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What is the primary function of homeostasis
To keep the internal environment of the body constant
To transport materials across the cell membrane
To regulate body temperature only
To increase cellular activity
What percentage of water does a 70 kg 'standard male' contain?
50%
60%
70%
80%
What type of feedback mechanism stimulates a function?
Negative feedback
. Positive feedback
. Neutral feedback
Static feedback
What are the two main compartments of body water?
Intracellular Fluid and Extracellular Fluid
Blood and Lymph
Plasma and Interstitial Fluid
Fat and Bone
What is the composition of a phospholipid molecule?
A polar head and two nonpolar tails
Two polar heads and one nonpolar tail
A single layer of lipids
Only hydrophobic tails
Which system regulates homeostasis through rapid control mechanisms?
Endocrine system
Nervous system
Immune system
Digestive system
What is the water content percentage in neonates compared to adults?
50-60%
75-80%
60-70%
80-90%
What is the primary active transport mechanism mentioned in the document?
Calcium pump
Sodium-Potassium pump
Chloride channel
Glucose transporter
What type of fluid is interstitial fluid classified as?
Intracellular fluid
Extracellular fluid
Intravascular fluid
Cytoplasmic fluid
What is the role of glycolipids in the cell membrane?
To provide energy
To form a barrier
To bind carbohydrates
To transport ions
Homeostasis is regulated only by the nervous system.
true
false
The major division of body water is into Intracellular Fluid and Extracellular Fluid.
true
false
Phospholipids are composed of a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail.
true
false
Negative feedback mechanisms increase the output or activity of an organ or system.
true
false
Neonates contain a higher percentage of water than adults.
true
false
The extracellular fluid (ECF) is divided into interstitial fluid and intravascular fluid.
true
false
The cell membrane is impermeable to all substances.
True
False
The primary active transport mechanism mentioned in the document is the NA+-K+ pump.
true
false
Homeostasis involves maintaining constant temperature, pH, and ion concentration.
true
false
Glycolipids are lipids without any carbohydrate attached.
true
false
What is the protein part of a conjugated enzyme called?
Coenzyme
Apoenzyme
Substrate
Zymogen
What temperature range is optimal for human enzymes?
0°- 10°C
20°- 30°C
35°- 40°C
50°- 60°C
What is the role of competitive inhibitors?
They enhance enzyme activity
They resemble the substrate and compete for the active site
They change the pH of the environment
They are inactive precursors of enzymes
What is the effect of pH on enzyme activity?
It has no effect
It changes the protein shape and can denature it
It increases the temperature
It decreases the substrate concentration
What are zymogens?
Inactive precursors of enzymes
Enzymes that break down lipids
Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis
Active forms of enzymes
What is the term for the protein part of a conjugated enzyme?
Zymogen
Substrate
Coenzyme
Apoenzyme
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down sucrose?
Protease
DNA polymerase
Lipase
Sucrase
What happens to enzymes when the temperature is raised too high?
They speed up reactions
They become more active
They denature and lose shape
They become zymogens
What is the role of a competitive inhibitor in enzyme activity?
It enhances enzyme activity
It increases the activation energy
It resembles the substrate and competes for the active site
It changes the enzyme's shape
What is the current system for naming enzymes based on?
The enzyme's shape
The type of reaction or substrate involved
The pH level of the reaction
The temperature at which they work best
Apoenzymes are the non-protein part of conjugated enzymes
true
false
Enzymes are permanently changed after a reaction occurs
true
false
Zymogens are active forms of enzymes.
true
false
Lyases are enzymes that catalyze the removal of groups from substrates by means other than hydrolysis.
true
false
The suffix '-ase' is used in the nomenclature of enzymes to indicate the type of reaction they catalyze.
true
false
Are coenzymes considered the protein part of conjugated enzymes?
true
false
Do enzymes require a specific shape to function properly?
true
false
Is the optimum temperature for human enzymes typically between 30°C and 35°C?
true
false
Do competitive inhibitors enhance the activity of enzymes by binding to the active site?
true
false
Are zymogens active forms of enzymes that can immediately catalyze reactions?
true
false
Function of the blood:
Transport of gases, nutrients, wastes products & regulatory molecules only.
Regulation of PH and osmosis only.
Maintenance of body temperature only.
all the above
The percentage of plasma in the blood
60%
55%
57%
51%
The percentage of the formed elements in the blood
45%
55%
40%
50%
Pale yellow made up of 91% water, 9% other substances
Proteins.
Red blood cells (Erythrocytes).
Liquid part of blood (Plasma).
White blood cells (Leukocytes).
