Introduction to Physiology Questions and Answers
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyIf there is cell damage reported by endothelium cells, which formed element increases their activity?
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyOrgasm is the shortest phase of the sexual response cycle.
True
False
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyWhich portion of blood is measured to determine the hemocrit?
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyIn which portion of the blood would you look for antibodies?
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyAcid-fast staining was performed on a sputum sample from a patient exhibiting clinical signs of Tuberculosis, red cells were observed on the slide. What can be determined from this slide?
A. The sample contained non-acid-fast cells, suggestive of members of the genus Mycobacterium
B. The sample contained endospore forming bacteria
C. The sample contained bacteria with mycolic acid in their cell walls, suggestive of members of the genus Mycobacterium
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyTranscription occurs in the nucleus or at the nucleoid.
True
False
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyDuring the Gram stain, gram-______ cells decolorize when the alcohol is applied.
positive
negative
Both positive and negative are correct.
Neither positive nor negative are correct.
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyThe deliberate removal of genetic material from one organism and combining it with the genetic material of another organism is a specific technique called
Genetic engineering
Biotechnology
Recombinant DNA
Gel electrophoresis
Gene probes
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyAli performed gram staining procedure on a number of cultures that ALL turned out to be purple. Which one of the following is NOT one of the cultures that he looked at?
Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus epidermidis
Serratia marcesens
Micrococcus lutea
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyEach of the following are features of a cloning host except
Quick generation time
Minimal growth requirements
Mapped genome
Pathogenic
Transformable
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyWhich of the following stains is not a differential stain?
simple stain
gram stain
acid fast stain
endospore stain
none of these
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyWhere is the dirt? A micro student looking through his microscope observed a small, spherical object. The student felt something must be wrong since he was looking at a slide of Spirogyra. His lab partner suggested maybe it was dirt? He rotated his ocular lens to see if the speck would rotate. It did not rotate. What should he check next?
A. adjust the diaphragm
B. adjust the condenser
C. clean the objective lens
D. clean the ocular lens
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyThe use of any chemical in the treatment, relief or prophylaxis of a disease is called
Prophylaxis
Chemotherapy
Selective toxicity
Nephrotoxicity
Synergism
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyWhich drug is used to treat cases of tuberculosis?
Penicillin G
Vancomycin
Tetracycline
Synercid
Isoniazid
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyThe purpose of intervertebral disks are to:
1) allow slight movement of the vertebral column
2) cushion each vertebrae especially when bungee jumping
3) prevent erosion of each disk since they rub on each other
4) all of the above
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyA polarized neuron means:
1) the neuron is not conducting an electrical impulse
2) sodium ions are rushing into the cells (influx of positive sodium)
3)potassium ions are quickly leaving the cell (efflux of positive potassium)
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyAn antimicrobial with a low therapeutic index is a safer choice compared to a drug with a high therapeutic index.
True
False
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Physiology{Nucleoside analogs,Intercalating agents} usually lead to frameshift mutations.
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyThe iodized salt is always available in the supermarkets. However, it is trendy to consume various fancy salts including pink salt from Himalaya - do you think this is a good idea? Discuss and write down shortly.
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyTest: compare the morphology of giant pandas to other mammals of similar size - how do you do it?
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyTo confirm their findings, scientists often address a hypothesis from multiple angles. The hypothesis is strengthened when the data from different approaches agree. In this case, the data on the pelage and on organ size:
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyGenomic analysis in the giant panda show that there is a mutation in a gene required for the synthesis of T3 and T4. Thinking about how feedback control works, what might you predict for the levels of TSH in giant pandas?
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyTest: compare the surface temperature of giant pandas to other mammals of similar size-how do you do it?
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyIn many communities throughout the world, LTSS typically are provided only__ _______, by family members, friends, neighbors, or volunteers.
formally
informally
in nursing homes
in assisted living facilities
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Physiology__ countries all have a long-term benefit covering both in-home and institutional services for their older
populations. Their LTSS systems typically include a supportive service option linked to housing and self-directed and cash options for recipients.
