MIDTERM AVANZADO 2

Which of the following structures corresponds to the lower respiratory system?

a. nasopharynx
b. trachea
c. sinuses
d. oropharynx

Which structure lies distal to the trachea in the respiratory tract?

a. laryngopharynx
b. oropharynx
c. right main bronchus
d. nasopharynx

Which of the following descriptions would better match the Greek or Latin word provided?
Monoplegia
a. Abnormally infrequent respiration.
b. Correction of deformities.
c. Treatment using a single drug.
d. Paralysis of a single limb.

What is the bulk of Dr. D'souza's day like before meeting the patients?
a. receiving patients back-to-back
b. rushing to the hospital for emergency cases
c. grab lunch before a long day
d. reading the patient's history

What might be one of this doctor's most developed skills?

a. fixing computers
b. public speech
c. skiing
d. riding a bicycle

Which structure is part of the central nervous system?

a. sympathetic trunk
b. spinal chord
c. spinal nerve
d. brachial plexus

Which of the following types of nerves would convey information related to the flavor of
ice cream as you eat it?
a. spinal chord
b. brain stem
c. afferent nerves
 d. efferent nerves

Which of the following descriptions would better match the Greek or Latin word provided?
Autism
Seleccione una:
a. Inflammation of the ear canal.
b. Art of inducing hypnosis.
c. Abnormal self-absorption.
d. Accumulation of adipose tissue.

Which two structures are connected by the esophagus?

a. pharynx and stomach
b. colon and anus
c. duodenum and ileum
d. auditory tube and inner ear

Which part of the alimentary canal lies proximal to the esophagus?

a. appendix
b. pharynx
c. stomach
d. duodenum

Which of the following structures corresponds to the upper respiratory system?

a. trachea
b. bronchi
c. alveoli
d. nasopharynx

Which structure lies proximal to the trachea in the respiratory tract?

a. right main bronchus
b. larynx
c. left main bronchus
d. alveoli

What is the name of the cardiovascular system division that starts with the right ventricle,
goes through the pulmonary arteries, lung capillaries and pulmonary veins, eventually
terminating in the left atrium?
a. systemic circulation
b. systemic arteries
c. pulmonary veins
d. pulmonary circulation
Which vessels are used by the lungs to deliver oxygen and nutrients from the air?
a. systemic arteries
b. lung veins
c. capillary network
d. Aorta

Which of the following descriptions would better match the Greek or Latin word provided?
Telencephalon
a. Furthest part of the brain.
b. Incision to the central nervous system.
c. Ability to communicate by psychic means.
d. Profuse discharge of cerebrospinal fluid.

Which of the following Greek or Latin words would better describe the following statement?
Membrane that surrounds a bone.
a. peritonos
b. metastasis
c. parotis
d. periosteum

What is the most proximal part of the alimentary canal?

a. appendix
b. esophagus
c. oral cavity
d. pharynx

Which of the following organs does the liver receive blood from?
a. small intestine
b. esophagus
c. stomach
d. diaphragm

Which of the following descriptions would better match the Greek or Latin word provided?
Hepatoma
a. Tumour of the liver.
b. Presence of stones in the gallbladder.
c. Abnormal liver enlargement.
d. Branch of medicine that deals with the liver.

Which structure is part of the peripheral nervous system?

a. brachial nerve
b. brain
c. brain stem
 d. spinal chord

Which of the following types of nerves would convey information related to the
movement of muscles as you walk?
a. efferent nerves
b. spinal chord
c. brain stem
d. afferent nerves

What is the name of the cardiovascular system division that starts with the left
ventricle, goes through the systemic arteries, tissue capillaries and systemic veins,
eventually terminating in the right atrium?
a. pulmonary veins
b. systemic circulation
c. systemic arteries
d. pulmonary circulation

Which vessels are used by the peripheral tissues for uptaking oxygen and nutrients from
the blood?
a. capillary network
b. Aorta
c. lung veins
d. systemic arteries

What takes up most of Dr. Shetty's work on the afternoons?

a. doing rounds
b. community outreach events
c. writing prescriptions
d. patient appointments

What can we infer about Dr. Shetty?

