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79. Disadvantage(s) of drinking fluorinated water may include:
a. May cause molting of the teeth.*
b. Increase Fluorine concentration.
c. Kills the good bacteria.
i. (a) only.*
ii. (c) only.
iii. (a), (b) only.
iv. (b), (c) only.
v. (a), (b), and (c).

80. Hypodermoclysis:
a. It is the administration of (IV) fluid as SC injection.*
b. Occurs mostly in infants.*
c. Occurs mostly in obese females*
i. (a) only.
ii. (c) only.
iii. (a), (b) only.
iv. (b), (c) only.
v. (a), (b), and (c).*

81. Venoclysis is:
a. Rapid IV administration.*
b. Slow IV administration.
c. Rapid IM administration.
d. Slow IM administration.
e. Rapid subcutaneous administration.
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71. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Crohn's disease?
a. Regional enteritis.*
b. Inflammation of the intestinal tract by infection of the irritating food.*
c. Excessive production of corticosteroids.
i. (a) Only.
ii. (c) Only.
iii. (a) & (b) Only.*
iv. (b) & (c) Only.
v. (a), (b), & (c).

72. What is the Bright's disease?
a. Pyelonephtitis.
b. Nephritis.
c. Glumerulonephritis.*
d. Endocarditis.
e. Plepheritis.

73. Alzheimer disease (brain disorder in old people) may be due to deficiency (depletion) of:
a. Serotonin.
b. Dopamine.
c. Acetylcholine.*
d. GABA.
e. Norepinephrine.

74. Epilepsy is resulted from the deficiency of:
a. Acetyl Choline.
b. GABA.*
c. Serotonin.
d. Dopamine.
e. Norepinephrine.

75. Cholestasis is defined as:
a. Obstruction of Staceous canal.
b. Obstruction of bile caniculi.*
c. Obstruction of artery.
d. Obstruction of vein.

76. Correct statement(s) regarding Azotemia may include:
a. Increase in Blood Urea Nitrogen.*
b. Increase in creatinine level.*
c. Decrease in creatinine level.
i. (a) Only.
ii. (a) & (b).*
iii. (a) & (c).
iv. (a), (b), and (c).

77. When corpus albicans is found in the uterus it can be said that:
a. The woman is of child bearing age.*
b. The woman is at puberty.
c. The woman is pregnant.
d. The woman is experiencing menopause.
e. The woman in old age.

78. What are chilblains?
a. Frost bite.*
b. Gangrene.
c. Hypothermia.
d. Red extremities.
e. Swollen toes.

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64. Rubella is:
a. Chicken Box.
b. Small Box.
c. German measles.*
d. Diphtheria.
e. Mumps.

65. The skeletal structure of spine is constituted of:
a. Cervical spine.*
b. Thoracic spine.*
c. Lumbar spine.*
i. (a) Only.
ii. (c) Only.
iii. (a) & (b) Only.
iv. (b) & (c) Only.
v. (a), (b), & (c).*

66. Weakened and bulging portion of or dilatation of the artery due to the pressure forming a sac containing blood may
represent:
a. Tissue necrosis.
b. Aneurism.*
c. Narrowing of vein.
d. Blocking of vein.
e. Embolism.

67. Necrobiosis is:
a. Gradual degradation in depth of tissues.*
b. Death of tissues.
c. Inflammation of tissues.
i. (a) Only.*
ii. (c) Only.
iii. (a) & (b) Only.
iv. (b) & (c) Only.
v. (a), (b), & (c).

68. Necrosis is:
a. Gradual degradation in depth of tissues.
b. Inflammation of tissues.
c. Killing/Death of tissues or bone surrounded by healthy parts (Death in mass).*
i. (a) Only.
ii. (c) Only.*
iii. (a) & (b) Only.
iv. (b) & (c) Only.
v. (a), (b), & (c).

