Nursing Elites

1. Which statement accurately describes the Linnaean system of classification?

• A. It focuses on evolutionary relationships between organisms
• B. It uses dichotomous keys for identification
• C. It groups organisms based on shared functions
• D. It emphasizes a hierarchical ranking system

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Rationale: The Linnaean system of classification, developed by Carl Linnaeus, is based on a hierarchical ranking system where organisms are grouped into categories based on shared characteristics. This system organizes organisms into a hierarchy of increasingly specific categories, from broad to narrow, such as kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. This hierarchical approach allows for the systematic organization and classification of a wide variety of organisms based on their similarities and differences.

2. What is the name of the bone marrow cavity in the long bones where red blood cells are produced?

• A. Periosteum
• B. Diaphysis
• C. Medullary cavity
• D. Epiphysis

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Diaphysis. The diaphysis is the shaft of a long bone where the medullary cavity is located. The medullary cavity is the central cavity of the diaphysis where red bone marrow is found and is responsible for producing red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The periosteum is a dense membrane covering the outer surface of bones, not where red blood cells are produced. The epiphysis refers to the ends of long bones, while the medullary cavity is found in the diaphysis. Therefore, the correct choice is the diaphysis where the medullary cavity is located for red blood cell production.

3. What is the process by which the body maintains a relatively constant blood pH level, even with changes in blood carbon dioxide concentration?

• A. Cellular respiration
• B. Gas exchange
• C. Buffering system
• D. Deoxygenation

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Buffering system. The body maintains a relatively constant blood pH level through the buffering system, which consists of chemical substances that can absorb excess hydrogen ions or release hydrogen ions to adjust pH levels. This system helps prevent drastic changes in blood pH even when there are fluctuations in blood carbon dioxide concentration. Cellular respiration and gas exchange are processes related to obtaining and utilizing oxygen, while deoxygenation refers to the removal of oxygen from a substance. Therefore, the buffering system is specifically responsible for regulating blood pH levels in response to changes in carbon dioxide concentration.

4. Which element has the lowest electronegativity value?

• A. Oxygen
• B. Fluorine
• C. Helium
• D. Chlorine

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons towards itself in a bond. Noble gases like helium have very low electronegativity because their outer electron shell is already full and stable.

5. What is the name of the microscopic finger-like projections that increase the surface area for absorption in the small intestine?

• A. Goblet cells
• B. Paneth cells
• C. Villi
• D. Crypts of Lieberkühn

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Rationale: A) Goblet cells: Goblet cells are specialized cells that secrete mucus to protect the lining of the digestive tract. While important for maintaining the health of the intestines, goblet cells do not increase the surface area for absorption in the small intestine. B) Paneth cells: Paneth cells are specialized cells found in the small intestine that secrete antimicrobial peptides. They play a role in protecting the intestinal stem cells and maintaining the gut microbiota balance, but they do not increase the surface area for absorption. C) Villi: Villi are microscopic finger-like projections found in the small intestine that increase the surface area available for absorption of nutrients. Each villus contains blood vessels and lacteals (lymphatic vessels) that help absorb nutrients from digested food. D) Crypts of Lieberkühn: Crypts of Lieberkühn are small pits located between the villi

6. Which property of a substance refers to its ability to undergo a chemical change and form new substances?

• A. Density
• B. Mass
• C. Reactivity
• D. Volume

Correct answer: c

Rationale: Reactivity refers to a substance's ability to undergo chemical changes, forming new substances with different properties.

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