Ch6 Practice Questions Pt.2 Flashcards
The liquid that blood cells and nutrients are suspended in is called:
A) platelet fluid.
B) hemoglobin.
C) plasma.
D) lymph.
The liquid that blood cells and nutrients are suspended in is called: A) platelet fluid. B) hemoglobin. C) plasma. D) lymph.
Ans: C
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The left atrium:
A) receives blood from the veins of the body.
B) receives blood from the pulmonary veins.
C) pumps blood to the lungs.
D) pumps blood to the body.
The left atrium:
A) receives blood from the veins of the body.
B) receives blood from the pulmonary veins.
C) pumps blood to the lungs.
D) pumps blood to the body.
Ans: B
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The nervous system is subdivided into which two main parts?
A) The brain and spinal cord
B) The spinal cord and peripheral nerves
C) The brain and extremity nerves
D) The central and peripheral nervous system
The nervous system is subdivided into which two main parts?
A) The brain and spinal cord
B) The spinal cord and peripheral nerves
C) The brain and extremity nerves
D) The central and peripheral nervous system
Ans: D
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A patient has suffered damage to his brainstem. As a result of this injury, which of the following signs might you expect to see?
A) Sweating
B) Abnormal respirations
C) Pinpoint pupils
D) Muscle spasms
A patient has suffered damage to his brainstem. As a result of this injury, which of the following signs might you expect to see? A) Sweating B) Abnormal respirations C) Pinpoint pupils D) Muscle spasms
Ans: B
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The pressure exerted on the inside walls of arteries when the left ventricle contracts is called:
A) systolic pressure.
B) contraction pressure.
C) diastolic pressure.
D) ventricle pressure.
The pressure exerted on the inside walls of arteries when the left ventricle contracts is called: A) systolic pressure. B) contraction pressure. C) diastolic pressure. D) ventricle pressure. Ans: A Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Body Systems Subject: Chapter 6 Title: Anatomy and Physiology Feedback: 125 Objective: 6-4
Cerebrospinal fluid provides three beneficial properties. Which of the following is one of those properties?
A) Conducts electrical impulses
B) Provides cooling to the cerebellum
C) Helps regulate the endocrine system
D) Helps cushion the brain
Cerebrospinal fluid provides three beneficial properties. Which of the following is one of those properties? A) Conducts electrical impulses B) Provides cooling to the cerebellum C) Helps regulate the endocrine system D) Helps cushion the brain
Ans: D
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As a patient gives her medical history to you, which of the following would you relate to the endocrine system?
A) Removal of the gallbladder
B) Failure of the kidneys
C) Removal of the thyroid
D) Heart failure
As a patient gives her medical history to you, which of the following would you relate to the endocrine system? A) Removal of the gallbladder B) Failure of the kidneys C) Removal of the thyroid D) Heart failure
Ans: C
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The thyroid glands, adrenal glands, pituitary glands, and gonads are part of the:
A) nervous system.
B) endocrine system.
C) hormonal system.
D) respiratory system.
The thyroid glands, adrenal glands, pituitary glands, and gonads are part of the: A) nervous system. B) endocrine system. C) hormonal system. D) respiratory system.
Ans: B
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A patient has suffered a burn to the skin. Based on the functions of the skin, to which of the following conditions is the patient most susceptible?
A) Infection
B) Fluid overload
C) Heart problems
D) Endocrine disorders
A patient has suffered a burn to the skin. Based on the functions of the skin, to which of the following conditions is the patient most susceptible? A) Infection B) Fluid overload C) Heart problems D) Endocrine disorders
Ans: A
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Which of the following statements regarding the integumentary system is true?
A) The skin protects the body against bacteria and other pathogens.
B) The skin contains four layers: the epidermal, dermal, subcutaneous, and nerve layers.
C) The epidermis is the thickest and most important layer of the skin.
D) The dermal layer is the outermost layer of the skin and contains sensory nerves.
Which of the following statements regarding the integumentary system is true?
A) The skin protects the body against bacteria and other pathogens.
B) The skin contains four layers: the epidermal, dermal, subcutaneous, and nerve layers.
C) The epidermis is the thickest and most important layer of the skin.
D) The dermal layer is the outermost layer of the skin and contains sensory nerves.
Ans: A
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Which of the following is the largest organ of the body?
A) The heart
B) The liver
C) The skin
D) The spleen
Which of the following is the largest organ of the body? A) The heart B) The liver C) The skin D) The spleen
Ans: C
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What body system provides support and structure to the body?
