Which pituitary gland hormone has the principle action of stimulating uterine contractions and stimulating the ejection of milk into the mammary ducts?

a. Prolactin

b. Luteinizing hormone

c. Follicle stimulating hormone

d. Oxytocin

How many bones are in the human skeleton?

a. 206

b. 198

c. 229

d. 232

e. 218

Goiter is a condition that results from changes in the thyroid gland due to a deficiency of:

a. Calcium

b. Thyroxine

c. Calcitonin

d. Iodine

Two foods that are commonly fortified with vitamin D are:

a. Cereal and macaroni products

b. Milk and margarine

c. Cheese and lunch meals

d. Vegetable oil and shortenings

An overdose of which vitamin can result liver damage?

a. Vitamin C

b. Vitamin B 12

c. Vitamin E

d. Vitamin A

e. Niacin

Hypersecretion of growth hormone during adulthood causes:

a. Acromegaly

b. Goiter

c. Diabetes

d. Edema

For which respiratory disorder do mast cells play a central role?

a. Bronchitis

b. Emphysema

c. Intrinsic asthma

d. Extrinsic asthma

e. Tuberculosis

A deficiency of which vitamin can cause pernicious anemia?

a. Vitamin B 6

b. Vitamin B 1

c. Vitamin B 2

d. Vitamin B 12

e. Vitamin E

Cushing’s disease is related to:

a. Hypersecretion of aldosterone

b. Hyposecretion of glucocorticoids

c. An excess of FSH

d. Hypersecretion of glucocorticoids

Norepinephrine is produced by the:

a. Adrenal medulla

b. Adrenal cortex

c. Anterior pituitary

d. Thyroid

The possibility of toxicity is greater with fat soluble vitamins than with water soluble vitamins because:

a. Food source contain so much

b. The requirements are so small

c. They are included in all vitamin preparations

d. The body can store them

The predominant type of cells in an allergic reaction are:

a. Neutrophils

b. Macrophages

c. Lymphocytes

d. Eosinophils

GH, ACTH and FSH are produced by the :

a. Anterior pituitary

b. Posterior pituitary

c. Adrenal cortex

d. Adrenal Medulla

Which of the following cranial nerves is sensory only?

a. Oculomotor

b. Trochlear

c. Trigeminal

d. Acoustic

e. Spinal accessory

d. Acoustic

aka #VIII Vestibulcochlear

What is the largest endocrine gland in the body?

a. Parathyroid

b. Thyroid

c. Pancreas

d. Pituitary

e. Adrenal

Which of the following elements is regulated by parathyroid hormone?

a. Sodium

b. Calcium

c. Phosphorus

d. Potassium

The role of the inflammatory response is to:

a. Localized and isolate injured areas

b. Neutralize and inactivates toxic substance

c. Destroy or limit the growth of infecting microorganisms d. Clean the injured area of damaged tissue

e. All the above

The provitamin form of vitamin A that is found in plant pigments is:

a. Beta – carotene

b. Chlorophyll

c. Retinoid

d. Calciferol

Vitamin C deficiency is associated with the disease called:

a. Pernicious anemia

b. Rickets

c. Beriberi

d. Scurvy

Woman taking oral contraceptives are at risk for a deficiency of:

a. B 6

b. C

c. Biotin

d. B 12

The American Heart Association recommends that American reduce their cholesterol intake to: ______ mg/day

a. 100

b. 200

c. 300

d. 400

A high blood cholesterol level appears to be associated with the condition of:

a. Obesity

b. Hypertension

c. Atherosclerosis

d. Diabetes

e. All of the above

An essential fatty acid is one that :

a. Comes from an animal source

b. Comes from a plant source

c. The body cannot manufacture for itself

d. The body can manufacture for itself

The vitamin deficiency associated with pernicious anemia and neurological degeneration is:

a. C

b. B 1

c. B12

d. Folic acid

The vitamin most likely to be deficienct in an alcoholic is:

a. Folic acid

b. Thiamin B 1

c. Pyridoxine B6

d. Cobalamin B 12

d. Cobalamin B 12

*a. Folic acid

The fat soluble vitamin that is responsible for the synthesis of blood clotting factors by the liver is:

a. A

b. D

c. C

d. K

Good source of vitamin K would be:

a. Cereal grains

b. Meat fats

c. Leafy green vegetables

d. Fruits

Vitamin D is sometimes called the sunshine vitamin because:

a. The initial stage of synthesis occurs in the skin, when exposed to sunlight

b. The sunlight stimulates synthesis of vitamin D in foods

c. The vitamin is degraded when exposed to sunlight

d. In its natural form the vitamin has a bright yellow appearance

What is not a function of the hypothalamus?

