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Nav’s final review
Question | Answer |
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Adaptive immunity, part of the body’s third line of defense, is orchestrated by two different classes of a type of white blood cell called the | lymphocyte |
The functions of the lymph nodes are | defense and hematopoiesis |
Because T cells attack pathogens more directly, T-cell immune mechanisms are classified as _____ immunity | cell-mediated |
The primary organ of the lymphatic system is the | thymus |
When a small amount of one hormone allows a second hormone to have its full effect, the phenomenon is called: | permissiveness |
The immediate effect of a steroid hormone on a cell is the: | transcription of RNA |
The production of thyroid hormone is stimulated by another hormone from the: | anterior pituitary |
The physiological mechanism that dissolves clots is known as | fibrinolysisI |
A drop in the body’s production of carbonic anhydrase would hinder the formation of: | carbonic acid. |
Standard atmospheric pressure is _____ mm Hg | 760 |
The approximate partial pressure of oxygen at standard atmospheric pressure is about _____ mm Hg. | 160 |
If the tidal volume of a given individual is 500 ml, then the anatomical dead space is approximately _____ ml. | 150 |
The type of cells that secrete ACTH are | corticotrophs |
Sensory impulses ending in what part of the CNS trigger imprecise or “crude” sensation awareness | Thalamus |
The last step in the nonsteroid hormone mechanism of action is: | protein kinases activate other enzymes |
When a small amount of one hormone allows a second hormone to have its full effect, the phenomenon is called: | permissiveness |
If the ventral nerve root of a spinal nerve were destroyed, a person would lose _____ related to that pathway | willed movement |
Impulses sent over which of the following tracts could result in voluntary movement, especially of the hands, fingers, feet, and toes of the opposite side? | Lateral corticospinal |
The parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions always act with a cooperative influence, and through summation of the impulses, the effect can be increased. | False |
Tic douloureux is a painful neuralgia of the _____ nerve | trigeminal |
If the dorsal root ganglia of the spinal nerve were destroyed, a person would lose _____ related to that pathway. | sensory perception |
The vomiting reflex is mediated by the | medulla |
Excitatory neurotransmitters are most likely to | initiate an action potential |
When current leaps across an insulating myelin sheath from node to node, the type of impulse conduction is called | saltatory conduction |
Cerebrospinal fluid is formed by filtration of blood in the | choroid plexuses |
Which is true of a neuron with a resting potential? | The sodium pump has moved Na+ to the outside of the plasma membrane |
Which of the following is not one of the main chemical classes of neurotransmitters? | Triglycerides |
Severe depression can be caused by a deficit in certain brain synapses of: | amines |
Which of the following antidepressants acts by blocking the action of monoamine oxidase (MAO)? | Phenelzine |
Which of the following is true of spatial summation? | Neurotransmitters released simultaneously from several presynaptic knobs converge on one postsynaptic neuron |
The first event to occur when an adequate stimulus is applied to a neuron is | some of the sodium channels at the point of stimulation open |
Which of the following antidepressants acts by blocking the action of monoamine oxidase (MAO)? | Phenelzine |
Severe depression can be caused by a deficit in certain brain synapses of: | amines |
During which phase of the twitch contraction is there a triggering of the release of calcium ions into the sarcoplasm? | Latent period |
Which of the following terms describes an isometric contraction? | Static tension |
Which joint allows for a unique movement called opposition? | Saddle |
The protein molecule that has heads jutting out for cross-bridging is: | myosin |
A condyloid joint is an example of a(n) _____ joint | biaxial |
The type of movement possible at a synovial joint depends on the | shape of the articulating surfaces of the bones. |
The largest and most frequently injured joint is the: | knee |
Which of the following statements is incorrect about motor units? | The more muscle fibers stimulated by a motor neuron, the more precise the movements of that muscle can be. |
After it is released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum, the calcium combines with which protein? | Troponin |
The substance that attracts oxygen in the myoglobin molecule is | iron |
In the structure called a triad, the T-tubule is sandwiched between | sacs of sarcoplasmic reticulum |
Blood calcium levels involve secretion of which two hormones | parathyroid and calcitonin |
The knee joint is an example of a _____ joint | hinge |
The ability of muscle cells to respond to nerve stimuli is called | irritability |
Normally, bone loss will begin to exceed bone gain between the ages of _____ years. | 35 and 40 |
The ulna articulates proximally with the: | humerus |
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the epiphyses? | Cylindrical in shape |
