Chapter 6, Human Body - Online Quiz

Question 1

A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is:

Select one:
A. lactic acid.
B. nitrogen.
C. oxygen.
D. heat.

Answer 1

D. Heat

Question 2

A patient has a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg. The “130” in this measurement represents:

Select one:
A. ventricular relaxation.
B. ventricular filling.
C. ventricular contraction.
D. atrial contraction.

Answer 2

C. ventricular contraction.

Question 3

A patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sac surrounding the heart. Which type of shock would this condition cause?

Select one:
A. Hypovolemic
B. Neurogenic
C. Obstructive
D. Cardiogenic

Answer 3

C. Obstructive

Question 4

Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the:

Select one:
A. stomach.
B. kidneys.
C. pancreas.
D. gallbladder.

Answer 4

D. gallbladder.

Question 5

If a patient’s chest barely moves during inhalation, even if the patient’s respiratory rate is normal, you should suspect that:

Select one:
A. overall tidal volume is increased.
B. minute volume is decreased.
C. inspiratory reserve is increased.
D. expiratory reserve volume is decreased.

Answer 5

B. minute volume is decreased.

Question 6

Large amounts of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) are generated when:

Select one:
A. circulating blood glucose levels fall.
B. the cells function with adequate oxygen.
C. carbon dioxide levels in the blood are high.
D. the cells function without oxygen.

Answer 6

B. the cells function with adequate oxygen.

Question 7

Pathophysiology is the study of the functional changes that occur when the body reacts to a particular:

Select one:
A. medication.
B. disease.
C. protocol.
D. assessment.

Answer 7

B. disease.

Question 8

The ___________ is made up of the maxilla and zygoma, as well as the frontal bone of the cranium.

Select one:
A. sphenoid
B. orbit
C. mastoid
D. occiput

Answer 8

B. orbit

Question 9

The ____________ is a muscular dome that forms the inferior boundary of the thorax, separating the thorax from the abdomen.

Select one:
A. costal arch
B. costovertebral angle
C. mediastinum
D. diaphragm

Answer 9

D. diaphragm

Question 10

The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the:

Select one:
A. foramen magnum.
B. foramen ovale.
C. vertebral foramen.
D. spinous foramen.

Answer 10

A. foramen magnum.

Question 11

The central nervous system is composed of the:

Select one:
A. brain and spinal cord.
B. spinal cord and sensory nerves.
C. motor and sensory nerves.
D. brain and sensory nerves.

Answer 11

A. brain and spinal cord.

Question 12

The waste products of aerobic metabolism include:

Select one:
A. glucose and lactic acid.
B. uric acid and nitrogen.
C. carbon dioxide and water.
D. ATP and glucose.

Answer 12

C. carbon dioxide and water.

Question 13

Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the:

Select one:
A. ureters.
B. urethra.
C. prostate.
D. renal duct.

Answer 13

A. ureters.

Question 14

What happens when blood volume is lost from the body?

Select one:
A. The arteries contract to increase the blood pressure.
B. The veins dilate to increase systemic perfusion.
C. Arterial blood is diverted to the skin and muscles.
D. Widespread vasodilation causes blood pressure to decrease.

Answer 14

A. The arteries contract to increase the blood pressure.

Question 15

What is the function of the fallopian tubes?

Select one:
A. To supply blood to the uterine lining
B. To connect the ovaries
C. To produce progesterone and estrogen
D. To transport a mature egg to the uterus

Answer 15

D. To transport a mature egg to the uterus

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

Select one:
A. Metabolic coordination
B. Temperature regulation
C. Sensory reception
D. Pressure and pain perception

Answer 16

A. Metabolic coordination

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT true of the lymphatic system?

Select one:
A. It circulates waste products of metabolism away from cells.
B. It circulates oxygen, nutrients and hormones to the cells.
C. Its vessels closely parallel the major arteries in the body.
D. It relies on muscle movement to circulate lymph.

Answer 17

C. Its vessels closely parallel the major arteries in the body.

Question 18

Which of the following structures does NOT contain smooth muscle?

Select one:
A. Gastrointestinal tract
B. Urinary system
C. Skeletal system
D. Blood vessels

Answer 18

C. Skeletal system

Question 19

Which of the following systems is responsible for releasing hormones that regulate body activities?

Select one:
A. Endocrine
B. Nervous
C. Reproductive
D. Skeletal

Answer 19

A. Endocrine

Question 20

Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the abdomen?

Select one:
A. Stomach
B. Liver
C. Spleen
D. Cecum

Answer 20

C. Spleen