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1) Covalent bonds are:

1. formed between two ions
2. never used in organic molecules
3. polar or non polar
4. usually very unstable

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 2) When should a "stat" glucose test be performed?

1. Immediately
2. Within 1 hour
3. 2 hours after the last meal
4. Within 4 hours

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 3) What can happen if an angle of 35 degrees is used when performing venipuncture?

1. The needle may go completely through the vein
2. The needle may miss the vein completely
3. The needle will enter above the vein
4. The sample may be rejected due to hemolysis

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 4) Which of these is a sign of a needle puncturing an artery during venipuncture?

1. Blood spurting into the tube
2. Breathing difficulties
3. Dark blue blood
4. Intense pain

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 5) A phlebotomist is performing a venipuncture. The needle is in place but no blood is entering the tube. What is the first thing the phlebotomist should do?

1. Change to pediatric tubes
2. Discontinue the draw and cancel the requisition
3. Switch to a winged blood collection set
4. Try adjusting the needle slightly

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1. Bilirubin
2. Cholesterol
3. Lead level
4. White blood cell count

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1. Gray
2. Green
3. Red
4. SST

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1. EDTA
2. Heparin
3. Potassium oxalate
4. Trisodium citrate

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1. Black
2. Green
3. Red
4. Yellow

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1. Dark green
2. Gold
3. Light blue
4. Light green

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 11) The term "comorbidity" means:

1. a clinically insignificant condition
2. a disease present in two or more patients
3. the death of two patients at the same time
4. two or more health conditions in the same patient

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1. ASP
2. CVD
3. EDC
4. HDN

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 13) A blood clot that forms in a vessel and remains there is called:

1. a hematoma
2. a thrombus
3. an embolism
4. an ischemia

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1. Antibiotic
2. Aseptic
3. Septic
4. Stasis

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 15) What does the specific gravity of urine measure?

1. The concentration of particles
2. The level of nitrates
3. The pH of urine
4. The weight of the urine

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 16) What does the term "thermolabile" mean?

1. Changed by heat
2. Insensitive to heat
3. Produced by heat
4. Produces heat

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 17) The study of how the body functions is called:

1. anatomy
2. histology
3. microbiology
4. physiology

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 18) Cartilage found between the bones of the spine is called:

1. articular cartilage
2. elastic cartilage
3. fibrocartilage
4. hyaline cartilage

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 19) A resting metabolic state early in the morning after a minimum of twelve hours of fasting is called a ___________ state.

1. absorptive
2. basal
3. postprandial
4. starvation

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 20) What is macrocytosis?

1. A blood cancer
2. A high concentration of white blood cells
3. A platelet deficiency
4. Abnormally large red blood cells

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 21) What is the negative log of hydrogen ion concentration known as?

1. SG
2. pH
3. pKa
4. the T/S constant

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 22) What is the medical term for the bones of the fingers?

1. Carpals
2. Patellas
3. Phalanges
4. Tarsals

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1. Clavicle
2. Patella
3. Scapula
4. Sternum

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 24) Diffusion of particles through a membrane by means of a carrier molecule is called:

1. dialysis
2. facilitated diffusion
3. osmosis
4. transpiration

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 25) An injection into the tissues between the skin and muscle is called a(n) _________ injection.

1. intradermal
2. intramuscular
3. intravenous
4. subcutaneous

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1. bone
2. cartilage
3. fat
4. skin

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1. Excess energy
2. Increase in cell numbers
3. Increase in size
4. Underdeveloped

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1. Epidermis
2. Hypoglossal
3. Subcutaneous
4. Subungual

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 29) What does "modality" mean in the context of healthcare?

1. A change in genetic material
2. Damage to normal tissue
3. The description of the diagnosis
4. The method of treatment

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 30) What term means assisting or aiding?

1. Adjuvant
2. Aspiration
3. Fractionation
4. Lethal

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 31) What is the name of the saclike membrane surrounding the heart?

