Chapter 6: The Human Body

Question 1

Which of the following is going in the retroperitoneal space?

Liver
Spleen
Kidney
Stomach

Answer 1

Kidneys

Question 2

The cartilaginous tip of the sternum is called the

Answer 2

Xiphoid process

Question 3

A person with bilateral femur fractures has

Answer 3

Fractured both of his femurs

Question 4

The MOST prominent landmark on the anterior surface of the neck is the

Answer 4

Thyroid cartilage

Question 5

Insulin is produced in the

Answer 5

Pancreas

Question 6

Connects muscles to bones

Answer 6

Tendons

Question 7

The normal resting adult heart rate is

Answer 7

60-100 beats per minute

Question 8

The left atrium of the heart receives ________ blood from the ________

Answer 8

Oxygenated, lungs

Question 9

The largest part of the brain is the

Answer 9

Cerebrum

Question 10

Shock resulting from lack of blood volume; circulating blood volume is inadequate

Answer 10

Hypovolemic shock

Question 11

Shock associated with impaired heart function

Answer 11

Cardiogenic

Question 12

Shock resulting from blocked blood flow back to or through the heart

Answer 12

Obstructive

Question 13

Shock resulting from severe allergic reaction

Answer 13

Anaphylactic

Question 14

Shock resulting from severe infection

Answer 14

Septic

Question 15

Shock resulting from injury to the nervous system

Answer 15

Neurogenic

Question 16

Cervical

Answer 16

7

Question 17

Thoracic

Answer 17

12

Question 18

Lumbar

Answer 18

5

Question 19

Sacrum

Answer 19

5

Question 20

Coccyx

Answer 20

4

Question 21

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the alveoli and tissues

Answer 21

Respiration

Question 22

The passive process in which oxygen molecules move from areas with a higher concentration of oxygen to areas of lower concentration

Answer 22

Diffusion

Question 23

Simple air movement into and out of the lungs

Answer 23

Ventilation

Question 24

Amount of air moved into and out of the lungs during a single breath

Answer 24

Tidal volume

Question 25

The gas that remains in the lungs to keep the lungs open

Answer 25

Residual volume

Question 26

The portion of the respiratory system that has no alveoli and where little or no exchange of gas occurs

Answer 26

Dead space

Question 27

What is the equation of minute volume

Answer 27

Respiratory rate X tidal volume

Question 28

Amount of blood moved in one beat

Answer 28

Stroke volume (SV)

Question 29

Amount of blood moved in one minute

Answer 29

Cardiac output (CO)

Question 30

What is the equation for cardiac output

Answer 30

Heart rate X stroke volume

Question 31

Circulation of blood in an organ or tissue in adequate amounts to meet the needs of the cells

Answer 31

Perfusion

Question 32

The study of functional changes that occur when the body reacts to disease

Answer 32

Pathophysiology