The science of (blank) is the study of patterns and diseases and how they are transmitted among individuals in a community.

The science of (blank) is the study of patterns and diseases and how they are transmitted among individuals in a community.

A) microbiology
B) pathology
C) epidemiology
D) dermatology


Answer: C

The study of functional changes associated with aging and disease is called

The study of functional changes associated with aging and disease is called

A) developmental biology
B) endocrinology
C) immunology
D) pathophysiology


Answer: D

Which of the following medical imaging techniques provides cross-sectional images of the body?

Which of the following medical imaging techniques provides cross-sectional images of the body?

A) positron emission tomography
B) ultrasound
C) endoscopy
D) computed tomography
E) radiography


Answer: D

The (blank) system stores minerals and lipids.

The (blank) system stores minerals and lipids.

A) lymphatic
B) circulatory
C) cardiovascular
D) skeletal


Answer: D

The small intestine consists of three parts: it begins with the duodenum which leads to the jejunum, which leads to the ileum. The ileum is (blank) to the duodenum.

The small intestine consists of three parts: it begins with the duodenum which leads to the jejunum, which leads to the ileum. The ileum is (blank) to the duodenum.

A) superior
B) inferior
C) lateral
D) medial


Answer: B

Which of the following basic life processes is/are represented by one cell dividing into two cells?

Which of the following basic life processes is/are represented by one cell dividing into two cells?

A) metabolism
B) differentiation
C) responsiveness
D) reproduction
E) movement
F) growth


Answer: D and F