Chapter 6 Quiz

Question 1

A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is:
Select one:
A. lactic acid.
B. oxygen.
C. nitrogen.
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 contraction.
B. ventricular filling.
C. ventricular relaxation.
D. atrial contraction.

Answer 2

A. 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. Obstructive
C. Cardiogenic
D. Neurogenic

Answer 3

B. Obstructive

Question 4

Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the:
Select one:
A. kidneys.
B. stomach.
C. gallbladder.
D. pancreas.

Answer 4

C. 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. inspiratory reserve is increased.
B. expiratory reserve volume is decreased.
C. overall tidal volume is increased.
D. minute volume is decreased.

Answer 5

D. minute volume is decreased.

Question 6

Large amounts of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) are generated when:
Select one:
A. carbon dioxide levels in the blood are high.
B. the cells function with adequate oxygen.
C. circulating blood glucose levels fall.
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. protocol.
B. disease.
C. assessment.
D. medication.

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. orbit
B. sphenoid
C. occiput
D. mastoid

Answer 8

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. diaphragm
B. costovertebral angle
C. costal arch
D. mediastinum

Answer 9

A. 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 ovale.
B. foramen magnum.
C. vertebral foramen.
D. spinous foramen.

Answer 10

B. foramen magnum.

Question 11

The central nervous system is composed of the:
Select one:
A. spinal cord and sensory nerves.
B. brain and spinal cord.
C. brain and sensory nerves.
D. motor and sensory nerves.

Answer 11

B. brain and spinal cord.

Question 12

The waste products of aerobic metabolism include:
Select one:
A. ATP and glucose.
B. uric acid and nitrogen.
C. carbon dioxide and water.
D. glucose and lactic acid.

Answer 12

C. carbon dioxide and water.

Question 13

Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the:
Select one:
A. urethra.
B. ureters.
C. prostate.
D. renal duct.

Answer 13

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

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

Answer 15

A. To transport a mature egg to the uterus

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
Select one:
A. Pressure and pain perception
B. Temperature regulation
C. Metabolic coordination
D. Sensory reception

Answer 16

C. Metabolic coordination

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT true of the lymphatic system?
Select one:
A. Its vessels closely parallel the major arteries in the body.
B. It circulates waste products of metabolism away from cells.
C. It circulates oxygen, nutrients and hormones to the cells.
D. It relies on muscle movement to circulate lymph.

Answer 17

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

Answer 18

B. Skeletal system

Question 19

Which of the following systems is responsible for releasing hormones that regulate body activities?
Select one:
A. Nervous
B. Endocrine
C. Skeletal
D. Reproductive

Answer 19

B. Endocrine

Question 20

Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the abdomen?
Select one:
A. Liver
B. Spleen
C. Cecum
D. Stomach

Answer 20

B. Spleen