Normal Physiology Quiz for Foreign Students

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The aim of absorbing oxygen by the organism is:

  • The reducing of formation of CO2
  • Synthesis of proteins
  • The improvement of the efficiency of ATP resynthesis (correct)
  • The formation of oxyhemoglobin in erythrocytes (correct)
  • The reduction of heat elimination

The energy of macroergic bonds of ATP molecules is used for:

  • Synthesis of complex substances
  • All answers are correct (correct)
  • Active transport of substances
  • Mechanical work

What part of lungs containing alveoli participates in gas exchange with blood?

  • Dead space
  • Conductive zone
  • Transient zone
  • Respiratory zone (correct)

Choose the gas composition of inhaled air (%).

<p>20.9 - O2, 0.03 - CO2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the gas composition of alveolar air (%).

<p>16.0 - O2, 10.0 - CO2 (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The permeability of membranes of alveoli and capillaries for gas characterizes the rate of:

<p>Lung diffusion capacity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The lungs of an adult are stretched:

<p>Permanently (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Negative pressure in the pleural gap is provided mainly by:

<p>Elastic recoil force (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Inspiration is performed by contracting of:

<p>Diaphragm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The change in volume of the thoracic cavity during a quiet breathing mainly occurs due to the contraction of:

<p>Diaphragm (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What act of breathing involves external intercostal muscles?

<p>Quiet inspiration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Respiratory muscles are:

<p>Skeletal muscles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During inspiration:

<p>The pressure in lungs is less than the atmospheric pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors form the expiration phase?

<p>All the answers are correct (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The difference between the intrapulmonary and intrapleural pressures is called:

<p>Transpulmonary pressure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the transpulmonary pressure is equal to zero what will happen to lungs?

<p>The lungs will be deflated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Negative pressure in the pleural cavity caused by the fact that:

<p>Lungs have the elastic recoil force (B), The pressure in the alveoli is less than the atmospheric one (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What component does the anatomic dead space include?

<p>Nose, mouth, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The airways provide: (Find the incorrect answer)

<p>Gas exchange (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The function of the surfactant is :

<p>All the answers are correct (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What part of the alveolar air is renovated with each breath during a quiet breathing?

<p>1/7 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The gas exchange occurs in the alveoli

<p>Continuously during an inspiration and expiration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The most reliable criterion of the effective ventilation is:

<p>PaO2 and PaCO2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The volume of air that a person can inhale and exhale at rest is called:

<p>Tidal volume (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The value of tidal volume in healthy adults averages:

<p>500ml (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The volume of air a person can inspire after a quiet inspiration is called:

<p>Inspiratory reserve volume (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person can inspire after a quiet inspiration:

<p>Inspiratory reserve volume (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The value of inspiratory reserve volume in healthy adults is:

<p>450 - 500ml (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The volume of air that a person can expire after a quiet expiration:

<p>Expiratory reserve volume (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The value of the expiratory reserve volume in healthy adults is:

<p>300 - 900ml (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After a maximal expiration in lung remains:

<p>Functional residual capacity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Residual volume is:

<p>A volume of air remaining in lungs after a maximal expiration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How to calculate a functional residual capacity?

<p>Expiratory reserve volume + residual volume (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the volume of a functional residual capacity, if a tidal volume = 0,5 liter, expiratory reserve volume = 1,5 liters, residual volume - 1 liter, inspiratory reserve volume = 2 liters?

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What is called a vital capacity:

<p>The volume of air that can be maximally expired after a quiet inspiration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

VC consists of the following volumes:

<p>Tidal volume + inspiratory reserve volume + residual volume (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The average volume of anatomic dead space of a healthy adult is about:

<p>250 ml (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

MV (minute ventilation) is calculated by the equation:

<p>(tidal volume - volume of dead space) x breaths/min (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose a normal value of MV (minute ventilation):

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The aim of absorbing of oxygen by organism is:

<p>the formation of oxyhemoglobin in erythrocytes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What organelles are the main consumers of O2 in cells:

<p>mitochondria (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the correct sequence of respiratory phases.

