MCQs and EMQs in Human Physiology (Human Physiology Test Bank)

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MCQs and EMQs in Human Physiology : Brief Example: 1. Extracellular fluid in adults differs from intracellular fluid in that its A. Volume is greater. B. Tonicity is lower. C. Anions are mainly i... norganic. D. Sodium:potassium molar ratio is higher. E. pH is lower. 2. Blood group antigens (agglutinogens) are A. Carried on the haemoglobin molecule. B. Beta globulins. C. Equally immunogenic. D. Not present in fetal blood. E. Inherited as recessive Mendelian characteristics 3. Total body water, expressed as a percentage of body weight A. B. C. D. E. Can be measured with an indicator dilution technique using deuterium oxide. Is smaller on average in women than in men. Rises following injection of posterior pituitary extracts. Falls during starvation. Is less than 80 per cent in young adults. 4. Breakdown of erythrocytes in the body A. Occurs when they are 6–8 weeks old. B. Takes place in the reticulo-endothelial system. C. Yields iron, most of which is excreted in the urine. D. Yields bilirubin which is carried by plasma protein to the liver. E. Is required for the synthesis of bile salts [Show More]

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