Anatomy and Physiology

    Chemistry for Physiology
    If a patient has blood pH that is 7.3 (which is below the healthy range of blood pH values), which of the following is a correct statement?
    A pH lower than the healthy blood pH range is called acidosis.
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    Cardiovascular System
    Which statement about cardiac output is correct?
    Cardiac output (in ml per minute) = stroke volume (in ml per beat) times heart rate (in beta per minute).
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    The Physics of Waves: Light Waves, Sound Waves and Ultrasound
    The unit called the decibel (dB) is used in the measurement of:
    Sound level uses the unit dB. Frequency uses hertz, intensity uses watts per square metre, and pressure uses pascal.
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    Electricity
    Choose the alternative which correctly completes the following sentence: “There are two types of electric charge called:
    The two types of charges are positive and negative which may exist on a variety of particles such as those named in the other choices.
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    Nervous System
    In the spinal cord, the ascending tracts contain:
    The term “ascending” means travelling upwards to the brain. Hence this must be sensory information from the body. The tracts are white as they are myelinated which gives the nerves a white appearance.
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    Endocrine System
    Which statement is NOT CORRECT?
    Oxytocin is produced in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
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    Skeleton and Joints
    Which of the following bones is part of the cranium?
    The occipital bone forms the floor of the cranium.
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    Gastrointestinal System
    Which statement best describes the process of glycogenesis?
    The term glycogenesis refers to the making (-genesis) of glycogen (glyco-) from glucose. This removes glucose from the blood circulation.
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    Cells and Tissues
    What is the composition of the intercellular matrix in connective tissue?
    “Intercellular” means between cells. So matrix is fibres and ground substance (but no cells).
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    Integument
    When a medicine is delivered via a patch attached to the skin, it is said to be delivered:
    Some medicines can be absorbed through the skin to enter the bloodstream. Choice C applies to ointments that act on the skin they are applied to. Choices B and D are delivered by a penetrating injection to locations deep to the skin.
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