ncct practice Flashcards
When the body’s ability to maintain to its normal state what it is called ?
Homeostasis
Which of the following describes the human body’s defense mechanism against environmental bacteria
Mucous Membranes
Which cells in the blood do hot have a nucleus
erythocyte
which of the following is flexible connective tissue that is attached to bones at the joints
cartilage
which of the following allows air to pass into the lungs
trachea
which of the following is the body cavity that contains the pituitary gland
cranial
which of the following closes and seals off the lower airway during swallowing
epiglottis
which of the following is located beneath the diaphragm in the left upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity
spleen
which of the following anatomical regions of abdomen lies just distal to the sternum
Epigastric
which of the following cavities are separated by the diaphragm
thoracic and abdominal
which of the following terms describes the motion of bending the forearm toward the body
flexion
in which of the following positions does a patient lie face down
prone
if the foot is abducted , it is moved in which direction
outward
the anatomic location of the spinal canal is
dorsal
which of the following is a structural , fibrous protein found in the dermis
collagen
A patient has a fracture in which the radius is bent but not displaced, and the skin is intact . This type of fracture is called ?
a green stick or closed
which of the following is the large bone found superior to the patella and inferior to the ischium
femur
the physician directs the medical assistant to complete a request form for an X-ray study of the fibula . The procedure will be performed on which of the following structures
the lower leg
which of the following is a disorder characterized by uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the day
narcolepsy
which of the following is the point at which an impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another neuron
synapse
which of the following controls body temperature , sleep , and appetite
hypothalamus
which of the following cranial nerves is related to the sense of smell
olfactory
which of the following is a substance that aids the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscles
acetylcholine
which of the following best describes the location where the carotid pulse can be found
on the anterior side of the neck
a patient sustains severe blunt trauma to the left upper abdomen and requires surgery . Which of the following organs is most likely to be involved
spleen
where is the sinoatrial node located
upper wall in the right atrium
blood flows from the right ventricle of the heart into which of the following structures
pulmonary arteries
oxygenated blood is carried to the heart by which of the following structures
pulmonary veins
the thoracic cage is a structural unit important for which of the following functions
respiration
which of the following substances is found in greater quantity in exhaled air
nitrogen
which of the following allows gas exchange in the lungs
alveoli
at which of the following locations does bile enter the digestive tract
duodenum
which of the following structures is part of the small intestine
lleum
which of the following conditions is characterized by incompetence of the esophageal sphincter
gastroesophageal re-flux disease
which of the following organs removes bilirubin from the blood , manufactures plasma proteins , and is involved with the production of prothrombin and fibrinogen
liver
which of the following is an accessory organ of the gastrointestinal system that is responsible for secreting insulin
pancreas
Which of the following is the lymphoid organ that is a reservoir for red blood cells and filters organisms from the blood?
spleen
Which of the following best describes the process whereby the stomach muscles contract to propel food through the digestive tract?
peristalsis
Saliva contains an enzyme that acts upon which of the following nutrients
starches
in men , specimens for gonococcal cultures are most commonly obtained from which of the following structures
urethra
which of the following describes the cluster of blood capillaries found in each nephron in the kidney
glomerulus
which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of kidney stones (renal calculi)
nephrolithiasis
which of the following best describes the structure that collects urine in the body
bladder
in men , which of the following structures is located at the neck of the bladder and surrounds the urethra
prostate
male hormones are produced by which of the following
testes
which of the following are mucus - producing glands located on each side of the vaginal opening
bartholins
fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon occurs in which of the following structures
Fallopian tubes
calcium , potassium , and sodium are classified as which of the following
electrolytes
which of the following is the master gland of the endocrine system
pituitary
