MRCS Physio Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
How is the anion gap calculated? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-(Na + K) - (Cl + HCO3)
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The anion gap may be calculated by using (sodium + potassium) - (bicarbonate +
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chloride)
What does a base excess of -6 to -10 mean in the context of hemorrhage -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Type 3 hemorrhagic shock
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Where are the reticulo-endothelial cells concentrated within the spleen? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-concentrated in the white pulp.
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Cori Cycle - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-the cycle of lactate to glucose between the
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muscle and liver | |
Release of somatostatin from the pancreas will result in which of the following? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Decrease In Pancreatic Exocrine hormones
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what is the half life of insulin - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-less than 30 minutes
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What is Conn's syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Primary hyperaldosteronism
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Correct Answers
How is the anion gap calculated? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-(Na + K) - (Cl + HCO3)
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The anion gap may be calculated by using (sodium + potassium) - (bicarbonate +
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chloride)
What does a base excess of -6 to -10 mean in the context of hemorrhage -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Type 3 hemorrhagic shock
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Where are the reticulo-endothelial cells concentrated within the spleen? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-concentrated in the white pulp.
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Cori Cycle - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-the cycle of lactate to glucose between the
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muscle and liver | |
Release of somatostatin from the pancreas will result in which of the following? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Decrease In Pancreatic Exocrine hormones
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what is the half life of insulin - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-less than 30 minutes
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What is Conn's syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Primary hyperaldosteronism
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