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1Which component of the neuron contains Nissl bodies (chromatophilic substance) specialized for intense protein synthesis?

A.Perikaryon (soma)

B.Axon hillock

C.Axon proper

D.Myelin sheath

Explanation: Nissl bodies are rough endoplasmic reticulum and ribosomes involved in protein synthesis in the soma and dendrites. Their absence from the axon hillock helps distinguish that region from the surrounding cell body.

2Which type of transport mechanism moves glucose molecules across the basolateral membrane of intestinal enterocytes into the extracellular fluid?

A.Facilitated diffusion via GLUT2 transporters

B.Primary active transport via Na+/K+-ATPase

C.Secondary active transport via SGLT1

D.Receptor-mediated endocytosis

Explanation: Glucose leaves the enterocyte through basolateral GLUT2 by facilitated diffusion down its concentration gradient. Entry at the apical surface instead uses sodium-coupled SGLT1, supported indirectly by the sodium pump.

3During which stage of cardiac ventricular systole are both the atrioventricular and semilunar valves closed while intraventricular pressure rises steeply?

A.Isovolumetric contraction

B.Rapid ejection

C.Reduced ejection

D.Isovolumetric relaxation

Explanation: Isovolumetric contraction begins after the AV valves close. With the semilunar valves still closed, pressure rises without a change in ventricular volume until ejection can begin.

4Which heart sound is produced by the sudden tension and closure of the aortic and pulmonary semilunar valves at the onset of ventricular diastole?

A.Second heart sound (S2)

B.First heart sound (S1)

C.Third heart sound (S3)

D.Fourth heart sound (S4)

Explanation: S2 accompanies closure of the aortic and pulmonary valves at the end of ejection. This marks the transition into ventricular diastole and prevents arterial blood returning to the ventricles.

5Which cells of the gastric glands secrete the endopeptidase zymogen pepsinogen, which is activated to pepsin in an acidic environment?

A.Chief (peptic) cells

B.Parietal (oxyntic) cells

C.Enterochromaffin-like (ECL) cells

D.D cells

Explanation: Chief cells release the inactive precursor pepsinogen into the stomach lumen. Acid initiates its activation to pepsin, which can then activate further pepsinogen and digest proteins.

6A developing skull-vault bone forms directly within connective tissue, without replacing a cartilage model. Which process is occurring?

A.Intramembranous ossification

B.Endochondral ossification

C.Perichondral ossification

D.Ectopic calcification

Explanation: In intramembranous ossification, osteoblasts differentiate within connective tissue and deposit bone matrix directly. The absence of a cartilage model distinguishes this process from endochondral ossification.

7Which hormone surges abruptly in the middle of the female menstrual cycle to induce final follicular maturation and trigger ovulation of the secondary oocyte?

A.Luteinizing hormone (LH)

B.Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

C.Progesterone

D.Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

Explanation: Sustained high estradiol near the end of the follicular phase switches feedback to positive and produces the LH surge. LH then promotes final oocyte maturation and ovulation.

8At what stage of meiosis is the human primary oocyte arrested from fetal life until resumption just prior to ovulation?

A.Prophase of meiosis I (diplotene stage / dictyotene)

B.Metaphase of meiosis I

C.Metaphase of meiosis II

D.Anaphase of meiosis II

Explanation: Primary oocytes enter meiosis before birth and arrest in prophase I after DNA replication. Resumption before ovulation produces a secondary oocyte, which later arrests in metaphase II.

9Which component of the sarcomere contains only thick (myosin) filaments without overlapping thin (actin) filaments in relaxed skeletal muscle?

A.H zone

B.I band

C.A band

D.Z disc

Explanation: The H zone is the central region containing thick filaments without overlap by thin filaments. Sliding of actin toward the sarcomere centre narrows this region during contraction while thick-filament length remains unchanged.

10What is the effect of an increase in arterial baroreceptor firing rate (in response to an elevated mean arterial blood pressure) on autonomic outflow?

A.Increased parasympathetic (vagal) tone and decreased sympathetic output to the heart and vasculature

B.Decreased parasympathetic tone and increased sympathetic vasoconstrictor output

C.Simultaneous increase in both sympathetic and parasympathetic vascular firing

D.Stimulation of adrenal medullary epinephrine release

Explanation: Increased arterial stretch increases baroreceptor firing to medullary cardiovascular centres. The resulting increase in vagal activity and reduction in sympathetic activity slow the heart and reduce vascular resistance, opposing the pressure rise.

About the UMFCD Medicine Admission Exam

Independent practice for the UMF Carol Davila București Facultatea de Medicină undergraduate admission examination. The official paper is a 2.5-hour, 100-item written multiple-choice test in Romanian (60 biology + 40 chemistry or physics). This bank provides an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation.

Exam sponsor: Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie „Carol Davila” din București (UMFCD). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

150 minutes (2.5 hours)

Passing Score

Minimum written grade 5.00/10 for competitive ranking

Exam / Certification Fees

500 lei registration fee

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Official sources

UMFCD Licenta Admission Regulation 2026 · Source checked 2026-10-09Senat approval dated 22.01.2026 confirming 100 questions, 2.5 hours, 5.00 minimum eligibility threshold, and ranking methodology.
UMFCD Medicine 2026 Topics and Bibliography · Source checked 2026-10-09Biology uses the specified Grade XI Corint textbook, with listed exclusions; Barron's is not the Medicine bibliography. Chemistry covers hydrocarbons, monofunctional compounds, biomolecules and the specified optical-isomerism scope.

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Biology (Human Anatomy and Physiology)

Cellular physiology, nervous system, senses, endocrine regulation, cardiovascular system, respiratory mechanics, digestion, renal function, locomotion, and reproduction.

40%

Organic Chemistry

Stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, hydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols, carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids and derivatives, amines, and biomolecules.

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What is the official structure of the UMFCD medical admission examination?

The official paper consists of 100 single-correct multiple-choice questions (60 biology/anatomy + 40 chemistry or physics) administered over 2.5 hours.

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No. A grade of at least 5.00/10 is an eligibility threshold to enter the competitive ranking process; admission depends strictly on ranking among applicants within available budgeted or tuition places.