bundle.

bundle of His.

Purkinje fibres.

sinoatrial node.

34.

1 point

The process of deamination refers to:

someone with an abnormally low basal metabolic rate.

the increase in basal metabolic rate that comes from an excess of proteins.

the anabolism of lipids from excess amino acids.

the anabolism of amino acids into proteins.

the removal of a nitrogen from an amino acid.

35.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT a function of muscle tissue?

Body movements

Regulation of organ volume

Body position

Vitamin D production

Heat production

36.

1 point

Which is the most correct level of organization from the smallest to the largest?

Atom – Molecule – Organelle – Cell – Organ

Atom – Molecule – Organ – Tissue – Cell

Molecule – Atom – Organelle – Cell – Tissue

Atom – Element – Organ – Organelle – Cell – Tissue

Molecule – Atom – Organelle – Cell – Organ

37.

1 point

Most digestion and absorption occur in the

oral cavity.

esophagus.

large intestine.

small intestine.

stomach.

38.

1 point

The pigment in red blood cells that carries oxygen is

biliverdin.

hemoglobin.

erythropoietin.

melatonin.

uribilonogen.

39.

1 point

An individual with which ABO blood type can theoretically donate blood to recipients of all ABO types

type A.

type B.

AB.

type O.

All of the above.

40.

1 point

Which is true of smooth muscle?

it contracts faster than skeletal muscle.

it is not under voluntary control.

all are true.

it fatigues faster than skeletal muscle.

each muscle fibre must be innervated.

41.

1 point

The volume of air that can be exhaled after normal exhalation is the

minute volume of respiration.

inspiratory reserve volume.

expiratory reserve volume.

residual volume.

tidal volume.

42.

1 point

Which of the following is not a function of the respiratory system?

gas exchange between blood and cells.

Gas exchange between lungs and blood.

transport of nutrients to tissue.

production of sound.

ventilation of lungs.

43.

1 point

All of the following are characteristic for the second line of defence EXCEPT:

inflammation.

phagocytes.

sebum.

fever.

antimicrobial proteins.

44.

1 point

Which of the following are considered the "powerhouses" of the cell?

peroxisomes

nucleoli

lysosomes

mitochondria

ribosomes

45.

1 point

The blood vessel(s) containing blood with the highest oxygen contents is/are the

descending aorta.

ascending aorta.

thoracic aorta.

pulmonary veins.

pulmonary arteries.

46.

1 point

The cardiac output is

the millilitres of blood pumped per minute by each ventricle.

the millilitres of blood pumped per beat by each ventricle.

the total amount of blood pumped by the heart per day.

the number of beats per minute.

the total volume of blood within the body.

47.

1 point

Most of the plasma proteins are

alpha globulins.

beta globulins.

gamma globulins.

albumins.

fibrinogens.

48.

1 point

The level of organization when different tissues join together is called the

chemical level.

cellular level.

tissue level.

organ level.

system level.

49.

1 point

Which of the following are functions of the blood?

transportation

regulation

protection

A and B

All of the above

50.

1 point

The lymphatic system

transports lipids from the gastrointestinal tract to the blood.

returns filtered proteins to the cardiovascular system.

returns excess interstitial fluid to the cardiovascular system.

functions in surveillance and defence.

All of the above are correct.