Anatomy and Physiology

    Renal System
    What is the collective term applied to the proximal and distal convoluted tubules, the loop of Henle (i.e. the nephron loop) and the glomerular capsule?
    The nephron includes the glomerulus, whereas the tubule does not.
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    Cells and Tissues
    What is the major component of the plasma membrane of a cell?
    Cholesterol and proteins are also present in the plasma membrane but as more minor components.
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    Cardiovascular System
    To what is the term “thrombocytosis” applied?
    The suffix “-cytosis” denotes an excess of. The term thrombocyte is applied to platelets.
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    Cardiovascular System
    Which of the following are two of the factors that influence arterial blood pressure?
    Mean arterial blood pressure, MAP = CO × TPR (TPR = total peripheral resistance)
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    The Physics of Waves: Light Waves, Sound Waves and Ultrasound
    How may sound waves be characterised? As:
    Sound waves require a medium. Longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to their direction of propagation. Electric and magnetic fields are not involved. Choice C is correct but not specific enough.
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    Muscles
    What are the muscles known as gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus named according to? Their:
    Maximus > medius > minimus
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    Skeleton and Joints
    Hypochondriac refers to which of the following?
    “Hypo-” refers to below (or inferior to), while “chondral” refers to cartilage – specifically the costal cartilages that join ribs 7 to 10 to the sternum. Hypochondriac refers to the abdomen immediately inferior to the rib cage. Choices C and D are nonsense. While choice A is true in layman’s terms, we are dealing with anatomical terminology here.
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    Cardiovascular System
    The mitral valve of the heart is located between the:
    The mitral valve is the usual term used for the left atrioventricular valve.
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    Cardiovascular System
    Which one of the following is NOT a plasma protein?
    Keratin is the protein that the stratum corneum of the skin and that hair and nails are made of.
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    Respiratory System
    With respect to adrenaline and noradrenaline, which of the following is true? They:
    Adrenaline and noradrenaline cause bronchioles to dilate which allows for greater ventilation.
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