Sample Mblex Exam And Answers.
Which structure leads from the bladder to the exterior of the body? -
\urethra
Which organ produces urine? -
\kidney
After the onset of menopause which hormone is produced in lower levels? -
\estrogen
The passage of hereditary traits and conditions from one generation to another is called
-
\inheritance
The process involves changes to vascular circulation and permeability, immune
response and the release of chemical mediators is -
\Inflammation
Receptors that sense pain and damage are called -
\nociceptors
The autonomic nervous system consists of which of the following two principal
divisions? -
\sympathetic and parasympathetic
Which receptors sense vibration and touch? -
\mechanoreceptors
Which muscle has fibers running parallel to the body's midline? -
\Rectus abdominis
Which open-ended vascular system begins in the interstitial spaces and drains fluid
from nearly all tissues and organs? -
\lymphatic
The single largest mass of lymphatic tissue in the body is the -
\spleen
The mineral in the body that is essential for the structure of bones, muscle contractions
and blood coagulation is -
\calcium
, Blood circulating to the lungs from the heart would pass through which of the following
structures? -
\pulmonary artery
Which of the following chemicals break down protein in the stomach? -
\hydrochloric acid and pepsin
Ninety percent of the absorption of nutrients takes place in the -
\small intestine
Which of the following glands has both endocrine and exocrine gland characteristics? -
\pancreas
What part of the autonomic nervous system stimulates the release of hormones by the
adrenal medulla? -
\sympathetic
Which of the following is the correct order of the correct order of the layers of the skin
from deep to superficial? -
\superficial fascia dermis epidermis
One function of the integumentary system is to -
\regulate temperature
What action occurs at the ankle to allow for standing on the heel, with toes off the
ground -
\dorsiflexion
What is the name of the connective tissue surrounding the fibers, fasciculi and bulk of
skeletal muscles? -
\fascia
The involuntary contraction of which of the following muscles would cause hiccups? -
\diaphragm
The structure extending from the larynx to the primary bronchi is the -
\trachea
The bumpy ridges located along either side of the external occipital protuberance are
called -
\superior nuchal lines
Gel-filled sacs containing proprioceptors that respond to movement and aid in
maintaining equilibrium are found in the -
\ear
Which structure leads from the bladder to the exterior of the body? -
\urethra
Which organ produces urine? -
\kidney
After the onset of menopause which hormone is produced in lower levels? -
\estrogen
The passage of hereditary traits and conditions from one generation to another is called
-
\inheritance
The process involves changes to vascular circulation and permeability, immune
response and the release of chemical mediators is -
\Inflammation
Receptors that sense pain and damage are called -
\nociceptors
The autonomic nervous system consists of which of the following two principal
divisions? -
\sympathetic and parasympathetic
Which receptors sense vibration and touch? -
\mechanoreceptors
Which muscle has fibers running parallel to the body's midline? -
\Rectus abdominis
Which open-ended vascular system begins in the interstitial spaces and drains fluid
from nearly all tissues and organs? -
\lymphatic
The single largest mass of lymphatic tissue in the body is the -
\spleen
The mineral in the body that is essential for the structure of bones, muscle contractions
and blood coagulation is -
\calcium
, Blood circulating to the lungs from the heart would pass through which of the following
structures? -
\pulmonary artery
Which of the following chemicals break down protein in the stomach? -
\hydrochloric acid and pepsin
Ninety percent of the absorption of nutrients takes place in the -
\small intestine
Which of the following glands has both endocrine and exocrine gland characteristics? -
\pancreas
What part of the autonomic nervous system stimulates the release of hormones by the
adrenal medulla? -
\sympathetic
Which of the following is the correct order of the correct order of the layers of the skin
from deep to superficial? -
\superficial fascia dermis epidermis
One function of the integumentary system is to -
\regulate temperature
What action occurs at the ankle to allow for standing on the heel, with toes off the
ground -
\dorsiflexion
What is the name of the connective tissue surrounding the fibers, fasciculi and bulk of
skeletal muscles? -
\fascia
The involuntary contraction of which of the following muscles would cause hiccups? -
\diaphragm
The structure extending from the larynx to the primary bronchi is the -
\trachea
The bumpy ridges located along either side of the external occipital protuberance are
called -
\superior nuchal lines
Gel-filled sacs containing proprioceptors that respond to movement and aid in
maintaining equilibrium are found in the -
\ear