Group 4
Group 3
Group 1
Group 2
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyWhat are some reasons why informal work might be disadvantageous for older adults? Select all that are true.
Early mortality
Fewer opportunities for growth.
Poorer social protections (lack of pensions).
Wellness programs
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyWith regard to the protection of workers, a way for individual nations and the global community to improve informal work for older adults is to tax informal employers. Why?
There is no known reason for informal employers to be taxed.
It improves record keeping and provides a source of funds for workers' benefits.
To allow individual nations and communities to get to know the names of their workers.
For researchers to verify the average age of older adult workers.
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyWork has diverse meanings for different people. Which of the following is not used to describe the different meaning of work?
Work is a way for people to get used to using different types of technology.
Work is important in determining standing within a community and providing a source of identity.
Work is necessary for existence by providing funds for basic needs.
Work is a primary source of human interaction.
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyA key characteristic of a__ welfare state lacks strong public support for older people and family is largely responsible for caring for them. Examples of countries that have this welfare state are New Zealand, Canada, and the United States.
Conservative
Social Democratic
Liberal
Postsocialist
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyA woman has her first child at 38, and her daughter repeats this pattern. The woman will be 73 years old when her first grandchild is born. If her grandchild repeats the pattern, the woman would have to live to 108 in order to meet her first great-grandchild. What type of family structure would result?
Age-gapped family structure
Age-condensed family structure
Vertical family structure
Beanpole family structure
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyThe__ model identifies six key dimensions of the relationships between parents and their children and between grandparents and their adult children.
Ambivalence
Bismarck
Intergenerational solidarity
Beveridge
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyWhat differs between lymphatic capillaries and blood capillaries?
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyIn a clinical setting, what is the diagnostic purpose of palpating along the jawline and neck area?
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyOxytocin is a hormone released in response to cervical dilation. This causes more uterine contractions that will further dilate the cervix. Which type of feedback does
oxytocin trigger?
local control
negative feedback
nociceptive feedback
positive feedback
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyIn the absence of oxygen, the concentration of which of the following will increase?
lactate
FADH2
NADH
ADP
All answers are correct.
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyGlucose is the only fuel source for some tissues including skin, red blood cells and parts of brain. When the glycogen resources in liver are exhausted, additional glucose molecules can be produced by liver in the process of gluconeogenesis from
all answers are correct
amino acids from proteins
pyruvate, produced from lactate
A and C
glycerol from triglycerides
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyThe term used to describe the minimum stimulus to trigger a response in a feedback loop is
treppe
affector
threshold
effector
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyPlasma osmolality is measured in mOsm/L and is normally 300 mOsm/L. If a patient is given an intravenous solution that is 0.9% NaCl (300 mOsm/L NaCl), his or her red blood cells will
swell
lyse
shrink
not change size or shape.
first shrink, then swell
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyDNA acts as a molecule whose solo function is to store cell's genetic information. DNA exists in a nucleus as a DNA-protein complex known as chromatin. Where is transcription taking place?
both nucleus and cytoplasm
nucleolus
cytoplasm
nucleus
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyDuring the oxidation of glucose, which of the following reactions ultimately produces the greatest number of ATP molecules?
Glycolysis
Oxidative phosphorylation
Krebs cycle
pyruvate dehydrogenase reaction
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyCyanide is a poison that prevents oxygen from accepting electrons from the electron transport chain. If cyanide were added to cells, which of the following would cease?
Glycolysis
Oxidative phosphorylation
Krebs cycle
pyruvate dehydrogenase reaction
Oxidative phosphorylation and the Krebs cycle
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to PhysiologyIf a membrane is impermeable to solutes, which of the following is true?
Osmosis will not occur.
Water will move toward the more concentrated solutes.
Water will move away from the concentrated solutes.
Water and solutes will move until equilibrium is reached.