Plovdiv entrance test exam with complete
solutions 2024/2025
What are the 4 different types of tissues in our body ? - ANSWER-- connective
- muscular
- nervous
- epithelial
What are the roles of each of the 4 types of tissues ? - ANSWER-- muscular tissue
: locomotion, movement of bones
- nervous tissue : communication between receptors , CNS PNS and effectors.
- connective tissue : support , insulation , energy storage , separates.
What is the integumentary system ? - ANSWER-The set of organs and tissues
that form and external layer which protect the body from radiation, chemical
extremities and also pathogens like bacteria , fungus , virus etc.
What are the 3 main layers of the integumentary system ? - ANSWER-- epidermis
- dermis
- Hypodermis
What are the two divisions of the epidermis and what do they contain ? -
ANSWER-- lower epidermis ; which contain melanocytes , keratinocytes and
Langerhans (WBCs).
- upper epidermis ; which contains two layers of dead cells and tissues which
primarily act as a physical barrier
,What are the two main divisions of the dermis layer ? and what do they do ? -
ANSWER-- papillary dermis ; which contain sensory receptors , blood vessels
and loose connective tissues
- reticular dermis ; which contain the hair follicles , certain glands such as sweat
glands and thick dense connective tissue.
What does the hypodermis contain? - ANSWER-Layers pf adipose tissue which
act as insulators , shock absorbers and energy stores.
Define the term skeleton - ANSWER-Is a collective term used to describe all the
bones and joints in a body which provides support, movement and protection.
5 roles of the skeletal system are ? - ANSWER-- protection
- movement
- RBC production (haematopoiesis)
- support
- mineral storage
How many bones are there in the human skull ? - ANSWER-8 cranial and 14 facial
bones
What are the trunk bones ? - ANSWER-Ribcage , sternum and all vertebrae
what are the limb bones - ANSWER-Femur
tibia
fibula
ulna
radius
humerus
carpels
metacarpals
phalanges
tarsals
metatarsals
phalanges
How many bones are there in the vertebral column ? - ANSWER-33
, How is the human vertebral column sectioned ? - ANSWER-- cervical
- thoracic
- lumbar
- sacral
- coccyx
What are skeletal muscles ? - ANSWER-Muscles that are attached to bones via
tendons which promote the movement of the skeleton.
Characteristics of a skeletal muscle (3) - ANSWER-- striated
- multinucleated
- voluntary
Histology of skeletal muscle - ANSWER-Major muscle (covered by epimysium) ->
fascicles (covered by perimysium) -> individual muscle fibres (covered by
endomysium) , which are also surrounded by sarcolemma -> myofibrils
(surrounded by sarcoplasm) and finally the sarcomere .
How do skeletal muscles contribute towards homeostasis ? - ANSWER-- repeated
muscle contractions which generate heat and regulate optimal body temperature.
What are the other two types of muscles found in the human body ? - ANSWER-
smooth and cardiac muscles
What are the 3 layers of the heart ? - ANSWER-- endocardium
- myocardium
- epicardium
What does the buccal cavity convert the food into ? - ANSWER-Bolus
What are the two major gland complexes in the mouth ?and what do they
secrete ? - ANSWER-- serenous glands : secrete enzymes such as lipase and
amylase.
- mucinous glands : secrete mucin which makes the food soggy and wet.
What does amylase do? - ANSWER-starch into glucose
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