1. Bundle of His
2. Interatrial septum
3. Pericardium
4. Ventricle

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1. Diastole
2. Septum
3. Systole
4. Tachycardia

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 33) The gap between two neurons is called a(n):

1. axon
2. dendrite
3. synapse
4. ventricle

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1. Hemiparesis
2. Hemiplegia
3. Paraplegia
4. Quadriplegia

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 35) What does palpebra mean?

1. Cornea
2. Eyelid
3. Lens of the eye
4. Tear gland

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1. Emulsification
2. Mastication
3. Peristalsis
4. Regurgitation

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 37) Buccal means pertaining to the:

1. cheek
2. soft palate
3. teeth
4. tongue

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 38) Swollen, twisted veins near the testes are called:

1. herpes genitalis
2. hydrocele
3. hypospadias
4. varicocele

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1. Glans penis
2. Perineum
3. Phimosis
4. Prepuce

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1. Anterior
2. Distal
3. Lateral
4. Posterior

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 41) What does the prefix brady- mean?

1. Different
2. Hidden
3. Same
4. Slow

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1. -ase
2. -cyte
3. -osis
4. -phage

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1. Glands
2. Joints
3. Kidney
4. Liver

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1. Entire
2. Inside
3. Intestine
4. Stomach

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1. Above
2. Below
3. Between
4. Next to

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1. -eal
2. -lith
3. -oid
4. -osis

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1. Blood condition
2. Enlargement
3. Paralysis
4. Surgical removal

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1. Pneumo-
2. Poly-
3. Pseudo-
4. Trans-

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1. Masto-
2. Meso-
3. Myco-
4. Myo-

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1. -ectomy
2. -itis
3. -lysis
4. -plasty

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1. Chest
2. Gums
3. Intestine
4. Stomach

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1. Elbow
2. Knee
3. Mouth
4. Stomach

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1. -emesis
2. -ptysis
3. -rrhaphy
4. -rrhea

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 54) A patient's test results say "BMI: 27.8". What does BMI stand for?

1. Biomagnetic image
2. Body mass index
3. Bone and muscle integrity
4. Brain-muscle interface

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 55) What does the hospital term ICU stand for?

1. Image control utility
2. Intensive care unit
3. Internal communications
4. International controlled unit

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1. Patient safety awareness
2. Plasma-specific antibody
3. Platelet-specific antigen
4. Prostate-specific antigen

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 57) ETS stands for ________ ________ system.

1. electrical tube
2. evacuated tube
3. extravascular testing
4. extravascular tube

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1. Hematocrit
2. Hemoglobin color testing
3. High cell total
4. High cell turbidity

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1. Oncology and pediatrics
2. Ongoing procedure
3. Operation and post-operation
4. Ova and parasites

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1. A blockage in a blood vessel
2. A bruise
3. An inflamed area of the esophagus
4. Swelling in a vein

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1. Angina
2. Angina pectoris
3. Cardiomyopathy
4. Myocardial infarction

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1. palachiae
2. parachiae
3. pasachiae
4. petechiae

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1. A knot of old scar tissue
2. A vein that has become distended and engorged
3. An abnormal connection between two parts of the body
4. An infection of the large intestine

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1. A skin rash
2. Bacteria in the bloodstream
3. Blood in the urine
4. Kidney stones

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1. Leukocytosis
2. Leukodystrophy
3. Leukopenia
4. Leukoplakia

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1. Edema
2. Hemoconcentration
3. Icterus
4. Syncope

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1. An abnormal discharge from the nose
2. An eye infection
3. Ear inflammation
4. Inflammation of the sinuses

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1. a platelet plug
2. a thrombus
3. an embolism
4. an embolus

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1. hives
2. malignancy of the basal cells
3. scales
4. severe itching

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1. Hematemesis
2. Hematopoiesis
3. Hematuria
4. Hemorrhage

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1. Blue
2. Green
3. Red
4. Yellow

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 72) What is the name of the condition where one of the vertebrae slips out of position?

