Default for NSC102 The default category for questions shared in context 'NSC102'. Fill in the Blank (FBQs) FBQ1 Nerves are examples of cells. True or False *True* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ2 Living matter constitutes of the basic functional unit of life called ------ *Cell* 1.0000000 0.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ3 An organization of cells form a complex unit called ------ *Tissues* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ4 Heart, Liver and Stomach are examples of ------------- *Organs* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ5 Digestive enzymes from the ______ digest the jelly coat and vitelline membrane *acrosomal vesicle* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ6 The ability of the body to maintain a constant homeostatic state ensures survival. True or False *True* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ7 According to Claude Bernard: temperature, chemical composition and ----- have to be constant for body cells to remain healthy *Pressure* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ8 Homeostasis depends on the body’s response to environmental changes. True or False *True* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ9 During young adulthood, the body operates with -------- efficiency and effectiveness *Maximum* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ10 Storage and maturation of sperms take place in the ------ *Epididymis* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ11 “MR NIGER D” is an acronym that represents the characteristics of _____ organisms *Living* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ12 Death occurs when a living cell loses its ---------- *Organization* 1.0000000 *integrity* 1.0000000 FBQ13 All the chemical reactions that occur in the body are termed --------- *Metabolism* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ14 The construction phase of metabolism is called ---------- *Anabolism* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ15 Detection of an environmental stimulus is called ---------- *Responsiveness* 1.0000000 *irritability* 1.0000000 FBQ16 Shorten of muscle fibres to produce movement is called -------- *Contractility* 1.0000000 *Contraction* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ17 The replacement of old cells by newly formed ones is called cellular ---------- *Reproduction* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ18 Which of the phases of metabolism must occur at a faster rate for growth to occur? *Anabolism* 1.0000000 *Anabolic processes* 1.0000000 FBQ19 The change process of unspecialized cells into specialized cells is referred to as ---- *Differentiation* 1.0000000 0.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ20 Cellular respiration involves the release of carbon dioxide after the utilization of ---- *Oxygen* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ21 Folliculitis is a disorder specific to ------- *Hair* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ22 The main body cavities are called ventral and ------ *Dorsal* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ23 The larger portion of the body cavities is called *Ventral* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ24 The abdominal cavity is bound laterally by the ----- *Body wall* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ25 The serous membranes can become inflamed; usually as a result of an _____ *Infection* 1.0000000 0.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ26 In 1665, a scientist named --------- described the chambers of an examined cork as cells *Robert Hooke* 1.0000000 0.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ27 In vivo means outside the organism. True or False *False* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ28 _____ are instructions for cells to create specific proteins *Genes* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ29 The skeletal systems contain critical components of the _____ system. *Hematopoietic* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ30 Mitosis involves the cell division process where the genetic complement of each daughter cell is reduced by half. True or False *False* 1.0000000 0.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ31 The cell membrane is a double layer of ------ molecules *Phospholipid* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ32 The ----------- membrane provides structural support for the epithelium *Basement* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ33 --------- type of simple epithelium forms the lining of cavities and outer layers of the skin *Squamous* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ34 The ____ epithelium which produces the egg cells in the female ovary *Germinal* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ35 Columnar epithelium with goblet cells is called _______ epithelium *Glandular* 1.0000000 0.