ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1-SUMMATIVE (ORIGINAL 2)

The characteristics of life include:

• (a)             digestion, excretion, irritation.

• (b)             absorption, bleeding, circulation.

• (c)             excretion, perspiration, reproduction.

• (d)             intelligence, growth, responsiveness.

There are five essential requirements for all organisms. These are:

• (a)             carbon dioxide, water, mouths, rectums, oxygen.

• (b)             oxygen, pressure, heat, water, food.

• (c)             food, low temperatures, carbon dioxide, oxygen, pressure.

• (d)             pressure, spatial awareness, sight, water, food.

Mr. Charles is interested in donating his blood. The nurse in the blood donation camp tested his blood sample and found that there were no antigens present in the red blood cells. Mr. Charles’ blood group is

• (a)            O

• (b)            A

• (c)            B

• (d)            AB

Oxygen is important for the cells to perform their functions. The pigments in red blood cells that carry oxygen is called the

• (a)            melatonin.

• (b)            urobilinogen.

• (c)            haemoglobin.

• (d)            erythropoietin.

Which of the following is known as a natural pacemaker of the heart?

• (a)            SA node

• (b)            AV node

• (c)            Bundle of His

• (d)            Purkinje fibers

What is the normal pH of blood?

• (a)            7.45

• (b)            7.35

• (c)            7.00

• (d)            8.02

Which group of blood is referred to as a universal donor?

• (a)            Blood group A

• (b)            Blood group O

• (c)            Blood group B

• (d)            Blood group AB.

Which of the following is not true about veins?

• (a)            venous valves are formed from tunica media.

• (b)            the volume of blood in the veins is greater than in the arteries at any given time.

• (c)            veins have thinner muscular layers than arteries.

• (d)            veins take blood away from the heart.

The following organs are located in the abdominal cavity EXCEPT:

• (a)        uterus.

• (b)        liver.

• (c)        stomach.

• (d)        pancreas

Which of the following is the only movable bone in the skull?

• (a)        Maxilla

• (b)        Mandible

• (c)        Nasal bone

• (d)        Frontal bone