Human Anatomy & Physiology
MCQ Test (2016)
Tuesday 5th April 2014
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, 1. A transverse section through the a human body in anatomical position
separates it into
a. Anterior and posterior divisions
b. Inferior and superior divisions
c. Medial and lateral divisions
d. Left and right divisions
e. Dorsal and ventral divisions
2. Skin is an example of
a. Stratified squamous epithelium
b. Pseudostratified squamous epithelium
c. Columnar epithelium
d. Simple squamous epithelium
e. Cuboidal epithelium
3. In an excitable cell, an increase in sodium ion concentration in the
extracellular fluid results in
a. Hyperpolarisation
b. Depolarisation
c. Hypopolarisation
d. Minimal change in membrane potential
e. Potassium release from within the cell
4. Synaptic vesicles contain neurotransmitters which are found in the
a. Dendrites
b. Cell body
c. Axolemma
d. Presynaptic terminals
e. Axon hillock
5. The ‘rest and digest’ response is characterised by
a. Increased parasympathetic activity
b. Increased splanchnic metabolic activity
c. Decreased HR
d. Insulin secretion
e. All of the above are correct
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