Important in regulation of water movement between tissues and blood
Fibrinogen
Albumin
Globulins
all the above
Responsible for immune system or transport molecules
Fibrinogen
Albumin
Globulins
all the above
Responsible for formation of blood clots
Fibrinogen
Globulins
Albumin
all the above
Which blood group is determined by antigens on the surface of RBCs?
Rh
ABO
Oxygen
Hemoglobin
White blood cells (leukocytes) consist of Granulocytes which consist of
Monocytes & Neutrophils.
Lymphocytes & Eosinophils.
Lymphocytes & Monocytes.
Neutrophils, Eosinophils & Basophils.
Process of blood cell production
Hematopoiesis
Hemopoiesis
None of the following
Both a & b
Develop into red blood cells
Myeloblasts
Proerythroblasts
Lymphoblast
Monoblasts
Develop into basophils, neutrophils, eosinophils
Proerythroblasts
Lymphoblasts
Myeloblasts
Monoblasts
Develop into lymphocytes
Lymphoblasts
Proerythroblasts
Myeloblasts
Monoblasts
Develop into monocytes
Myeloblasts
Monoblasts
Lymphoblasts
Megakaryoblasts
Develop into platelets
Myeloblasts
Monoblasts
Lymphoblasts
Megakaryoblasts
The structure of erythrocytes
Biconcave, anucleate
Biconcave, nucleated
Biconcave only
None of the following
Components of erythrocytes
Hemoglobin, Lipids & ATP only
Hemoglobin, Lipids, ATP & carbonic anhydrase
Lipids, ATP & carbonic anhydrase only
None of the following
4 Globin molecule
Transport oxygen
Transport carbon dioxide
None of the following
Both a & b
4 heme molecule
Transport oxygen
Transport carbon dioxide
None of the following
Both a & b
Leukocytes consist of
Agranulocyte
Granulocyte
None of the following
Both a & b
What do thyroid hormones act through?
Transmembrane proteins
Pancreas
Nuclear receptors
Adrenal glands
What is the role of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in males?
Regulates sperm production
Regulates blood glucose levels
Stimulates adrenal gland
Produces insulin
What two hormones play a major role in calcium homeostasis in mammals?
Cortisol and aldosterone
Insulin and glucagon
Parathyroid hormone and calcitonin
Adrenaline and norepinephrine
What is the primary function of the pancreas in its endocrine role?
Secretes digestive enzymes
Regulates sodium and potassium
Produces insulin and glucagon
Stimulates adrenal gland
What is diabetes mellitus caused by?
Deficiency of insulin or decreased response to insulin
Excessive production of glucagon
Increased calcium levels
Overproduction of adrenaline
Which part of the adrenal gland produces adrenaline and norepinephrine?
Adrenal cortex
Hypothalamus
Adrenal medulla
Anterior pituitary
What is the primary function of hormones in the body?
To produce digestive enzymes
To regulate calcium levels
To convey information via the bloodstream
To stimulate the adrenal gland
What is the role of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)?
Increases blood glucose levels
Stimulates insulin production
Regulates sperm production
Stimulates the adrenal gland to produce steroid hormones
What is the location of the pancreas in relation to the stomach?
Above the stomach
Behind the stomach
In front of the stomach
Next to the liver
Which two hormones are antagonistic in calcium homeostasis?
Insulin and glucagon
Cortisol and aldosterone
Adrenaline and norepinephrine
Parathyroid hormone and calcitonin
Thyroid hormones act through nuclear receptors.
true
false
The adrenal cortex produces adrenaline and norepinephrine.
true
false
Phermones carry messages to other individuals outside the body
True
False
Diabetes mellitus is caused by an excess of insulin.
true
false
The hypothalamus and anterior pituitary control the secretion of thyroid hormones through two negative feedback loops
true
false
Do mammals have an adrenal gland located above each kidney?
True
false
The adrenal medulla produces steroid hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone.
true
false
Hormones convey information via the bloodstream to target cells throughout the body
true
false
Exocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
true
false
Calcium homeostasis in mammals is regulated by two antagonistic hormones: parathyroid hormone and calcitonin.
true
false
What are the two types of cytoplasmic processes that extend from the cell body?
Neurons and Synapses
Rods and Cones
Dendrites and Axons
Sensory and Motor
What is the function of sensory (afferent) neurons?
Carry impulses from sensory receptors to the CNS
Carry impulses away from the CNS
Form the nerve processes
Connect neurons together
What type of synapse opens a chemically gated sodium channel?
Inhibitory synapse
Excitatory synapse
Electrical synapse
Chemical synapse
What part of the vertebrate brain is responsible for maintaining homeostasis?