69. Cholecystitis is:
a. Inflammation of appendix.
b. Inflammation of Gall Bladder.*
c. Inflammation kidneys.
d. Inflammation of Nephrons.
e. Inflammation of Ureters.

70. Addison's disease is due to:
a. Adrenocortical insufficiency.
b. Thyrotoxicosis.*
c. Excessive release of acetyl Choline.
d. Excessive production of cortisone.
e. Decreased release of thyroid.

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57. Bones found in the skeletal structure of shoulder may include:
a. Scapula.*
b. Humerus.*
c. Clavicle.*
i. (a) Only.
ii. (c) Only.
iii. (a) & (b) Only.
iv. (b) & (c) Only.
v. (a), (b), & (c).*

58. The most important bones found in the leg may include:
a. Tibia.*
b. Fibula.*
c. Radius.
i. (a) Only.
ii. (c) Only.
iii. (a) & (b) Only.*
iv. (b) & (c) Only.
v. (a), (b), & (c).

59. What are the effects of Schistosoma Mansoni?
a. Meningitis.
b. Liver cirrhosis.*
c. Chancer sores.
d. Lymphoma.
e. Adenopathy.

60. Which one of the following is a complication of Liver Cirrhosis?
a. Hemorrhage.*
b. Ascites.*
c. Jaundice.*
i. (a) Only.
ii. (c) Only.
iii. (a) & (b) Only.
iv. (b) & (c) Only.
v. (a), (b), & (c).*

61. Pyelonephtitis is:
a. Inflammation of liver.
b. Inflammation of Kidney & Pelvis.*
c. Inflammation of Nephrons.
d. Inflammation of Bile duct.
e. Inflammation of uriters.

62. Edema is:
a. Accumulation of fluids in the extra Cellular Fluid.
b. Accumulation of fluids in the intra cellular fluid.
c. Excessive accumulation of water in the tissues.*
i. (a) Only.
ii. (c) Only.*
iii. (a) & (b) Only.
iv. (b) & (c) Only.
v. (a), (b), & (c).

63. Varicella is:
a. Chicken Box.*
b. Small Box.
c. German measles.
d. Diphtheria.
e. Leprosy.
"Caused by Herps Zoster, and treated as
prophylaxis by (VZIG) Varicella Zoster
Immuno-Globulin".
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50. The basic tissues layers forming the gut are:
a. Mucosa.*
b. Muscularis Externa.*
c. Submucosa.*
i. (a) only.
ii. (c) only.
iii. (a), (b) only.
iv. (b), (c) only.
v. (a), (b), and (c).*

51. Sudoriferous glands are found in the dermis layer of the skin. They are divided into apocrine and eccrine glands. Their
role on the human body include:
a. Production of wax.
b. Production of salts.
c. Initiation of sweat.*
d. Distribution of oily substances.
e. Production of cerumen.

52. Which of the following is NOT included in the brain bones?
a. Frontal bone.
b. Parietal bone.
c. Occipital bone.
d. Trapezoid bone*
e. Facial bone.

53. Coronary arteries receive blood supply from:
a. Vertebral artery.
b. Aorta*
c. Internal carotid.
d. External carotid.
e. Left ventricle.

54. Which of the following does not emptied in the Duodenum?
a. Gall Bladder.
b. Parotid.
c. Adrenal gland.*
d. GIT secretions.
e. None of the above.

55. Biceps muscles are part of:
a. The arm.*
b. The thigh.*
c. The rib cage.
i. (a) Only.
ii. (c) Only.
iii. (a) & (b) Only.*
iv. (b) & (c) Only.
v. (a), (b), & (c).

56. The skeletal structure of the hipbone includes the:
a. Ilium.*
b. Ischium.*
c. Pubis.*
i. (a) Only.
ii. (c) Only.
iii. (a) & (b) Only.
iv. (b) & (c) Only.
v. (a), (b), & (c).*

Only bile duct and pancreatic duct
open in the duodenum.
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43. Identify the pathway of blood flow from the small intestine to the liver:
a. Haemorrhoidal vein Portal vein.
b. Mesentric vein portal vein.*
c. Haemorrhoidal vein inferior vena cava.
d. Mesentric vein hepatic artery.
e. Gastric vein hepatic vein.

