TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2023/2024)
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)WITH NGN
What antibody type mediates the body's response to an allergen? -
ANSWER>>IgE
What is associated with wound healing by primary intention? -
ANSWER>>Minimum scar tissue
What wax-like substance is secreted by glands in the external ear canal? -
ANSWER>>Cerumen
What is responsible for regulation of body temperature? -
ANSWER>>Hypothalamus
Production of what, is the function of the prostate gland? -
ANSWER>>Substance to enhance sperm motility
What bone is a component of the appendicular skeleton? - ANSWER>>Symphis
pubis (shoulder girdle, upper extremeties, pelvis & lower extremities)
What tissue connects bones to joints? - ANSWER>>Ligaments
What tissue connects muscle to bone? - ANSWER>>Tendons
What cardiac valve prevents blood from returning to the left ventricle of the
heart? - ANSWER>>Aortic Valve
What's the role of platelets in homeostasis? - ANSWER>>Formation of plugs
What is the function of surfactant in the alveoli of the lungs? -
ANSWER>>Prevention of alveoli collapse
What describes the event of ovulation? - ANSWER>>Graafian follicle releases an
ovum
, What is involved in the destruction of ingested pathogens? -
ANSWER>>Stomach acid
When blood leaves the left ventricle, what does it enter next? -
ANSWER>>Aorta
The release of histamine is associated with what? - ANSWER>>Mast Cells, which
triggers inflammatory response
What is the measurement of percentage of red blood cells in whole blood? -
ANSWER>>Hematrocrit
What is a structure of the inner ear? - ANSWER>>Cochlea
What's the function of Angiotensin II in the regulation of blood pressure? -
ANSWER>>Vasoconstriction, when BP falls too low, Angiotensin II causes
"vasoconstriction" which causes an increase in BP
In wound healing, what plays a role in cleaning a wound of cellular debris? -
ANSWER>>Neutrophils, involves phagocytosis
What blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood to the right atrium of the heart? -
ANSWER>>Superior & Inferior Vena Cavae
In a normal functioning cardiovascular system, where does the heart beat
originate? - ANSWER>>Sinoatrial Node (SA), "pace maker"
After passing through glottis, inspired air travels to where next? -
ANSWER>>Larynx
What structure at the end of the ear canal vibrates when sound waves strike it?
- ANSWER>>Tympanic Membrane
What is located between the descending colon and rectum? -
ANSWER>>Sigmoid Colon