The cell organelles that synthesize organic matrix substances in bone formation are: | endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus |
Until bone growth in length is complete, a layer of the cartilage, known as the _____, remains between the epiphysis and diaphysis. | epiphyseal plate |
In bone growth, the medullary cavity is enlarged because of the activity of: | osteoclasts |
In bone formation, the cells that produce the organic matrix are the | osteoblasts |
Intrinsic control: Epidemiology is the study of the _____ of diseases in human populations. occurrence, distribution and transmission | is sometimes called autoregulation. |
The body’s thermostat is located in the: | hypothalamus |
Prostaglandins and steroids share which of the following characteristics? | Both have a ring structure in their molecule. |
Which lipid is part of vitamin D? | Steroids |
Epidemiology is the study of the _____ of diseases in human populations. | occurrence, distribution and transmission |
Which energy-releasing or energy-transferring molecule does not contain a nucleotide? | Creatine phosphate |
A structural lipid found in the cell membrane is a: | phospholipid and steroid |
Which of the following is not true of both triglycerides and phospholipids? | They both contain a hydrophobic and hydrophilic end |
What is the most important factor in determining the physical and chemical properties of fatty acids? | Degree of saturation |
Diffusion requires: | a concentration gradient. |
When the chromosomes align themselves across the equator of the spindle fibers, it is characteristic of which phase of mitosis? | Metaphase |
Which of the following is not true of RNA? | It contains deoxyribose sugar |
Materials can be moved from a low concentration to a high concentration through: | active transport. |
Which of the following statements is true? | The site of transcription is within the nucleus, whereas the site of translation is in the cytoplasm. |
The correct order of the phases of mitosis is: | prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase. |
A sequence of three bases forms a(n) | Condon |
Transcription can be best described as . | the synthesis of mRNA |
Which of the following is not true of diffusion? | Uses cellular energy |
All of the following occur as a result of meiosis except: | chromosome number remains at 46 |
Which of the following is not a characteristic of connective tissue? | Typically holds its cells together tightly by means of desmosomes |
Of the five epidermal cell layers, the only one that can undergo mitosis is the stratum: | basale |
Luteinizing hormone Follicle-stimulating hormone | luteinizing hormone |
What is the name of the so-called ovulating hormone? | Estrogen Progesterone |
When comparing the volume of the various body fluids, the correct order going from highest to lowest in total volume would be: | intracellular fluid, interstitial fluid, plasma |
The foreskin in the male is also known as the: glans penis. urinary meatus. scrotum. prepuce. | prepuce |
Which statement is the best explanation of “immune infertility”? | antigen-antibody reaction in males causes destruction of sperm, resulting in infertility |
When the adrenal cortex is stimulated to increase its secretion of aldosterone, the first thing that happens is a(n): | increase in the kidney tubule reabsorption of sodium |
The total fluid or water content of the human body ranges from _____ of its total weight. 15% to 25% 25% to 45% 45% to 75% 75% to 85% | 45% to 75% |
When the kidney secretes hydrogen ions, it primarily reabsorbs _____ ions. potassium calcium chloride sodium | sodium |
The thirst center, which contains specialized cells called osmoreceptors, is located in the: pons. anterior pituitary. posterior pituitary. hypothalamus. | hypothalamus |
The hormone that stimulates the gallbladder to release bile is: enterogastrone. insulin. gastrin. cholecystokinin.. | cholecystokinin |
Cellulose is a residue of digestion that comes from: carbohydrates. meat proteins. undigested fats. undigested connective tissue. | carbohydrates |
Standard atmospheric pressure is _____ mm Hg. 650 700 760 800 | 760 |
Which gas law deals with the solubility of gases in solution? Dalton Henry Boyle Charles | Henry |
The enterogastric reflex causes: secretion of digestive enzymes in the small intestine. secretion of digestive enzymes in the stomach. inhibition of gastric peristalsis. acceleration of gastric peristalsis. | inhibition of digestive enzymes in the stomach |
Movement of hair cells in the organ of Corti against the _____ membrane can stimulate nerve impulse condition. tectorial basilar vestibular cochlear | tectorial |
The clear and potassium-rich fluid that fills the labyrinth is endolymph. perilymph. exolymph. none of the above. | endolymph |
Conduction by the sixth cranial nerve results in sensations of hearing. | False |
A child was frightened by a large dog. The pupils of the child’s eyes became dilated, and the heart and respiratory rates increased. These symptoms were caused by stimulation of: | the sympathetic nervous system. |
Most effectors of the autonomic nervous system are dually innervated by sympathetic and parasympathetic neurons. | True |