WorksheetsCardiac Activity and Physiology Worksheet
Total questions: 89
Worksheet time: 47mins
The inotropic effect on cardiac activity is a change in...:
contraction force
myocardial excitability
heart rate
myocardial conductivity
all answers are correct
The bathmotropic effect on cardiac activity is a change in:
heart rate
myocardial conductivity
contraction force
myocardial excitability
all answers are correct
The dromotropic effect on Cardiac activity is a change in:
myocardial conductivity
heart contraction force
heart excitability
heart rate
all answers are correct
What changes in heart rate are most often observed when pressing on the eyeballs (Danini-Aschner reflex):
slowing down
acceleration
rate does not change
arrhythmia
at first does not change, then increases in speed
Which reflex can temporarily reduce heart rate:
Danini-Aschner
Anrep
Starling
Parin
Bouditch
Which of the following humoral factors stimulate the heart:
adrenaline
acetylcholine
potassium ions
endothelin
all answers are correct
The main arteries of the elastic type (aorta, pulmonary trunk, and large arteries branching off them) are functionally classified as:
Conducting arteries
Distributing arteries
Resistance arteries
Capacitance vessels
Which of the following is classified as a shock-absorbing vessel?
resistance vessels
exchange vessels
capacitance vessels
shunting vessels
shock-absorbing vessels
The muscular arterial vessels (small arteries, arterioles, and precapillary sphincters) are functionally classified as:
resistance vessels
exchange vessels
shock-absorbing vessels
capacitive vessels
shunt vessels
Venules and veins, based on their functional significance, are classified as...
resistance vessels
exchange vessels
shock-absorbing vessels
shunting vessels
capacitance vessels
The greatest resistance in the systemic circulation is observed at the level of...
large arteries
medium arteries
capillaries
vascular anastomoses
arterioles
Volumetric blood flow velocity is…
the distance a portion of blood moves through a vessel per unit of time
the volume of blood in the chambers of the heart
the volume of blood flowing in the pulmonary circulation
the volume of blood flowing in the systemic circulation
the volume of blood flowing through the cross-section of a given section of the circulatory system or an individual vessel per unit of time
Linear blood flow velocity is…
the volume of blood flowing through the cross-section of a given section of the circulatory system or an individual vessel per unit of time
the distance a portion of blood moves in the pulmonary circulation
the distance a portion of blood moves when ejected from the blood vessels heart
the distance a portion of blood travels in the systemic circulation
the distance a portion of blood moves through a vessel per unit of time
How does the linear velocity of blood flow change from the aorta to the vena cava?
decreases up to the capillaries, then increases
remains constant at all levels
increases up to the capillaries, then decreases
gradually decreases at all levels of the vascular system
gradually increases at all levels of the vascular system
The automaticity of conduction system cells is based on the ability to:
Spontaneous depolarization
Rapid depolarization
Repolarization
Trace potentials
Slow repolarization
The action potential of sinoatrial node pacemaker cells is characterized by all of the following except:
the presence of a plateau during the repolarization period
a shallow rise
absence of an early rapid repolarization phase
a mild overshoot
slow diastolic depolarization
Systolic volume is:
the amount of blood ejected by the heart into the aorta or pulmonary artery in one contraction
the sum of the volumes of blood ejected by the heart into the aorta and pulmonary artery in one contraction
the amount of blood ejected by the heart per unit of time
the amount of blood ejected by the heart per minute
the amount of blood ejected by the heart into the aorta
Blood pressure depends on all of the following factors except:
Osmotic pressure of the blood
Cardiac output
Stroke volume
Vascular elasticity
Peripheral resistance
Working muscles of the heart:
myocardium
epicardium
endocardium
pericardium
pleura
Arterial blood enters:
left atrium via the pulmonary veins
right atrium via the vena cava
right atrium via the pulmonary arteries
right atrium via the inferior vena cava
left atrium via the pulmonary arteries
Function of atypical cardiac fibers?
excitability and conductivity
contractility and conductivity
nutritional
contractility and excitability
protective
The relative refractoriness phase in the heart coincides with:
rapid terminal repolarization
action potential plateau
rapid initial depolarization
depolarization
local answer
Cardiac conduction disturbances are observed with
atrio-ventricular block
tachycardia
extrasystole
sinus arrhythmia
bradycardia
Can atrioventricular node cells spontaneously generate excitation impulses?