a. Wake and sleep regulation

b. Thirst center

c. Hunger center

d. Stimulate the thalamus gland

e. Association with the rage and aggression

Hyposecretion of insulin causes:

a. Blood calcium levels to rise

b. Blood calcium levels to decrease

c. Blood sugar levels to rise

d. Blood sugar levels to decrease

In which part of the body are varicose veins most likely to occur?

a. Legs

b. Arms

c. Feet

d. None of the above

Which of the following is not a function of the liver?

a. Secretion of bile

b. Detoxification of drugs and poisons

c. Storage of iron and certain vitamins

d. Absorption of sodium

What valve connects the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart?

a. Aortic

b. Tricuspid

c. Mitral

d. Pulmonary

e. Cardiac

Hyposecretion of the parathyroid gland will result in:

a. Cretinism

b. Cushing’s syndrome

c. Addison’s disease

d. Tetany

e. Duodenal ulcers

The 12th rib is located at :

a. T 12

b. L 1

c. L 2

d. L 3

e. L 4

a. T 12

The sciatic nerve is closest to:

a. Du 14

b. Du 9

c. Gb 30

d. Gb 31

Pulmonary edema is caused by

a. Right side heart failure

b. Left side heart failure

c. Bronchitis

d. Atherosclerosis

e. Lung Cancer

The Exocrine function of the pancreas is

a. The secretion of insulin in the blood

b. The secretion of glucagon into the blood

c. The secretion of digestive enzymes in the pancreatic duct

d. The secretion of digestive enzymes in the hepatic duct

e. The secretion of insulin into the pancreatic duct

Endocrine glands have the following characteristics:

a. They are ductless

b. Their secretions contain enzymes

c. They secrete via ducts

d. They secrete directly into organs

Insulin _______ blood glucose and Glucagon ________blood glucose.

a. Increases, decreases

b. Decreases, increases

c. Increases, breaks down

d. Decreases, stores

Which gland is both endocrine and exocrine?

a. Pituitary

b. Pancreas

c. Thymus

d. Adrenal

Which hormone accelerates the conversion of glycogen into glucose?

a. Insulin

b. Potassium

c. Glucagon

d. Glucocorticoids

Which of the following is NOT an endocrine gland?

a. Pituitary gland

b. Thyroid gland

c. Pancreas

d. Salivary

The initial tissue reaction to injury is called:

a. Dolor

b. Acute inflammation

c. Fibrosis

d. Chronic inflammatory response

Dolor is the part of the inflammatory response characterized by:

a. Redness

b. Heat

c. Pain

d. Swelling

Increased vascular permeability is a portion of the acute inflammatory response associated with:

a. Local edema and swelling

b. Local heat and redness

c. Phagocytosis

d. None of the above

The organ most responsible for the storage of vitamin A is the:

a. Heart

b. Lung

c. Liver

d. Kidney

e. Muscle

The richest source of vitamin E is:

a. Vegetable oils

b. Leafy vegetables

c. Cereal grains

d. Fruits

Vitamin C deficiency is characterized by:

a. Cracked and bleeding lips

b. Fevers and infection

c. Easy bruising and pinpoint hemorrhages

d. Retarted growth

What is the descending order of the small intestine?

a. Duodenum, jejunum, ileum

b. Jejunum, ileum, duodenum

c. Ileum, jejunum, duodenum

d. Jejunum, duodenum, ileum

e. Ileum, duodenum, jejunum

Which IS NOT a bone in the skull?

a. Parietal

b. Occipital

c. Maxilla

d. Sphenoid

e. All of the above are bones in the skull

Patients with a goiter have a deficiency in which nutrient?

a. Zinc

b. Iodine

c. Manganese

d. Iron

e. Copper

The acupuncture point closest to the brachial plexus is:

a. Lu 5

b. Ht 3

c. St 12

d. Li 11

e. Sj 14

ACTH is secreted from the:

a. Thymus gland

b. Pituitary gland

c. Thyroid gland

d. Adrenal gland

Which bone in the human body does not articulate with any other bones and is fixed in position by muscles and ligaments?

a. Navicular

b. Hyoid

c. Pisiform

d. Occiput

e. Triguetral

The position of the kidneys behind the peritoneal lining of the abdominal cavity is described by the term:

a. Retroperitoneal

b. Anteroperitoneal

c. Ptosis

d. Inferoperotoneal

Which gland regulates metabolism, growth, and nervous system activity?

