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Graded Final Flashcards

1
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Which of the following is the most superficial layer of skin?

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C. Epidermis

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2
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Which cells are pigment cells that are responsible for the color if the skin?

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B. Melanocytes

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3
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Which of following is NOT a function of the skin?

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C. Production of red blood cells

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4
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Which of the following is NOT a cardinal sign of inflammation?

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D. Bleeding

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5
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Which effect of massage is caused by changes in function caused by the nervous system?

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B. Reflex

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6
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The oily substance consisting of lipids, proteins, and electrolytes that is secreted into hair follicles is known as which of the following?

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B. Sebum

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7
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The most superficial layer of the epidermis, the ____, mostly consists of dead cells and keratin

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Stratum Corneum

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8
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The application of water for

Therapeutic purposes is termed _____

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Hydrotherapy

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9
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The central nervous system consists of which of the following?

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C. Brain and Spinal cord

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10
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The nerves that carry impulses from the receptors TO the central nervous system are which of the following?

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B. Afferents

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11
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How many pairs of spinal nerves branch off from the spinal cord to the rest of the body?

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B. 31

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12
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Which part of the brain is divided into the four lobes: temporal, occipital, parietal, and frontal?

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C. Cerebrum

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13
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Which part if the brain houses the thalamus and hypothalamus?

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D. Diencephalon

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14
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Which part of the brain is divided in to the medulla oblongata, the pons, and the midbrain and controls basic bodily functions?

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B. Brainstem

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15
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Which gland controls secretion of pituitary hormones?

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B. Hypothalamus

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16
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Which gland is located on top of the kidney?

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D. Adrenal

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17
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The endocrine system is regulated in part by which other system?

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B. Nervous

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18
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The primary targets of the hormone oxytocin are which of the following?

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D. Uterus & Breasts

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19
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True or False? The “fight or flight” response occurs during the resistance phase of the stress reaponse

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False (alarm phase)

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20
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In recent years, puberty in girls tends to occur between which ages?

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C. 8 and 13

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21
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The highly coiled structure that temporarily stores sperm is which of the following?

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A. Epididymis

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22
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Which is the correct order of the three phases of the menstrual cycle?

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C. Menstrual, proliferative, secretory

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23
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The process in which a fertilized mass of cells attaches itself to the endometrial wall of the uterus is which of the following?

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B. Implantation

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24
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White blood cells are known as which of the following?

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B. Leukocytes

25
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Red blood cells contain oxygen- carrying protein pigment _____ in the circulation and give cells their red color

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D. Hemoglobin

26
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The major function of platelets is to:

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D. Prevent blood loss

27
Q

Which of the following correctly traces the path of blood through the heart and lungs?

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B. Superior and inferior vena cava, right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta

28
Q

Which structure within the conduction system of the heart is known as the pacemaker, due to its role in establishing the heart’s rhythm?

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D. Sinoatrial (SA) node

29
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The tiny vessels that allow exchange of water, electrolytes, nutrients, and gases across their walls are the _____

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B. Capillaries

30
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Which of the following is NOT used by the lymphatic system to move fluid toward the neck?

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B. A lymphatic pump, similar to the heart

31
Q

The lymphocytes that mature in the thymus are known as which of the following?

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D. T Lymphocytes

32
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The flat, long structure located in the mediastinum ( between the lungs) that is the first organ to begin the manufacture of lymphocytes is which of the following?

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C. Thymus

33
Q

The massage technique that involved kneading lightly with the fingertips or hand to soften areas of hardened edema is which of the following?

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A. Compression

34
Q

Which type of immunity is genetically determined?

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D. Innate

35
Q

Which of the following is considered an autoimmune disorder, in which the immune system mistakenly targets normal body cells and tissues?

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B. Rheumatoid Arthritis

36
Q

The region that extends between the posterior part of the nasal cavity and the larynx is which of the following?

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D. Pharynx

37
Q

Which part of the pharynx is common for the passage of food and air?

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A. Oropharynx

38
Q

Which of the following is also known as the windpipe?

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A. Trachea

39
Q

The vocal cords are actually which of the following?

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B. Ligament

40
Q

The major muscle (or muscles) of inspiration is/are the ______

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B. Diaphragm

41
Q

Which of the processes of respiration involves the absorption of oxygen and the removal of carbon dioxide from air spaces in the lung and pulmonary capillaries?

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C. External respiration

42
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Which layer of the mucosa consists of connective tissue, glands, nerve endings, blood vessels, and lymphoid tissue?

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B. Lamina propria

43
Q

The folds in the epithelium of the digestive track wall that increases absorption of nutrients are known as which of the following?

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D. Villi

44
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The wave of muscular contraction that travels along the length of the digestive track is known as _____

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D. Peristalsis

45
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The process of swallowing is known as ______

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A. Deglutition

46
Q

The passage from the middle ear to the pharynx that equalizes the air pressure between the atmosphere and the middle ear is which of the following

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D. Eustachian tube

47
Q

The part of the small intestine that joins to the large intestine is which of the following?

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C. Ileum

48
Q

The function of the ______ Is to store and concentrate bile that is secreted by the liver

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B. Gallbladder

49
Q

The study of anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the kidney is which of the following?

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B. Nephrology

50
Q

Which of the following is NOT a function of the urinary system?

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D. Manufactures enzymes that help with the digestion of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

51
Q

The indentation in the kidney that faces medially is the _____

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D. Hilum

52
Q

What percentage of urine is water?

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D. 93% to 97%

53
Q

The smooth muscle of the bladder wall is which of the following?

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C. Detrusor muscle

54
Q

With age, which organ typically increases in size in men?

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B. Prostate

55
Q

True or False? Urine is a sterile fluid

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True ( inside the body is sterile)

56
Q

Which type of T cells help activate the B cells to produce antibodies?

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A. Helper/ inducer T cells

57
Q

The first phase of the stress response is known as which of the following?

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C. Alarm phase

58
Q

Which part of the urinary system filters waste products, toxins, and excess fluid from the bloodstream?

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C. Kidneys

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