FOUNDATION A part 2

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Which of the following is not a subunit of a histone ?

H3
H4
H2B
H2C (correct)

Which of the following is not correct regarding type II muscle fibres ?

They have more fat (correct)
They are less oxidative
They are highly fatiguable
They are fast

Which is the correct order of energy supplies the body would use ?

Creatinine Phosphate, Glucose, ATP, Glycogen stores
ATP, Glucose, Creatinine Phosphate, Glycogen stores
ATP, Creatinine Phosphate, Glucose, Glycogen stores (correct)
Glucose, ATP, Glycogen stores, Creatinine Phosphate

Which cellular structure is responsible for preventing apical cell membrane proteins from transporting across different cell surfaces?

Tight junctions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Connexins in cellular communication?

Forming channels for small molecules and ions to pass between cells (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Merkel cells in the epidermis?

Function as mechanoreceptors (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin forms the outer protective layer of keratin?

Stratum corneum (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of eosinophils?

Providing host defense against parasitic infections (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where are finger nails made ?

Nail matrix (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where are melanocytes normally found ?

Basale (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes paracrine ?

Secretion where the target cell is nearby but without physical cell-cell contact (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not correct regarding cell movement ?

Vesicles transport surface adhesive molecules onto the trailing edge of F-actin (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following regarding cell death is correct ?

The extrinsic pathway for apoptosis involves ligands FAS and TRAIL. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme mediates the class switch from IgM/IgD to IgG, IgA, or IgE?

Activated Induced Cytidine Deaminase (B) Signup and view all the answers

In adaptive antibody immunity, what is generated within 4 to 5 days to combat antigens?

Plasma Cells (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which immunoglobulin subtype is produced initially within the lag phase of adaptive immunity?

IgM (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between anabolism and catabolism?

Anabolism involves building up molecules using energy, catabolism involves breaking down molecules to release energy (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where does oxidative phosphorylation occur in the cell?

Inner membrane of the mitochondria (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of reactions can amphibolic pathways perform?

Both anabolic and catabolic processes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which joint is an example of a gomphosis joint?

Tooth in bony socket (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary cartilaginous joint?

Joint between the diaphysis and epiphysis of bones (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a secondary cartilaginous joint?

Intervertebral joint (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the bursae and fat pads in a synovial joint?

To secrete lubricating fluid and reduce friction during movement (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which plane divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions?

Axial plane (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the back or posterior surface of the body?

Dorsal (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a plane that runs parallel to the median plane?

Sagittal plane (B) Signup and view all the answers