SUSS BME108 QUIZ 2
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Score for this quiz: 89.91 out of 99.9
Submitted 25 Apr at 10:52
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IncorrectQuestion 1
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Which of the following is NOT a layer in the esophagus?
Submucosa
Serosa
Musularis externa
Muscularis interna
Mucosa
Question 2
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The most abundant nitrogenous waste in urine is _______.
creatine
peptides
uric acid
nitrogen dissolved fluid
urea
Question 3
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Which of the statements below is/are true?
Only a and b above
None of the above
a) The afferent arteriole is smaller than efferent arteriole
c) Urea can be circulated back to the body for further breakdown
b) About 20% of the plasma are filtered at the glomeruli
Question 4
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Secretions that are added as food moves through the GI tract assist in ________.
bile production
distribution of nutrients throughout the body
vitamin A and D production and storage
liquefying and digesting the food
insulin production
Question 5
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What is myopia?
Unable to see near objects clearly
Unable to see at night
Unable to see colour clearly
Unable to balance
Unable to see far objects clearly
Question 6
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An action potential __________.
occurs when the local potential reaches threshold level
propagates across the plasma membrane in a decremental fashion
cannot transmit information
has no repolarization phase
is an example of negative feedback
Question 7
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Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Solutes are actively transported from the ascending limb.
Only sodium diffuses from the descending limb.
The osmolality of the descending limb decreases as filtrate moves through.
Water moves by osmosis out of the ascending limb.
Question 8
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The most selective pores in the filtration membrane are located in the __________.
capillary endothelium
capsular space
podocytes
basement membrane of the capillaries
Question 9
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Which organs in the body are involved in removal of waste products?
Kidney
Only liver and heart
Only liver and kidney
Liver
Heart
Question 10
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The maintenance of volume and component of fluids in the body is the responsibility of the
Respiratory system
Cardiac system
Nervous system
Renal system
Special senses system
Question 11
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Arrange the following in proper sequence:
I. digestion
II. elimination
III. ingestion
IV. absorption
I. digestion
II. elimination
III. ingestion
IV. absorption
III, IV, I, II
I, IV, III, II
IV, I, II, III
III, IV, II, I
III, I, IV, II
Question 12
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The size of the pupil is controlled by the _________.
combination of aqueous and vitreous humor
cornea
pupil
retina
iris
Question 13
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Gaps or interruptions in the myelin sheath are called ________.
gap junctions
tight junctions
internodes
nodes of Ranvier
neurofilaments
IncorrectQuestion 14
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A nerve impulse is conducted along a neuron as ______.
sodium ions
all of the above
postassium ions
a depoplarization wave
a poloarization wave
Question 15
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Select the response that is NOT a primary taste sensation.
Spicy
Sour
Sweet
Salty
Bitter
Question 16
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Which of the following might happen if a person begins laughing while swallowing a liquid?
relaxation of the soft palate allowing liquid to enter the nasal cavity
the tongue might be swallowed
peristalsis will not begin
laryngeal constriction forcing liquid through the pharynx
nothing – swallowing will be normal
Question 17
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Arrange the following structures in the correct sequence:
I – ureter
2 – renal pelvis
3 – calyx
4 – urinary bladder
5 – urethra
I – ureter
2 – renal pelvis
3 – calyx
4 – urinary bladder
5 – urethra
1, 3, 2, 4, 5
3, 4, 1, 2, 5
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
2, 4, 5, 3, 1
3, 2, 1, 4, 5
Question 18
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Which of the below is not part of the digestive system?
Rectum
Esophagus
Liver
Aorta
Pharynx
Question 19
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Over half of the water loss from the body occurs via ________.
there is very little water loss from body
metabolic process
urine
feces
perspiration
Question 20
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The pathway of light reaching the retina is _________.
cornea – aqueous humor – pupil – lens- vitreous humor – retina
cornea – vitreous humor – pupils – lens – vitreous humor – retina
cornea – vitreous humor – lens – pupil – aqueous humor – retina
Aqueous humor – cornea – pupil – lens – vitreous humor - retina
cornea – aqueous humor – lens – pupil – vitreous humor – retina
Question 21
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Which of the diseases below are NOT associated with obesity?
Autoimmune disease
Sleep apnea
Coronary heart disease
Stroke
Diabetes
Question 22
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The portion of the eye containing blood vessels and numerous melanocytes is the _______.
all of the above
iris
sclera
choroids coat
retina
Question 23
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The primary function of the proximal convoluted tubule is __________.
filtration
secretion of drugs
adjusting the volume of urine
secretion of acids and ammonia
absorption of ions, organic molecules, vitamins and water
Question 24
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Which of the following is/are part(s) of the salivary glands?
Only b and c above
Submandibular
Parotid
All of the above
Sublingual
Question 25
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Which is NOT a function of liver?
It stores energy
It performs gaseous exchange
It produces bile
It produces an enzyme for digestion of fat
Its function is to detoxify waste material
Question 26
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Which part of the nervous system is involved in voluntary actions and sensation?
Brain stem
Cerebrum
Spinal cord
Cerebellum
Medulla oblongata
Question 27
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Emulsification ________.
involves enzymes
occurs in the gallbladder
converts small lipid droplets into larger droplets
increases surface area for lipid digestion
chemically digests lipids
Question 28
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The movement of molecules out of the digestive tract into circulation or th lymphatic system is __________.
absorption
secretion
chemical digestion
peristalsis
IncorrectQuestion 29
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Which of the below are function(s) of the ear?
All of the above
Balance
Both hearing and balance
Proprioception
Hearing
Question 30
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Which of the statement below is TRUE for the small intestine?
Feces is produced in the small intestine
It has an acidic environment
There is mechanical digestion in the small intestine
It has 3 components, ie duodenum, jejunum and ileum
It is located after the large intestine
Quiz score: 89.91 out of 99.9
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