Four years of pre-medical education are followed by four years of medical school, then three to seven years of … training in the USA.

A. school

B. internship

C. foundation

D. residency

E.college

Pelvis is …

A. the central area of the leg between the thigh and the lower leg

B. the basinlike cavity in the lower part of the trunk of many vertebrates, formed in humans by the innominate bones, sacrum, etc.

C. a small triangular bone forming the lower part of the spinal column

D. the helmet that covers the top of the head

E. a tough, flexible band of fibrous connective tissue that connects muscles to bones

Combining form “ -pathy” means:

A. growth

B. health

C. life

D. disease

E. development

Epiphysis is …

A. a part of a bone separated from the main body of the bone by a layer of cartilage and subsequently uniting with the bone through further ossification

B. five fused vertebrae forming the posterior wall of the pelvis

C. a cavity or vessel formed by elongated cells

D. something resembling a joint

E. the shaft of a long bone

Combining form “entero-” means:

A. kidney

B. intestine

C. liver

D. stomach

E. pancreas

What is this text about?

Any of several threadlike bodies, consisting of chromatin, that carry the genes in a linear order: the human species has 23 pairs designated 1 to 22 in order of decreasing size and X and Y for the female and male sex chromosomes respectively.

A. cell

B. gene

C. nucleus

D. membrane

E. chromosome

… all the tissues and organs of the body … from a microscopic structure?

A. Do … originate

B. Do … originates

C. Does … originate

D. Did … originates

E. Does …originates

… many systems in the human body?

A. Were there

B. Be there

C. Are there

D. Is there

E. Was there

Knee is …

A. the joint of the leg that allows for movement between the femur and tibia

B. the structure connecting the ends of bones together in order to form a joint

C. the joint connecting the arm with the trunk

D. a small fluid-filled sac made of white fibrous tissue

E. a protective structure for vital organs

This system describes how bones … to other bones and muscle fibers via connective tissue such as tendons and ligaments.

A. connected

B. connects

C. is connected

D. are connected

E. connect

During the period in a residency you may obtain a … to practice.

A. license

B. study

C. skill

D. habit

E. knowledge

Combining form “ arthro-” means:

A. skull

B. joint

C. bone

D. rib

E. muscle

. What is this text about?

They are elastic arches of bone, which form a large part of the thoracic skeleton. They are twelve in number on either side. The first seven are connected behind with the vertebral column, and in front, through the intervention of the costal cartilages, with the sternum.

A. the lungs

B. the ears

C. the kidneys

D. the ribs

E. the eyes

What is the text about?

The process in the alimentary canal by which food is broken up physically, as by the action of the teeth, and chemically, as by the action of enzymes, and converted into a substance suitable for absorption and assimilation into the body.

A. swallowing

B. separation

C. excretion

D. digestion

E. degradation

… body type and body composition … by postnatal factors such as diet and exercise?

A. Are … influence

B. Is … influenced

C. Are … influenced

D. Do … influence

E. Does … influence

What is this text about?

It is a minute body, imbedded in the protoplasm, and usually of a spherical or oval form, its size having little relation to that of the cell. It is surrounded by a well-defined wall, the nuclear membrane.

A. nucleus

B. cell

C. tissue

D. eye

E. kidney

… about 9,000 taste buds on the surface of the tongue, in the throat, and on the roof of the mouth.

A. There is

B. There was

C. There be

D. There were

E. There are

Fiber is …

A. matter or material composed of filaments, the structural part of plants that consists of carbohydrates, as cellulose and pectin

B. the membrane surrounding the nucleus

C. the basic physical unit of heredity

D. the thin, limiting covering of a cell

E. a line extending across something

A microscopic structure containing nuclear and cytoplasmic material is …

A. cell

B. skin

C. bone

D. organ

E. skull

What is this text about?

They are structures that connect individual bones and may allow bones to move against each other to cause movement. They are the locations where two or more bones make contact. They are constructed to allow provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and functionally.

A. bones

B. joints

C. hands

D. legs

E. ribs

There is a big building, but there aren`t … laboratories in it.

A. some

B. anything

C. any

D. nothing

E. no

Medical students learn …pre-clinical subjects during the first two years of their study.

A. some

B. something

C. any

D. no

E. anything

Duct is …

A. a liquid, that aids in absorption and digestion

B. the cavity of the kidney that receives the urine before it is passed into the ureter

C. an opening, through which the spinal cord passes

D. a tube, canal, or vessel conveying a body fluid, especially a glandular secretion or excretion

E. the oral opening considered as the source of vocal utterance

The word “visceral” means …

A. pertaining to the organs of the abdominal cavity

B. pertaining to the loins

C. pertaining to the cervix

D. relating to the lungs

E. pertaining to the veins

The musculoskeletal system's primary functions … supporting the body, allowing motion, and protecting vital organs.

A. include

B. extend

C. run

D. work

E. has

What is this text about?

The hard connective tissue forming the substance of the skeleton of most vertebrates, composed of a collagen-rich organic matrix impregnated with calcium, phosphate, and other minerals.

