General Anatomy Questions and Answers

Receptors with gated channels that open in respons to pmechanical pressure on membrane are called
visual receptors.
thermoreceptors.
chemoreceptors.
mechanoreceptors.
nociceptors.
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Receptors with gated channels that open in respons to pmechanical pressure on membrane are called visual receptors. thermoreceptors. chemoreceptors. mechanoreceptors. nociceptors.
Increase in stimulus intensity
increases the duration of the action potential
increases the frequency of action potentials
has no effect on action potentials
increases the size of the action potential
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Increase in stimulus intensity increases the duration of the action potential increases the frequency of action potentials has no effect on action potentials increases the size of the action potential
The brief period of time between the action potential in the muscle and the beginning of contraction is referred to as the
latent period.
depolarization period.
relaxation phase.
repolarization period.
refractory period.
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The brief period of time between the action potential in the muscle and the beginning of contraction is referred to as the latent period. depolarization period. relaxation phase. repolarization period. refractory period.
A type of hormone that the adrenal medulla secretes is a
mineralocorticoid.
glucocorticoid.
aldosterone.
melatonin.
none of the above.
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A type of hormone that the adrenal medulla secretes is a mineralocorticoid. glucocorticoid. aldosterone. melatonin. none of the above.
What is the minimum voltage needed to generate muscle contraction?
threshold voltage
contraction voltage
recruitment voltage
stimulus voltage
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What is the minimum voltage needed to generate muscle contraction? threshold voltage contraction voltage recruitment voltage stimulus voltage
Structurally complex sensory receptors that monitor positions of joints are called
free nerve ends.
baroreceptors.
mechanoreceptors.
proprioceptors.
special senses.
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Structurally complex sensory receptors that monitor positions of joints are called free nerve ends. baroreceptors. mechanoreceptors. proprioceptors. special senses.
Louder sounds stimulate
the same number of hair cells as soft sounds.
a larger number of hair cells than soft sounds.
the same number of hair cells more vigorously than soft sounds.
the same number of hair cells in different orders than soft sounds.
the same number of hair cells for more prolonged time periods than soft sounds.
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Louder sounds stimulate the same number of hair cells as soft sounds. a larger number of hair cells than soft sounds. the same number of hair cells more vigorously than soft sounds. the same number of hair cells in different orders than soft sounds. the same number of hair cells for more prolonged time periods than soft sounds.
Chemoreceptors in the medulla oblongata react to blood pH changes by triggering
vasoconstriction.
vasodilation.
changes in heart rate.
changes in depth and rate of respiration.
acidic stomach discharge.
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Chemoreceptors in the medulla oblongata react to blood pH changes by triggering vasoconstriction. vasodilation. changes in heart rate. changes in depth and rate of respiration. acidic stomach discharge.
A single action potential is described as
A. graded by the intensity of the stimulus
B. not graded
C. graded by the functional area involved
D. graded by the frequency of the stimulus
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A single action potential is described as A. graded by the intensity of the stimulus B. not graded C. graded by the functional area involved D. graded by the frequency of the stimulus
Syndicated sources of data are marketing research firms that:
A. Conduct primary and secondary research companies
B. Make results of their studies available online for a very small subscription fee
C. Supply standardized data information to a number of clients
D. Provide secondary data to brands that hire the research firm to conduct primary research
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Syndicated sources of data are marketing research firms that: A. Conduct primary and secondary research companies B. Make results of their studies available online for a very small subscription fee C. Supply standardized data information to a number of clients D. Provide secondary data to brands that hire the research firm to conduct primary research
Secondary data can be used in preparing a primary research study in the following ways, except:
Aid in deciding best research design
Demonstrate a causal relationship
Suggest potential sample sources
How to word questions
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Secondary data can be used in preparing a primary research study in the following ways, except: Aid in deciding best research design Demonstrate a causal relationship Suggest potential sample sources How to word questions
Briefly describe weight/body mass gain and weight/body mass loss in terms of energy balance.
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Briefly describe weight/body mass gain and weight/body mass loss in terms of energy balance.
What are the three types of homeostatic balance?
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What are the three types of homeostatic balance?
What are the two ways fluid is gained? What are the two ways water is lost?
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What are the two ways fluid is gained? What are the two ways water is lost?
Briefly explain how obesity contributed to shortened life span.
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Briefly explain how obesity contributed to shortened life span.
