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Ch6 Practice Questions Pt.2 Flashcards

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1
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The liquid that blood cells and nutrients are suspended in is called:

A) platelet fluid.
B) hemoglobin.
C) plasma.
D) lymph.

A 
The liquid that blood cells and nutrients are suspended in is called:
A) platelet fluid.
B) hemoglobin.
C) plasma.
D) lymph.

Ans: C

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 122
Objective: 6-4
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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.

A

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

Complexity: Easy 
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 122
Objective: 6-4
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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

A

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

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 125
Objective: 6-3
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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 
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

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 125
Objective: 6-3
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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.

A 
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
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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

A 
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

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 126
Objective: 6-3
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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

A 
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

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 131
Objective: 6-3
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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.

A 
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

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 131
Objective: 6-3
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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 
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

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 132
Objective: 6-3
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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.

A

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

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 132
Objective: 6-3
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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

A 
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

Complexity: Easy 
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 132
Objective: 6-3
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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

A 
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

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 132
Objective: 6-6
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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

A 
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

Complexity: Easy 
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 133
Objective: 6-6
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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 
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

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 134
Objective: 6-6
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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

A 
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

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 134
Objective: 6-6
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The lower jaw is also called the:

A) mandible.
B) zygoma.
C) maxilla.
D) mastoid.

A 
The lower jaw is also called the:
A) mandible.
B) zygoma.
C) maxilla.
D) mastoid.

Ans: A

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 134
Objective:  6-6
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Q

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.

A 
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

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 134
Objective: 6-6
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Q

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

A

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

Complexity: Difficult 
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 134
Objective: 6-6
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Q

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

A

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

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 134
Objective: 6-6
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Q

A patient experiencing thoracic spine pain has pain in his:

A) neck.
B) upper back.
C) lower back.
D) tailbone.

A 
A patient experiencing thoracic spine pain has pain in his:
A) neck.
B) upper back.
C) lower back.
D) tailbone.

Ans: B

Complexity: Easy 
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 134
Objective:  6-6
21
Q

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

A 
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

Complexity: Easy 
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 134
Objective: 6-6
22
Q

A patellar fracture affects which part of the body?

A) The tibia
B) The hip
C) The elbow
D) The knee

A 
A patellar fracture affects which part of the body?
A) The tibia
B) The hip
C) The elbow
D) The knee

Ans: D

Complexity: Easy 
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 134
Objective: 6-6
23
Q

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 
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

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 134
Objective: 6-7
24
Q

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

A

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

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 136
Objective: 6-2
25
Q

The spleen is part of which body system?

A) The cardiovascular system
B) The endocrine system
C) The gastrointestinal system
D) The lymphatic system

A 
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

Complexity: Easy 
Ahead: Body Systems
Subject: Chapter 6
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Feedback: 137
Objective: 6-2

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