Mosby's NBDHE: Chapter 2 - Physiology Questions With Answers

Mosby's NBDHE: Chapter 2 - Physiology
Questions With Answers

Which definition BEST describes "diffusion"?

a. Movement of molecules from a higher to lower concentration gradient

b. Net movement of water down its concentration gradient

c. Ability of a substance to move across a membrane


d. Movement of substances across a plasma membrane a. Movement of molecules from a

higher to lower concentration gradient




Neutrophils are known as which type of blood cell?

a. Agranulocytes

b. Platelets

c. Granulocytes


d. Erythrocytes c. Granulocytes




During gingivitis, which immune system cells are most likely to be the first to respond?

a. Neutrophils

b. Eosinophils

c. Erythrocytes

, Mosby's NBDHE: Chapter 2 - Physiology
Questions With Answers
d. Agranulocytes a. Neutrophils




The merocrine glands are responsible for the secretion of which fluid?

a. Testosterone

b. Thyroxin

c. Estrogen


d. Sweat d. Sweat




Which type of tissue lines the surface of the lungs?

a. Visceral pleura

b. Peritoneal pleura

c. Pericardial pleura


d. Visceral peritoneum a. Visceral pleura




Which BEST describes what happens to a nerve when there is an influx of sodium ions?

a. Depolarization

b. Myeliation