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1
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Which of the following is the most superficial layer of the skin?
A. Subcutaneous
B. Dermis
C. Epidermis
D. Adipose
A

C epidermidis

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Which cells are pigment cells that are responsible for the color of skin?
A. Merkel cells
B. Melanocytes
C. Langerhans cells
D. Keratinocytes
A

B. melanocytes

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Which of the following is not a function of the skin?
A. Protection of underlying organs and tissues
B. Maintenance of body temperature
C. Production of red blood cells
D. Excretion of salt water an organic waste

A

C. Production of red blood cells

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Which of the following is not a cardinal signs of inflammation? 
A. Redness
B. Heat
C. Swelling
D. Bleeding
A

D. Bleeding

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5
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Which effect of massage is caused by changes and function caused by the nervous system?
A. Mechanical
B. Reflex
C. Psycho Nuro immunologic
D. Physiologic
A

B. Reflex

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Which glands secrete sebum?
A. Ceruminous
B Sebaceous
C. Eccrine
D. Apocrine
A

B. Sebaceous

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The nerves that carry impulses from the receptors to the central nervous system are which of the following
A. Efferents
B. Afferents
C. Synapses
D. Ganglia
A

B. Afferents

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8
Q 
The central nervous system consist of which of the following?
A. Cranial nerves and peripheral nerves
B. Brain and cranial nerves
C. Brain and  spinal cord
D. Spinal cord and peripheral nerves
A

C. Brain and spinal cord

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Which part of the brain is divided into the four lobes temporal occipital parietal and frontal
A. Diencephalon
B Brainstem
C. 
Cerebrum
D. Cerebellum
A

C . Cerebrum

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Which part of the brain houses the thalamus and hypothalamus
A. Brainstem
B. Cerebellum
C. Cerebrum
d. Diencephalon
A

D. Diencephalon

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Which part of the brain is divided into the medulla oblongata, the ponds, and the midbrain and controls basic bodily functions?
a. Cerebellum
B. Brainstem
C. Cerebrum
D. Diencephalon
A

B. Brainstem

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12
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How many pairs of spinal nerve branch off from the spinal cord to the rest of the body?
A. 33
B. 31
C. 25
D. 12
A

B. 31

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13
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The endocrine system is regulated in part by which other system?
A. Cardiovascular
B. Nervous
C.  Respiratory
D. Reproductive
A

B Nervous

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Which gland controls secretion of the pituitary hormone?
A. Thyroid
B. Hypothalamus
C. Pineal
D. Adrenal
A

B. Hypothalamus

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The primary targets of the hormone oxytocin which of the following
A. Skin cells
B. Blood vessels
C. Kidneys
D. Uterus and breasts
A

D. Uterus and breasts

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Which gland is located on top of the kidney
A. Thyroid
B. Hyothalamus
C. Pituitary
D. Adrenal
A

D . Adrenal

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The first phase of the stress response is known as which of the following
A. Trigger face
B. Resistance 
C. Alarm
D. Exhaustion
A

C. Alarm phase

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In recent years puberty in girls tend to occur between which ages?
A. Nine and 14
B. Seven and nine
C. Eight and 13
D. 10 and 15
A

C .8 and 13

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Q 
The highly coil structure that temporarily stores sperm is which of the following
A. Epididymis
B. Vas deferens
C. Ejaculatory duct
D. Urethra
A

A. Epididymis

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20
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What is the correct order of the three phases of the menstrual cycle?
A. Proliferative, menstrual, secretory
B. Secretory, menstrual, proliferative
C. Menstrual, proliferative, secretory
D. Proliferative, secretary, menstrual

A

C. Menstrual, proliferative, secretary

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21
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The process in which a fertilized massive sells attaches itself to the endometrial wall of the uterus is which of the following?
A. Fertilization
B. Implantation 
C. Ovulation
D. Menstruation
A

B. Implantation

22
Q 
White blood cells are known as which of the following
A. Ethrocytes
B. leukocytes
C. Platelets
D. Lymphoid stem cells
A

B. Leukocytes

23
Q 
Red blood cells contain the oxygen carrying pro Tien pigment \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in the circulation and give their cells the red color
A. Melanin
B. Erythropoietin 
C. Biliverdin
D. Hemoglobin
A

D. Hemoglobin

24
Q 
The major function of platelets is to: 
a. Carry oxygen
B. Destroy foreign substances
C. Eliminate waste
D. Prevent by blood loss
A

D. Prevent blood loss

25
Q

Which of the following correctly traces the path of blood through the heart in the lungs?
A. Left atrium, left ventricle, superior and inferior vena cava, lungs, right atrium, Right ventricle, aorta.
B. Superior in imperial vena cava right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta
C. Superior and inferior vena cava, right atrium, right ventricle, left ventricle, left atrium, lungs, aorta
D. Lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, superior and inferior vena cava, right atrium, right ventricle, aorta

