Comprehensive Anatomy & Physiology: A Question and Answer Guide Part II

The central nervous system consist of …………………
A. Brain and nephrons
B. Spinal cord and neurons
C. Brain and spinal cord
D. Brain, spinal cord and neurons
E. Spinal cord and nephrons

………………… is a sudden weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles
A. Cerebral palsy
B. Bells palsy
C. Facial palsy
D. Zygomatic palsy
E. Occipital palsy

………………… is a disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures
A. Epilepsy
B. Stroke
C. Trauma
D. Parkinson’s disease
E. Crohn’s disease

The following are causes of gastrointestinal system diseases except
A. Low fibre diet
B. Pregnancy
C. Aging
D. Active lifestyle
E. Genetic factors

………………… occurs when an individual cannot digest a specific sugar
A. Constipation
B. Diarrhoea
C. Lactose intolerance
D. Irritable bowel syndrome
E. Peptic ulcer

……………….. is an abscess that originates in a hair follicle also called a boil
A. Acne
B. Furuncle
C. Psoriasis
D. Alopecia
E. Urticaria

………………… is not a prevention of integumentary system disease
A. Sharing personal items
B. Eating a nutritious diet
C. Avoiding contact with the skin of other people with infection
D. Washing our hands with soap and warm water frequently
E. Avoiding environmental and dietary allergens

Causes of cardiovascular system disease include the following except
A. Diabetes
B. High cholesterol
C. Obesity
D. Low blood pressure
E. Tobacco use

The following are musculo – skeletal system diseases except
A. Tendinitis
B. Bone regeneration
C. Bone fracture
D. Carpal tunnel syndrome
E. Osteoarthritis

Outcome of a disease is also known as …………………
A. Prognostic factors
B. Prognosis
C. Prognostic study
D. Risk factors
E. Prognostisis

The following are signs and symptom of musculo – skeletal diseases except
A. Fatigue
B. Sleep disturbances
C. Muscle switches
D. Swelling
E. Stiff joints

The following are prevention of endocrine diseases except
A. Regular physical exercise
B. Knowing the family medical history
C. Smoking cessation
D. Increasing stress and inadequate sleep
E. Limit alcohol intake

………………… is the deviation from the structural and functional state of an organism
A. Pathogenesis
B. Prognosis
C. Disease
D. History of disease
E. Pathology

The following are stages of natural history of disease EXCEPT
A. Infection
B. Outcome
C. Infectious disease
D. Pathogenesis
E. Exposure

The following are causes of musculo-skeletal diseases EXCEPT
A. Age
B. Exercising
C. Lifestyle
D. Family history
E. Activity level

The following are not prevention of endocrine diseases EXCEPT
A. Irregular physical disease
B. Not eating healthy
C. Not knowing the family history
D. Increasing stress and inadequate sleep
E. Smoking cessation

………………… is an autoimmune disease that causes the thyroid gland to produce too much hormone
A. Hashimoto thyroiditis
B. Hypothyroidism
C. Graves disease
D. Hyperthyroidism
E. Diabetes mellitus

Which of the following organ is most frequently affected by ethanol injury?
A. Heart
B. Liver
C. Lungs
D. Kidney
E. Stomach

Which of the following is not a risk factor for osteoporosis?
A. Sedentary lifestyle
B. Age
C. UV light exposure
D. Obesity
E. Decrease oestrogen

What is the main functional problem in airway obstruction?
A. Decreased lung ventilation
B. Increased respiratory rate
C. Decreased alveolar ventilation
D. Increased resistance to air flow
E. Increased thirst

Which of the following is not a type of hypoxia?
A. Acute and Chronic
B. Ischemic and Stagnant
C. Hypoxic and Hypercapnic
D. Anemic and Inactivity
E. Compensated and Non compensated check

Which of the following is a probable cause for acute renal failure?
A. Severe dehydration
B. Thalassemia
C. Gout
D. Hydration
E. COPD

Which of the following is not a risk factor for hypertension?
A. Obesity
B. Increased salt consumption
C. Coronary atherosclerosis
D. Distress
E. Sedentary lifestyle

Which of the following is not a type of shock?
A. Cardiogenic
B. Restrictive
C. Obstructive
D. Hypovolemic
E. Sleep

A patient wants to know what has caused his illness. This information known as
A. Etiology
B. Pathogenesis
C. Epidemiology
D. Nosocomial
E. Pathology

Cancer is on the rise across the globe. Which term describes this phenomenon?
A. Epidemic
B. Endemic
C. Pandemic
D. Morbidity
E. Mortality

Bola’s grandmother is diagnosed with congestive heart failure and is told that she has six months to live. The prediction is referred to as her
A. Diagnosis
B. Prognosis
C. Morbidity rate
D. Prevalence
E. Mortality rate

The following are treatment plans for musculoskeletal disease EXCEPT
A. Acupuncture
B. Stress increasing technique
C. Exercise
D. Pain relievers
E. Physical therapy

Diagnosis for genital-urinary disease includes all EXCEPT
A. CT scan
B. Cystoscopy
C. Laparoscopy
D. Urine culture
E. Urinalysis

Prevention of genital-urinary disease includes all EXCEPT
A. Practicing good hygiene
B. Wearing tight fitting clothes
C. Drinking plenty water
D. Changing urination habits
E. Wearing clean under wears

The following are types of diseases EXCEPT
A. Hereditary diseases
B. Infectious diseases
C. Outcome diseases
D. Deficiency diseases
E. Physiological diseases