44. Why there is greater absorption in small intestine than in large intestine?
a. It has Lower surface area.
b. It has higher surface area.*
c. It is longer than large intestine.
d. It is shorter than large intestine.
e. Because of low pH.

45. What is true about Hypophyseal Portal System?
a. Begins in an artery and ends in a capillary.
b. Begins in an artery and ends in an artery.
c. Begins in a capillary and ends in a capillary.*
i. (a) only.
ii. (c) only.*
iii. (a), (b) only.
iv. (b), (c) only.
v. (a), (b), and (c).

46. Which of the following regulates the body temperature?
a. Urine.*
b. Skin.*
c. Sweat glands.*
i. (a) only.
ii. (c) only.
iii. (a), (b) only.
iv. (b), (c) only.
v. (a), (b), and (c).*

47. All of the following are the functions of skin EXCEPT:
a. Regulation of body temperature.
b. Protection from environmental factors.
c. Important in the synthesis of vitamin E.*
d. Excretion of waste substances.
e. Aid in sensation with outer environmental stimulators.

48. All of the following types of cells are found in the epidermis layer of the skin EXCEPT:
a. Melanocytes.
b. Keratinocytes.
c. Langerhans cells.
d. Merkel cells.
e. Collagenous fibers.*

49. Accessory glands of the skin may include:
a. Sebaceous.*
b. Sudoriferous.*
c. Cercuminous.*
i. (a) only.
ii. (c) only.
iii. (a), (b) only.
iv. (b), (c) only.
v. (a), (b), and (c).*

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37. Opioid receptors are found in:
a. Brain.*
b. Spinal cord.*
c. CNS.*
i. (a) only.
ii. (c) only.
iii. (a), (b) only.
iv. (b), (c) only.
v. (a), (b), and (c).*

38. Parkinsons disease is characterized by deficiency of:
a. Acetylcholine in the motor cortex.
b. Noradrenaline in the spinal motor neurons.
c. Gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) in inhibitory pathways.
d. Dopamine in the nigrostriatal pathway.*
e. Serotonin in the brain stem.

39. What is true about Nasal mucosa?
a. Greater surface area than intestine.
b. Good blood supply.
c. Increase mucocillary clearance.*
i. (a) only.
ii. (c) only.*
iii. (a), (b) only.
iv. (b), (c) only.
v. (a), (b), and (c).

40. Surgery of distal part of small intestine is:
a. Ileostomy.*
b. Appendecictomy.
c. Colostomy.
i. (a) only.*
ii. (c) only.
iii. (a), (b) only.
iv. (b), (c) only.
v. (a), (b), and (c).

41. The anatomical divisions of the small intestine include:
a. Jejunum.*
b. Ileum.*
c. Duodenum.*
i. (a) Only.
ii. (c) Only.
iii. (a) & (b) Only.
iv. (b) & (c) Only.
v. (a), (b), & (c).*

42. Which of the following is/are found in saliva:
a. Lysozyme.*
b. IgA.*
c. Amylase.*
i. (a) only.
ii. (c) only.
iii. (a), (b) only.
iv. (b), (c) only.
v. (a), (b), and (c).*

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30. The vein which is commonly used as bypass vessel in coronary bypass surgery is:
a. Jugular vein.
b. Pulmonary vein.
c. Cephalic vein.
d. Saphenous vein.*
e. Femoral vein.

31. Epistaxis is:
a. Mouth bleeding.
b. Nose bleeding.*
c. Ear bleeding.
d. Eye bleeding.
e. None of the above.

32. Stenosis is: (Tricuspid Stenosis)
a. Inflammation of arteries.
b. Narrowing of arteries.*
c. Thinning of arteries.
d. Hardening of arteries.
e. None of the above.

