Anatomy and Physiology

    Cells and Tissues
    Which of the following cells are found in bone?
    “Osteo” is ancient (?) Greek for bone.
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    Muscles
    What is the protein of thick myofilaments in a skeletal muscle cell?
    Choices A and C are both proteins of thin myofilaments. ACh is a neurotransmitter.
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    Cardiovascular System
    In the process of haemostasis, which phase involves the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways?
    The clotting (coagulation phase) has these two pathways.
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    Chemistry for Physiology
    The chemical elements can be divided into metal elements and non-metal elements. Which of the statements about metals and non-metals is correct?
    Metal ions are positively charged (having lost an electron/s); consequently they are attracted to a cathode (a negatively charged electrode).
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    Chemistry for Physiology
    Which of the following is the correct combination for the nucleic acid DNA?
    “Deoxyribose” supplies the “D” in DNA. The base uracil occurs in RNA (not DNA) where it substitutes for the thymine that occurs in DNA.
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    Integument
    Which list of structures is NOT all part of the integumentary system?
    The hypodermis is not part of the integumentary system.
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    Endocrine System
    Which structure produces ADH and oxytocin?
    ADH and OT are then transported to the posterior pituitary for storage and release.
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    Cells and Tissues
    Which cell organelles contain an acidic environment capable of digesting a wide variety of molecules?
    The prefix “lyso-” refers to the ability to dissolve or destroy molecules or cells.
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    Chemistry for Physiology
    If the pH of the stomach contents changed from 3 to 2, which of the following is true?
    When pH decreases from 3 to 2, this indicates an increase in hydronium ion concentration by a factor of 10. Remember pH is a logarithmic scale.
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    Nervous System
    What is the place where the blood vessels and nerve fibres come together and leave the posterior chamber of the eye called?
    Optic disc is where no rods or cones exist as the nerves and blood vessels pass out through the choroid and sclera here.
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