1. Kyphosis
2. Rachitis
3. Spondylitis
4. Spondylolisthesis

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 73) A malignant tumor of smooth muscle is called:

1. leiomyoma
2. leiomyosarcoma
3. rhabdomyoma
4. rhabdomyosarcoma

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1. Galactorrhea
2. Gynecomastia
3. Homeostasis
4. Hypogonadism

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1. Hematemesis
2. Hemoptysis
3. Hemorrhage
4. Hyperemesis

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1. Analgesia
2. Anesthesia
3. Neurasthenia
4. Paresthesia

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1. Blepharitis
2. Encephalitis
3. Meningitis
4. Radiculitis

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1. A false sense of motion or spinning
2. A ringing sound in the ears
3. A voice disorder
4. Hearing loss occurring with old age

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1. Dysphonia
2. Dyspnea
3. Hemothorax
4. Orthopnea

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1. Hematemesis
2. Hemorrhage
3. Hypoxemia
4. Paroxysmal

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1. Asthma
2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
3. Cystic fibrosis
4. Interstitial lung disease

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1. Euthyroid
2. Goiter
3. Hypergonadism
4. Hypophyseal enlargement

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1. Calcium
2. Mercury
3. Potassium
4. Sodium

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1. Anorchism
2. Cryptorchism
3. Epispadias
4. Phimosis

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1. A build-up of old blood
2. A cluster of dead cells
3. A post-mortem examination
4. A surgical treatment

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1. A record of electricity in the brain
2. A record of electricity in the heart
3. A record of sound waves in the brain
4. An x-ray of the brain

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1. drugs
2. electricity
3. radiation
4. soundwaves

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1. Experiments are performed in a laboratory
2. Experiments are performed in a living organism
3. Radionuclide is incorporated into a chemical substance
4. Radiopharmaceuticals are used

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 89) A myelogram is an x-ray of:

1. bone marrow
2. lymphatic vessels
3. muscles
4. the spinal cord

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1. CT scan
2. Lymphangiogram
3. MRI
4. Ultrasonography

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 91) What is the medical term for the removal of the voice box?

1. Esophagectomy
2. Larnygectomy
3. Laryngectomy
4. Pharnygectomy

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1. Colpotomy
2. Episiotomy
3. Laparotomy
4. Perineoplasty

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1. A contagious disease passed from physician to patient
2. A disease that affects the skin
3. Fungi that will only grow on MacConkey agar
4. Harmless microorganisms that live on the body

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 94) What is the basic structural and functional unit of the human body?

1. Cell
2. Organ
3. System
4. Tissue

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1. areolar
2. cuboidal
3. squamous
4. transitional

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1. Magnesium
2. Potassium
3. Sodium
4. Zinc

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1. Common pathway
2. Extrinsic pathway
3. Intrinsic pathway
4. Tissue factor pathway

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 98) Angiotensin-converting enzyme converts angiotensin I to:

1. aldosterone
2. angiotensin II
3. angiotensin III
4. renin

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1. arteries
2. arterioles
3. capillaries
4. lymphatic vessels

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1. blood
2. bone
3. muscle
4. water

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1. Bone marrow
2. Lymph node
3. Peyer's patch
4. Spleen

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1. Anti-La
2. Anti-Ro
3. Anti-nuclear antibody
4. Rheumatoid factor

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 103) The transfer of a person's own tissue to another part of the body is called a:

1. allograft
2. autograft
3. syngeneic graft
4. xenograft

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1. allograft
2. autograft
3. syngeneic graft
4. xenograft

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 105) Hyperthyroidism, an enlarged thyroid, and exophthalmos are all symptoms of which disease?

