Chapter 6 Quiz Flashcards
If a patient’s chest barely moves during inhalation, even if the patient’s respiratory rate is normal, you should suspect that:
A. overall tidal volume is increased.
B. minute volume is decreased.
C. inspiratory reserve is increased.
D. expiratory reserve volume is decreased.
B. minute volume is decreased.
Chapter 6, page 195, The Respiratory System: Physiology
A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is:
A. nitrogen.
B. oxygen.
C. heat.
D. lactic acid.
C. heat.
Chapter 6, page 187, The Musculoskeletal System: Physiology
The central nervous system is composed of the:
A. brain and sensory nerves.
B. spinal cord and sensory nerves.
C. brain and spinal cord.
D. motor and sensory nerves.
C. brain and spinal cord.
Chapter 6, page 208, The Nervous System: Anatomy and Physiology
The ____________ is a muscular dome that forms the inferior boundary of the thorax, separating the thorax from the abdomen.
A. costovertebral angle
B. costal arch
C. mediastinum
D. diaphragm
D. diaphragm
Chapter 6, page 191, The Respiratory System: Anatomy
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
A. Temperature regulation
B. Sensory reception
C. Metabolic coordination
D. Pressure and pain perception
C. Metabolic coordination
Chapter 6, pages 213–214, The Integumentary System (Skin): Physiology
A patient has a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg. The “130” in this measurement represents: Select one: A. ventricular filling. B. ventricular contraction. C. ventricular relaxation. D. atrial contraction.
B. ventricular contraction.
Chapter 6, pages 203–204, The Circulatory System: Physiology
What happens when blood volume is lost from the body?
A. Widespread vasodilation causes blood pressure to decrease.
B. Arterial blood is diverted to the skin and muscles.
C. The veins dilate to increase systemic perfusion.
D. The arteries contract to increase the blood pressure.
D. The arteries contract to increase the blood pressure.
Chapter 6, page 199, The Circulatory System: Anatomy
Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the abdomen? Select one: A. Liver B. Cecum C. Stomach D. Spleen
D. Spleen
Chapter 6, page 215, The Digestive System: Anatomy
Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the:
A. gallbladder.
B. kidneys.
C. stomach.
D. pancreas.
A. gallbladder.
Chapter 6, page 217, The Digestive System: Anatomy
Which of the following structures does NOT contain smooth muscle?
A. Skeletal system
B. Blood vessels
C. Gastrointestinal tract
D. Urinary system
A. Skeletal system
Chapter 6, pages 186–7, The Musculoskeletal System: Anatomy