…………………. Is the period preliminary to the onset of disease in man?
A. Pathology
B. Pathogenesis
C. Prognosis
D. Pre-pathogenesis
E. Pathogens

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is the over production of ………………… in females
A. Progesterone
B. Androgen
C. Oestrogen
D. Oxytocin
E. Prolactin

………………… is an inflammatory bowel disease that involves inflammation of any part of the gastrointestinal tract
A. Gallstones
B. Irritable bowel syndrome
C. Crohn’s disease
D. Constipation
E. Graves disease

Causes of gastrointestinal disease include all EXCEPT
A. Genetic factors
B. Active lifestyle
C. Aging
D. Being stressed
E. Eating a lot of dairy foods

The following are Prognostic factors EXCEPT
A. Dermographic
B. Disease specific
C. Demographic
D. Co-morbid
E. Behavioural

Which condition is a possible outcome of prolonged untreated hypertension?
A. Chronic liver disease
B. Heart failure
C. Liver cancer
D. Pancreatitis
E. Tuberculosis

A consequence of an untreated chronic kidney disease is …………………
A. Stroke
B. Asthma
C. Anaemia
D. Glaucoma
E. Acute bronchitis

Which of the following is a common outcome of untreated peptic ulcer?
A. Renal failure
B. Gastrointestinal bleeding
C. Eczema
D. Osteoporosis
E. Pancreatitis

What is the common outcome of untreated Glaucoma?
A. Hearing loss
B. Cataracts
C. Vision loss
D. Sinusitis
E. Loss of sensation

Long-term consequence of untreated chronic pancreatitis is
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Cystic fibrosis
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Hypothyroidism
E. Cancer

In the natural history of a disease, what is the term for the phase where symptoms begins to appear but are not yet severe?
A. Terminal phase
B. Prodromal phase
C. Remission phase
D. Incubation phase
E. Recovery phase

What is the term for the time following the acute phase of a disease when symptoms improve?
A. Acute phase
B. Recovery phase
C. Chronic phase
D. Prodromal phase
E. Incubation phase

In natural history of disease which phase includes the time between exposure to the disease and the onset of symptoms
A. Clinical phase
B. Remission phase
C. Incubation period
D. Prodromal phase
E. Recovery phase

What is the primary causative agent of athlete’s foot?
A. Bacteria
B. Virus
C. Fungus
D. Parasite
E. Protozoan

Which skin condition is characterized by the appearance of red, scaly patches?
A. Eczema
B. Vitiligo
C. Psoriasis
D. Ringworm
E. Rosacea

What type of skin cancer is characterized by uncontrolled growth of melanocytes?
A. Basal cell carcinoma
B. Squamous cell carcinoma
C. Melanoma
D. Vitiligo
E. Kaposi’s sarcoma

Which skin condition is an autoimmune disorder that causes the skin to lose its pigment? Resulting in white patches
A. Scabies
B. Dermatitis
C. Vitiligo
D. Fungi
E. Eczema

Which of the following is a common viral infection of the skin that results in wart-like growth?
A. Herpes simplex
B. Human papillomavirus
C. Tinea pedis
D. Impetigo
E. Syphilis

Which condition is characterized by recurrent seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain?
A. Stroke
B. Epilepsy
C. Meningitis
D. Multiple sclerosis
E. Dementia

Which condition is as a result of damage to the brain due to lack of blood flow often caused by a clot or hemorrhage?
A. Epilepsy
B. Stroke
C. Meningitis
D. Parkinson’s disease
E. Alzheimer’s disease

Which infectious disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and primarily affects the lungs, leading to symptoms such as persistent cough, weight loss and night sweats
A. Pneumonia
B. Tuberculosis
C. Chronic bronchitis
D. Asthma
E. Whooping cough

………………… is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in which the alveoli in the lungs are damaged
A. Emphysema
B. Asthma
C. Pulmonary embolism
D. Chronic bronchitis
E. Pneumonia

………………… is a bacterial infection that is commonly called strep throat
A. Tonsillitis
B. Pharyngitis
C. Glandular fever
D. Bronchitis
E. Lymphoma

The following are treatment method for lymphatic system diseases EXCEPT
A. Exercises
B. Massage
C. Incomplete decongestive therapy
D. Use of compression garments
E. Use of antibiotics

………………… is known as the final stage of an infection
A. Illness
B. Prodromal
C. Convalescence
D. Incubation
E. Exposure

Polycystic ovarian syndrome can lead to which of the following
A. Excessive hair growth
B. Rapid weight loss
C. Sudden vision changes
D. High blood pressure
E. Excitement

Pelvic inflammatory disease is often caused by
A. Viral infections
B. Parasitic infections
C. Bacterial infections
D. Fungal infections
E. Malaria infections

Which of the following is a common symptom of endometriosis?
A. High fever
B. Abdominal pain
C. Persistent cough
D. Low fever
E. Headache

In men, which condition is characterized by inflammation of the prostate gland?
A. Epididymitis
B. Prostatitis
C. Orchitis
D. Syphilis
E. Balanitis

Which condition is commonly associated with non-cancerous growths in the uterine lining that often appears a woman’s child bearing years?
A. Endometriosis
B. Uterine fibroids
C. Ovarian cysts
D. Cervical cancer
E. Pelvic inflammatory disease

Which of the following is not a cause of reproductive system disease?
A. Infections
B. Under heating of the testicles
C. Obesity
D. Heavy metal exposure
E. Tumours