Mcq Subject: Physiology

True about pheochromocytoma is

A. Arises from chromaffin cells of adrenal medulla

B. Bilateral in 20% of all cases

C. Hypotension rules out pheochromocytoma

D. Almost always a malignant tumor

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Which is TRUE regarding nerve conduction:

A. All or none phenomenon

B. Conduction independent of amplitude

C. Propagated action potential is generated in dendrites

D. Faster in unmyelinated fibres

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Following are true about HCO3-except:

A. Extracellular concentration 25 m mol

B. Intracellular concentration 10 m mol

C. 7.5% solution gives 2 nmols

D. In kidney, HCO3- is produced by carbonic anhydrase

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Na+ reabsorption is maximum in ?

A. PCT

B. Loop of Henle

C. DCT

D. Collecting duct

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Resting membrane potential is maximally affected by which ion-

A. Na+

B. K+

C. Ca2+

D. Cl-

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According to Herrington classification, the decerebrate rigidity is characterized by all except

A. Rigidity occurs in all the muscles of the body

B. Increase in the rate of discharge of the Y efferent neuron

C. Increased excitability of the motor neuron pool

D. Decerebration produces no phenomenon akin to spinal shock

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Hypercarbia is characterized by:

A. Miosis

B. Cool extremities

C. Bradycardia

D. Hypeension

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Mesangial cells are contracted by

A. Histamine

B. Nitric oxide

C. Bradykinin

D. Dopamine

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The maintenance of posture in a normal adult human being depends upon:

A. Integrity of reflex arc

B. Muscle power

C. Type of muscle fibers

D. Joint movements in physiological range

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Hyperaldosteronism is associated with all except:

A. Hypernatremia

B. Hypokalemia

C. Hypertension

D. Metabolic acidosis

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