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Physiology question and answer review

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Bilirubin crossing the blood-brain barrier
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Name of the fibrous remnant capsule that covers testes?
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Name of the two distinct parts of epididymis?
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What are anabolic functions of testosterone?
- Stimulation of rbc production
- Promotes protein synthesis
- Adolescent growth spurt
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Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
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For preparing uterus for implantation of embryo
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Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin
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Cretinism
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Vasopressin
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Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)

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Negative feedback
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Acromegaly
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Iodine
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To lower the calcium levels in the blood when it is too high
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Tetany
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Myxedema
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Aldosterone
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Hypersecretion of cortisol from adrenal cortex
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Inhibits secretion of aldosterone and reduce blood pressure
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Inability of body cells to absorb and metabolize insulin
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Stimulation of production and maturation of T-lymphocytes
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Pineal gland
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Aspirin

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Fibrinogen
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Example of a metabolic process that works via active transport?
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What are electrogenic pumps?
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What happens during co-transport?
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What is the shape of RBC?
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What percentage of RBC contains haemoglobin?
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What are the main structural proteins present in membrane of RBC?
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What is the lifespan of RBC?
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What are the functions of haemoglobin?
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What are the initial substrates of heme synthesis?
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What is the name of the protein carrier that transports iron?
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What two vitamins are crucial RBC maturation factors?
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What substance initiates erythropoiesis?
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What are the sources of erythropoietin?
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Process by which bleeding is arrested?
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What is the name of coagulation factor II?
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What are anticoagulants?
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Name of condition where platelet count is less than normal?
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Name of cells that platelets are formed from?
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What is the lifespan of platelets?
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What causes megaloblastic anemia?
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What causes pernicious anemia?
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What anemia develops from decreased bone marrow activity?
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What is sperocytosis?
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Name a physiological factor that stimulates erythropoiesis?
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What immunoglobulin type can cross the placenta?
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What blood group is universal blood donor?
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What type of immunoglobulin is found in the saliva?
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What is normally considered the first line of defense to invading
pathogens?
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What type of immunity does toxoids provide?
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What is passive immunity?
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What are accessory structures of the skin?
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Type of tissue found in epidermis of skin?
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Where can thick skin be found?
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What is the thickest layer of epidermis called?
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Type of connective tissue found in the dermis?
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What is the relationship between heart rate and blood pressure?
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What is the innermost layer of the heart called?
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What initiates contraction of heart muscles?

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What transports blood from heart to lungs?
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What is the name of the heart chambers that discharge blood?
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What valve separates the left atrium and left ventricle?
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What is the function of valves?
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What neural control mechanism stimulates increased heart rate?
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What is cardiac output?
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What are the three layers of blood vessels called?
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What is stroke volume?
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What is a vascular shunt?
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What is the normal blood pressure value?
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What is a diastole?
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What is the normal heart rate?
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What is the duration of the cardiac cycle?

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8 seconds
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It increases
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What causes the fourth heart sound?
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What is arterial pressure?
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What happens when vagal tone increases?
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What is tidal volume?
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What is the name of the instrument that measures the components of air
during breathing?
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What is internal respiration?
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What muscles controls the voiding of urine?
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What is the difference in length of urethra in males and females?
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How is urea produced in the body?
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What is the cause of the condition called gout?
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How does the kidneys regulate acid-base balance?
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What organ releases the hormonal substance renin?
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What is the outer portion of the kidney called?
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What is the basic functional unit of the kidneys?
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What type of epithelium is found in the proximal convoluted tubule?
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What hormone controls the permeability of the collecting ducts?
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What are diuretics?
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What is micturition?
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What is the anatomical capacity of the urinary bladder?
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What spinal nerve innervates and controls action of external sphincters?
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What is the function of oxytocin?
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What is the inner layer of the uterus called?
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