A. muscle

B. ligament

C. cartilage

D. bone

E. joint

The nervous system … of cells that communicate information about an organism's surroundings and itself.

A. has

B. consists

C. brings

D. keeps

E. takes

… the human body … to stand erect, walk on two feet, use the arms to carry and lift, and has opposable thumbs?

A. Do … make

B. Does … made

C. Are … made

D. Is … make

E. Is … made

. What is this text about?

The main function of this system is to extract, transport and metabolize lymph, the fluid found in between cells. This system is very similar to the circulatory system in terms of both its structure and its most basic function (to carry a body fluid).

A. the reproductive system

B. the lymphatic system

C. the integumentary system

D. the urogenital system

E. the muscular system

An autumn semester lasts 17-18 weeks, followed by a 2 weeks … period.

A. teaching

B. learning

C. passing

D. vacation

E. last

… an academic, clinical or ethical scenario, where the students select which areas of study to pursue in their own time.

A. There be

B. There is

C. There are

D. There were

E. There was

On the shelf there are … medical books and journals.

A. any

B. and

C. nothing

D. some

E. none

The circulatory system of arteries, veins, and capillaries … about 60,000 miles long.

A. was

B. am not

C. aren`t

D. is

E. are

What is this text about?

It is a flexible column, formed of a series of bones called vertebrae. The vertebrae are thirty-three in number, and are grouped under the names cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal, according to the regions they occupy.

A. bone

B. gastrointestinal tract

C. spinal column

D. esophagus

E. tendon

Nails … from a region of living cells, which lies underneath a fold of skin called the cuticle.

A. go

B. bring

C. take

D. grow

E. open

Average annual … of tuition and fees for first year medical students is approximately $11,000 for state residents in the USA.

A. stay

B. course

C. cost

D. living

E. service

Calcium and phosphorus … among the main minerals being stored in bones.

A. is

B. been

C. am

D. are

E. were

Combining form “spondylo-” means …

A. vertebra

B. rib

C. bone

D. muscle

E. skin

It … about 20 seconds for a red blood cell to circle the whole body.

A. takes

B. gives

C. brings

D. puts

E. keeps

Every square inch of the human body … about 19 million skin cells.

A. have

B. haves

C. has

D. had

E. has had

…the human brain … about 3 pounds?

A. Does … weigh

B. Do … weigh

C. Does … weighs

D. Do … weighs

E. Did … weigh

… another function of bones the storage of certain minerals?

A. Are

B. Was

C. Am

D. Is

E. Does

A thin sheet or layer of animal or vegetable tissue, serving to line an organ, connects parts, etc. is …

A. organ

B. membrane

C. cell

D. muscle

E. fiber

The system of higher education in Ukraine … good quality and …well … .

A. provides; are … developed

B. is provide; is …develop

C. is provided; are …develop

D. provides; is … developed

E. provides; develops

…you … over 10,000,000 times a year?

A. Does … blink

B. Do … blinks

C. Do … blink

D. Does … blinks

E. Did … blink

Hair … a cycle of growth, rest, and then loss, when the new hair … the old hair out of the follicle.

A. has; push

B. have; pushes

C. has; pushed

D. has; pushes

E. have; push

Clinical and theoretical training of the students is performed at 56 … of the University and the best clinics of Kharkov.

A. places

B. buildings

C. premises

D. departments

E. laboratories

The average height of an adult human … about 1.7-1.8 m tall.

A. am

B. are

C. is

D. aren`t

E. am not

Combining form “ osteo-” means:

A. bone

B. muscle

C. joint

D. ligament

E. bursa

Combining form “ histo-” means:

A. tissue

B. cell

C. system

D. organ

E. fiber

The word “voluntary” means …

A. acting with obligation

B. obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning

C. dealing with coarse or base emotions

D. proceeding from a natural impulse, spontaneous; pertaining to, or acting in accord with the will

E. done with compulsion

Medical education in the USA is considerably … than medical education in the UK.

A. shorter

B. smaller

C. longer

D. less

E. easier

A bitter, alkaline, yellow or greenish liquid secreted by the liver that aids in absorption and digestion especially of fats is …

A. water

B. sweat

C. bile

D. urine

E. fluid

Muscles … bones in place and also play a role in movement of the bones.

A. keep

B. work

C. have

D. make

E. perform

Sebaceous gland is …

A. a gland opening on the back at the base of the tail in most birds

B. one of a pair of ductless glands, located above the kidneys

C. mass of glandular tissue located in the neck or chest of most vertebrates

D. any of the cutaneous glands that secrete oily matter for lubricating hair and skin

E. one of the pair of excretory organs in each side of the head region

Prefix “post-” means:

A. after

B. under

C. within

D. before

E. above

Combining form “ thoraco-”means:

A. abdomen

B. pelvis

C. lung

D. back

E. chest

What is this text about?

The part of the central nervous system enclosed in the cranium of humans and other vertebrates, consisting of a soft, convoluted mass of gray and white matter and serving to control and coordinate the mental and physical actions.

A. gland

B. kidney

C. brain

D. cell

E. nucleus

The cardiovascular system … the heart, veins, arteries and capillaries.