<p>ventilation, gas exchange in lungs, transport of gases by blood, gas exchange in tissues, biological oxidation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The lungs of adult are stretched ...

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Flashcards

What is breathing?

The process of moving air in and out of the lungs.

What is residual volume?

The amount of air remaining in the lungs after a forceful exhalation.

What is surfactant?

A substance that reduces surface tension in the alveoli, preventing their collapse.

What is the driving force for inspiration?

The pressure difference between the alveoli and the atmosphere that drives air into the lungs.

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What is external respiration?

The process of gas exchange between the alveoli and the blood.

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What is gas transport by blood?

The process of transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body.

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What is anemic hypoxia?

This is a type of hypoxia caused by a decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. This occurs due to anemia, carbon monoxide poisoning, or other factors that limit the ability of the blood to carry oxygen.

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What is hypoxemia?

A situation with low blood oxygen levels, often due to an issue with the lungs or the circulatory system.

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What is the respiratory center?

The part of the brain stem that controls breathing.

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What is digestion?

The breakdown of food into smaller molecules.

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What is absorption?

The process by which the body absorbs nutrients from food.

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What are villi?

The finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase surface area for absorption.

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What is bile?

The substance produced by the liver that aids in fat digestion.

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What is cholecystokinin (CCK)?

A hormone produced by the small intestine that stimulates the release of pancreatic enzymes.

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What is carbohydrate digestion?

The process of breaking down carbohydrates into simpler sugars.

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What is homeostasis?

The process of maintaining a stable internal environment.

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What is excretion?

The process of removing waste products from the body.

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What is a nephron?

The functional unit of the kidney.

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What is glomerular filtration?

The process of filtering blood in the glomerulus.

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What is tubular reabsorption?

The process of reabsorbing water and nutrients back into the blood.

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What is the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

The rate at which blood is filtered by the kidneys.

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What is aldosterone?

The hormone that regulates blood pressure and salt balance.

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What is insulin?

The hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.

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What is the pancreas?

The gland that produces insulin.

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What is diabetes mellitus?

A condition characterized by high blood sugar levels.

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What is parathyroid hormone (PTH)?

The hormone that helps regulate blood calcium levels.

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What is nerve conduction?

The process of transmitting nerve impulses.

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What is a synapse?

The junction between two neurons.

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What is a neurotransmitter?

A chemical messenger that transmits signals between neurons.

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What is acetylcholine?

The main neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system.

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What is norepinephrine?

The main neurotransmitter of the sympathetic nervous system.

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What is the motor cortex?

The part of the brain responsible for voluntary movements.

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What is the cerebellum?

The part of the brain responsible for balance and coordination.

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What is the sensory cortex?

The part of the brain responsible for processing sensory information.

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What is transduction?

The process of converting sensory information into electrical signals that can be transmitted by the nervous system.

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What is an ascending tract?

A group of nerve fibers that transmit signals from the spinal cord to the brain.

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Study Notes

### Document Details

  • Title: Tests on Normal Physiology for Foreign Students
  • Publisher: Orenburg State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia
  • Publication Year: 2017
  • Number of Pages: 19 pages + content pages
  • Intended Audience: Foreign Medical Students studying Normal Physiology

### Content Summary

  • This document is a study guide, specifically designed for foreign medical students studying Normal Physiology.
  • It contains a variety of multiple-choice questions, each covering different aspects of respiratory physiology, external respiration, fluid electrolyte balance, physiology of excretory and blood systems, cardiovascular physiology, Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems, endocrine system, regulation of metabolism, sensory systems, higher functions of nervous systems, and the physiology of blood.
  • The questions and content address various topics related to the normal functioning of the human body systems.
  • Answers with detailed explanations are included for each question.
  • The questions are organized per topic for easy navigation and understanding.
  • The guide also includes information about important tests used in the screening examination.

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