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ36 Scavengers of the defense or immune system are called ---- *Macrophages* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ37 Memory B-cells carry out secondary B-cell response to antigens. True or False *True* 1.0000000 0.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ38 In hypersensitivity reactions, the antigen is called ------ *Allergen* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ39 The formation of a third germ layer by the bilaminar germ disc is called ------ *Gastrulation* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ40 The Allantois is also called ----- *Connecting stalk* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ41 During the first ____ weeks of development, the embryo is quite resistant to outside influences that may cause malformations. *Two* 1.0000000 *2* 1.0000000 FBQ42 Nutrient artery enters the shaft of bone through the nutrient ____ *Foramen* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ43 All muscles are derived from ------ *Paraxial mesoderm* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ44 -------- is the tough layer of connective tissue that sheaths skeletal muscles *Epimysium* 1.0000000 0.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ45 Achondroplasia is a type of dwarfism. True or False *True* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ46 The only pigment made in the skin is called ----- *Melanin* 1.0000000 0.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ47 The organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall is called ---- *Placenta* 1.0000000 0.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ48 The division of cells in the early embryo is called ----- *Cleavage* 1.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ49 ------- activates macrophages and natural killer cells *Interferons* 1.0000000 0.0000000 0.0000000 FBQ50 In artificial active immunity, antigens are used to trigger the production of antibodies in a process called ------ *Vaccination* 1.0000000 0.0000000 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) MCQ1 In relation to the nipple of the breast the clavicle is ------- Inferior 0.0000000 Anterior 0.0000000 Superior 1.0000000 Ventral 0.0000000 MCQ2 One of the following is the most caudal part of the body Hand 0.0000000 Foot 1.0000000 Head 0.0000000 Knee 0.0000000 MCQ3 At the distal end of the forearm is _______ Arm 0.0000000 Shoulder 0.0000000 Elbow 0.0000000 Hand 1.0000000 MCQ4 Which of the following planes divides the body or any of its part into anterior and posterior portions? Sagittal plane 0.0000000 Coronal plane 1.0000000 Median plane 0.0000000 Axial plane 0.0000000 MCQ5 The ventral cavity of the body is subdivided into two parts by the _______ Mediastinum 0.0000000 Pelvic bone 0.0000000 Diaphragm 1.0000000 Spinal cord 0.0000000 MCQ6 The upper ventral cavity contains the following except Lungs 0.0000000 Heart 0.0000000 Uterus 1.0000000 Trachea 0.0000000 MCQ7 The pelvic cavity is bounded by the following except Abdominal cavity 0.0000000 Sacrum 0.0000000 Pelvis 0.0000000 Diaphragm 1.0000000 MCQ8 One of these is related to the thoracic cavity caudally Diaphragm 1.0000000 Heart 0.0000000 Lungs 0.0000000 Liver 0.0000000 MCQ9 The ribs are covered by _________ Intercostal spaces 0.0000000 Diaphragmatic pleura 0.0000000 Mediastinum pleura 0.0000000 Costal pleura 1.0000000 MCQ10 The abdominopelvic cavity contains the following except Kidney 0.0000000 Esophagus 1.0000000 Adrenal gland 0.0000000 Stomach 0.0000000 MCQ11 Axial plane can also be called Lateral plane 0.0000000 Transverse plane 1.0000000 Frontal plane 0.0000000 Axis plane 0.0000000 MCQ12 The upper portion of the dorsal cavity of the body contains Spinal cord 0.0000000 Brain 1.0000000 Heart 0.0000000 Urinary bladder 0.0000000 MCQ13 A small, worm-like sac attached to the large intestine is _____ Peritoneum 0.0000000 Appendix 1.0000000 Jejunum 0.0000000 Ileum 0.0000000 MCQ14 When the wall of an infected appendix ruptures, it can lead to _______ Pericarditis 0.0000000 Appendicitis 0.0000000 Peritonitis 1.0000000 Pleurisy 0.0000000 MCQ15 One of these directional terms has the most appropriate pairing as opposites Medial and posterior 0.0000000 Anterior and inferior 0.0000000 Distal and proximal 1.0000000 Superior and lateral 0.0000000 MCQ16 One of these directional terms has the most appropriate pairing as opposites Medial and posterior 0.0000000 Anterior and inferior 0.0000000 Distal and proximal 1.0000000 Superior and lateral 0.0000000 MCQ17 The inner and outer membrane of the nuclear envelope are _______ apart 100 to 150 nanometres 0.0000000 50 to 100 nanometres 0.0000000 10 to 50 nanometres 1.0000000 1 to 5 nanometres 0.0000000 MCQ18 The outer nuclear membrane continues with the membrane of Golgi body 0.0000000 Smooth endoplasmic reticulum 0.0000000 Rough endoplasmic reticulum 1.0000000 Plasma membrane 0.0000000 MCQ19 The following statements are true