FREE INBDE Questions and Answers

Question 1

In which of the following transport processes do solid materials enter the cell in membrane-bound vesicles?

Accepted Answer

Phagocytosis

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Passive transport

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Osmosis

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Pinocytosis

Question 2

The disorder referred to as macrocytic anemia is caused by a deficiency in which of the following vitamins?

Accepted Answer

folate

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ascorbate

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biotin

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niacin

Question 3

Obesity, genetic profile, and aging all contribute to the development of Type II diabetes.
Of the following, which is the most important additive factor for these three conditions in the development of Type II diabetes?

Accepted Answer

muscle resistance to insulin

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elevated hepatic ketogenesis

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elevated pancreatic glucagon secretion

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impaired renal clearance of glucose

Question 4

The designation for the glycosylated form of hemoglobin is called:

Accepted Answer

HbA1c

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HbA2

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HbC

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HbG

Question 5

Which of the following peptide hormones is released in response to the stimulation of pituitary gonadotropes?

Accepted Answer

follicle-stimulating hormone

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ACTH

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growth hormone

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prolactin

Question 6

Heparin is a rapidly acting, potent anticoagulant that has many important clinical uses.
Which of the following is an action of heparin?

Accepted Answer

acts with antithrombin III to inhibit thrombin activity

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activates prothrombin

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decreases prothrombin time

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inhibits calcium action

Question 7

Which of the following layers of the heart is primarily composed of cardiac muscle?

Accepted Answer

Myocardium

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Epicardium

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Pericardium

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Endocardium

Question 8

About 75% of the blood supply of the spinal cord is derived from the anterior spinal artery.
This artery originates from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Vertebral artery

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Basilar artery

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Internal carotid artery

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Posterior inferior cerebellar artery

Question 9

Which cell organelle is involved in concentration packaging and transportation of secretory material inside the cell?

Accepted Answer

Golgi complex

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Mitochondria

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Ribosomes

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Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 10

Which of the following drugs is NOT a calcium channel blocker?

Accepted Answer

Metoprolol

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Nifedipine

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Verapamil

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Amplodipine