a. Adrenal

b. Thyroid

c. Parathyroid

d. Gonads

Which hormone stimulates uterine contractions?

a. Follicle stimulating hormone

b. Luteinizing hormone

c. Oxytocin

d. Estrogen

Insulin deficiency will cause:

a. Hypoglycemia

b. Diabetes mellitus

c. Cretinism

d. Addison’s disease

Which hormone mimics the effects of the sympathetic nervous system?

a. Epinephrine

b. Growth hormone

c. Glucocorticoids

d. Thyroxine

Parathyroid glands are:

a. Four pairs in all, located adjacent to the thyroid

b. Associated with diabetes mellitus

c. Two pairs in all, located adjacent to the thyroid

d. Conic (resembling a cone) in morphology

A deficiency of vitamin A in the body may result in:

a. Renal problems

b. Bile obstruction

c. Color blindness

d. Night blindness

The function of all B complex vitamin is:

a. Regulate fluid balance

b. Functions as coenzymes

c. Provide calories for energy

d. None of the above

The primary function of vitamin D is to regulate the absorption and metabolism of the minerals:

a. Sodium and potassium

b. Iron and phosphorus

c. Calcium and phosphorus

d. Iodine and calcium

Patient with hypothyroidism suffers from:

a. Anorexia

b. Tachycardia

c. Low metabolism

d. Increased perspiration

Which of the following best describes the function of the Thalamus?

a. It serves as a relay station for all sensory impulses except smell to the cerebral cortex

b. It relays motor impulses from the cerebral cortex to the spinal cord

c. It controls and integrates the autonomic nervous system

d. It controls subconscious skeletal muscles contraction required for coordination, posture, and balance

e. A&B

What is not true about the adenohypophysis (Anterior lobe) of the pituitary gland?

a. It secretes Growth Hormone

b. It secretes Prolactin

c. It secretes Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone(TSH)

d. It secretes Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

e. It secretes Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

A sample of Cerebral Spinal Fludd (CSF) reveals a cloudy appearance. What does this indicate?

a. Meningitis

b. A blockage of CSF flow

c. A cerebral hemorrhage

d. A cerebral tumor

e. The CSF is normal

Which of the following is the main risk factor for Atherosclerosis?

a. Menopause

b. Hypertension

c. Old age

d. Being male

e. Obesity

All of the following are causes of the left-sided heart failure EXCEPT:

a. Valvular disease involving the Tricuspid or pulmonary valves

b. Congenital Heart disease

c. Myocardial Ishemia

d. Hypertension

What is Rheumatic Fever?

a. A neoplastic disease

b. An infectious inflammatory disease

c. An infectious disease

d. An auto-immune disease

e. None of the above

Which cranial nerve is responsible for deviation of the eye outward and double vision?

a. Cranial Nerve IV, Trochlear

b. Cranial Nerve V, Trigemial

c. Cranial Nerve VI, Abducens

d. Cranial Nerve VII, Facial

e. Cranial Nerve VIII, Acoustic

Which of the following can be compared to DNA?

a. Yuan Qi

b. Kidney Yang

c. Kidney Jing

d. Kidney Yin

74. Which of the following is the major cause of joint immobilization for people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis?

a. Gradual degeneration of the cartilage

b. Chronic inflammation and scarring

c. Osteoporosis of the bone

d. Muscular spasms

e. Pieces of cartilage floating in the joint space

Which Cranial Nerve has the motor function of swallowing and secretion of saliva?

a. Cranial Nerve V-Trigeminal

b. Cranial Nerve VII-Facial

c. Cranial Nerve LX-Glossopharyngeal

d. Cranial Nerve XI-Accessory

Which of the following IS NOT a cause of right-sided heart failure?

a. Left-sided heart failure

b. Cor Pulmonal

c. Myocarditis

d. Valvular disease

e. Esophageal varicosities

Which of the following is a benign tumor of the blood vessels?

a. Capillary hemangioma

b. Hemangioendothelioma

c. Angioscarcoma

d. Kaposi’s sarcoma

Cirrhosis of the liver is associated with each of the following EXCEPT :

a. Spider Nevi

b. Portal Hypertension

c. Testicular Atrophy

d. Gynecomastia

e. Renal Stromal Hyperplasia

Which of the following is the most likely site for Crohn’s disease?

a. The proximal jejunum

b. The distal jejunum

c. The proximal ileum

d. The distal ileum

e. The sigmoid colon