-Trace a drop of blood through the kidney starting at the abdominal aorta and ending at the inferior vena cava
- Trace the movement of the gametes through their respective reproductive tracts, include all relevant accessory structures, and events (such as fertilization)
-Trace the production and evacuation of urine from the body starting at the renal corpuscle
-Compare and contrast male and female homologous reproductive structures, mention similarities and differences in function and structure.
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51. What is true about MHC class 2 molecules?
A) The CD8 surface protein is needed for attachment
B) Present exogenous antigens
C) Are found on red blood cells.
D) Trigger release of perforins and fragmentins
E) All of the above
52. Which is false about neuronal development?
A) The brain grows by 2/3 in the first three months after birth
B) Neurons begin to develop by week 3 of embryonic development.
C) In adolescence, new neurons are added to define brain circuits more sharply
D) Synaptic pruning takes place during development
E) The hippocampus and amygdala aren’t fully functional until age 3
54. Which of the following is not an aspect of the blood brain barrier?
A) Hydrophobic molecules can diffuse across the capillaries
B) Astrocytes provide carrier proteins for selective transport
C) Glucose crosses the barrier by GLUT-1 carriers
D) Insulin is transported across the membrane
E) All of the above are true
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48. A therapy that targets HIV’s p24 protein would be most effective:
A) During reverse transcriptase in the cytosol
B) Interrupting the viral DNA splicing into the human cell’s DNA
C) During fusion at the human cell’s membrane
D) Interrupting the initial attachment of the virus on the human cell’s membrane
E) Interrupting budding from the human cell’s membrane after the dormant period
49. What antibiotic (specific or subtype) could become ineffective from a mutation in the smaller
ribosomal subunit of the bacteria?
A) Bacitracin
B) Aminoglycosides
C) Ansamycin
D) Penicillin
E) Macrolidees
50. Which is not a role of IL-2 released from Helper T-cells?
A) Stimulates the proliferation of T-cells.
B) Enhances activity of NK cless.
C) Stimulates plasma cell development of B-cells
D) Stimulates proliferation of B-cells.
E) Enhances antibody production of B-cells
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Can epigenetics be beneficial? How?
Which epigenetic modification involves methylation?
What is the difference between Prader Willy and Angelman syndromes?
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22. Which of the following is not a direct result of increasing Angiotensin II release?
A) Increased Na+ reabsorption
B) Increased constriction of systemic arterioles
C) Increased Aldosterone secretion.
D) Increased thirst stimulation.
E) Increased ADH secretion.
24. Which of the following are considered to be the main digestive processes?
A) Digestion – using enzymes to chemically break down nutrients into molecules small enough to be
absorbed.
B) Absorption – transportation of nutrient molecules into the blood.
C) Motility – movement along the entire tract (peristalsis) and mixing in the small intestine
(segmentation).
D) A and B
E) All of the above
27. Which of the following is FALSE?
A) The ileocecal sphincter regulates flow from small intestine to colon.
B) The cecum is small and not functional in humans.
C) The cecum is small and not functional in horses.
D) Inflammation of the appendix is called appendicitis.
E) The main function of the colon is to absorb water, which transforms chyme into feces.
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The purpose of the auditory bones is to _____________.
Inhibit the perception of low decibel noises
Reduce the pressure on the Round Window
Promote the transduction of olfactory chemicals visual signals
Reduce the pressure on the Tympanic Membrane
Concentrate pressure from the Tympanic Membrane
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Respiratory Physiology Lab
1. Write a brief description of the changes in the lungs/air passages.
2. What changes in the thoracic musculature would you expect over time in a patient who has
asthma?
3. Asthmatics have decreased ERV and vital capacity. Additionally, residual volume and FRC may be increased. How might asthma impact other respiratory volumes and capacities?
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Explain how the skin contributes to immune protection, thermoregulation, and protection against damage caused by ultraviolet radiation. Be sure to clearly describe all the cells involved. This answer should contain at least 20 clearly stated anatomical facts
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Which of the following neuroglia are associated with removing bacteria and viruses from the CNS?
Microglial
Schwann
Astrocyte
Oligodendrocyte
Eppendemal
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What happened to the glomerular capillary pressure and GFR when you decreased the afferent radius? Increased it? Why do you suppose this occurred?
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1. The structure that receives the ovulated oocyte is the ________.
ovary
cervix
uterine tube
ductus deferens
2. The duct system of the male reproductive tract includes all of the following structures EXCEPTthe ________.
ductus deferens
epididymis
urethra
corpus spongiosum
3. The primary function of the uterus is to ________.
protect the ovaries
regulate the ovarian and menstrual cycles
synthesize female hormones
receive, retain, and nourish a fertilized ovum
4. Sustentocytes produce ________.
LH
testosterone
androgen-binding protein
FSH
5. Ovulation occurs at the end of the _______ phase of the uterine cycle.
luteal
menstrual
proliferative
secretory
6. Which cell is expelled into the peritoneal cavity during ovulation?
primary oocyte
ovum
oogonium
secondary oocyte
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Using the information on the introduction to activity 2, how do conditions such as emphysema and asthma affect a person’s ability to breathe?
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As compared to blood how much acid concentration is needed in the stomach. How is it achieved. Describe the cell hormone enzymes that participate in the process
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Compare the buffer, renal, cell polarity, and respiratory compensations for alkalosis and acidosis.Diagram the cells in the area of the Nephron where these occur.
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Using the information on the introduction to activity 2, how do conditions such as emphysema and asthma affect a person’s ability to breathe?
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