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Which of the following statements about Acetyl CoA is incorrect?
oxidation of pyruvate generates acetyl CA
acetyl CoA is produced from fatty acid tails
high energy electrons and protons are transferred by acetyl CoA to the electron transport chain
excess acetyl CoA from starving, dieting, or diabetes is often converted into ketones
acetyl CoA combines with oxaloacetate to create citrate in the Kreb's cycle
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Physiology
Which of the following statements about Acetyl CoA is incorrect? oxidation of pyruvate generates acetyl CA acetyl CoA is produced from fatty acid tails high energy electrons and protons are transferred by acetyl CoA to the electron transport chain excess acetyl CoA from starving, dieting, or diabetes is often converted into ketones acetyl CoA combines with oxaloacetate to create citrate in the Kreb's cycle
Which of the following statements about action potentials is incorrect?
Action potentials are unidirectional; they do not travel backwards
During the absolute refractory period, another action potential cannot be generated
An action potential that has an excitatory effect on the postsynaptic cell is called EPSP
During the rising phase of an action potential, the membrane potential becomes more negative than it is at rest (-70 mV)
At the peak of an action potential, the membrane potential is positive
Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy
Which of the following statements about action potentials is incorrect? Action potentials are unidirectional; they do not travel backwards During the absolute refractory period, another action potential cannot be generated An action potential that has an excitatory effect on the postsynaptic cell is called EPSP During the rising phase of an action potential, the membrane potential becomes more negative than it is at rest (-70 mV) At the peak of an action potential, the membrane potential is positive
The Na+/K+ pump generates unequal ion concentrations across cell membranes and
is an example of primary active transport.
generates a positive resting membrane potential.
is located only in nerve and muscle cells
actively transports 3 chloride ions into the cell.
is activated by depolarization.
Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy
The Na+/K+ pump generates unequal ion concentrations across cell membranes and is an example of primary active transport. generates a positive resting membrane potential. is located only in nerve and muscle cells actively transports 3 chloride ions into the cell. is activated by depolarization.
Which substance(s) will cross the plasma membrane by simple diffusion?
a large hydrophilic molecule
a small hydrophobic molecule
water
ions such as Na+ and K+
all the above
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Physiology
Which substance(s) will cross the plasma membrane by simple diffusion? a large hydrophilic molecule a small hydrophobic molecule water ions such as Na+ and K+ all the above
Peripheral membrane proteins
can act as transport proteins.
may be on the extracellular or intracellular side of a cell
are sometimes transmembrane proteins
are associated with the plasma membrane but are not embedded inside the bilayer
are important for cellular identity.
Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy
Peripheral membrane proteins can act as transport proteins. may be on the extracellular or intracellular side of a cell are sometimes transmembrane proteins are associated with the plasma membrane but are not embedded inside the bilayer are important for cellular identity.
Every homeostatic control mechanism includes all the following except
a receptor
an effector
positive feedback
an integrating center
all the above are included in every homeostatic control system
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Physiology
Every homeostatic control mechanism includes all the following except a receptor an effector positive feedback an integrating center all the above are included in every homeostatic control system
Homeostasis is best described as
a process where the external environment does not influence the internal environment
the prevention of changes in the external environment
maintaining a stable internal environment while the external environment changes
responding instantly to changes in the immediate external environment
the management of changes in the external environment despite internal conditions
Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy
Homeostasis is best described as a process where the external environment does not influence the internal environment the prevention of changes in the external environment maintaining a stable internal environment while the external environment changes responding instantly to changes in the immediate external environment the management of changes in the external environment despite internal conditions
Which of the following axons would have the fastest rate of action potential propagation?
