PBS - Do Now 5/6

The Kastle-Meyer test is a _____________ blood test because it gives basic information in a short amount of time; while RFLP analysis is more _____________ because it takes longer but gives more detailed information.

• presumptive; confirmatory

• definitive; explanatory

• confirmatory; presumptive

• confirmatory; confirmatory

What part of the DNA molecule forms the "steps" of the DNA double helix?

• the sugar molecules and the phosphate molecules

• the nitrogen bases

• the sugar molecules only

• the phosphate molecules only

The ridge pattern shown here is called

• an arch.

• a loop.

• a minutia.

• a whorl.

Structure D is the

• objective lens.

• scanning lens.

• ocular lens.

• condenser.

In determining the diastolic pressure using a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope, a nurse is waiting to

• hear when the "dub dub" sound stops.

• hear when the "dub dub" sound starts.

• calculate the ratio of the height to the weight.

• count to 15 and then multiply by 4.

Which of the four components of blood carries oxygen and iron?

• leukocytes

• thrombocytes

• plasma

• erythrocytes

Answer explanation

Erythrocytes = red blood cells

Leukocytes = white blood cells

Thrombocytes = platelets

The trait for albinism is recessive. The genotype and phenotype of a person that is heterozygous is

• Aa and affected.

• aa and affected.

• Aa and unaffected.

• AA and unaffected.

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The most common etiology of a myocardial infarction tends to be

• genetics.

• bacterial.

• viral.

• caused by lifestyle factors.

Polygraphs are used in court

• True

• False

What are ghost organs?

• Organs created using a patient's own cells and a scaffold for transplantation.
• Organs made from recycled materials
• Organs grown in a lab without any cells
• Organs created using alien technology

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