they can, if the sinoatrial node is blocked
they cannot
they can, if the function of the bundle branches of His is impaired
they can, if the function of the Purkinje fibers is impaired
they can, if myocardial conduction is impaired
Excitability disorders in the heart are manifested by:
extrasystole
block
decompensation
tachycardia
bradycardia
The Frank-Starling Law is:
the relationship between ventricular filling and stroke volume
the process of oxygen exchange in the lungs
the mechanism of nerve impulse transmission
the regulation of blood pressure by the kidneys
Increased force of heart contractions in response to stretching of the heart chambers:
decompensation of cardiac activity
impaired cardiac activity
increased heart rate
increased systolic blood volume
increased force of heart contractions in response to stretching of the heart chambers
The mechanism of Bowditch's "ladder" phenomenon is:
stepwise change in the relative position of the active centers of contractile filaments
stepwise increase in contraction frequency due to accumulation of calcium ions
stepwise increase in the interaction time of actin and myosin during contraction
sequential change metabolic activity of enzyme systems
decrease in heart rate
Nutrient absorption occurs primarily in the:
duodenum
stomach
large intestine
oral cavity
small intestine
Loss of taste is called:
analgesia
ataxia
anosmia
anorexia
ageusia
The vomiting center is located in:
the midbrain
the hypothalamus
the pons of Varli
the reticular formation
the medulla oblongata
Salivary gland secretion upon stimulation of parasympathetic nerves:
decreases
does not change
changes in two phases
decreases, then increases
increases
The salivary center is located in:
medulla oblongata
midbrain
hypothalamus
pons of Varli
reticular formation
Gastrointestinal motility under the influence of sympathetic nerve stimulation:
decrease
no change
change in two phases
increase
increase, then decrease
Chewing movements are recorded using the following methods:
mastication
balloonography
electromyography
electrogastrography
gnathodynamometry
What type of digestion is unique to the small intestine:
mural (membrane)
autolytic
symbiotic
inherent
remote
What is the reaction of pancreatic juice?
slightly alkaline
acidic
slightly acidic
alkaline
neutral
Emulsification of fats occurs under the influence of:
bile acids
lipase
amylase
trypsin
pepsin
In which part of the digestive system is gastrin produced?
in the stomach
in the small intestine
in the large intestine
in the pancreas
Name the main enzymes in human saliva:
maltase, amylase
pepsin, trypsin
enterokinase
lipase, elastase
protein kinase
How are fats broken down during digestion:
mono- and diglycerides and fatty acids
amino acids
glucose
monosaccharides
fat-soluble vitamins
Mural digestion occurs:
on the microvilli and glycocalyx of the small intestine
in the oral cavity
in the stomach
in the rectum
in the cecum
What is the primary function of gastrin?
increases gastric juice secretion
activates a pancreatic enzyme
converts pepsinogen to pepsin in the stomach
increases bile secretion
increases pancreatic secretion
A component of saliva with a bactericidal composition:
lysozyme
amylase
maltase
maltose
kallekrein
The component of saliva that facilitates swallowing:
mucin
lysozyme
urea
chlorides
phosphates
Where does the initial absorption of water and nutrients occur:
in the oral cavity
in the stomach
in the esophagus
in the large intestine
Where does protein coagulation in the digestive tract occur?
in the stomach
in the small intestine
in the oral cavity
in the large intestine
in the rectum
The hunger and satiety centers are located in:
hypothalamus
cerebral cortex
medulla oblongata
spinal cord
midbrain
Protein coagulation in the digestive tract is caused by:
hydrochloric acid
bile
enterokinase
pepsin
lipase
Gastrointestinal motility under the influence of bile:
increase
decrease
no change
disappear
change gradually
Gastric secretion is inhibited by the intake of:
fats
carbohydrates
water
fruit juice
proteins
What type of saliva is secreted when the parasympathetic nerves are stimulated:
serous
acidic
thick, viscous
neutral
alkaline
What are gastrointestinal hormones:
gastrin
oxytocin
adrenaline
What is hydrochloric acid used for:
activates enzymes, denatures proteins, stimulates gastrin release
suppresses gastric hormone secretion and creates an alkaline environment
breaks down emulsified fats and protects the gastric mucosa from damage
activates lipase and inhibits gastric motility
reduces the development of H. pylori
The main component of bile:
bile acids
pepsin
trypsin
carboxypeptidase
hydrochloric acid
The main humoral regulator of pancreatic secretion:
secretin
insulin
glucagon
HCl
cholesterase
Experimental methods for studying gastric function:
"Imagination feeding" practice
sialography
masticationography
duodenal intubation
Matteucci experiment
What is used to study bile composition:
duodenal intubation
gastric intubation
liver X-ray
liver ultrasound
pH-metry
Pancreatic trypsinogen is activated:
with enterokinase
with hydrochloric acid
with pepsin
with chymotrypsin
with lysozyme
One of the main enzymes of gastric juice:
pepsin
amylase
trypsin
carboxypeptidase
lysozyme
Non-specific liver function: -detoxification -participation in protein metabolism -bile formation -participation in fat and carbohydrate metabolism
synthesis of secretin, cholecystokinin
detoxification
participation in protein metabolism
bile formation
participation in fat and carbohydrate metabolism
Gastrocyanic acid pH:
acidic
neutral
slightly alkaline
strongly alkaline
alkaline
Hydrochloric acid:
creates an optimal pH for enzyme activity
creates a protective layer
neutralizes excess HCL
participates in lipotropic liver metabolism
suppresses the growth of H. pylori
In which part of the gastrointestinal tract does protein breakdown begin:
in the stomach
in the mouth
in the esophagus
in the small intestine
in the large intestine
What are the internal causes of hunger:
decreased blood glucose and amino acid levels
increased body temperature and decreased body water
decreased body weight and plasma osmotic pressure
decreased blood glucose and increased blood amino acid levels
increased blood glucose and amino acid levels
In which part of the gastrointestinal tract does fat breakdown begin?