Unmyelinated, 10 um diameter
Myelinated, 10 um diameter
Unmyelinated, 500 um diameter
Myelinated, 500 um diameter
Action potentials travel at the same rate in all axons
Anatomy and Physiology
Nervous System
Which of the following axons would have the fastest rate of action potential propagation? Unmyelinated, 10 um diameter Myelinated, 10 um diameter Unmyelinated, 500 um diameter Myelinated, 500 um diameter Action potentials travel at the same rate in all axons
Which of the following correctly describes acetyl CoA?
Pyruvate is formed from the oxidation of acetyl CA
The lactic acid pathway generates large amounts of acetyl CA
The Kreb's cycle begins when acetyl CoA combines with oxaloacetate
The breakdown of glycogen requires ATP and acetyl CA
All of the above correctly describe acetyl CA
Anatomy and Physiology
Histology
Which of the following correctly describes acetyl CoA? Pyruvate is formed from the oxidation of acetyl CA The lactic acid pathway generates large amounts of acetyl CA The Kreb's cycle begins when acetyl CoA combines with oxaloacetate The breakdown of glycogen requires ATP and acetyl CA All of the above correctly describe acetyl CA
The citric acid cycle generates the high-energy product
acetyl CoA.
lactic acid.
oxygen.
carbon dioxide.
NADH.
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Physiology
The citric acid cycle generates the high-energy product acetyl CoA. lactic acid. oxygen. carbon dioxide. NADH.
Pyruvate requires processing before entering the Kreb's Cycle. This step
takes place in the mitochondria
may involve the conversion of pyruvate into lactic acid
creates a gradient of hydrogen ions (H+)
decreases the synthesis of glycogen due to negative feedback
requires oxaloacetate
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Physiology
Pyruvate requires processing before entering the Kreb's Cycle. This step takes place in the mitochondria may involve the conversion of pyruvate into lactic acid creates a gradient of hydrogen ions (H+) decreases the synthesis of glycogen due to negative feedback requires oxaloacetate
Most bone infections have what type of origin?
Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy
Most bone infections have what type of origin?
What support structure attaches bone to other bone?
Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy
What support structure attaches bone to other bone?
Where skull bones come together represents what type of joint
Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy
Where skull bones come together represents what type of joint
What support structure attaches muscle to bone?
Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy
What support structure attaches muscle to bone?
The pubic symphysis is an example of what type of joint?
Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy
The pubic symphysis is an example of what type of joint?
What type of joint is the most structurally complex?
Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy
What type of joint is the most structurally complex?
Synovitis can be indicated by the presence of what in the blood?
Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy
Synovitis can be indicated by the presence of what in the blood?
What patient profile best represents the population at highest risk for gout?
Anatomy and Physiology
Kidney and Urinary Tract
What patient profile best represents the population at highest risk for gout?
What imaging technique is effective in identifying ankylosing spondylitis?
Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy
What imaging technique is effective in identifying ankylosing spondylitis?
Ruslan is obsessively watching the news about an outbreak of a particularly dangerous strain of the flu. Although he hasn't been exposed to the flu and has had a flu shot, Ruslan is convinced that the slight pain in his chest is a sign of the flu; he is unable to eat nor sleep, worrying about his health. Ruslan is exhibiting classic signs of
hypochondriasis
catastrophizing
pain disorder
fugue disorder
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Physiology
Ruslan is obsessively watching the news about an outbreak of a particularly dangerous strain of the flu. Although he hasn't been exposed to the flu and has had a flu shot, Ruslan is convinced that the slight pain in his chest is a sign of the flu; he is unable to eat nor sleep, worrying about his health. Ruslan is exhibiting classic signs of hypochondriasis catastrophizing pain disorder fugue disorder
Conditions involving physical complaints or disabilities that occur in the absence of any physical pathology that could account for them are
hypochondriacal disorders
anxiety disorders
dissociative disorders
somatic symptom disorders
Anatomy and Physiology
Nervous System
Conditions involving physical complaints or disabilities that occur in the absence of any physical pathology that could account for them are hypochondriacal disorders anxiety disorders dissociative disorders somatic symptom disorders
Clients diagnosed with somatic symptom disorders
intentionally fake their illnesses in order to obtain some special treatment
generally have a physical cause for their illness
experience distressing bodily symptoms that cause impairment
usually have little concern over their state of health
Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy
Clients diagnosed with somatic symptom disorders intentionally fake their illnesses in order to obtain some special treatment generally have a physical cause for their illness experience distressing bodily symptoms that cause impairment usually have little concern over their state of health
represents the chemical reaction for the bicarbonate buffer system.
