$$BSA = \sqrt{(height \times weight)/3600}$$

Question 1

Which membrane lines the thoracic cavity and what is its primary function?

Accepted Answer

The pleura; it reduces friction between the lungs and thoracic wall

Question 2

During which stage of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur, and what is the main event of this stage?

Accepted Answer

Interphase; DNA is replicated

Question 3

Which tissue type is characterized by cells embedded in a matrix and includes blood and adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

Connective tissue

Question 4

What is the main difference between dense regular and dense irregular connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular has fibers arranged in parallel, while dense irregular has fibers arranged randomly

Question 5

Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for mitosis and cell division?

Accepted Answer

Stratum basale

Question 6

As cells migrate from the stratum basale to the stratum corneum, what major change occurs?

Accepted Answer

Cells accumulate keratin and eventually die

Question 7

Which gland type secretes its product directly into the bloodstream and is found in the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

Endocrine gland

Question 8

Which bone is classified as a long bone and is the primary site of bone lengthening during growth?

Accepted Answer

Femur

Question 9

Where does hematopoiesis primarily occur in adults?

Accepted Answer

Red bone marrow of flat bones

Question 10

Which of the following is a defining feature of cardiac muscle tissue?

Accepted Answer

Presence of intercalated discs

Question 11

Which facial bone forms the lower jaw and contains the alveolar processes for teeth?

Accepted Answer

Mandible

Question 12

What type of movement is allowed by the atlas and axis vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

Rotation of the head

Question 13

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Sternum

Question 14

Which type of cartilage is found in the external ear and provides flexibility?

Accepted Answer

Elastic cartilage

Question 15

Which equation best represents the process of bone formation (ossification)?

Accepted Answer

$$Ca^{2+}$$ + $$PO_4$$^{3-} \rightarrow $$Ca_3$$($$PO_4)_2$

Question 16

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerves, and is responsible for supplying nutrients to the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

Dermis

Question 17

A patient presents with a blister that is painful and involves both the epidermis and part of the dermis. What type of burn is this?

Accepted Answer

Second-degree burn

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the function of osteocytes in bone tissue?

Accepted Answer

Osteocytes maintain bone matrix and communicate with other bone cells

Question 19

Which equation represents the calculation of body surface area (BSA) using the Mosteller formula?

Accepted Answer

$$BSA = \sqrt{(height 	imes weight)/3600}$$

Question 20

Which type of epithelial tissue lines the alveoli of the lungs and is specialized for rapid diffusion?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium

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