1. Graves' disease
2. Hashimoto's disease
3. Myasthenia gravis
4. Myxedema

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1. Amnesia
2. Insomnia
3. Narcolepsy
4. Sleep apnea

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1. Vitamin A
2. Vitamin B12
3. Vitamin B6
4. Vitamin C

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1. quickly, abnormal
2. quickly, normal
3. slowly, abnormal
4. slowly, normal

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1. Alzheimer's
2. Arthritis
3. Diabetes
4. Parkinson's

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1. acute
2. chronic
3. latent
4. short

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1. African Americans
2. Asians
3. Men
4. Women

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1. baby boys
2. baby girls
3. men
4. women

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 113) In which part of the body does T cell maturation occur?

1. Bone marrow
2. Lymph node
3. Spleen
4. Thymus

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1. Attenuated
2. DNA
3. Extract
4. Killed

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1. IgA
2. IgE
3. IgG
4. IgM

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 116) Occipital, sphenoid, frontal, temporal, and ethmoid are all bones of the:

1. cranium
2. face
3. pelvis
4. spine

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1. Bicep
2. Deltoid
3. Long abductor
4. Tricep

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1. Cartilage
2. Ligament
3. Muscle fiber
4. Tendon

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1. homogenization
2. hyalinization
3. precipitation
4. vasodilatation

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1. lengthens and pulls a bone
2. lengthens and pushes a bone
3. shortens and pulls a bone
4. shortens and pushes a bone

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1. Brain
2. Pancreas
3. Spleen
4. Stomach

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1. Aldosterone
2. Angiotensin II
3. Anti-diuretic hormone
4. Renin

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1. Blue
2. Red
3. White
4. Yellow

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1. A collecting chamber in the kidney
2. A tube in the bladder
3. A tube leading from the kidney to the bladder
4. Small balls of capillaries in the kidney

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1. cecum
2. colon
3. ileum
4. rectum

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1. higher intestinal tract
2. lower gastrointestinal tract
3. small intestine
4. stomach

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1. Cecum
2. Colon
3. Duodenum
4. Jejunum

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 128) The impulse in a neuron moves from the ____________ to the ____________.

1. Schwann cell, myelin
2. axon, dendrite
3. cell body, myelin
4. dendrite, axon

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 129) The parasympathetic nervous system:

1. decreases the metabolic rate
2. is also known as the enteric nervous system
3. is part of the somatic nervous system
4. is under voluntary control

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 130) The central nervous system includes the:

1. brain and spinal cord
2. heart
3. somatic nerves
4. spinal nerves

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1. Parasympathetic
2. Peripheral
3. Sympathetic
4. Voluntary

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 132) What are the smallest blood vessels in the body?

1. Arteries
2. Capillaries
3. Lymph vessels
4. Veins

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 133) Which is the largest artery in the body?

1. Aorta
2. Iliac artery
3. Pulmonary artery
4. Superior vena cava

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1. Arrector pili
2. Hair follicles
3. Oil glands
4. Sweat glands

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 135) Which of these cells synthesizes cartilage?

1. Chondroblasts
2. Chondrocytes
3. Osteoblasts
4. Osteocytes

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 136) During which stage of mitosis do the centrioles move to the opposite poles of the cell?

1. Anaphase
2. Metaphase
3. Prophase
4. Telophase

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1. Liver cell
2. Ovum
3. Sperm
4. White blood cell

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 138) Cell membranes are composed primarily of:

1. peptidoglycan in prokaryotes
2. phospholipd and polysaccharides
3. protein and phospholipids
4. protein and polysaccharides

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1. Circulatory
2. Digestive
3. Endocrine
4. Urinary

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1. Circulatory
2. Lymphatic
3. Respiratory
4. Skeletal

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 141) Which enzyme unwinds DNA?

1. Helicase
2. Hexonuclease
3. Primase
4. Topoisomerase

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1. DNase
2. Hexonuclease
3. Ligase
4. Primase

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1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 144) DNA nucleotides consist of:

1. a carbon base, deoxyribose, and carboxyl
2. a carbon base, ribose, and phosphate
3. a nitrogen base, deoxyribose, and phosphate
4. a nitrogen base, ribose, and carboxyl

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1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

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1. Primary hyperthyroidism
2. Primary hypothyroidism
3. Secondary hyperthyroidism
4. Secondary hypothyroidism

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 147) Jaundice is the medical term for:

1. inflammation
2. liver disease
3. skin disease
4. yellow skin

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 148) What is the medical term for an exaggerated feeling of well-being?