H₂CO3 <--> HCO3+H*
CO₂ <--> HCO3+H*
CO₂ + H₂<--> HCO3
H₂CO3 <--> CO2 + H₂O
Anatomy and Physiology
Supex
represents the chemical reaction for the bicarbonate buffer system. H₂CO3 <--> HCO3+H* CO₂ <--> HCO3+H* CO₂ + H₂<--> HCO3 H₂CO3 <--> CO2 + H₂O
Metabolic acidosis can be:
caused by a decreased breathing rate.
inherited.
compensated for by an increased breathing rate and depth.
caused by a decreased gas exchange surface area.
compensated for by the retention of large numbers of H* in the kidneys.
Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy
Metabolic acidosis can be: caused by a decreased breathing rate. inherited. compensated for by an increased breathing rate and depth. caused by a decreased gas exchange surface area. compensated for by the retention of large numbers of H* in the kidneys.
The capillaries of the glomerulus
form urine.
reabsorb nutrients.
reverse the flow of blood.
filter.
adjust pH.
Anatomy and Physiology
Supex
The capillaries of the glomerulus form urine. reabsorb nutrients. reverse the flow of blood. filter. adjust pH.
The juxtamedullary nephrons:
comprise 85% of all nephrons.
have short loops of Henle.
have long loops of Henle.
are found next to the renal capsule.
Anatomy and Physiology
Thorax
The juxtamedullary nephrons: comprise 85% of all nephrons. have short loops of Henle. have long loops of Henle. are found next to the renal capsule.
Which of the following is one of the functions of the human skeleton?
A. producing hormones
B. bringing gases into the body
C. removing waste from the body
D. providing a site for blood cell formation
Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy
Which of the following is one of the functions of the human skeleton? A. producing hormones B. bringing gases into the body C. removing waste from the body D. providing a site for blood cell formation
Eleven-year-old Harry is complaining of a severe sore throat and gets to stay home from school. His pediatrician prescribes a course of broad-spectrum antibiotics, and Harry feels much better within a few days. However, some two weeks later, Harry has a dull, bilateral pain in his lower back and his urine is a smoky brown color. On the basis of Harry's signs and symptoms, diagnose his condition and indicate the relationship (if any) between his present condition and his earlier sore throat. Hint: Be sure to directly connect the answer back to Henry's symptoms.
Anatomy and Physiology
Kidney and Urinary Tract
Eleven-year-old Harry is complaining of a severe sore throat and gets to stay home from school. His pediatrician prescribes a course of broad-spectrum antibiotics, and Harry feels much better within a few days. However, some two weeks later, Harry has a dull, bilateral pain in his lower back and his urine is a smoky brown color. On the basis of Harry's signs and symptoms, diagnose his condition and indicate the relationship (if any) between his present condition and his earlier sore throat. Hint: Be sure to directly connect the answer back to Henry's symptoms.
Which part of the nephron contains macula densa cells?
Proximal convoluted tubule
Loop of Henle
Collecting duct
Distal convoluted tubule
Anatomy and Physiology
Kidney and Urinary Tract
Which part of the nephron contains macula densa cells? Proximal convoluted tubule Loop of Henle Collecting duct Distal convoluted tubule
What kind of damage does a renal clearance test identify?
Ureter damage
Tubular damage
Glomerular damage
Renal artery damage
Anatomy and Physiology
Kidney and Urinary Tract
What kind of damage does a renal clearance test identify? Ureter damage Tubular damage Glomerular damage Renal artery damage
Which part of the nephron is impermeable to water?
