Anatomy and Physiology

    Electricity
    In an electrical device, a correctly installed earth wire provides protection against what?
    The earth wire will only carry current if the electrical device is faulty and the metal casing becomes live. It prevents a shock being received by anyone touching the device.
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    The Physics of Waves: Light Waves, Sound Waves and Ultrasound
    Which phrase would best describe waves of dim violet light?
    The violet end of the spectrum has waves of higher frequency than the red end; dim light refers to low amplitude light.
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    Cells and Tissues
    What does simple columnar epithelial tissue refer to? Tissue with:
    Simple = one layer. Columnar means oblong or shaped like a column.
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    Electricity
    The potential differences generated by the heart muscle as it contracts and relaxes can be measured by placing electrodes on the surface of the body. What is the record of these electrical events correctly called?
    An electrocardiogram (ECG) is produced by an electrocardiograph machine.
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    Integument
    The hypodermis is which of the following?
    Hypodermis is “below” the dermis. Although it has “dermis” in its name, it is not part of the integument.
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    Skeleton and Joints
    Which bone is most superior?
    The occipital bone forms the base of the skull and so is above (superior) to all the others when the body is in the anatomical position.
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    Skeleton and Joints
    What does “articulation” refer to?
    Articulation means joint between bones.
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    Skeleton and Joints
    Which of the following is an amphiarthrotic joint?
    Choice B is an immovable joint, while choices C and D are freely moveable synovial (diarthrotic) joints.
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    Nervous System
    Which of the following lists all of the main sections of the brain?
    Apart from the two “cere” (cerebrum and cerebellum), diencephalon and brainstem must be included.
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    Body Temperature, Energy and Heat Loss
    Which is the correct distinction between temperature and heat?
    Heat flows from the object at higher temperature to the object at lower temperature. Choices A and B are nonsensical in their reference to temperature.
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