Unit 10 Anatomy

Question 0

The largest organ in the human body is the:

Answer 0

Skin

Question 1

The ____ is the outer layer of the skin which is composed of dead cells.

Answer 1

Epidermis

Question 2

Which is true of pressure ulcers?

Answer 2

They can lead to life threatening infections

Question 3

55% of blood is made of

Answer 3

Plasma

Question 4

The ____ acts like a lid to shut off the larynx during the swallowing process.

Answer 4

Epiglottis

Question 5

Normal age-related changes for the respiratory system include:

Answer 5

Lung strength

Question 6

Which of the following type of muscle is a voluntary muscle?

Answer 6

Skeletal muscle

Question 7

Which of the following is a function of the bones?

Answer 7

Lending support to body structures

Question 8

Parkinson’s disease typically causes

Answer 8

A shuffling gait.

Question 9

How should an artificial eye be cleaned?

Answer 9

With water.

Question 10

The ___ is the circular opening which dilates and constricts to adjust the amount of light coming into the eye.

Answer 10

Pupil

Question 11

A fracture in which the skin is open and the bone may come through is an:

Answer 11

Open fracture

Question 12

What is the function if the larynx?

Answer 12

Enables speech

Question 13

Most common type of peripheral vascular disease is:

Answer 13

Peripheral arterial disease

Question 14

Oxygen-rich blood is pumped from the left ventricle via the:

Answer 14

Aorta

Question 15

A burn that affects the epidermis and causes redness and pain is a

Answer 15

First-degree burn

Question 16

Shingles is a viral infection caused by the same virus that causes ____ and can occur in anyone who has had it.

Answer 16

Chicken pox

Question 17

Which of the following is a normal age-related change for the integumentary system?

Answer 17

Skin becomes thinner and more fragile

Question 18

The heart is an example of an _____

Answer 18

Organ

Question 19

The basic working unit of the nervous system is the:

Answer 19

Neuron

Question 20

The _____ is/are part of the peripheral nervous system.

Answer 20

Spinal nerves

Question 21

____ is the loss of function of the lower body and legs.

Answer 21

Paraplegia

Question 22

The medical term for chest pain, pressure, or discomfort is:

Answer 22

Angina pectoris

Question 23

A resident who has Hemorrhoids should avoid:

Answer 23

Excessive cleaning and wiping of area

Question 24

Immunity that protects the body from disease in general and is the first line of defense against invading bacteria or organisms is called:

Answer 24

Nonspecific immunity