Proximal convoluted tubule
Distal convoluted tubule
Ascending loop of henle
Descending loop of henle
Collecting duct
Anatomy and Physiology
Kidney and Urinary Tract
Which part of the nephron is impermeable to water? Proximal convoluted tubule Distal convoluted tubule Ascending loop of henle Descending loop of henle Collecting duct
Which organ secretes Atrial Natriuretic Peptide?
Kidney
Brain
Ovary
Heart
Anatomy and Physiology
Kidney and Urinary Tract
Which organ secretes Atrial Natriuretic Peptide? Kidney Brain Ovary Heart
Which erectile tissue of the penis forms the glans and also helps to keep the urethra patient?
Corpora cavernosa
Rete testes
Epididymis
Corpora spongiosum
Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy
Which erectile tissue of the penis forms the glans and also helps to keep the urethra patient? Corpora cavernosa Rete testes Epididymis Corpora spongiosum
The three accessory glands of the male reproductive system are the
which makes an alkaline fluid filled with fructose for the sperm, the
which lies directly inferior to the bladder, and
which help to clean the urethra prior to ejaculation.
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Physiology
The three accessory glands of the male reproductive system are the which makes an alkaline fluid filled with fructose for the sperm, the which lies directly inferior to the bladder, and which help to clean the urethra prior to ejaculation.
Carbon dioxide levels in the blood and blood pH are
directly proportional to the amount of oxygen
independent of each other
inversely proportional to each other
directly proportional to each other
Anatomy and Physiology
Respiratory System
Carbon dioxide levels in the blood and blood pH are directly proportional to the amount of oxygen independent of each other inversely proportional to each other directly proportional to each other
Amylase and starch are mixed and placed at 0°C. After the IKI test, the solution turns black. A Benedict's test yields a negative result. Was starch digested? How do you know?
No, the Benedict's test revealed no sugars in solution.
Yes, the starch test indicated that no starch remained, and the Benedict's test revealed the presence of sugars in solution.
Some was digested; the starch test showed some starch and the Benedict's test showed some sugars.
Anatomy and Physiology
G.I Tract
Amylase and starch are mixed and placed at 0°C. After the IKI test, the solution turns black. A Benedict's test yields a negative result. Was starch digested? How do you know? No, the Benedict's test revealed no sugars in solution. Yes, the starch test indicated that no starch remained, and the Benedict's test revealed the presence of sugars in solution. Some was digested; the starch test showed some starch and the Benedict's test showed some sugars.
Which of the following resulted in a decrease in glomerular capillary pressure?
decreasing the afferent arteriole diameter and increasing the afferent arteriole diameter
decreasing the afferent arteriole diameter
increasing the efferent arteriole diameter and decreasing the afferent arteriole diameter
increasing the efferent arteriole diameter
increasing the afferent arteriole diameter
Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy
Which of the following resulted in a decrease in glomerular capillary pressure? decreasing the afferent arteriole diameter and increasing the afferent arteriole diameter decreasing the afferent arteriole diameter increasing the efferent arteriole diameter and decreasing the afferent arteriole diameter increasing the efferent arteriole diameter increasing the afferent arteriole diameter
Which of the following resulted in an increase in glomerular filtration rate?
decreasing the efferent arteriole diameter and increasing the afferent arteriole diameter
increasing the efferent arteriole diameter and increasing the afferent arteriole diameter
increasing the efferent arteriole diameter
increasing the afferent arteriole diameter
decreasing the efferent arteriole diameter
Anatomy and Physiology
Kidney and Urinary Tract
Which of the following resulted in an increase in glomerular filtration rate? decreasing the efferent arteriole diameter and increasing the afferent arteriole diameter increasing the efferent arteriole diameter and increasing the afferent arteriole diameter increasing the efferent arteriole diameter increasing the afferent arteriole diameter decreasing the efferent arteriole diameter
Carbon dioxide (CO2) from tissue cells forms when combined with water.
