True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or
false.
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One consequence of inadequate albumin production by the liver is edema.
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2.
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Reverse trancriptase inhibitors (RTIs) work by preventing the HIV genetic
material from being copied into DNA in the infected cell.
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A mild fever may be beneficial in fighting an infection.
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Arteries carry oxygenated blood to veins.
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Most people don’t have developing atherosclerosis in their
arteries.
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Allergic reactons are caused by inappropriate responses by the immune system to
pathogenic antigens.
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Helper T cells are responsible for the activation of killer T cells and B
cells.
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8.
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Interferons protect cells from viral invasion.
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Blood levels of liver enzymes are useful in detecting liver damage by
hepatitis.
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10.
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Carbon dioxide retention leads to alkalosis.
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Sympathetic stimulation of the bronchioles causes them to dilate.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the
statement or answers the question.
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Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the body?
a. | cell membrane transporters | d. | chemical
messengers | b. | primary fuel source for cells | e. | oxygen transport | c. | enzymes |
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The primary function of hemoglobin is to:
a. | store iron | c. | transport glucose | b. | give RBCs their color | d. | carry oxygen to peripheral
tissues |
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Which of the following blood components has an immune function?
a. | albumin | c. | antibodies | b. | hemoglobin | d. | lipoproteins |
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A typical human will have:
a. | 20-40 Liters of blood | c. | 1-2 Liters of blood | b. | 10-20 Liters of blood | d. | 4-6 Liters of
blood |
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Chest pain that is generally associated with lack of adequate blood flow to the
heart is termed:
a. | angina | c. | athersosclerosis | b. | arrythmia | d. | angioplasty |
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Which of the following describes the flow of information during protein
synthesis?
a. | DNA to RNA to DNA | c. | RNA to DNA to protein | b. | DNA to RNA to
protein | d. | protein to DNA to
RNA |
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18.
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The site of translation in the cell is:
a. | mitochondrion | c. | ribosome | b. | endoplasmic reticulum | d. | tRNA |
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If the left AV valve fails:
a. | cardiac output is decreased | c. | blood pressure in the lungs
falls | b. | cardiac output is increased | d. | the blood flow to the aorta increases |
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Which cell is targeted by the HIV virus?
a. | macrophage | c. | helper T cell | b. | B cell | d. | supressor T
cell |
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Which of the following Gilead formulations contains a three drug
“cocktail” to combat HIV?
a. | Emtriva | c. | Atripla | b. | Truvada | d. | Viread |
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The period of time when the ventricles are relaxing is known as:
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Which of the following is a characteristic of arteries and arterioles.
a. | they have one way valves | c. | they have a pulsatile
pressure | b. | they use breathing to help move blood | d. | their walls consist of a single layer of
endothelium |
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Which of the following is true of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)?
a. | it is linked to pulmonary blood pressures as high as 15mmHg | c. | it may be treated
by drugs that regulate pulmonary artery vasoconstriction | b. | it may cause
anemia | d. | it may have symptoms
of coughing up of blood |
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Which of the following is NOT true of wet age related macular
degeneration?
a. | the blood vessels of the eye grow and get leaky | d. | is a leading cause of blindness in
the elderly | b. | the arteries of the eye are hypertensive | e. | blood in the vitreous humor prevents light from
striking the retina | c. | can be treated by
Macugen |
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When lymphocytes clone they produce:
a. | alpha and beta cells | c. | memory cells and active cells | b. | antigen presenting
cells and killer cells | d. | T
cells and antibodies |
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of inflammation?
a. | swelling | c. | increased capillary permeability | b. | redness | d. | all
of the above are characteristics |
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Vaccinations are example of:
a. | naturally aquired immunity | c. | artificially aquired
immunity | b. | passive immunity | d. | nonspecific immunity |
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The cells that engulf bacteria, viruses and other pathogens are known as:
a. | T lymphocytes | c. | B lymphocytes | b. | macrophages | d. | eosinophils |
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In the viral lifecycle of HIV, the virus enters the host cell by:
a. | diffusion through the phospholipid bilayer | c. | exocytosis | b. | injection of its
nucleic acids into the cytoplasm | d. | endocytosis |
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Bacteria residing in the large intestine release ________, which is absorbed by
the human host and used for the process of blood clotting.
a. | vitamin D | c. | vitamin K | b. | vitamin E | d. | niacin |
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A condition caused by high levels of bilirubin in the blood, causing the skin to
take on a yellowish color
a. | jaundice | c. | pain in R upper quadrant | b. | vomiting | d. | ascites |
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Which of the following parts of the nephron is most responsible for the ability
of the kidneys to concentrate urine?
a. | glomerular apparatus | c. | loop of Henle | b. | proximal convoluted tubules | d. | collecting duct |
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What is the normal glomerular filtration rate for adults?
a. | 120ml/min | c. | 45ml/min | b. | 100ml/min | d. | 150ml/min |
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The majority of filtrate is reabsorbed at:
a. | distal tubule | c. | glomerulus | b. | proximal tubule | d. | loop of Henle |
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In the venous blood with normal oxygen levels, hemoglobin is:
a. | 100% saturated | c. | 75% saturated | b. | 95% saturated | d. | 25% saturated |
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the respiratory membrane?
a. | alveolar epithelium | c. | capillary epithelium | b. | podocytes | d. | surfactant |
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The purpose of a sputum sample:
a. | is to use the color to diagnose a lung infection | c. | is to help the patient expel
excessive mucus | b. | is to test the sample for antibodies to the infectious agent | d. | is to find the causative agent of a lung
infection |
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The structures that form a sealed space around the lungs are called:
a. | epipleurium | c. | serous epithelium | b. | pleural membranes | d. | pulmonary
viscose |
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The antiviral medication Tamiflu, fights influenza virus by:
a. | inhibiting the reverse transcriptase enzyme | c. | preventing the assembling and
budding out of new virus | b. | activating the immune
system | d. | preventing the
integration of the viral RNA into the host DNA |
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What Gilead drug is used to treat pulmonary aspergillosis?
a. | Ambisome | c. | Relenza | b. | Tamiflu | d. | Viread |
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Matching
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Match the following characteristics to the organelles they represent. a. | producer of cellular ATP | d. | enzymatic
digesters | b. | maker of cellular proteins | e. | holder of the genetic material | c. | machinery for ciliary
motion |
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microtubules
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43.
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lysosomes
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44.
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nucleus
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45.
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mitochondria
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46.
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rough endoplasmic reticulum
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Match the Phase of HIV infection with the follwoing characteristics a. | phase I | c. | phase III | b. | phase II |
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patient experiences full blown AIDS with many opportunistic infections and
cancers
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48.
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patient may be symptomless, but T cell count is declining, this is the phase
that HAART can extend
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49.
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initial infection occurs, patient may experience flu-like symptoms
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Match the following types of hepatitis to their charactersitics. a. | Hepatitis A | c. | Hepatitis C | b. | Hepatitis B | d. | drug induced
hepatotoxicity |
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50.
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Caused by ingestion of toxic drugs or alcohol
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51.
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Causes chronic liver disease, but can be vaccinated against
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52.
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Fecal oral transmission, seen in day care centers
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53.
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Causes chronic liver disease, and can not be vaccinated against
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