WorksheetsBack to Basics - Biochem, Physiology & Anatomy
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which anatomical plane is NUMBER 2?
Transverse
Sagittal
Coronal
Astral
All cells constantly undergo glycolysis to generate energy. The end result of glycolysis is the production of...
Lactic acid
ATP
Glucose
Pyruvate
The wall of the intestines contains significant amounts of smooth muscle. Which of the following directly innervates the intestinal wall?
A) Central nervous system
B) Somatic nervous system
C) Autonomic nervous system
D) Enteric nervous system
A, C & D
B & C
C & D
D only
Cardiac troponin is a protein that is found exclusively in cardiomyocytes. Detection of troponin in the blood is an important diagnostic investigation for a heart attack. Which of the following statements about cardiac troponin is CORRECT?
The cardiac troponin gene is in a heterochromatin state in most cells.
The cardiac troponin gene is expressed in all cells but not translated.
Only cardiomyocytes have the gene for cardiac troponin.
Cardiac troponin is a housekeeping gene in cardiomyocytes.
Plasma calcium (Ca2+) levels are tightly regulated by homeostatic mechanisms. When plasma calcium levels fall, parathyroid hormone (PTH) is released by the parathyroid glands. PTH is an example of a...
Control centre
Effector
Receptor
Variable
When an action potential reaches Point 3, ________ channels open, ________ occurs, and ________ channels close.
Sodium, depolarisation, potassium
Potassium, depolarisation, sodium
Sodium, repolarisation, potassium
Potassium, repolarisation, sodium
The hamstrings muscles are FLEXORS of the knee, while the quadriceps muscles EXTENSORS of the knee. Hamstrings muscles are commonly injured in athletes during sprinting when the leg is stuck out straight - what type of CONTRACTION are the hamstrings doing?
Concentric contraction
Eccentric contraction
Isometric contraction
Relaxation
The pleural membranes of the lungs and chest cavity require lubrication to allow for frictionless breathing. Which of the following tissue would be found in these membranes?
Mucosal
Serosal
Submucosal
Subserosal
Which of the following changes would you expect to occur when the parasympathetic nervous system is activated?
Slowing of heart rate
Increased rate of digestion
Dilation of the pupils in the eyes
Slowing of respiration rate
This soccer player is preparing to kick the ball. What movement(s) is he doing with the specific body parts in question? (RK = right knee; LA = left arm)
RK extension, LA abduction
RK flexion, LA adduction
RK flexion, LA abduction
RK extension, LA adduction
