by heller.demarco
Aspiring to become a Physician Assistant requires a solid foundation in medical knowledge and a keen understanding of healthcare principles. This quiz will challenge your grasp of essential topics and help you gauge your readiness for PA school. Dive in and see how well you fare!
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PA School Admission Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
To circulate blood throughout the body
To break down food and absorb nutrients
To exchange gases between the body and the environment
To filter waste products from the blood
2. Which of the following terms refers to the study of tissues?
Cytology
Histology
Pathology
Physiology
3. What is the largest organ in the human body?
Liver
Brain
Skin
Heart
4. Which type of blood cell is primarily responsible for fighting infections?
Red blood cells
Platelets
White blood cells
Plasma cells
5. Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
6. What is the term for the process by which cells divide to produce two identical daughter cells?
Meiosis
Mitosis
Cytokinesis
Apoptosis
7. Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating heart rate and breathing?
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Medulla oblongata
Hypothalamus
8. What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypotension
Hypertension
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
9. Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxifying chemicals and metabolizing drugs?
Kidneys
Lungs
Liver
Pancreas
10. What is the primary component of the cell membrane?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Nucleic acids
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