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- Q1
which of the following is the latest stage of development?
blastocyst
zygote
morula
blastomeres
30s - Q2
the lungs contain the
structures of the bronchial tree
pleural membranes
inspiratory and expiratory neurons
pharynx, larynx, and trachea
30s - Q3
which of the following is true of dehydration?
causes a shift of water from the vasculature into the interstitium
is characterized by an increase in urine specific gravity
is accompanied by a decrease in sodium retention
is generally treated with a diuretic
30s - Q4
"clubbing" of the fingers is a response to
chronic hypoxemia
CO2 retention and acidosis
acute hyperventilation in response to metabolic acidosis
chronic dry hacking cough
30s - Q5
The calyces receive urine from the
peritubular capillaries
collecting ducts
glomeruli
proximal convoluted tubule
30s - Q6
the urinary meatus is a part of the
urinary bladder
ureter
collecting duct
urethra
30s - Q7
the urinary tract is lined with
tubular epithelium
the renal capsule
mucous membrane
serous membrane
30s - Q8
which of the following words best describes the function of the urinary bladder?
reabsorption
buffering of the H+
filtration
storage
30s - Q9
which of the following describes the consequence of this event: two ova are fertilized by two different sperm?
Dizygotic twins
monozygotic twins
identical twins
more than one of the above are true
30s - Q10
What is the meaning of an elevated serum creatinine?
the kidneys are making too much creatinine
the kidneys are not filtering creatinine; this is a sign of a kidney failure
the kidneys are excreting too much urine
too much creatinine is being reabsorbed by peritubular capillaries
30s - Q11
which of the following is most likely to cause sterility in the female?
repeated bouts of gonorrhea
cystitis
torn hymen
benign prostatic hypertrophy
30s - Q12
laryngospasm is most likely to cause
pneumothorax
emphysema
acute respiratory obstruction
asthma
30s - Q13
the trachea is
composed primarily of smooth muscle
the site of gas exchange
a large airway that splits into two bronchi
"the problem" in asthma
30s - Q14
who or what determines the gender of the baby?
zygote
placenta
father
mother
30s - Q15
which of the following statements is true of the right bronchus?
the right bronchus has an opening to the pleural cavity
oxygen content is higher in the right bronchus than the left bronchus
the right bronchus is bigger than the left bronchus, so it has higher levels of carbon dioxide
food and small objects are more likely to be aspirated into the right bronchus because it is more vertical and larger than the left bronchus
30s