B.Pharm. Bachelor of Pharmacy Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) Human Anatomy & Physiology 2

Question 1

Which type of muscle tissue is characterized by involuntary control and intercalated discs?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac muscle

Answer

Cardiac muscle is involuntary and has intercalated discs that allow rapid electrical conduction between cells.

Question 2

The primary function of the nephron loop (loop of Henle) in the kidney is to:

Accepted Answer

Create an osmotic gradient in the medulla

Answer

The loop of Henle establishes a concentration gradient in the renal medulla that enables urine concentration.

Question 3

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the majority of parasympathetic innervation to thoracic and abdominal organs?

Accepted Answer

Vagus (CN X)

Answer

The vagus nerve (CN X) carries parasympathetic fibers to the heart, lungs, and most abdominal viscera.

Question 4

During the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, rising estrogen levels primarily stimulate:

Accepted Answer

LH surge triggering ovulation

Answer

A sustained rise in estrogen triggers a positive feedback LH surge that induces ovulation around day 14.

Question 5

Surfactant produced by type II pneumocytes in the lungs primarily functions to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce surface tension and prevent alveolar collapse

Answer

Surfactant lowers surface tension in alveoli, preventing their collapse at the end of expiration.

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