Question 1

A patient with Wilson's disease presents with gold rings in her cornea. The problem is that the patient's liver cannot

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminate urea 
B)  eliminate copper 
C)  synthesize bilirubin 
D)  conjugate cholic acid 
E)  detoxify toxins 
A)  eliminate urea 
B)  eliminate copper 
C)  synthesize bilirubin 
D)  conjugate cholic acid 
E)  detoxify toxins B

Question 2

A patient is seen by her pediatrician because she has mumps. Which of the following salivary glands is most likely to be involved?

Accepted Answer

A)  sublingual gland 
B)  glands of von Ebner 
C)  glands of Blandin-Nuhn 
D)  submandibular gland 
E)  parotid gland 
A)  sublingual gland 
B)  glands of von Ebner 
C)  glands of Blandin-Nuhn 
D)  submandibular gland 
E)  parotid gland E

Question 3

A cell of the pancreas possesses specific proteins that bind secretin. Which of the following is the correct response to that statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  these are peripheral proteins and result in the release of glucagon 
B)  they are peripheral proteins and result in the release of insulin 
C)  these are integral proteins and result in the release of an enzyme-rich fluid 
D)  these are integral proteins and result in the release of an enzyme-poor fluid 
E)  they are integral proteins and result in the secretion of pancreatic polypeptide 
A)  these are peripheral proteins and result in the release of glucagon 
B)  they are peripheral proteins and result in the release of insulin 
C)  these are integral proteins and result in the release of an enzyme-rich fluid 
D)  these are integral proteins and result in the release of an enzyme-poor fluid 
E)  they are integral proteins and result in the secretion of pancreatic polypeptide D

Question 4

The tip of the arrow is located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  space of Disse 
B)  bile duct 
C)  portal area 
D)  central vein 
E)  hepatic sinus 
A)  space of Disse 
B)  bile duct 
C)  portal area 
D)  central vein 
E)  hepatic sinus

Question 5

The acinus of Rappaport

Accepted Answer

A)  is in the shape of a hexagonal solid 
B)  is related to blood flow 
C)  is related to bile flow 
D)  has a central vein at its center 
E)  receives blood from the sublobular vein 
A)  is in the shape of a hexagonal solid 
B)  is related to blood flow 
C)  is related to bile flow 
D)  has a central vein at its center 
E)  receives blood from the sublobular vein

Question 6

A patient has been a long-term user of prescription barbiturates and has developed an increased tolerance for these substances because her

Accepted Answer

A)  liver enlarged 
B)  hepatocytes increased in number 
C)  mixed function oxidases decreased 
D)  hepatocytes developed more rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER) 
E)  hepatocytes developed more smooth ER 
A)  liver enlarged 
B)  hepatocytes increased in number 
C)  mixed function oxidases decreased 
D)  hepatocytes developed more rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER) 
E)  hepatocytes developed more smooth ER

Question 7

A patient who has a malignancy that causes an overproduction of HCl has a tumor of which of the following cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha cells 
B)  beta cells 
C)  delta cells 
D)  G cells 
E)  PP cells 
A)  alpha cells 
B)  beta cells 
C)  delta cells 
D)  G cells 
E)  PP cells

Question 8

The tip of the white arrow is pointing to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  acinar cell 
B)  beta cell 
C)  alpha cell 
D)  centroacinar cell 
E)  delta cell 
A)  acinar cell 
B)  beta cell 
C)  alpha cell 
D)  centroacinar cell 
E)  delta cell

Question 9

Primary saliva

Accepted Answer

A)  is manufactured by acinar cells of the secretory acinus 
B)  is formed in the lumina of the intercalated ducts 
C)  is modified by serous demilunes 
D)  is formed in the lumina of striated ducts 
E)  enters the oral cavity 
A)  is manufactured by acinar cells of the secretory acinus 
B)  is formed in the lumina of the intercalated ducts 
C)  is modified by serous demilunes 
D)  is formed in the lumina of striated ducts 
E)  enters the oral cavity

Question 10

A patient with Verner-Morrison syndrome has

Accepted Answer

A)  polydipsia 
B)  polyphagia 
C)  adenoma 
D)  polyuria 
E)  polymyalgia 
A)  polydipsia 
B)  polyphagia 
C)  adenoma 
D)  polyuria 
E)  polymyalgia

A patient with Wilson's disease presents with gold rings in her cornea. The problem is that the patient's liver cannot

A patient is seen by her pediatrician because she has mumps. Which of the following salivary glands is most likely to be involved?

A cell of the pancreas possesses specific proteins that bind secretin. Which of the following is the correct response to that statement?

The tip of the arrow is located in the

The acinus of Rappaport

A patient has been a long-term user of prescription barbiturates and has developed an increased tolerance for these substances because her

A patient who has a malignancy that causes an overproduction of HCl has a tumor of which of the following cells?

The tip of the white arrow is pointing to which of the following?

Primary saliva

A patient with Verner-Morrison syndrome has

Cytoplasm

Nucleus

Extracellular Matrix

Epithelium and Glands

Connective Tissue

Cartilage and Bone

Muscle

Nervous Tissue

Blood and Hemopoiesis

Circulatory System

Lymphoid Immune System

Endocrine System

Integument

Respiratory System

Digestive System: Oral Cavity

Digestive System: Alimentary Canal

Urinary System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Special Senses

Filters

Exam 17: Digestive System: Glands

A patient with Wilson's disease presents with gold rings in her cornea. The problem is that the patient's liver cannot

A patient is seen by her pediatrician because she has mumps. Which of the following salivary glands is most likely to be involved?

A cell of the pancreas possesses specific proteins that bind secretin. Which of the following is the correct response to that statement?

The tip of the arrow is located in the

The acinus of Rappaport

A patient has been a long-term user of prescription barbiturates and has developed an increased tolerance for these substances because her

A patient who has a malignancy that causes an overproduction of HCl has a tumor of which of the following cells?

The tip of the white arrow is pointing to which of the following?

Primary saliva

A patient with Verner-Morrison syndrome has

Cytoplasm

Nucleus

Extracellular Matrix

Epithelium and Glands

Connective Tissue

Cartilage and Bone

Muscle

Nervous Tissue

Blood and Hemopoiesis

Circulatory System

Lymphoid Immune System

Endocrine System

Integument

Respiratory System

Digestive System: Oral Cavity

Digestive System: Alimentary Canal

Urinary System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Special Senses

Filters