Chapter 6

Question 1

Hormones are produced in this body system

Answer 1

Endocrine

Question 2

Tuberculosis is generally considered a disease of this system

Answer 2

Respiratory

Question 3

Protection is the primary function of this system

Answer 3

Integumentary

Question 4

The term ‘ventral’ refers to this part of the body

Answer 4

Front

Question 5

If a normal person breathes in, the oxygen travels through air passages to the lungs. What takes place?

Answer 5

Oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide

Question 6

Structure that governs the functions of the individual cell such as growth, repair, reproduction, and metabolism

Answer 6

Nucleus

Question 7

How many lobes do normal human lungs have

Answer 7

5

Question 8

After oxygen crosses the respiratory membranes (in the lung) into the blood, about 97% of it combines with

Answer 8

Hemoglobin

Question 9

As CO2 levels increase in the blood, the blood pH

Answer 9

Decreases (becomes more acidic)

Question 10

A test request for O & P refers to

Answer 10

An evaluation for parasites

Question 11

ESRD is caused by glomerulonephritis, tubular diseases, hypertension, and other conditions. What does the abbreviation ESTD stand for

Answer 11

End-Stage Renal Disease

Question 12

Produced in the adrenal glands, the glands that cause emotions such as fear and anger

Answer 12

Hormones

Question 13

Dermatitis is an inflammation of the

Answer 13

Dermal layers of the skin

Question 14

The periosteum functions to

Answer 14

Contains blood vessels to transport blood from inside the home to outer layers

Question 15

Osteoarthritis, bursitis, and gout are conditions of this body system

Answer 15

Skeletal

Question 16

Muscular dystrophy is a condition characterized by

Answer 16

Gradual wasting/weakened muscles

Question 17

Specialized cells of the nervous system are

Answer 17

Neurons

Question 18

Protective layers around the brain and spinal cord that contain spinal fluid are called

Answer 18

Meninges

Question 19

The vertebral canal has several regions called

Answer 19

Cervical, thoracic, lumbar

Question 20

A degenerative disorder of the nervous system that is characterized by hand tremors, loss of facial expression, and a shuffling walk is called:

Answer 20

Parkinson’s disease

Question 21

The “tail” of the sperm cell that enables it to move toward the ovum is the

Answer 21

Flagellum

Question 22

The body cavity that houses the lungs is which cavity

Answer 22

Thoracic

Question 23

Joints are the connective tissue that holds bones together

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Physiology is the study of bodily structures

Answer 24

False

Question 25

The term endocarditis refers to an inflammation of the endocrine glands.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

Inflammation of the liver due to a virus is called ______

Answer 26

Hepatitis

Question 27

The “master gland” is the _____ gland

Answer 27

Pituitary

Question 28

The wave-like contractions in the intestines are called ______

Answer 28

Peristalsis

Question 29

Exocrine glands secrete ______ such as saliva, sweat, and mucus

Answer 29

Fluids

Question 30

GTT stands for _______

Answer 30

Glucose Tolerance Test

Question 31

COPD refers to _____

Answer 31

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Question 32

A bacterium that causes ulcers and other complications of the stomach and small intestine is _____

Answer 32

H. Pylori

Question 33

A common painful disorder whereby the bile duct is blocked is referred to as ______

Answer 33

Gallstones

Question 34

Blood cell formation is called ______

Answer 34

Hematoployisis

Question 35

Skeletal muscles are attached to _____

Answer 35

Bones