1. Autism
2. Euphoria
3. Labile
4. Paranoia

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 149) What is the term for the part of an antibody that recognizes an antigen?

1. Antitope
2. Epitope
3. Paratope
4. Syntope

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 150) Which term means the total binding strength between an antibody with an antigen?

1. Affinity
2. Agility
3. Apogamy
4. Avidity

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 151) Antibodies bind to which part of the antigen?

1. Effector region
2. Epitope
3. Hinge
4. Variable region

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 152) Type I hypersensitivity can be blocked using:

1. a myeloma protein of mixed antibody class
2. an IgA myeloma
3. histamine
4. sodium cromoglycate

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 153) Vaccination is what type of immunity?

1. Artificial active
2. Artificial passive
3. Natural active
4. Natural passive

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 154) Skin is which type of immunity?

1. Acquired
2. Active
3. Auto
4. Innate

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 155) What type of immunity occurs when a person is injected with someone else's antibodies?

1. Artificial active
2. Artificial passive
3. Natural active
4. Natural passive

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 156) Which response to vaccination happens first?

1. Anamnestic response
2. Autoimmune response
3. Innate immune response
4. Memory response

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 157) Fat molecules consist of three fatty acids and a ___________ backbone.

1. amino acid
2. glycerol
3. monosaccharide
4. polysaccharide

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 158) Lipase breaks down:

1. enzymes
2. fats
3. proteins
4. red blood cells

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 159) How many fatty acids does a triglyceride molecule have?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 160) Which antibody is abnormal in Waldenström macroglobulinemia?

1. IgA
2. IgD
3. IgG
4. IgM

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 161) What is the main antibody in mucus?

1. lgA
2. lgD
3. lgE
4. lgG

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 162) What is the main antibody in blood?

1. IgA
2. IgD
3. IgE
4. IgG

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 163) Which antibody causes allergies?

1. IgA
2. IgD
3. IgE
4. IgG

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 164) Which antibody primarily protects body surfaces lined with mucous membranes, such as the eyes and intestines?

1. IgA
2. IgE
3. IgG
4. IgM

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 165) A toxic chemical that affects the body by being absorbed into the blood is called a blood:

1. agent
2. antagonist
3. attacker
4. panel

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 166) Which is the department for a fecal occult blood (FOB) test?

1. Chemistry
2. Cytology
3. Hematology
4. Microbiology

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 167) Which parasite is passed in the feces as a noninfective rhabditiform larva?

1. Dipylidium caninum
2. Hymenolepis nana
3. Schistosoma mansoni
4. Strongyloides stercoralis

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 168) Which virus is the most common cause of congenital infections?

1. Cytomegalovirus
2. Measles
3. Rubella
4. Smallpox

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 169) Which of the following clinical signs is characteristic of Bernard-Soulier syndrome?

1. Abnormal aggregation with ADP
2. Increased platelet count
3. Large platelets
4. Shortened bleeding time

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 170) What does the word "macroscopic" mean?

1. Can only be seen with a microscope
2. Large enough to be seen with the naked eye
3. Relatively large compared to most bacteria
4. Too small to be seen with the naked eye

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 171) What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

1. CO2
2. CO²
3. CO₂
4. C₂O

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 172) Which vein is located on the thumb side of the arm?

1. Cephalic
2. External iliac
3. Femoral
4. Posterior tibial

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 173) Which of these foods should a patient avoid eating before a fecal occult blood test?

1. Fish
2. Popcorn
3. Red meat
4. Whole wheat bread

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 174) PKU tests are performed routinely on:

1. HIV patients
2. cancer patients
3. new employees
4. newborn infants

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 175) A patient begins a routine glucose tolerance test. After 30 minutes, the patient's blood sugar is 374 mg/dL. What should you do?