in the small intestine
in the mouth
Breakdown by a proteolytic enzyme in pancreatic juice:
proteins into peptides and amino acids
carbohydrates into oligo-, di-, and monosaccharides
oils into glycerol and fatty acids
proteins into monosaccharides
binds proteins to albumin and peptones
Intestinal villus motility is enhanced by:
villikinin, bile acids
adrenaline, bile acids
vasointestinal peptide, enterokinase
secretin, bile
enterogastrone, glucose
The small intestine has the following functions:
secretory, motor, absorptive, excretory
excretory, regulatory, motor, endocrine
absorptive, secretory, storage, motor
thermoregulatory, secretory, absorptive, motor
incretory, reservoir, motor, regulatory
The main mechanism of glucose absorption in the gastrointestinal tract is:
active transport
diffusion
osmosis
filtration
electroosmosis
How do the following substances affect intestinal motility:
adrenaline inhibits, acetylcholine enhances
adrenaline enhances, acetylcholine inhibits
adrenaline has no effect, acetylcholine enhances
adrenaline inhibits, acetylcholine has no effect
adrenaline has no effect, acetylcholine inhibits
Where are the enzymes involved in the membrane digestion process located:
in the endocytic membrane
in the intestinal lumen
glycocalyx
in the intestinal wall
in the intestinal capillaries
This enzyme was named by I.P. Pavlov as the "enzyme" of the enzyme:
trypsin
gastrin
nuclease
lipase
enterokinase
The microflora of the digestive tract in a healthy adult is most often found in:
stomach
duodenum
jejunum
ileum
large intestine
When does bile flow into the duodenum?
with contraction of the stomach
depends on blood sugar levels
depends on oxygen levels in the air
continuously
with each meal
Which bile substance has the greatest effect on lipids than others?
bilirubin
amino acids
cholesterol
phospholipids
bile acids
Which bile substance has the greatest effect on lipid digestion and absorption:
cholesterol
phospholipids
bilirubin
amino acids
bile acids
The receptors whose stimulation triggers the gag reflex and the swallowing reflex are located on:
the lateral surface of the tongue
the anterior third of the tongue
the middle third of the tongue
the tip of the tongue
the root of the tongue
Which of the following factors are most involved in the development of food motivation?
decreased blood nutrient levels
increased blood nutrient levels
increased gastrin levels
decreased secretin levels
decreased cholecystokinin levels
What increases colon motility (motor) activity?
cholecystokinin
vasoactive intestinal peptide
gastric inhibitory peptide
secretin
peptin
Which of the following enzymes are absent from colonic intestinal juice?
Enterokinase, sucrase
Peptidases, cathepsins
Amylases, lipases
Nuclease
Alkaline phosphatases
The food center is a collection of neurons...
Lateral, ventromedial nuclei of the hypothalamus
Superior mesenteric plexus
Dorsal nucleus of the X-th pair, Th 2-6 neurons of the spinal cord
Dorsal nucleus of the X-th pair, Th 5-11 neurons of the spinal cord
Inferior mesenteric plexus
Intravenous administration of secretin promotes proliferation of which substance:
duodenal bicarbonate
duodenal amylase and lipase
duodenal trypsin
hydrochloric acid in the stomach
duodenal chemotrisin
The organ that detoxifies metabolic waste products:
liver
spinal cord
kidneys
spleen
brain
In what order does the body utilize organic matter during prolonged fasting?
Not related to gallbladder functions:
activation of gastric pepsin
participation in parietal digestion
creation of an alkaline pH in the intestine
emulsification of fats
lipid breakdown
Inhibits intestinal secretion:
somatostatin
hydrochloric acid
motilin
pepsin
saliva
Functions of the colonic microflora:
suppresses pathogens
synthesizes bile
breaks down proteolytic enzymes
stimulates HCl secretion
promotes pancreatic juice production
Does NOT stimulate colonic peristalsis:
sympathetic nerve
vagus nerve
gastrin
bile acids
saliva
