Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following phases of the cell cycle is characterized by the replication of DNA?

• A. Interphase
• B. Mitosis
• C. Meiosis
• D. Cytokinesis

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Rationale: Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell spends the majority of its time and is characterized by three subphases: G1 (Gap 1), S (Synthesis), and G2 (Gap 2). During the S phase of interphase, DNA replication occurs, leading to the duplication of the genetic material in the cell. This ensures that each daughter cell produced during cell division receives a complete set of genetic information. Mitosis is the phase of the cell cycle where the replicated DNA is divided equally between two daughter cells, while meiosis is a specialized type of cell division that occurs in sexually reproducing organisms to produce gametes. Cytokinesis is the final stage of the cell cycle where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

2. The peripheral nervous system can be further divided into which two main parts?

• A. Sensory and motor
• B. Sympathetic and parasympathetic
• C. Myelinated and unmyelinated
• D. Central and peripheral

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Sensory and motor.' The peripheral nervous system is divided into two main parts based on their functions. The sensory division (afferent) transmits sensory information from receptors to the central nervous system, while the motor division (efferent) transmits signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands to produce a response. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the main divisions of the peripheral nervous system. Understanding this division is crucial in comprehending how information is processed and responses are generated in the body.

3. Warming up before exercise is important to help prevent

• A. Dehydration
• B. Muscle soreness
• C. Increased heart rate
• D. Low blood sugar

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Muscle soreness.' Warming up before exercise is crucial as it helps increase blood flow to the muscles, warming them up and making them more flexible. This can help reduce the risk of muscle soreness and injury during and after exercise. Dehydration (A) is more related to maintaining proper fluid balance through hydration. Increased heart rate (C) is a normal response to exercise and can be beneficial. Low blood sugar (D) is more of a concern for individuals with conditions like diabetes. Therefore, the most immediate benefit of warming up is to prevent muscle soreness.

4. What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

• A. Both are double-stranded.
• B. DNA contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA contains ribose sugar.
• C. RNA contains the nitrogenous base uracil, while DNA contains thymine.
• D. Both are identical molecules.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Rationale: A) Incorrect. DNA is double-stranded, but RNA is typically single-stranded. B) Correct. DNA contains deoxyribose sugar, which lacks an oxygen atom on the 2' carbon of the sugar ring, while RNA contains ribose sugar, which has an additional hydroxyl group on the 2' carbon. C) Incorrect. RNA contains the nitrogenous base uracil, while DNA contains thymine. D) Incorrect. DNA and RNA have distinct structures and functions, so they are not identical molecules.

5. What is kwashiorkor, a protein deficiency disease, characterized by?

• A. Muscle wasting
• B. Night blindness
• C. Scurvy
• D. Rickets

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Rationale: Kwashiorkor is a type of severe acute malnutrition caused by a deficiency of dietary protein. It is characterized by symptoms such as edema (swelling due to fluid retention), skin lesions, an enlarged liver with fatty infiltrates, and muscle wasting. Muscle wasting is a key feature of kwashiorkor due to the body breaking down muscle tissue to obtain essential amino acids for vital functions. Night blindness (option B) is a symptom of vitamin A deficiency, scurvy (option C) is caused by a lack of vitamin C, and rickets (option D) is a condition resulting from a deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate.

6. An object is thrown upwards and reaches a maximum height. Which of the following statements is TRUE about its velocity and acceleration at the peak?

• A. Velocity is zero and acceleration is maximum upwards
• B. Velocity is maximum and acceleration is zero.
• C. Velocity is maximum and acceleration is maximum upwards.
• D. Velocity is zero and acceleration is maximum downwards.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: At the peak, the object momentarily stops moving (zero velocity), but gravity still pulls it upwards, causing a maximum upward acceleration.

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