Forebrain
Hindbrain
Autonomic nervous system
Midbrain
What is the role of the sympathetic nervous system?
Promotes digestion
Conserves energy
Inhibits action potentials
Increases blood pressure and heart rate
What are the two types of cytoplasmic processes that extend from the cell body of a neuron?
Dendrites and Axons
Presynaptic and Postsynaptic Neurons
Rods and Cones
Sensory and Motor Neurons
Which part of the vertebrate brain is responsible for basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate?
Forebrain
Midbrain
Hindbrain
Cerebellum
What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
To carry messages across the synapse
To connect sensory and motor neurons
To generate action potentials
To maintain homeostasis
What type of synapse involves a receptor protein that is a chemically gated sodium channel?
Electrical synapse
Inhibitory synapse
Chemical synapse
Excitatory synapse
Which system of the peripheral nervous system innervates skeletal muscle?
Sympathetic nervous system
Autonomic nervous system
Central nervous system
Somatic nervous system
Dendrites carry signals away from the cell body of a neuron.
true
false
The human retina contains only one type of photoreceptor.
true
false
The Central Nervous System (CNS) includes the brain and spinal cord.
true
false
The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the 'rest and digest' response
True
false
Neurotransmitters are released into the synapse to carry messages across the synaptic cleft.
true
false
Are axons responsible for bringing signals into the cell body of a neuron?
true
false
The vertebrate brain consists of four parts: hindbrain, midbrain, forebrain, and cerebellum.
true
false
Chemical synapses involve a direct contact between neurons.
true
false
The autonomic nervous system is responsible for voluntary muscle control
true
false
Rods in the human retina are responsible for color vision.
true
false
What is the primary dietary carbohydrate that is digested in the human gastrointestinal tract?
Polysaccharides
Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Oligosaccharides
Which enzyme is primarily responsible for fat digestion in the duodenum?
Pancreatic lipase
Lingual lipase
Gastric lipase
Bile salts
What is the role of secretin in the digestive process?
Increases secretion of bicarbonate
Stimulates gastric acid secretion
Inhibits bile secretion
Stimulates protein digestion
What type of transport is used for glucose transport out of the renal tubules?
Passive transport
Secondary active transport
Facilitated diffusion
Simple diffusion
What happens to the fatty acids containing more than 10-12 carbon atoms in enterocytes?
They are absorbed directly into the portal blood
They are converted to glucose
They are excreted in bile
They are reesterified to triglycerides
What is the primary mechanism by which gastrin stimulates H+ secretion in the gastric lumen?
By increasing intracellular cAMP through histamine secretion
By directly stimulating parietal cells
By decreasing Na+ concentration
By inhibiting gastric lipase
Which type of fatty acids are primarily reesterified to triglycerides in enterocytes?
Fatty acids with more than 10-12 carbon atoms
Fatty acids with less than 10-12 carbon atoms
Free fatty acids
Free fatty acids
What role does the sodium-dependent glucose transporter (SGLT) play in the absorption of sugars?
Inhibits sugar absorption
Facilitates sugar influx into epithelial cells
Converts glucose to fatty acids
Transports glucose out of renal tubules
What is the primary source of the glucose molecules found in glycogen?
Synthetic origin
Plant origin
Bacterial origin
Animal origin
What is the effect of high concentrations of Na+ on the transport of hexoses in the intestine?
Inhibits sugar absorption
Has no effect on sugar transport
Facilitates sugar influx into epithelial cells
Increases the absorption of larger peptides
Fatty acids containing less than 10-12 carbon atoms pass from the mucosal cells directly into the portal blood as free fatty acids.
true
false
Gastrin stimulates H+ secretion primarily by acting on H2 receptors.
true
false
The citric acid cycle is a sequence of reactions in which acetyl-CoA is metabolized to CO2 and H atoms.
true
false
CCK inhibits gastric emptying and increases the secretion of enterokinase.
true
false
Nucleic acids are split into nucleotides in the intestine by pancreatic lipase.
true
false
The absorption of amino acids is rapid in the ileum compared to the duodenum and jejunum.
true
false
Cholecystokinin and pancreozymin are now understood to be separate hormones with distinct functions.
true
false
The citric acid cycle produces 12 ATP and 4 H2O from the metabolism of acetyl-CoA.
true
false
Histamine secretion by enterochromaffin-like cells is stimulated by gastrin, which increases H+ secretion.
true
false
The sodium-dependent glucose transporter (SGLT) is responsible for the facilitated diffusion of glucose across the intestinal epithelium.
true
false
