Chapter 6 Review Questions Flashcards
- Which of the following statements is true regarding the nervous system?
A. The autonomic nervous system is under voluntary control.
B. The somatic nervous system is under voluntary control.
C. The central nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that leave the spinal cord.
D. The somatic nervous system includes the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
B. The somatic nervous system is under voluntary control.
- What is a common symptom of Parkinson disease?
A. Tremor
B. Delusional thoughts
C. Seizures
D. Pain
A. Tremor
- What is the left ventricle of the heart responsible for>
A. Generating electrical signals that trigger the contraction of the heart.
B. Pumping oxygen-rich blood to the body.
C. Pumping oxygen-rich blood to the lungs.
D. Pumping deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
D. Pumping deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
- Where is the myocardium found in the body?
A. Arms
B. Face
C. Stomach, Bladder
D. Heart
D. Heart
- What is the physiologic effect of the hormone oxytocin?
A. Promotes growth of the ovarian follicle and stimulates estrogen secretion.
B. Causes contractions of the uterus.
C. Increases sodium retention and potassium secretion.
D. Produces thyroid hormone.
B. Causes contractions of the uterus.
- Which bacteria can cause peptic ulcer disease?
A. Helicobacter pylori
B. Salmonella
C. Escherichia coli
D. Rotavirus
A. Helicobacter pylori
- Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
A. Bronchi
B. Bronchioles
C. Capillaries
D. Alveoli
D. Alveoli
- What is diabetes mellitus?
A. Decrease production of insulin, which causes high levels of glucose in the blood and urine.
B. Insufficient vasopressin leading to losses of large volumes of urine.
C. Swelling and inflammation in the kidney due to damage of the filtering component of the nephron.
D. Increase systolic pressure in the kidney.
A. Decrease production of insulin, which causes high levels of glucose in the blood and urine.
- What organ is required for the production of sex hormones in a male?
A. Liver
B. Prostate
C. Testes
D. Ovaries
C. Testes
- Which of the following is a true statement?
A. An antibody can be a bacterium, a virus, or a cancer cell.
B. A lymphocyte is a type of red blood cell.
C. The lack of an immune response to a self is called autoimmunity.
D. T-lymphocytes attack viruses.
D. T-lymphocytes attack viruses.
- With which of the following disorders would patients most likely be prescribed medications on a long-term basis (chronically)?
A. High blood pressure.
B. Bacterial conjunctivitis
C. Sunburn
D. Otitis Media
A. High blood pressure.
- Match the letter with the correct number.
- Failure of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) muscle to relax.
- Chronic degenerative disease of the liver.
- Frequent passage of loose, watery stools.
- Twisting of the intestine on itself.
- Gas expelled through the anus.
A. Achalasia
B. Flatus
C. Cirrhosis
D. Volvulus
E. Diarrhea
