B.Pharm. Bachelor of Pharmacy Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) Human Anatomy & Physiology 3

Question 1

Which bone markings serve as the attachment sites for the quadriceps femoris tendon?

Accepted Answer

Tibial tuberosity

Answer

The quadriceps tendon inserts at the tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament, enabling knee extension.

Question 2

In the liver, Kupffer cells primarily function as:

Accepted Answer

Resident macrophages that phagocytose pathogens and old RBCs

Answer

Kupffer cells are liver-resident macrophages located in sinusoids that remove bacteria, debris, and senescent erythrocytes.

Question 3

The anatomical dead space in the respiratory system refers to:

Accepted Answer

Air in conducting airways that does not participate in gas exchange

Answer

Anatomical dead space (~150 mL) includes the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles where no gas exchange occurs.

Question 4

Which blood vessel directly supplies oxygenated blood to the myocardium?

Accepted Answer

Coronary arteries

Answer

The left and right coronary arteries arise from the aortic root and supply oxygenated blood to all heart muscle.

Question 5

The hormone erythropoietin (EPO), which stimulates red blood cell production, is primarily secreted by the:

Accepted Answer

Kidneys (peritubular interstitial cells)

Answer

Peritubular interstitial cells of the kidney secrete EPO in response to hypoxia, stimulating erythropoiesis.

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