A) The endocrine system
B) The nervous system
C) The skeletal system
D) The exocrine system
What body system provides support and structure to the body? A) The endocrine system B) The nervous system C) The skeletal system D) The exocrine system
Ans: C
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The terms occipital, frontal, and parietal refer to what part of the body?
A) The chest
B) The cranium
C) The pelvis
D) The spine
The terms occipital, frontal, and parietal refer to what part of the body? A) The chest B) The cranium C) The pelvis D) The spine
Ans: B
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A new patroller tells you that he injured a tendon above his patella three years ago. You recognize that this injury involves a structure that:
A) connects muscles to the patella.
B) connects the cartilage in the knee.
C) attaches the patella to the femur.
D) attaches a ligament to the knee.
A new patroller tells you that he injured a tendon above his patella three years ago. You recognize that this injury involves a structure that: A) connects muscles to the patella. B) connects the cartilage in the knee. C) attaches the patella to the femur. D) attaches a ligament to the knee.
Ans: A
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Which of the following groups of bones could be involved in a patient with a “broken leg”?
A) Acetabulum, calcaneus, carpals
B) Femur, tibia, fibula
C) Orbit, maxillae, mandible
D) Radius, ulna, humerus
Which of the following groups of bones could be involved in a patient with a “broken leg”? A) Acetabulum, calcaneus, carpals B) Femur, tibia, fibula C) Orbit, maxillae, mandible D) Radius, ulna, humerus
Ans: B
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The lower jaw is also called the:
A) mandible.
B) zygoma.
C) maxilla.
D) mastoid.
The lower jaw is also called the: A) mandible. B) zygoma. C) maxilla. D) mastoid.
Ans: A
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The bones of the upper extremities include the:
A) humerus and radius.
B) humerus and calcaneus.
C) phalanges and tibia.
D) radius, ulna, and tarsals.
The bones of the upper extremities include the: A) humerus and radius. B) humerus and calcaneus. C) phalanges and tibia. D) radius, ulna, and tarsals.
Ans: A
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Which of the following lists identifies the regions of the spinal column from superior to inferior?
A) Cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacral, and coccyx
B) Coccyx, lumbar, thoracic, cervical, and sacral
C) Thoracic, lumbar, cervical, coccyx, and sacral
D) Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx
Which of the following lists identifies the regions of the spinal column from superior to inferior?
A) Cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacral, and coccyx
B) Coccyx, lumbar, thoracic, cervical, and sacral
C) Thoracic, lumbar, cervical, coccyx, and sacral
D) Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx
Ans: D
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Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?
A) Producing blood cells
B) Securing the abdominal organs in place
C) Providing structure to blood vessels
D) Preventing the body from infection
Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?
A) Producing blood cells
B) Securing the abdominal organs in place
C) Providing structure to blood vessels
D) Preventing the body from infection
Ans: A
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A patient experiencing thoracic spine pain has pain in his:
A) neck.
B) upper back.
C) lower back.
D) tailbone.
A patient experiencing thoracic spine pain has pain in his: A) neck. B) upper back. C) lower back. D) tailbone.
Ans: B
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You are working on a patient who has skied into a tree and are told that there is a frontal hematoma. From that, you expect to find the injury where?
A) The left arm
B) The thigh
C) The skull
D) The chest
You are working on a patient who has skied into a tree and are told that there is a frontal hematoma. From that, you expect to find the injury where? A) The left arm B) The thigh C) The skull D) The chest
Ans: C
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A patellar fracture affects which part of the body?
A) The tibia
B) The hip
C) The elbow
D) The knee
A patellar fracture affects which part of the body? A) The tibia B) The hip C) The elbow D) The knee
Ans: D
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A female patient suffers from a muscular disease and cannot walk. Based on this fact, you should recognize which of the following muscle types is affected?
A) Skeletal muscle
B) Involuntary muscle
C) Cardiac muscle
D) Smooth muscle
A female patient suffers from a muscular disease and cannot walk. Based on this fact, you should recognize which of the following muscle types is affected? A) Skeletal muscle B) Involuntary muscle C) Cardiac muscle D) Smooth muscle
Ans: A
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The pelvic cavity contains which of the following organs?
A) The bladder and the kidneys
B) The kidneys and the spleen
C) The pancreas and the bladder
D) The rectum and the reproductive organs
The pelvic cavity contains which of the following organs?
A) The bladder and the kidneys
B) The kidneys and the spleen
C) The pancreas and the bladder
D) The rectum and the reproductive organs
Ans: D
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The spleen is part of which body system?
A) The cardiovascular system
B) The endocrine system
C) The gastrointestinal system
D) The lymphatic system
The spleen is part of which body system? A) The cardiovascular system B) The endocrine system C) The gastrointestinal system D) The lymphatic system
Ans: D
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