33. At rest, which organ gets maximum output of blood?
a. Kidney (22%).
b. Lungs (3%).
c. Liver (27%).*
d. Heart (4%).
e. Spleen.

34. Which of the following is not part of the lymphatic system (lymphocytes)?
a. Gall bladder.
b. Cisterna chyli.
c. Thyroid gland.*
d. Spleen.
e. Thoracic duct.

35. Which of the following is not involved in duct system?
a. Spleen.
b. Thoracic duct.
c. Thyroid gland.*
d. Tonsils.
e. Pituitary gland.

36. Which blood vessels supply the brain?
a. Left internal carotid artery.*
b. Right internal carotid artery.*
c. Vertebral artery.*
i. (a) only.
ii. (c) only.
iii. (a), (b) only.
iv. (b), (c) only.
v. (a), (b), and (c).*

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22. Teratogenic drugs cause damage during:
a. From 2
nd
week to 8
th
week.*
b. From 9
th
week to 15
th
week.
c. From 16
th
week to 20
th
week.
d. From 21
st
week to 36
th
week.
e. Third trimester.

23. Factor responsible for transfer of drug across the placental barrier is:
a. Concentration of drug.*
b. Molecular size of the drug NOT the lipid solubility.*
c. Drug solubility.*
i. (a) only.
ii. (c) only.
iii. (a), (b) only.
iv. (b), (c) only.
v. (a), (b), and (c).*

24. Umbilical cord is formed in:
a. 1
st
or 2
nd
week.
b. 2
nd
or 3
rd
week.*
c. 3
rd
or 4
th
week.
d. 4
th
or 5
th
week.
e. 1
st
week.

25. Which sinus does not drain into the Nasal Cavity?
a. Stegmoid Sinus Inferior.
b. Sphenoid Sinus posterior.*
c. All of the above.
d. None of the above.

26. Which of the following does not drain into the nasal cavity?
a. Sphenoid duct.
b. Maxillary duct.
c. Frontal duct.
d. Septum and/or Cerebrocranial duct*
e. None of the above.

27. Which blood vessel supplies the nasal cavity?
a. Ethmoidal artery.*
b. Sphenopalatine.*
c. Maxillary.*
i. (a) only.
ii. (c) only.
iii. (a), (b) only.
iv. (b), (c) only.
v. (a), (b), and (c).*

28. The blood supply to brain is by:
a. Internal carotid artery.*
b. Anterior cerebral artery.
c. Spinal artery.
d. Vertebral Carotid artery.
e. Posterior cerebral artery.

29. Which of the following blood arteries supplies the pelvic region and lower extremities?
a. Femoral artery.
b. Iliac artery.*
c. Subclavian artery.
d. Renal artery.
e. Internal thoracic arteries.
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14. Embolism (thrombus) is defined as:
a. Obstruction of artery.
b. Obstruction of vein.
c. Obstruction of vessel.*
d. Narrowing of vessel.
e. Thrombus formation.

15. Pale ischemia is due to:
a. Organ tornique.*
b. Tissue necrosis.
c. Lack of blood.
d. External reasons.
e. None of the above.

16. Hyponatremia is:
a. Low blood level of Sodium.*
b. Low blood level of Calcium.
c. Low blood level of Potassium.
d. Low blood level of nitrogen.
e. High blood level of Calcium.

17. Hypokalemia is:
a. Low blood level of Sodium.
b. Low blood level of Calcium.
c. Low blood level of Potassium.*
d. Low blood level of nitrogen.
e. Low blood level of phosphorous.

18. Sciatic nerve supplies:
a. Hip joint.
b. Knee joint.
c. All foot branches.*
d. Thigh muscles.
e. All of the above.

19. Nerve that supply blood for all muscle of foot is:
a. Saphenous nerve.
b. Peroneal nerve.
c. Sciatic nerve.*
d. Femoral nerve.
e. Lumbar nerve.