A. keeps

B. puts

C. opens

D. comprises

E. takes

Children … to grow faster in the spring.

A. don`t tend

B. tends

C. doesn`t tend

D. tend

E. tended

Complex injuries involving the musculoskeletal system are usually handled by …

A. internists

B. family doctors

C. general practitioners

D. orthopedic surgeons

E. dental surgeons

Skull is …

A. the trunk or main mass of a thing

B. a framework for tissues and organs to attach themselves to

C. it provides form, support, stability, and movement to the body

D. the bony framework of the head, enclosing the brain and supporting the face

E. the location at which two or more bones make contact

… ambulance service free in Ukraine?

A. Is

B. Am

C. Does

D. Do

E. Are

What is this text about?

They are small bands of dense, white, fibrous elastic tissue. They connect the ends of bones together in order to form a joint. Since they are only elastic they increasingly lengthen when under pressure. When this occurs they may be susceptible to break resulting in an unstable joint.

A ligaments.

B. ribs

C. joints

D. bones

E. vertebrae

One fourth of the bones in your body … in your feet.

A. isn`t

B. am not

C. are

D. is

E. am

What is this text about?

It provides the body with a protective outer covering, for example, from harmful solar rays. It also provides our first line of defence against infection, helps control water loss from the body, plays an important role in temperature control, and contains the receptors that provide the sense of touch.

A. cell

B. muscle

C. fiber

D. nucleus

E. skin

Human reproduction … place as internal fertilization by sexual intercourse.

A. don`t take

B. took

C. take

D. takes

E. doesn`t taken

Phosphorus is …

A. a solid, nonmetallic element, it is a necessary constituent of plant and animal life in bones, nerves, and embryos

B. a slender, tapered cell

C. a necessary element in nerve conduction, symbol: Ca

D. cell products forming a definite kind of structural material

E. a white divalent metal, occurring in limestone, chalk

Are there … sedative drugs in the cabinet?

A. some

B. none

C. any

D. one

E. anything

The license to … medicine in the US is granted by the individual medical licensing authorities in each of the 50 states.

A. work

B. make

C. contact

D. provide

E. practice

One or more bundles of fibers forming part of the nervous system that conveys impulses of sensation, motion, etc. is …

A. nerve

B. layer

C. thread

D. effect

E. ray

Combining form “-cyte” means:

A. tissue

B. organ

C. system

D. cell

E. muscle

… … diseases and disorders that may affect the function of the musculoskeletal system.

A. There are

B. There isn`t

C. There aren`t

D. There is

E. There be

Kharkov National Medical University is one of the oldest higher educational … of Ukraine.

A. buildings

B. hospitals

C. places

D. establishments

E. stations

Every hour about 1 billion cells in the human body must … .

A. replace

B. be replaced

C. replaced

D. is replaced

E. are replaced

The cost of living for one … ranges from $8,000-$15,000 depending on location in the USA.

A. this year

B. academic week

C. last year

D. academic year

E. academic month

What is this text about?

It is a stiff and inflexible connective tissue found in many areas in the bodies of humans and other animals, including the joints between bones, the rib cage, the ear, the nose, the elbow, the knee, the ankle and the bronchial tubes. It is not as hard and rigid as bone but is stiffer and less flexible than muscle.

A. joint

B. bone

C. leg

D. cartilage

E. rib

After successful … of clinical training a student graduates as a Bachelor of Medicine.

A. examination

B. competition

C. information

D. completion

E. beginning

The human skeleton … of both fused and individual bones supported by ligaments, tendons, muscles and cartilage.

A. isn`t composed

B. compose

C. aren`t compose

D. is composed

E. composed

What is this text about?

In the higher organisms it may be defined as “a nucleated mass of protoplasm of microscopic size.” Its two essentials, therefore, are: a soft jelly-like material, usually styled cytoplasm, and a small spherical body imbedded in it, and termed a nucleus.

A. fiber

B. organ

C. membrane

D. cell

E. tissue

What is the text about?

The organ of hearing and equilibrium in vertebrates, in humans consisting of an external ear that gathers sound vibrations, a middle ear in which the vibrations resonate against the tympanic membrane, and a fluid-filled internal ear that maintains balance and that conducts the tympanic vibrations to the auditory nerve, which transmits them as impulses to the brain.

A. eye

B. lip

C. cheek

D. ear

E. head

The physical structure of a human being or animal, not including the head, limbs, and tail; trunk; torso is …

A. thorax

B. abdomen

C. body

D. back

E. face

There is … universal medical curriculum in all medical school in the USA.

A. no

B. any

C. some

D. one

E. only

When students were on holiday they visited … very interesting places.

A. any

B. no

C. one

D. some

E. only

… five general classifications of bones?

A. Is there

B. Have been there

C. Are there

D. Were there

E. Was there

The human body … up of a head, neck, torso, two arms and two legs.

A. is made

B. makes

C. made

D. are made

E. make

The liquid-to-semisolid waste matter excreted by the kidneys, in humans being a yellowish, slightly acid, watery fluid is ...

A. water

B. urine

C. sweat

D. bile

E. fluid