This compound dissociates into H+ and and participates in an important buffering system in the blood.
carbonic acid, HCO3
hydrochloric acid, CI
carbonic acid, CO3
hydrochloric acid, bicarbonate ions
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Physiology
Carbon dioxide (CO2) from tissue cells forms when combined with water. This compound dissociates into H+ and and participates in an important buffering system in the blood. carbonic acid, HCO3 hydrochloric acid, CI carbonic acid, CO3 hydrochloric acid, bicarbonate ions
Hyperventilation causes a in the blood concentration of CO2, and thus the rate of respiration.
decrease; increase
increase; decrease
decrease; decrease
increase; increase
Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy
Hyperventilation causes a in the blood concentration of CO2, and thus the rate of respiration. decrease; increase increase; decrease decrease; decrease increase; increase
The highlighted structure is composed of cells.
luteal body, theca
corona radiata, granulosa
corona radiata, theca
luteal body, granulosa
Anatomy and Physiology
Embryo
The highlighted structure is composed of cells. luteal body, theca corona radiata, granulosa corona radiata, theca luteal body, granulosa
When the glucose transport maximum is reached,
all of the glucose is reabsorbed
glucose is excreted in the urine and all of the glucose is reabsorbed
not all of the glucose is reabsorbed
glucose is excreted in the urine and not all of the glucose is reabsorbed
glucose is excreted in the urine
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Physiology
When the glucose transport maximum is reached, all of the glucose is reabsorbed glucose is excreted in the urine and all of the glucose is reabsorbed not all of the glucose is reabsorbed glucose is excreted in the urine and not all of the glucose is reabsorbed glucose is excreted in the urine
Ketonuria usually indicates abnormal metabolic processes that may be due to
a transfusion reaction
hepatitis or other liver pathologies
diets very low in carbohydrates
obesity and gross overeating
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Physiology
Ketonuria usually indicates abnormal metabolic processes that may be due to a transfusion reaction hepatitis or other liver pathologies diets very low in carbohydrates obesity and gross overeating
What happens at day 14 of the ovarian cycle?
Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy
What happens at day 14 of the ovarian cycle?
Estrogen is produced by cells of the ovary. Progesterone is produced by the cells after ovulation.
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Physiology
Estrogen is produced by cells of the ovary. Progesterone is produced by the cells after ovulation.
always indicate(s) kidney pathology, whereas may be present normally in small amounts.
Trace amounts of RBCs; calcium carbonate crystals
Casts; crystals
Epithelial cells; calcium carbonate crystals
Epithelial cells; calcium oxalate crystals
Anatomy and Physiology
Kidney and Urinary Tract
always indicate(s) kidney pathology, whereas may be present normally in small amounts. Trace amounts of RBCs; calcium carbonate crystals Casts; crystals Epithelial cells; calcium carbonate crystals Epithelial cells; calcium oxalate crystals
In the fetus, the genital tubercle turns into a in the absence of testosterone and turns into a in the presence of testosterone.
Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy
In the fetus, the genital tubercle turns into a in the absence of testosterone and turns into a in the presence of testosterone.
What are found on the fimbrae of fallopian tubes, to create currents to allow the oocyte to be sucked into the fallopian tube?
Microvilli
Mechanoceptors
Cilia
Goblet cells
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Physiology
What are found on the fimbrae of fallopian tubes, to create currents to allow the oocyte to be sucked into the fallopian tube? Microvilli Mechanoceptors Cilia Goblet cells
is the hormone that causes the proliferative phase of the endometrium. is the hormone that causes the secretory phase of the endometrium.
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Physiology
is the hormone that causes the proliferative phase of the endometrium. is the hormone that causes the secretory phase of the endometrium.