Kaplan Prep - PRACTICE TEST 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Which is an anterior muscle? A. Gluteus maximus B. Quadriceps femoris C. Bicips femoris D. Adductor magnus
A
b
2
Q
How might the headrest on a car prevent traumatic injury?
A. by limiting hyperflexion of the neck
B. by limiting hyperextension of the neck
C. by reducing vertebral compression
D by preventing disc degeneration
A
b
3
Q
Which might you expect to see in a whiplash injury? A. cardiopulmonary problems B. side-to-side spinal curvature C. eventual herniation of disc D. traumatic injury to ligaments
A
d
4
Q
Muscle contractions that normally move food along the human digestive system are known as \_\_\_\_\_\_. A. defecation B. osmosis C. peristalsis D. circulation
A
c
5
Q
Which type of nutrient does not provide the body with energy? A. vitamin B. carbohydrate C. fat D. protein
A
a
6
Q
Where would you be likely to find a Schwann cell? A. in the digestive system B. in the nervous system C. in the skeletal system D. in the muscular system
A
b
7
Q
How does the nervous system work with the muscular system?
A. the muscles of the body produce chemicals that feed the nerves
B. the nervous system tells the muscles how to respond to the environment
C. the nervous system releases chemicals that remove excess waste from the muscles
D. the muscular system provides input that allows the nerves to make decisions
A
b
8
Q
Which part of the nervous system includes the femoral, radial, and ulnar nerves? A. somatic B. autonomic C. sympathetic D. parasympathetic
A
a
9
Q
Where might a herniated lumbar disc be most likely to create pain? A. along the radial nerve B. within the spinal cord C. along the sciatic nerve D. alone the tibial nerve
A
c
10
Q
What is the name of the bone in the human thigh? A. ulna B. femur C. radius D. humerus
A
b
11
Q
The ovaries are part of the \_\_\_\_\_. A. skeletal system B. nervous system C. lymphatic system D. reproductive system
A
d
12
Q
Of the following processes, which one is a different level of defense from the others? A.a low pH in the stomach B. cilia present in the trachea C. body cells recognizing a pathogen D. mucus present in the nasal cavity
A
c
13
Q
Which organ system is primarily responsible for regulating muscle growth? A. the skeletal system B. the endocrine system C. the nervous system D. the reproductive system
A
b
14
Q
Which parts of the heart are separated by the mitral valve? A. left atrium and right atrium B. right atrium and right ventricle C. left ventricle and right ventricle D. left atrium and left ventricle
A
d
15
Q
How might vitamin D deficiency present? A. as bleeding gums B. as swollen extremities C. as red patches D. as crooked bones
A
d