Which of the following diseases affects the small intestine
Appendicitis
Megaesophagus
Peptic ulcer
All of the choices
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Which of the following diseases affects the small intestine Appendicitis Megaesophagus Peptic ulcer All of the choices
Which of the following organisms is associated with peptic ulcer?
Escherichia coli
Salmonella enterica
Helicobacter pylori
Hemophilus influenzae
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Which of the following organisms is associated with peptic ulcer? Escherichia coli Salmonella enterica Helicobacter pylori Hemophilus influenzae
Neural tracts carrying information about pain and temperature remain on the same side of the spinal cord; motor tracts cross over the spinal cord when relaying information from the brain.
True
False
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Neural tracts carrying information about pain and temperature remain on the same side of the spinal cord; motor tracts cross over the spinal cord when relaying information from the brain. True False
A patient presents with nausea and vomiting and sudden onset weakness in his leg. He is irritable and
complains of a headache. During your physical exam, you note that one pupil is more dilated than the other and unreactive to light. During the interview, you learn that he was in a motor vehicle accident two days prior and hit his head on the window. This presentation is most suggestive of
A. Epidural hematoma
B. Cerebral contusion
C. Aneurysm
D. Meningitis
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A patient presents with nausea and vomiting and sudden onset weakness in his leg. He is irritable and complains of a headache. During your physical exam, you note that one pupil is more dilated than the other and unreactive to light. During the interview, you learn that he was in a motor vehicle accident two days prior and hit his head on the window. This presentation is most suggestive of A. Epidural hematoma B. Cerebral contusion C. Aneurysm D. Meningitis
Which of the following scenarios would result in clumping of blood?
Group AB whole blood mixed with group A red blood cells.
Group O whole blood mixed with group AB red blood cells.
Group A whole blood mixed with plasma of group AB.
Group O whole blood mixed with plasma of group B.
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Which of the following scenarios would result in clumping of blood? Group AB whole blood mixed with group A red blood cells. Group O whole blood mixed with group AB red blood cells. Group A whole blood mixed with plasma of group AB. Group O whole blood mixed with plasma of group B.
"OPQRST" is a mnemonic healthcare providers can use to determine what aspects of pain?
A. All of the above
B. Does anything make the pain better or worse?
C. How bad is the pain?
D. When did the pain start?
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"OPQRST" is a mnemonic healthcare providers can use to determine what aspects of pain? A. All of the above B. Does anything make the pain better or worse? C. How bad is the pain? D. When did the pain start?
It is never appropriate for opiods to be the first medication used for pain management because of their high potential for addiction/abuse.
A. True
B. False
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It is never appropriate for opiods to be the first medication used for pain management because of their high potential for addiction/abuse. A. True B. False
Which of the following is not TRUE about the blood?
A. Blood is a specialized connective tissue.
B. Blood is composed of fluid, cells, and cell fragments.
C. Blood contains thirty percent water.
D. Blood contains plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
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Which of the following is not TRUE about the blood? A. Blood is a specialized connective tissue. B. Blood is composed of fluid, cells, and cell fragments. C. Blood contains thirty percent water. D. Blood contains plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Who won the Nobel Prize in medicine for a new method of re-attaching blood vessels?
A. Alexis Carrel
B. Cournand
C. Forssman
D. Richards
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Who won the Nobel Prize in medicine for a new method of re-attaching blood vessels? A. Alexis Carrel B. Cournand C. Forssman D. Richards
Which of the following neurological disorders occurs during childhood?
Parkinson's disease
AIDS
Tourette's disease
Alzheimer's disease
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Which of the following neurological disorders occurs during childhood? Parkinson's disease AIDS Tourette's disease Alzheimer's disease
The wall that divides the heart into left and right chambers is called the
A. aorta
B. septum
C. tricuspid
D. atrium
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The wall that divides the heart into left and right chambers is called the A. aorta B. septum C. tricuspid D. atrium
Knee-jerk reflexes are associated with the
spinal cord
cerebellum
cerebrum
medulla oblongata
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Knee-jerk reflexes are associated with the spinal cord cerebellum cerebrum medulla oblongata
In which of the following diseases is the myelin sheath lost?
Multiple sclerosis
AIDS
Parkinson's disease
Encephalitis
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In which of the following diseases is the myelin sheath lost? Multiple sclerosis AIDS Parkinson's disease Encephalitis
is a viral infection.
Encephalitis
Malaria
Tuberculosis
Food poisoning
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is a viral infection. Encephalitis Malaria Tuberculosis Food poisoning
The endocrine system has   effects.
targeted
concentrated
lumped
diffused
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The endocrine system has effects. targeted concentrated lumped diffused
Which of the following tissues protects their underlying tissues?
