Emrapproved Monthly Medical Trivia Quiz - August 2012

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1.

Which of the following vessels does NOT carry blood back to the heart?
- A.
  
  Inferior venae cavae
- B.
  
  Superior venae cavae
- C.
  
  Pulmonary artery
- D.
  
  Pulmonary vein
2.

Which of the following vertebrae are found in the neck?
- A.
  
  Cervical
- B.
  
  Lumbar
- C.
  
  Sacral
- D.
  
  Coccyx
3.

Insulin
- A.
  
  Is produced by the liver
- B.
  
  Controls metabolism
- C.
  
  Increases blood sugar levels
- D.
  
  Decreases blood sugar levels
- E.
  
  Controls blood calcium levels
4.

The largest portion of the brain is the:
- A.
  
  Cerebrum
- B.
  
  Cerebellum
- C.
  
  Medulla Oblongata
5.

The main function of the olfactory nerve is:
- A.
  
  Touching
- B.
  
  Tasting
- C.
  
  Smelling
- D.
  
  Seeing
- E.
  
  Hearing
6.

A pigment that gives color to the skin is:
- A.
  
  Corneum
- B.
  
  Keratin
- C.
  
  Melanin
- D.
  
  Folliculum
7.

Which term describes the spread of malignant tumors to a distant location?
- A.
  
  Encapsulation
- B.
  
  Anaplasia
- C.
  
  Metastasis
- D.
  
  Infiltration
8.
The first permanent artificial heart was created in 1982, the Jarvik 7. What was this heart made from?
- A.
  
  Teflon and titanium
- B.
  
  Kevlar
- C.
  
  Silicon and stainless steel
- D.
  
  Dacron polyester, plastic and aluminum
9.

The average red blood cell lives for how many days?
- A.
  
  80
- B.
  
  120
- C.
  
  400
10.

What was the most widely prescribed antideppressant in the U.S. in the 1990s?
- A.
  
  Zoloft
- B.
  
  Lexapro
- C.
  
  Prozac

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