Top 550+ Solved Physiology MCQ Questions Answer
Q. Which of the following does NOT increases synthesis of 2, 3-DPG?
a. growth hormone
b. phosphate deficiency
c. thyroid hormone
d. exercise for one hour
e. androgens
Q. Which of the following DOES NOT shift the oxygen-haemoglobin dissociation curveto the right?
a. decreased phosphate
b. increased altitude
c. cortisol
d. decreased pH
e. aldosterone
Q. Regarding alveolar cells, which statement is INCORRECT?
a. type I pneumocytes repair alveolar epithelium
b. pulmonary alveolar macrophages are derived from blood monocytes
c. mast cell membranes bind IgE via Fc portion to heavy chain
d. APUD (neuroendocrine) cells are of endodermal origin
e. type II pneumocytes are membranous
Q. Which of the following substances is NOT removed from the blood by the lung?
a. prostaglandins
b. noradrenaline
c. acetylcholine
d. adrenaline
e. bradykinin
Q. Which statement regarding gas exchange in the lungs is INCORRECT?
a. gases generally cross by simple diffusion
b. diffusion capacity for carbon dioxide is much greater than for oxygen
c. nitrous oxide is a diffusion limited gas
d. carbon monoxide does not reach equilibrium in 0.75 seconds
e. oxygen is a perfusion limited gas
Q. Which of the following substances is NOT synthesised by the lung?
a. prostaglandins
b. serotonin
c. dipalmityl phosphatidylcholine
d. histamine
e. kallikrein
Q. Exercise has all of the following effects on blood gases EXCEPT:
a. increased PACO2
b. increased PAO2
c. unchanged PaCO2
d. unchanged PaO2
e. increased PvCO2
Q. Which produces the majority of salivary volume?
a. lingual glands
b. sublingual
c. parotid
d. submandibular
Q. Which nerve is NOT involved in the efferent (motor) swallow reflex?
a. trigeminal
b. vagus
c. facial
d. hypoglossal
Q. Which is NOT part of the normal content of gastric juice?
a. HPO4 2-
b. mucus
c. lipase
d. amylase
Q. Which stimulates parietal cell secretion?
a. prostaglandins
b. aspirin
c. vinegar
d. acetylcholine
Q. Regarding bilirubin:
a. unconjugated bilirubin is more soluble than conjugated
b. all conjugated bilirubin is excreted via the intestine
c. bile duct obstruction causes jaundice secondary to unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia
d. haemolytic anaemia may cause ?????? hyperbilirubinaemia
Q. Which form of intestinal smooth muscle contraction does NOT occur in normal health?
a. peristalsis
b. weak antiperistalsis
c. peristaltic rushes
d. tonic contractions