Body Functions
What is the respiratory rate range for a normal adult?
12-20 breaths per minute (bpm)
What tool is used to view a patient’s nasals?
a. laryngoscope
b. otoscope
c. opthalmascope
d. stethoscope
a. laryngoscope
True or False
To raise HDL levels, one must increase their saturated fat intake
False
The stronger allele is known as the _________ gene, and the weaker allele is known as the __________ gene.
a. autosomal, homozygous
b. dominant, recessive
c. recessive, dominant
d. heterozygous, homozygous
b. dominant, recessive
What is the first phase of mitosis?
Interphase or Prophase
A young patient has an increased thirst and is very fatigued (no energy). The doctors tell the patient that their body is not making insulin. This patient most likely has
a. extremely low blood sugar levels
b. normal blood sugar levels
c. Type I diabetes.
d. Type II diabetes.
c. Type I diabetes
What is the tool used to measure blood pressure?
a. Sphygmomanometer
b. Shygmatic detector
c. Spiroscope
d. Spirodometer
a. Sphygmomanometer
This member of the medical team works with patients and their families to address needs and concerns, acting as a go between for patients, their families, and the hospital administration
a. non-physician practitioner
b. medical technician
c. patient liaison
d. medical assistant
c. patient liaison
Translation occurs in the:
a. nucleus
b. cytoplasm
c. mitochondria
d. amino acid
b. cytoplasm
Meiosis results in:
a. 2 haploid daughter cells
b. 4 haploid daughter cells
c. 2 diploid daughter cells
d. 4 diploid daughter cells
b. 4 haploid daughter cells
Where is excess glucose stored in the body?
Liver
What is the second or bottom number on a blood pressure reading?
a. diastolic
b. systolic
a. diastolic
A disease caused when cells divide uncontrollably and spread into other tissues
Cancer
Which term describes the traits an organism has?
Phenotype
What is the last phase of meiosis?
Telophase II or cytokinesis
Name 5 vital signs
Heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate
What structure allows tRNAs to bind transiently to mRNAs and transfer amino acids to a growing string of amino acids?
a. golgi
b. nuclear membrane
c. polymerase
d. ribosome
d. ribosome
The outermost clear layer of the eye is called
cornea
If a homozygous dominant tall plant is crossed with a homozygous recessive short plant. The probability that the offspring plant will be tall is
100%
What stage of mitosis involves the sister chromatids actively being pulled apart at the centromere?
c. anaphase
In maintaining homeostasis, what is the correct order in which they occur after a meal?
1) The liver removes the glucose from the blood.
2) The body absorbs food molecules after eating.
3) As the body uses glucose for energy, the liver releases stored glucose into the blood.
4) The levels of glucose in the blood rise.
a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 2, 4, 1, 3
c. 3, 4, 1, 2
d. 2, 1, 3, 4
b. 2, 4, 1, 3
What does MRI stand for?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The acronym HIPAA stands for
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Match the following:
homozygous dominant
heterozygous
homozygous recessive
dominant allele
recessive allele
phenotype
a. H b. hh c. HH d. curly hair e. h f. Hh
homozygous dominant- C
heterozygous- F
homozygous recessive- B
dominant allele- A
recessive allele- E
phenotype- D
What is the final result of mitosis in humans
formation of 2 cells having 46 chromosomes identical to original cell