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Review Chapters 8, 9, 10 & 11 Flashcards

1
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  1. Which of the following glands is critical in the development of immune system?
    a) adrenal
    b) thyroid
    c) thymus
    d) pineal
A

c. Thymus

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  1. The anterior pituitary gland produces—————– hormone?
    a) thyroxine
    b) oxytocin
    c) growth
    d) estrogen
A

c. growth

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  1. A patient is going to have a repair of a heart valve. What type of anesthesia would be used?
    a) local
    b) regional
    c) general
    d) none of the above
A

c. General

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4
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  1. The taste buds are located in————–?
    a) nose
    b) tongue
    c) larynex
    d) none of the above
A

b. tongue

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5
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Inflammation of the meninges caused by bacteria or viral infections that result in headache, fever and a stiff neck is known as_____

a) otitis
b) salpingitis
c) meningitis
d) arthritis

A

c. meningitis

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The ability to see close objects but not distant ones(nearsight) is known as:

a) glaucoma
b) prespiopia
c) myopia
d) hyperopia

A

c. myopia

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7
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The ability to see far/distant objects but not close ones (far sightedness) is known as:

a) glaucoma
b) prespiopia
c) myopia
d) hyperopia

A

d. hyperopia

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8
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  1. the colored part of the eye is the____
    a) cornea
    b) pupil
    c) retina
    d) iris
A

d. iris

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9
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The part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and the spinal cord is known as the————————–?

a) peripheral nervous system
b) autonomic nervous system
c) central nervous system
d) somatic nervous system

A

c. central nervous system

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10
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  1. The inner surface of the skull is lined with————-?
    a) dura mater
    b) pia mater
    c) arachnoid mater
    d) none of the above
A

a. dura mater

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11
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  1. The gland that secretes cortisol is the
    a) pituitary
    b) thymus
    c) thyroid
    d) adrenal
    e) pineal
A

d. adrenal

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  1. Vitamin D increases the absorption of
    a) sodium
    b) calcium
    c) chlorine
    d) potassium
    e) none of the above
A

b. calcium

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13
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  1. Which of the following glands needs iodine to function correctly?
    a) thymus
    b) pituitary
    c) thyroid
    d) adrenal
A

c. thyroid

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14
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  • ————– is known as the blind spot of the eye?
    a) macula
    b) optic nerve
    c) optic disc
    d) none of the above
A

c. optic disc

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15
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  1. Inflammation of the middle ear is known as———————–?
    a) laryngitis
    b) otitis externa
    c) otitis media
    d) otitis interna
A

c. otitis media

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  1. Bulging of the eyeballs due to hyperthyroidism is known as_______
    a) Addison’s disease
    b) cretinism
    c) exophthalmos
    d) Cushing’s syndrome
A

c. exophtalmos

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  1. A common condition of the endocrine system in which pancreas fails to produce enough insulin, resulting in chronic elevations of glucose in the blood, is known as______
    a) diabetes insipidus
    b) diabetes mellitus
    c) Crohn’s disease
    d) Addison’s disease
A

b. diabetes mellitus

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18
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  1. Too little growth hormone secreted before puberty , as a result of abnormal development of pituitary gland, result in a condition known as:
    a) gigantism
    b) acromegaly
    c) dwarfism
    d) goiter
A

c. dwarfism

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  1. Too much growth hormone secreted before puberty , as a result of abnormal development of pituitary gland, result in a condition known as:
    a) gigantism
    b) acromegaly
    c) dwarfism
    d) goiter
A

a. gigantism

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20
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  1. Too much growth hormone secreted after puberty , as a result of abnormal development of pituitary gland, result in a condition known as:
    a) gigantism
    b) acromegaly
    c) dwarfism
    d) goiter
A

b. acromegaly

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21
Q

The hormone that stimulate development of the follicles in the ovaries is___

a) thyroid
b) follicle stimulating hormone
c) growth hormone
d) serotonin

A

b, follicle stimulating hormone

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22
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  1. The male sex hormone that stimulate development of male sexual characteristic is known as:
    a) testosterone
    b) estrogen
    c) progesterone
    d) parathormone
A

a. testosterone

23
Q

The medical term for an excessive amount of glucose (sugar) in blood is known as:

a) hyperthyroidism
b) hyperglycemia
c) hyperkalemia
d) hypernatremia

A

b. hyperglycemia

24
Q

The thymus gland secretes the hormone__

a) thyroid
b) growth
c) melatonin
d) thymosin

A

d. thymosin

25
Q
  1. Diabetes mellitus is caused from a deficiency in the hormone ___
    a) insulin
    b) thyroxin
    c) glucagon
    d) cortisol
A

a. insulin

26
Q
  1. Polyuria, polydipisa and polyphagia are associated with
    a) gigantism
    b) cretinism
    c) acromegaly
    d) diabetes
    e) none of the above
A

d. diabetes

27
Q
  1. The gland sitting atop the kidney is the—————–?
    a) pituitary
    b) adrenal
    c) thymus
    d) thyroid
    e) none of the above
A

b. adrenal

28
Q
  1. The outer layer of the eye is the——————-?
    a) retina
    b) sclera
    c) choroid
    d) none of the above
A

b. sclera

29
Q
  1. The ——————– separate the external ear from the middle ear?
    a) pericardium
    b) pleura
    c) tympanic membrane
    d) meninges
A

c. tympanic membrane

30
Q
  1. Tears are secreted by
    a) conjunctiva
    b) sclera
    c) choroids
    d) lacrimal glands
A

d. lacrimal gland

31
Q

The master gland is known as———————?

