Maureenfrancis

Chapter 1 Cellular Function 1. The nucleus , which is essential for function and survival of the cell. A) is the site of protein synthesis B) contains the genetic code C) transforms cellular energy D) initiates aerobic metabolism 2. Although energy is not made in mitochondria, they are known as the power plants of the cell because they: A) contain RNA for protein synthesis. B) utilize glycolysis for oxidative energy. C) extract energy from organic compounds. D) store calcium bonds fo...

1. An Introduction to the Human Body the study of the larger structures of the body, those visible without the aid of magnification (A) Gross anatomy (B) Microscopic anatomy (C) Macroscopic anatomy (D) Physical anatomy Ans A Diff Easy Page 8 2. The word ―anatomy‖ comes from a Greek root that means ―.....’’ (A) To cut apart (B) To fix with (C) To view inside (D) To study exterior Ans A Diff Easy Page 8 3. Dissection is still used in …………. (A) Medical schools (B) ...

Chapter 1. Changes With Aging Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. The major impact of the physiological changes that occur with aging is: A. Reduced physiological reserve B. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms C. Impaired immunological response D. All of the above 2. The strongest evidence regarding normal physiological aging is available through: A. Randomized controlled clinical trials B. Cross-sectional studies C. Longitudina...

Chapter 1 Test A MULTIPLE CHOICE INSTRUCTIONS: The following selections relate to distinguishing arguments from nonarguments and identifying conclusions. Select the best answer for each. 1. There appears to be a growing happiness gap between men and women. Women today are working more and relaxing less, while men are working less and relaxing more. Forty years ago a typical woman spent 40 minutes more per week than the typical man performing an activity considered unpleasant. Today, w...

A runner has depleted all the oxygen available for muscle energy. Which of the following will facilitate his continued muscle performance? - answer-Answer: Anaerobic glycolysis What causes the rapid change in the resting membrane potential that initiates an action potential? - answer-Answer: Sodium gates open, and sodium rushes into the cell, changing the membrane potential from negative to positive. A 12-year-old male is diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome. His karyotype would reveal whic...

True or False? Pharmacogenomics is the study of individual genetic differences in order to be able to make better choices about medications for a given patient. - answer-False All of the following are TRUE about the PTC taste test conducted in class EXCEPT: The ability to taste bitterness is inherited. The ability to taste bitterness is the genotype. The ability to taste bitterness is related to having one of 2 alleles. The ability to taste bitterness is the phenotype. - answer-The ability ...

Do women or men more often have multiple sclerosis? - answer-Women (2-3:1) Which disease has the following risk factors: -Epstein-barr virus (EBV) -Live above the 37th parallel -Caucasian -Female -Vitamin D deficiency: Decreased time between clinical isolated syndrome (CIS) and 2nd exacerbation -Smoking - answer-Multiple Sclerosis What is the main pathophysiological theory for multiple sclerosis? - answer-It's an autoimmune/neurodegenerative disease: -inflammation -demyelination/remyeli...

What is the primary functional unit of the liver? - answer-Liver lobule True or False? Cirrhosis causes hypoglycemia? - answer-True What is the first stage of Alcoholic Liver Disease? - answer-Fatty liver "Steatosis" (reversible) What is the second stage of Alcoholic Liver Disease? - answer-Alcoholic hepatitis (reversible) What is the third stage of Alcoholic Liver Disease? - answer-Cirrhosis (Irreversible) What are three nutritional deficiencies in Alcoholic Liver Disease? - answer-Thi...

Orifice of ureter into the bladder [Problems associated with) - answer-- Frequent site for bacteria to enter - Blocking of this site can cause reflux to the kidneys ^^^ Both of these can cause Pyelonephritis -Not good emptying leading to reflux of urine Prostate and urethra - answer-- Prostates COMPLETELY encircles the urethra Main function of the Glomerulus - answer-- Filter blood Order of blood through the kidneys - answer-1) Glomerulus [Bowman's Capsule) 2) Proximal Tubule 3) Loop of...

Overview of the Blood - answer-•Blood •5000ml •Plasma •3000ml Hematocrit defined - answer-- % of RBCs [higher value = higher viscosity = thicker blood) - Example: Polycythemia may have Hct of 60-70% Types of Blood Cells - Erythrocytes [RBCs) - answer-- Transport O2 - Small disc shape - Lifespan = 120 days - Carry Hgb [ferrous oxide, also an acid/base buffer) - Made in the bone marrow - Iliac crest for sample in leukemia [after age 20 in the vertebrae, sternum, ribs, iliac) - Hgb...