a. she prefers to work with adults
b. she makes children feel better
c. she tends to work with adolescents
d. she dislikes children

What takes up most of Dr. Shetty's work in the mornings?

a. writing prescriptions
b. patient appointments
c. doing rounds
d. community outreach events

What can we infer about Dr. Shetty?

a. she tends to work with adolescents
 b. she dislikes children
c. she prefers to work with adults
d. she makes children feel better

Which of the following Greek or Latin words would better describe the following
statement? The study of cells.
a. cytology
b. histology
c. gynecology
d. hypnolepsy

What does the author compare the way problems have to be faced in medicine to?
a. there is no comparison done
b. troubleshooting a foreign device
c. meeting with a client
d. to a baker

What most likely makes up most of this doctor's workload?

a. emergency room
b. clinic work
c. hospital follow-up
d. physiotherapy

What does the author compare each patient encounter to?

a. to a baker
b. there is no comparison done
c. meeting with a client
d. troubleshooting a foreign device

What might be one of this doctor's hobbies?

a. camping
b. fixing computers
c. jogging
d. painting

Which of the following Greek or Latin words would better describe the following
statement? Removal of the stomach.
a. Gastrostomy
b. gastrectomy
c. gastrorrhaphia
d. gastroscopy

Did doctors record improvements after performing the procedures described above?
a. yes, doctors reported almost 100% effectivity on these procedures
 b. no, they were deemed unsafe
c. yes, they were done with moderate rate of success and high survival rate
d. no, there are no records to validate this information

Based on this text, what can we infer about surgeons in the Roman Empire?
a. they were only valued in the roman army
b. they were a respected social class
c. they were second-class citizens
d. they were considered out of their minds

In what context did more extensive surgeries take place?

a. in Rome
b. at local doctor's offices
c. in big cities in the provinces
d. under the military

Based on this text, what can we infer about surgeons in the Roman Empire?
a. they were only valued in the roman army
b. they were second-class citizens
c. they were considered out of their minds
d. they were a respected social class

In which setting does the author suggest you might have more impact over the way
things are done?
a. medical team on a hospital
b. clinic work
c. emergency room
d. you will never have autonomy

What might be one of this doctor's hobbies?

a. jogging
b. fixing computers
c. filing taxes for elderly people
d. administrative role in his local charity painting

Which of the following Greek or Latin words would better describe the following
statement? Substance that reduces fever.
a. antiacidum
b. anamnesis
c. antipyretic
d. anorexia
What is the name of the connective tissue layer that lies between muscles and
subcutaneous fat?
a. surface epithelium
b. fascia
c. dermis
d. epidermis

Which structure is always associated with the arrector pili muscle (musculus arrector
pili) and a sebaceous gland?
a. hair follicle
b. blood vessels
c. sweat glands
d. temperature sensors

What does the author compare working in a hospital to?

a. middle manager in a large company
b. being a small business owner
c. to a secretary
d. grunt work

What might be one of this doctor's hobbies?

a. fixing computers
b. filing taxes for elderly people
c. administrative role in his local charity
d. Jogging
e. painting

Which of the following Greek or Latin words would better describe the following
statement? Transplantation of tissue obtained from another person or animal.
a. heteroplastica
b. euphoria
c. isotonia
d. homeopathia

Which of the following descriptions would better match the Greek or Latin word
provided? Agenesia
a. Lack of development of a body part.
b. An x-ray examination of the brain.
c. The origin or development of a disease.
d. The development of an individual organism.

Which of the following Greek or Latin words would better describe the following
statement? Pain in the ear.
a. otodynia
 b. myopia
c. myomalacia
d. otitis

What is the name of the tissue layer that lies between outermost layer of the skin and
fascia?
a. epidermis
b. hypodermis X
c. surface epithelium
d. dermis

Which structure is always associated with the arrector pili muscle (musculus arrector
pili) and a sebaceous gland?
a. hair follicle
b. blood vessels
c. temperature sensors
d. sweat glands

Which of the following descriptions would better match the Greek or Latin word
provided? Diagnosis
a. Identification of the nature and cause of an illness.
b. Group of metabolic diseases.
c. Faulty or inadequate nutrition or development.
d. Disorder of digestion.