a) thymus gland
b) pituitary gland
c) adrenal gland
d) thyroid gland

A

b. pituitary gland

32
Q
  1. Without oxygen, brain damage will occur within———————?
    a) 2 to 3 minutes
    b) 4 to 8 minutes
    c) 10 to 25 minutes
    d) 25 to 30 minutes
    e) None of the above
A

b. 4 to 8 minutes

33
Q
  1. Another name of nerve cell is———————-?
    a) neurilemma
    b) myelin sheath
    c) neuron
    d) axon
A

c. neuron

34
Q
  1. Humans have pairs of cranial nerves and pairs of spinal nerves
    a) 5 and25
    b) 20 and 20
    c) 31 and 50
    d) 12 and 31
A

d. 12 and 31

35
Q

The hormone secreted by the pineal gland is———————?

a) growth hormone
b) oxytocin
c) melatonin
d) calcitonin

A

c. melatonin

36
Q
  • —————— is a seizure disorder of the brain.
    a) epilepsy
    b) parkinson’s disease
    c) hydrocephalus
    d) cerebral palsy
A

a. epilepsy

37
Q
  1. The condition caused by excessive secretion of the growth hormone in childhood and is known as_______
    a) gigantism
    b) acromegaly
    c) dwarfism
    d) cretinism
A

a. gigantism

38
Q

Which part of the brain contains the thalamus and hypothalamus?

a) cerebrum
b) mid brain
c) diencephalons
d) cerebellum

A

c. diencephalons

39
Q

Which of the following best represents a list of the organs that are part of the endocrine system?

a. Ovaries, testicles, thymus, pharynx
b. Duodenum, pineal, liver, thymus
c. Ovaries, stomach, liver, pancreas
d. Ovaries, pineal, testicles, thymus

A

d. ovaries, pineal, testicles and thymus

40
Q 
Bacterial meningitis is associated with which body system? 
 a)     Skeletal system
 b)     Nervous system
 c)     Reproductive system
D)    Urinary system
A

b. nervous system

41
Q
  • What, if known, is the cause of bacterial meningitis?
    a. Cause remains unknown.
    b. This metabolic disorder is caused by high blood glucose and relative insulin deficiency and is primarily due to lifestyle factors and genetics.
    c. This disease is most often caused by Neisseria meningitides (meningococcal disease) and Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcal meningitis.)
    d. This disease is most often caused by Helicobacter pylori
A

c. the disease is most often caused by Neisseria memingitides (meningococcal disease) and Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcal meningitis)

42
Q

Mention 3 protections for the brain? (5 points)

A
  1. Skull
  2. membrane covering
  3. cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
43
Q
  • Mention 3 functions of the cerebellum? (5 points)
A
  1. maintain balance
  2. maintain muscle tone
  3. coordinates muscle movement
44
Q 
From the choices below, circle all of the organs that are part of the nervous system.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
brain
diaphragm
ilium 
ovaries
pineal
testicles
A

brain

45
Q 
- From the choices below, circle all of the organs that are part of the nervous system.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
capillaries
cerebellum
liver 
pancreas
quadriceps
thymus
A

cerebellum

46
Q 
From the choices below, circle all of the organs that are part of the nervous system.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
clavicle
lungs
cerebrum
patella 
skin
ureter
A

cerebrum

47
Q

From the choices below, circle all of the organs that are part of the nervous system
____________________

Cowper’s gland 
hair 
nails 
pelvis 
spinal cord
uterus
A

spinal cord

48
Q

From the choices below, circle all of the organs that are part of the nervous system.

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
deltoid
heart 
hypothalamus
pharynx
stomach
vas deferens
A

hypothalamus

49
Q 
- From the choices below, circle all of the organs that are part of the endocrine system.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
brain
diaphragm
ilium 
ovaries
pineal
testicles
A

ovaries
pineal
testicles

50
Q 
From the choices below, circle all of the organs that are part of the endocrine system.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
capillaries
duodenum
liver 
pancreas
quadriceps
thymus
A

pancreas

thymus

51
Q 
From the choices below, circle all of the organs that are part of the endocrine system.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
clavicle
adrenal
lungs 
patella 
skin
ureter
A

adrenal

52
Q 
- From the choices below, circle all of the organs that are part of the endocrine system
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Cowper’s gland 
hair 
thyroid
pelvis 
spinal cord
uterus
A

thyroid

53
Q 
- From the choices below, circle all of the organs that are part of the endocrine system.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
deltoid
heart 
nose 
pharynx
pituitary
vas deferens
A

pituitary

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