A

B. Superior and inferior vena cava, right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta

26
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Which structure within the conduction system of the heart is known as the pacemaker, due to its role in establishing the Hearts rhythm?
A. AV node
B. AV bundle
C. Purkinje fiber
D. SA node
A

D. SA node

27
Q 
The tiny vessels that allow exchange of water, electrolytes, nutrients, and gas is across their walls are
A. Venules
B. Capillaries
C. Arterioles
D. Veins
A

B. Capillaries

28
Q

Which of the following is not used by the lymphatic system to move fluid toward the neck?
A. One way valves within the lymph vessels that help directmb. I lymphatic pump similar to the
C. Passive and active movements of skeletal
D. Changes in posturemuscles

A

B. I lymphatic pump similar to the heart

29
Q 
The lymphocytes that mature in the thymus are known as which of the followings. 
A. A lymphocytes
B. Y lymphocytes
C. Z lymphocytes
D. T lymphocytes
A

D. T lymphocytes

30
Q 
The flat long structure located in front of the mediastinum between the lungs that is the first Oregon to begin the manufacture of lymphocytes as which of the following
A. spleen
B. Thoracic duct
C. Thymus 
D. Liver
A

C. Thymus

31
Q 
Which type of immunity is genetically determined?
A. Naturally
B. Induced active
C. Passive immunity
D. Innate
32
Q 
The massage technique that involves needing lightly with the fingertips or to soften areas of hardened Adema is which of the following
A. Compression
B. Scoop strokes
C. Circular massage
D. Pump technique
A

A. Compression

33
Q 
Which of the following is considered an auto immune disorder, in which the immune system mistakenly targets normal Body cells and tissues?
A. Aids
B. Rheumatoid arthritis
C. Leukemia
D. Lymphoma
A

B. Rheumatoid arthritis

34
Q 
A region that extends between the posterior part of the nasal cavity in the larynx is which of the following
A. Trachea
B.  esophagus
C. Bronchial
D. Pharynx
A

D. Pharynx

35
Q 
The vocal cords are actually which of the following
A.  Cartilage
B. Ligament
C. muscle
D. Bone
A

B. Ligament

36
Q 
Which of the following is also known as the windpipe
A. Trachea
B. Larynx
C. Pharynx
D. Nasal cavity
A

A. Trachea

37
Q 
The major muscle or muscles of inspiration is
A. Transverses thoracis
B. Diaphragm
C. Internal intercostals
D. External intercostals
A

B. Diaphragm

38
Q 
Which of the following processes of respiration involves the absorption of oxygen in the removal of carbon dioxide from the air spaces in the lungs and pulmonary capillaries
A. Pulmonary ventilation
B. Gas transport
C. External respiration 
D. Internal respiration
A

C. External respiration

39
Q 
The wave of muscular contraction travels along the length of the digestive tract is known as
A. Segmentation
B. Mastication
C. Deglutition
D. Peristalsis
A

D. Peristalsis

40
Q 
The part of the small intestine that joins to the large intestine is which of the following
A. Duodenums 
B. Jejunum
C. Ileum
D. Pylorus
41
Q 
The passage from the middle ear to the fair rinks that equalizes the ear pressure between the atmosphere and the middle ear is which of the following
A. Esophagus
B. Fundus
C.  Cardia
D. Eustachian tube
A

D.

Eustachian tube

42
Q 
The function of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is to store and concentrate by all that is secreted by the liver
A.  pancreas
B. Gallbladder
C. Spleen
D. Large intestine
A

B. Gallbladder

43
Q 
The process of swallowing is known as
A. Deglutition
B. Mastication
C. Segmentation
D. Peristalsis
A

A. Deflutition

44
Q 
The study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the kidney is which of the following
A. Urology
B. Nephrology
C. Endocrinology
D. Kinesiology
A

B. Nephrology

45
Q

Which of the following is not a function of the urinary system.
A. Conserves nutrients in eliminates waste
B. Regulates blood pressure and blood volume
C. Regulate pH levels in the body
D. Manufactures enzymes that help with the digestion of proteins, fats and carbohydrates

A

D. Manufactures enzymes that help with digestion of proteins fats and carbohydrates

46
Q 
 which part of the urinary system filters waste products, toxins, and excess fluids from the bloodstream
A. Bladder
B. Ureters
C. Kidneys
D. Urethra
A

C. Kidneys

47
Q 
What percentage of urine is waters
A. 12% to 15%
B. 27% to 30%
C. 52% of 56%
D. 93% to 97%
A

D 93% to 97%

48
Q

True or false urine is a sterile fluid

49
Q 
The smooth muscle of the bladder wall is which of the following
A. External urethral sphincter
B. Internal urethral sphincter
C. Detrussor muscle
D. Bulbocavernosus muscle
A

C. Detrussor muscle

50
Q 
With age which organ typically increases in size in men
A. Bladder
B. Prostrate 
C. Kidney
D. Ureter
A

Prostrate:

Enlarged prostate is common and can cause obstruction of the uretha this is referred to as hyper trophy

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