20. Damage of the auxiliary nerve is thought to produce:
a. Paralysis of the 5
th
finger.
b. Impaired sensation.
c. Numbness of the extremities.
d. Inability to bend the elbow.*
e. Deformities in extremities.

21. Fetus is resistant to teratogenicity:
a. From 1
st
day to 20
th
day.*
b. From 21
st
day to 45
th
day.
c. Second Trimester.
d. Third trimester.
e. First trimester.

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7. In what fluid you will find the lowest PH in the body?
a. Nasal fluid.
b. Abdominal fluid.
c. Lacrimal fluid.*
i. (a) Only.
ii. (c) Only.*
iii. (a) & (b) Only.
iv. (b) & (c) Only.
v. (a), (b), & (c).

8. Enkephalins are peptides that:
a. Have narcotic antagonist activity.
b. Exert actions resembling those of opiates.*
c. Are found only in the central nervous system.
d. Cause blood vessel wall relaxation.
e. Transmit pain impulse.

9. Hernia types are:
a. Umbilical Hernia*
b. Inguinal hernia.*
c. Hiatus hernia (Diaphragm).*
i. (a) Only.
ii. (c) Only.
iii. (a) & (b) Only.
iv. (b) & (c) Only.
v. (a), (b), and (c).*

10. Ascitis is defined as :
a. Edema (increase of fluids) in the peritoneal cavity (occurs in liver cirrhosis)*
b. Increase fluids in Myocardis.
c. Increase fluid in appendix.
d. Increase fluid in nasal cavity.
e. Inflammation of gall bladder.

11. Cystitis is:
a. Inflammation of Gall Bladder.
b. Inflammation of Appendix.
c. Inflammation of Kidneys.
d. Inflammation of Bladder.*
e. Inflammation of tissues.

12. Aldosterone is secreted by:
a. Adrenal Medulla.
b. Adrenal Gland.
c. Adrenal Cortex.*
d. Thyroid Gland.
e. Pituitary gland.

13. All of the following compounds can go through the Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) EXCEPT:
a. Nicotine.
b. Serotonin.
c. GABA.
d. Pancuronium.*
e. Bromocryptine.

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ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

The following questions are not intended to be the evaluating exam ones. They are represented here to give the
student a clue to the examination format, so that they will have a better understanding of the way the exam questions
will look.

1. Which enzyme protects the cell from damage?
a. Cysteine.
b. Glutathione*
c. Amylase.
d. Histidine.
e. Glycine.

2. Which of the following vitamins is necessary to maintain the cell integrity?
a. Vitamin B.
b. Vitamin E (Delta Tocopherol)*
c. Vitamin K.
d. Vitamin A.
e. Vitamin D.

3. Conjunctivitis can be:
a. Viral.*
b. Bacterial.*
c. Allergic.*
i. (a) Only.
ii. (c) Only.
iii. (a) & (b) Only.
iv. (b) & (c) Only.
v. (a), (b), & (c).*

4. What is the difference between Extra cellular & Intra cellular and plasma?
a. Plasma contains more protein.*
b. Plasma contains less protein.
c. Plasma contains more lipids.
i. (a) Only.*
ii. (c) Only.
iii. (a) & (b) Only.
iv. (b) & (c) Only.
v. (a), (b), & (c).

5. Cholecystectomy is:
a. Removal of appendix.
b. Removal of Kidneys.
c. Removal of gall bladder.*
i. (a) Only.
ii. (c) Only.*
iii. (a) & (b) Only.
iv. (b) & (c) Only.
v. (a), (b), & (c).

6. Which part of the intestine is the most alkaline (basic) pH?
a. Duodenum.
b. Colon.*
c. Ileum.
d. Stomach.
e. Jejunum.