Which structure in the brain is responsible for arousal and maintenance of
consciousness?
A. The Midbrain
B.The Reticular Activating System
C. The Diencephalon
D. The Limbic System - ANSWERB. The Reticular Activating system
The triceps reflex - ANSWERforces contraction of the triceps and extension of the arm
Which cranial nerve is responsible for hearing and balance?
A. CN III
B. CN V
C. CN VII
D. CN XII - ANSWERC. CN VIII
Which gland is responsible for the regulation of calcium levels?
A. Parathyroid
B. Pituitary
C. Adrenal
D. Pancreas - ANSWERA. Parathyroid
Which hormone is predominantly produced during the luteal phase of the menstrual
cycle? - ANSWERProgesterone
The pancreas secretes what hormone in response to low blood glucose levels?
A. Insulin
B. Glucagon
C. Somatostatin
D. Amylase - ANSWERB. Glucagon
Which layer of the heart contains striated muscle fibers for contraction of the heart?
A. Pericardium
B. Epicardium
, C. Endocardium
D. Myocardium - ANSWERD. Myocardium
Which part of the cardiac conduction system is the most distal from the initial impulse
generation and actually conducts the charge throughout the heart tissue?
A. SA
B. AV
C. Purkinje Fibers
D/ Bundle of His - ANSWERC. Purkinje Fibers
Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood back to the heart? - ANSWERPulmonary
vein
Which granulocyte is most likely to be elevated during an allergic response?
A. Neutrophil
B. Monocyte
C. Eosinophil
D. Basophil - ANSWEREosinophil
Which vitamin is essential for proper formation of clotting factors? - ANSWERVitamin K
Afferent lymph vessels carry lymph:
A. Toward the spleen
B. Away from the spleen
C. Toward the lymph node
D. Away from the lymph node - ANSWERC. Toward the lymph node
Cricoid cartilage is found on the :
A. Alveoli
B. Bronchioles
C. Bronchi
D. Trachea - ANSWERD. Trachea
Which of the following is NOT found in mediastinum?
A. Xiphoid process
B. Thymus
C. Trachea
D. Vagus nerve - ANSWERA. Xiphoid process
What is the proper order of the divisions of the small intestine as food passes through
the gastrointestinal tract?
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