MBLEx practice exam 1 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Histology correct answer: Microscopic study of tissues Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, systemic correct answer: Order of the organization in the body from smallest to largest Hypertrophy correct answer: Increase in cell size without cell division Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous/hypodermis correct answer: Layers of skin from superficial to deep Serous correct answer: The type of epithelial membrane of the pleura Fibrocartilage correct answer: A type of cartilage that is rigid and made of dense fibrous tissue Diencephalons, midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata correct answer: The order of the major structures of the brain stem starting with the most superior/cranial Increased peristalsis correct answer: A function of the autonomic nervous system under parasympathetic control Pituitary correct answer: A gland the size of a grape Left atrium correct answer: Receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins Gastrin correct answer: A hormone secreted by the pyloric are of the stomach and the duodenum Ligaments correct answer: Connect bone to bone Dermatome correct answer: A section of the skin supplied by a single spinal nerve Proximal correct answer: Closer to the trunk or point of origin Medial correct answer: Where the ulna is in relation to the radius Flexion and extension correct answer: Occur in the sagittal plane