Unit 10 Anatomy Flashcards
The largest organ in the human body is the:
Skin
The ____ is the outer layer of the skin which is composed of dead cells.
Epidermis
Which is true of pressure ulcers?
They can lead to life threatening infections
55% of blood is made of
Plasma
The ____ acts like a lid to shut off the larynx during the swallowing process.
Epiglottis
Normal age-related changes for the respiratory system include:
Lung strength
Which of the following type of muscle is a voluntary muscle?
Skeletal muscle
Which of the following is a function of the bones?
Lending support to body structures
Parkinson’s disease typically causes
A shuffling gait.
How should an artificial eye be cleaned?
With water.
The ___ is the circular opening which dilates and constricts to adjust the amount of light coming into the eye.
Pupil
A fracture in which the skin is open and the bone may come through is an:
Open fracture
What is the function if the larynx?
Enables speech
Most common type of peripheral vascular disease is:
Peripheral arterial disease
Oxygen-rich blood is pumped from the left ventricle via the:
Aorta
A burn that affects the epidermis and causes redness and pain is a
First-degree burn
Shingles is a viral infection caused by the same virus that causes ____ and can occur in anyone who has had it.
Chicken pox
Which of the following is a normal age-related change for the integumentary system?
Skin becomes thinner and more fragile
The heart is an example of an _____
Organ
The basic working unit of the nervous system is the:
Neuron
The _____ is/are part of the peripheral nervous system.
Spinal nerves
____ is the loss of function of the lower body and legs.
Paraplegia
The medical term for chest pain, pressure, or discomfort is:
Angina pectoris
A resident who has Hemorrhoids should avoid:
Excessive cleaning and wiping of area
Immunity that protects the body from disease in general and is the first line of defense against invading bacteria or organisms is called:
Nonspecific immunity