Nervous tissue
Connective tissue
Epithelial tissue
Muscular tissue
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Which of the following tissues protects their underlying tissues? Nervous tissue Connective tissue Epithelial tissue Muscular tissue
is a serious problem among teenagers.
Acne
Skin cancer
Burns
HIV
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is a serious problem among teenagers. Acne Skin cancer Burns HIV
What burns destroy the entire thickness of the skin (deep dermis)?
First degree burns
Second degree burns
Third degree burns
Zero degree burns
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What burns destroy the entire thickness of the skin (deep dermis)? First degree burns Second degree burns Third degree burns Zero degree burns
Intra-epidermal skin tumors mostly indicate
a human papilloma viral infection
a Herpes simplex viral infection
hepatitis
common cold
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Intra-epidermal skin tumors mostly indicate a human papilloma viral infection a Herpes simplex viral infection hepatitis common cold
The integumentary system includes
the skin
the heart
only hair
only tissues
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The integumentary system includes the skin the heart only hair only tissues
gives skin its color.
Melanin
Oxygenated hemoglobin
Reduced hemoglobin
Keratin
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gives skin its color. Melanin Oxygenated hemoglobin Reduced hemoglobin Keratin
The membrane which covers the entire body is called
the
heart
kidney
skin
mucus membrane
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The membrane which covers the entire body is called the heart kidney skin mucus membrane
Which of the following is the first line of defense of the human body?
Respiratory system
Skin
Humeral system
Complement system
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Which of the following is the first line of defense of the human body? Respiratory system Skin Humeral system Complement system
are involved in immunity by processing antigens or foreign bodies, making the skin the body's first line of defense.
The keratinocytes
The melanocytes
The Langerhans cells
The Merkel's cells
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are involved in immunity by processing antigens or foreign bodies, making the skin the body's first line of defense. The keratinocytes The melanocytes The Langerhans cells The Merkel's cells
The yellow marrow stores
vitamins
minerals
carbohydrates
fat
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The yellow marrow stores vitamins minerals carbohydrates fat
Which of the following is/are the cell components of the sarcomere?
Sarcolemma
Sarcoplasmic reticulum
Sarcosome
All of the choices
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Which of the following is/are the cell components of the sarcomere? Sarcolemma Sarcoplasmic reticulum Sarcosome All of the choices
The shoulder is attached to the arms. This is an example of a   joint.
pivotal
ball and socket
hinge
gliding
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The shoulder is attached to the arms. This is an example of a joint. pivotal ball and socket hinge gliding
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
The primary function of our skeletal system is to provide a framework for the body's tissues.
The skeletal system allows body movement.
The skeletal system protects the internal organs.
The skeletal system initiates the defense mechanism.
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Which of the following statements is FALSE? The primary function of our skeletal system is to provide a framework for the body's tissues. The skeletal system allows body movement. The skeletal system protects the internal organs. The skeletal system initiates the defense mechanism.
The   is/are NOT a part of the axial skeleton.
lower limbs
skull
vertebral column
rib cage
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The is/are NOT a part of the axial skeleton. lower limbs skull vertebral column rib cage
The biceps muscle acts as a/an
extensor
flexor
pronator
supinator
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The biceps muscle acts as a/an extensor flexor pronator supinator
The actin filaments are concentrated in the    of the muscle fiber.
M line
l-band
A-band
H zone
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The actin filaments are concentrated in the of the muscle fiber. M line l-band A-band H zone
Which of the following is the "M line" of the sarcomere?
The central portion in the thick filaments
A liter region in the filaments
A thin region in the filaments
A liter and thin regions in the filaments
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Which of the following is the "M line" of the sarcomere? The central portion in the thick filaments A liter region in the filaments A thin region in the filaments A liter and thin regions in the filaments
What might be a leading symptoms of fibromyalgia?
Widespread pain
Muscle stiffness
Depression
All of the choices
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What might be a leading symptoms of fibromyalgia? Widespread pain Muscle stiffness Depression All of the choices
Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Autosomal Recessive
X-linked Recessive
Autosomal chromosome number 5
Autosomal Dominant
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy? Autosomal Recessive X-linked Recessive Autosomal chromosome number 5 Autosomal Dominant
What is a leading reason for muscular dystrophy?
Penicillin reaction
A fungus
A genetic mutation
An infection
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What is a leading reason for muscular dystrophy? Penicillin reaction A fungus A genetic mutation An infection