concerning nucleolus except Spherical in shape 0.0000000 Visible when cell is not dividing 0.0000000 Composed of two layers 1.0000000 Contains RNA for protein manufacture 0.0000000 MCQ20 One of these is true about cytoskeleton Serves as cell’s transport system 0.0000000 Composed of numerous sac forming a layer 0.0000000 Composed of microtubules 1.0000000 Contains RNA for protein manufacture 0.0000000 MCQ21 Mechanism of movement across membrane does not include _____ Filtration 0.0000000 Osmosis 0.0000000 Monocytosis 1.0000000 Endocytosis 0.0000000 MCQ22 Movement of secretory vesicles from inside to the outside of the cell is by Endocytosis 0.0000000 Active transport 0.0000000 Filtration 0.0000000 Exocytosis 1.0000000 MCQ23 Excess accumulation of cholesterol in the blood results in Atherosclerosis 1.0000000 Cholesterolitis 0.0000000 Cloning 0.0000000 Migraine 0.0000000 MCQ24 One of these is not a stage in mitosis Telophase 0.0000000 Menophase 1.0000000 Anaphase 0.0000000 Prophase 0.0000000 MCQ25 ________ gives rise to brain and spinal cord Neural tube 1.0000000 Neural crest 0.0000000 Mesoderm 0.0000000 Epithelia cells 0.0000000 MCQ26 A spatial pattern of gene expression reorganizes the mesoderm into group of cells called Somatic cells 0.0000000 Somites 1.0000000 Chromosomes 0.0000000 Gene factors 0.0000000 MCQ27 The endoderm forms the epithelial part of the following tissues except Lungs 0.0000000 Pharynx 0.0000000 Spleen 1.0000000 Thyroid gland 0.0000000 MCQ28 Wnt protein guide the axons of the spinal cord in a/an __________ direction Dorsolateral 0.0000000 Superiolateral 0.0000000 Anterior-inferior 0.0000000 Anterior-posterior 1.0000000 MCQ29 Chorion frondosum develops from Maternal uterine tissue 0.0000000 Blastocyst 1.0000000 Chondroblast 0.0000000 Ectoderm 0.0000000 MCQ30 Cotyledonary type of placenta is seen in these animals except one Sheep 0.0000000 Cat 1.0000000 Cow 0.0000000 Goat 0.0000000 MCQ31 One of these is not a major function of integumentary system Excretion 0.0000000 Sensation 0.0000000 Hormonal secretion 1.0000000 Vitamin D production 0.0000000 MCQ32 Immune cells that initiates inflammation are called Mast cells 1.0000000 White blood cells 0.0000000 Macrophages 0.0000000 Fibroblast 0.0000000 MCQ33 Acne is usually caused by bacteria called Plasmodium 0.0000000 Salmonella 0.0000000 Staphylococcus 1.0000000 Floral 0.0000000 MCQ34 Inflammation of the hair follicle is called Folliculitis 1.0000000 Foliculliis 0.0000000 Eczema 0.0000000 Hair lice 0.0000000 MCQ35 The epithelium covering the epidermis is Simple squamous 0.0000000 Stratified squamous 1.0000000 Stratified cuboidal 0.0000000 Simple columnar 0.0000000 MCQ36 The following are classifications of bones except Long 0.0000000 Sesamoid 0.0000000 Irregular 0.0000000 Frontal 1.0000000 MCQ37 One of these is an irregular bone Patella 0.0000000 Ethmoid 1.0000000 Pisiform 0.0000000 Sternum 0.0000000 MCQ38 The number of bones in axial skeleton is _____ 100 0.0000000 75 0.0000000 89 0.0000000 80 1.0000000 MCQ39 The bone which makes up the junction between the vertebral column and the pelvic bones is Thoracic bone 0.0000000 Lumber bone 0.0000000 Sacral bone 1.0000000 Pubis 0.0000000 MCQ40 The clavicle and scapular protect the______ Breast 0.0000000 Shoulder 1.0000000 Axillary artery 0.0000000 Lungs 0.0000000 MCQ41 One of the following compositions of hydroxyapatite in bone is wrong 39.8% calcium 0.0000000 41.4% oxygen 0.0000000 11.5% hydrogen 1.0000000 18.5% phosphorus 0.0000000 MCQ42 Epiphyseal arteries are derived from Peri-articular vascular arcades 1.0000000 Periosteal arteries 0.0000000 Neighbouring systemic arteries 0.0000000 Medullary cavity 0.0000000 MCQ43 Which law explains the pattern of innervation of bones by the peripheral nerves? Newton’s law 0.0000000 Hilton’s law 1.0000000 Galileo’s law 0.0000000 Plato’s law 0.0000000 MCQ44 Osteoblasts manufacture one of the following hormones Oestrogen 0.0000000 Prostaglandin 1.0000000 Insulin 0.0000000 Osteoclatin 0.0000000 MCQ45 The density of mammalian skeletal tissue is about _____ 1.02kg/litre 0.0000000 1.06kg/litre 1.0000000 1.05kg/litre 0.0000000 1.07kg/litre 0.0000000 MCQ46 Muscles with oblique fasciculi are these except Rectus femoris 0.0000000 Subscapularis 0.0000000 Sartorius 1.0000000 Temporalis 0.0000000 MCQ47 Myotome is divided into _____ and ______ Epimere and hypomere 1.0000000 Dorsal and spinal nerve 0.0000000 Myocytes and myoblast 0.0000000 Dermatome and dermis 0.0000000 MCQ48 ___________ is a disease characterized by inflammation of muscle fibres Angina pectoris 0.0000000 Polymyositis 1.0000000 Myocardial ischemia 0.0000000 Anabolic steroid 0.0000000 MCQ49 The second largest organelle with unique genetic structure is ______ Mitochondria 1.0000000 Ribosome 0.0000000 Golgi apparatus 0.0000000 Centriole 0.0000000 MCQ50 Association of organs that have a common function are called _______ Tissues 0.0000000 Organogenesis 0.0000000 Systems 1.0000000 Cells 0.0000000