1. Do nothing and continue with the test
2. Make a note and continue with the test
3. Start the test again
4. Tell the attending nurse immediately

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 176) Which of these actions is NOT performed when performing quality control of a glucometer?

1. Apply a drop of blood to the test strip
2. Check the test strips are in date
3. Compare the result displayed by the glucometer with the expected value
4. Insert a test strip into the glucometer

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 177) The two most common types of white blood cells are:

1. monocytes and eosinophils
2. monocytes and lymphocytes
3. neutrophils and basophils
4. neutrophils and lymphocytes

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 178) Serum and plasma both contain:

1. clotting factors
2. plasma proteins
3. platelets
4. red blood cells

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 179) Plasma is obtained by centrifuging:

1. a red top tube
2. a tube containing an anticoagulant
3. an SST tube
4. clotted blood

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 180) What causes colloid osmotic pressure in blood?

1. Proteins in the blood
2. Proteins in the interstitial fluid
3. Sodium and chloride ions in the blood
4. The water component of the blood

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 181) What is the most efficient organ for the removal of old red blood cells?

1. Bone marrow
2. Liver
3. Spleen
4. Thymus

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 182) Red blood cells are also known as:

1. eosinophils
2. erythrocytes
3. monocytes
4. thrombocytes

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 183) What is the medical term for red blood cell production?

1. Erythroconception
2. Erythronascency
3. Erythropoiesis
4. Erythroteritus

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 184) Which of these is a macrophage?

1. Basophil
2. Kupffer cell
3. Megakaryocyte
4. T cell

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 185) Lysosomes contain:

1. DNA
2. chromosomes
3. digestive enzymes
4. hemoglobin

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 186) What type of white blood cells are natural killer cells?

1. Basophils
2. Eosinophils
3. Lymphocytes
4. Monocytes

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 187) Which of these cells is a granulocyte?

1. Dendritic cell
2. Macrophage
3. Natural killer cell
4. Neutrophil

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 188) Granzyme produced by cytotoxic T cells:

1. activates apoptosis via Fas
2. cleaves and activates pro-apoptotic caspases
3. cleaves antigens into peptide fragments
4. is involved in innate immunity

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 189) Which cell makes immunoglobins?

1. Basophil
2. Mast cell
3. Plasma cell
4. Red blood cell

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 190) Platelets:

1. are also known as antithrombins
2. are enzymes
3. convert prothrombin to thrombin
4. form a plug in the hole of damaged blood vessels

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 191) What color is hemoglobin?

1. Blue
2. Red
3. White
4. Yellow

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 192) The transfer of tissue between genetically different individuals of the same species is called a:

1. allograft
2. autograft
3. syngeneic graft
4. xenograft

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 193) Which of these has the maximum transplantation success rate?

1. Allograft
2. Autograft
3. Syngeneic graft
4. Xenograft

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 194) Herceptin is used as adjuvant therapy for:

1. all types of breast cancer
2. certain types of breast cancer
3. lymphoma
4. prostate cancer

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 195) What is normal body temperature?

1. 21°C
2. 32°C
3. 37°C
4. 100°C

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 196) Which enzyme would NOT be increased in a patient with acute myocardial infarction?

1. Acid phosphatase
2. Aspartate aminotransferase
3. Creatine kinase
4. Troponin T

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 197) Vitamin K:

1. converts prothrombin to thrombin
2. destroys fibrin which allows a clot to dissolve gradually
3. is essential for the liver's production of prothrombin
4. is water soluble

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 198) Which element plays a key role in protein and nucleic acid synthesis?

1. Copper
2. Manganese
3. Selenium
4. Zinc

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 199) A patient with a highly contagious lung infection would be hospitalized in:

1. enteric isolation
2. respiratory isolation
3. reverse isolation
4. wound and skin precautions isolation

Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 200) A patient receiving chemotherapy would be hospitalized in:

1. enteric isolation
2. respiratory isolation
3. reverse isolation
4. strict isolation

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