Anatomy and Physiology

    Organisation of the Body
    To which body region does “popliteal” refer?
    Here the popliteal artery and popliteus tendon may be located. Choice A refers to orbital; B refers to antecubital; D refers to inguinal.
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    Nervous System
    Which word correctly completes the statement: “All motor neurons are…”?
    Motor neurones (that innervate muscles) are multipolar.
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    Nervous System
    Corticospinal pathways cross over from one side of the brain to the other side. Where does this crossover occur?
    In the medulla oblongata at the “decussation of pyramids”.
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    Reproductive System
    Below is a list of structures and (in brackets) a hormone that they might produce. Which list is correct?
    The anterior pituitary produces and releases FSH and LH.
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    Gastrointestinal System
    What is the term applied to the production of glucose from noncarbohydrate molecules?
    Gluco refers to glucose; neo = new; and genesis = producing (glycogenolysis is the production of glucose from glycogen – by lysis.)
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    Respiratory System
    The term “cellular respiration” is applied to:
    Cellular respiration is applied to the use of oxygen in mitochondria to metabolise glucose into ATP and carbon dioxide.
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    Cardiovascular System
    Which of the following would cause blood pressure to DECREASE?
    Parasympathetic activity decreases heart rate and decreases force of myocardial contraction; hence CO and BP would decrease.
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    Chemistry for Physiology
    The formula for glucose is C6H12O6. How many atoms of each type of element are there in a molecule of glucose?
    The number of atoms, written as a subscript, immediately follows the symbol for the element and C, H, O are the symbols for carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, respectively.
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    Chemistry for Physiology
    Which one of the following best defines an acid?
    A “hydrogen ion” H+ is a bare proton which, if it freely exists, would attach to a water molecule to form the hydronium ion (H3O+). So choice D is a better answer than Choice B.
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    The Physics of Waves: Light Waves, Sound Waves and Ultrasound
    Ultrasound radiation may be characterised as which one of the following?
    Ultrasound, and audible sound, is a longitudinal wave. It is neither ionising nor electromagnetic.
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