Pharmacist Evaluating Examination sample question Biomedical sciences PART 1
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The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
11 .Of the essential transition metal ions found in the human body, the one present at highest overall
concentration is:
- copper.
- cobalt.
- iron.
- manganese.
- zinc.
12 .The optic disc is also called the:
- blind spot.
- cornea.
- iris.
- pupil.
- macula lutea.
13 .If systemic blood pressure decreases, which of the following would occur to help return blood
pressure to normal?
- Increased urine production
- Increased acetylcholine release
- Increased aldosterone secretion
- Increased diameter of systemic arterioles
- Increased erythropoietin production
14 .Which of the following muscle groups are innervated by the sciatic nerve?
- Calf muscles
- Deep back muscles
- Shoulder muscles
- Quadriceps femoris muscles
- Abdominal muscles
15 .Which of the following does NOT empty its contents into the gastrointestinal tract?
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Spleen
- Submandibular gland
- Appendix