Nursing Elites

1. Which type of transport allows for the movement of large molecules, such as proteins and polysaccharides, across the cell membrane?

• A. Endocytosis
• B. Exocytosis
• C. Active transport
• D. Facilitated diffusion

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Rationale: A) Endocytosis is the process by which cells engulf large molecules or particles by wrapping the cell membrane around them to form a vesicle that is brought into the cell. This mechanism allows for the movement of large molecules, such as proteins and polysaccharides, across the cell membrane. B) Exocytosis is the opposite process of endocytosis, where cells release large molecules or particles by fusing vesicles with the cell membrane to expel their contents out of the cell. C) Active transport is a process that requires energy to move molecules across the cell membrane against their concentration gradient. While active transport can move large molecules, it is not specifically designed for the transport of proteins and polysaccharides. D) Facilitated diffusion is a type of passive transport that involves the movement of molecules across the cell membrane with the help of transport proteins. While facilitated diffusion can assist in the movement of

2. Endotoxins are toxic substances released by:

• A. Viruses
• B. Bacteria (gram-positive)
• C. Bacteria (gram-negative)
• D. Parasites

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Rationale: Endotoxins are toxic substances that are part of the outer membrane of the cell wall of gram-negative bacteria. These toxins are released when the bacteria are destroyed or during bacterial growth. Endotoxins can cause a variety of harmful effects in the host, including fever, inflammation, and septic shock. Viruses do not produce endotoxins, and gram-positive bacteria produce exotoxins rather than endotoxins. Parasites are not typically associated with the production of endotoxins.

3. A ball is thrown upwards. At the peak of its trajectory, which of the following forces is acting on the ball?

• A. Gravity only
• B. Gravity and air resistance only
• C. Neither gravity nor air resistance
• D. All of the above

Correct answer: C

Rationale: At the peak of its trajectory, the ball has momentarily stopped moving upwards and has not yet started to fall back down. Therefore, there is no longer a net force acting on the ball at that instant. Gravity is acting downwards, but since the ball is not moving, the force of gravity is balanced by an equal and opposite force, resulting in a net force of zero. Similarly, air resistance only affects the ball when it is in motion, so at the peak where the ball momentarily stops, there is no air resistance force. Therefore, at the peak of its trajectory, neither gravity nor air resistance is acting on the ball, making option C the correct answer.

4. The spleen, an organ associated with the lymphatic system, plays a crucial role in:

• A. Regulating blood sugar levels
• B. Filtering blood and destroying old red blood cells
• C. Producing digestive enzymes
• D. Secreting hormones

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Filtering blood and destroying old red blood cells.' The spleen is part of the lymphatic system and acts as a blood filter, removing old or damaged red blood cells and helping to fight infections. It does not play a role in regulating blood sugar levels (A), producing digestive enzymes (C), or secreting hormones (D). Understanding the function of the spleen in filtering blood and removing old red blood cells is crucial for grasping its role in maintaining overall health and immunity.

5. Saliva contains an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates. What is the name of this enzyme?

• A. Pepsin
• B. Amylase
• C. Lipase
• D. Trypsin

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Amylase. Saliva contains the enzyme amylase, which is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates into simpler sugars like maltose and glucose. Pepsin (A) is an enzyme found in the stomach that breaks down proteins. Lipase (C) is an enzyme that breaks down fats, and trypsin (D) is another enzyme that breaks down proteins, but both of these are not found in saliva. Knowing the function of amylase in saliva helps in the digestion of carbohydrates, making it the correct answer.

6. If the mass of an object remains constant and its velocity doubles, how does its momentum change?

• A. Momentum doubles
• B. Momentum halves
• C. Momentum quadruples
• D. Momentum remains the same

Correct answer: a

Rationale: Momentum is directly proportional to velocity when mass is constant.

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