front 1 Skin responsible for finger prints? | back 1 Dermal papillae |
front 2 What type of synovia joint is the elbow? | back 2 Hinge |
front 3 Where is blood produced in infants after birth? | back 3 Red bone marrow |
front 4 What structure is a ball and socket joint? | back 4 Shoulder |
front 5 What are macromolecules genetic code carried on? | back 5 Nucleotide |
front 6 What cavity of heart has the thickest wall? | back 6 Left ventricle |
front 7 What are like cells grouped together called? | back 7 Tissue |
front 8 Which type of skin cancer can be recognized in lesion character based on the ABCD rule? | back 8 Melanoma |
front 9 What contributes phagocytes in white blood cells? | back 9 Lysosomes macrophages neutrophils |
front 10 Which organ is part of male reproductive system and urinary system? | back 10 Urethra |
front 11 Which structure regulates the transport substances in and out of the cell? | back 11 Cell Membrane |
front 12 What is function of thrombocytes? | back 12 Blood clot |
front 13 Which bones are formed by intramembranous ossification? | back 13 Flat bones of skull |
front 14 Where does digestive begin in digestive system? | back 14 Oral cavity |
front 15 Urinary bladder and internal reproductive organs are found in which cavity? | back 15 Pelvic |
front 16 Which anatomic structure houses the malleus, incus, and stapes? | back 16 Ear |
front 17 Anaerobic respiratory can lead to a burning sensation caused by which molecules? | back 17 Lactic Acid |
front 18 What do ceruminous gland secretes? | back 18 Ear wax |
front 19 Which muscle of quadriceps famous group lies on the side surface of lower extremity? | back 19 Vastus Lateralis |
front 20 Which structure is located on sternum? | back 20 Xiphoid bone |
front 21 Which of the following hormones decreases the concentration of blood glucose? | back 21 insulin |
front 22 Which structure controls the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland? | back 22 hypothalamus |
front 23 How much of a female’s blood volume is composed of red blood cells? | back 23 40% |
front 24 Which type of cholesterol is considered to be the best for health? | back 24 HDL |
front 25 Where are the vocal cords located? | back 25 larynx |
front 26 Where does gas exchange occur in the human body? | back 26 alveoli |
front 27 What mineral is responsible for muscle contractions? | back 27 Calcium |
front 28 In which of the following locations would the urinary bladder and internal reproductive organs be found? | back 28 Pelvic cavity |
front 29 What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? | back 29 Diaphragm |
front 30 Which of the following epithelial types is correctly matched with its major function? | back 30 Simple columnar epithelium—secretion or absorption |
front 31 A tissue examined under the microscope exhibits the following characteristics: cells found on internal surface of stomach, no extracellular matrix, cells tall and thin, no blood vessels in the tissue. What type of tissue is this? | back 31 Epithelial |
front 32 Nerve tissue is composed of neurons and connective tissue cells that are referred to as which of the following? | back 32 Neuroglia |
front 33 Which tissue serves as the framework of the body by providing support and structure for the organs? | back 33 Connective |
front 34 What is the basic unit of life and the building block of tissues and organs? | back 34 Cell |
front 35 What is the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the blood through the alveoli called? | back 35 External respiration |
front 36 In order for inhalation to occur, what must happen? | back 36 Contraction of the diaphragm, which enlarges the chest cavity and draws air into the lungs |
front 37 Most of the carbon dioxide in the blood does which of the following? | back 37 It is converted to bicarbonate ions by carbonic anhydrase within red blood cells |
front 38 How does the trachea remain open like a hollow tube? | back 38 Supporting cartilaginous rings keep it open. |
front 39 The stomach muscle churns and mixes food, turning the mass into a soupy substance called which of the following? | back 39 Chyme |
front 40 Which type of cell division takes place in the gonads? | back 40 Meiosis |
front 41 In what area of the body would you expect to find an especially thick stratum corneum? | back 41 Heel of the foot |
front 42 Which of the following proteins is produced by cartilage? | back 42 collagen |
front 43 Which component of the nervous system is responsible for lowering the heart rate? | back 43 parasympathetic nervous system |
front 44 Which type of substance breaks down to form urea? | back 44 protein |
front 45 What is the name for a joint that can only move in two directions? | back 45 hinge |
front 46 In which of the following muscle types are the filaments arranged in
a disorderly | back 46 smooth |
front 47 What are the glands of skin that produce a thin, watery secretion? | back 47 Eccrine glands |
front 48 Skin aids in maintaining the calcium and phosphate levels of the body by participating in the production of which of the following? | back 48 Vitamin D |
front 49 Which of the following are functions of the skeletal system? (Select
all that apply.) | back 49 A. Support the body |
front 50 The orthopedic surgeon informs you that you have broken the middle region of the humerus. What is he describing? | back 50 Diaphysis |
front 51 You have been given a sample of tissue that has open spaces partially
filled by an | back 51 Spongy bone |
front 52 The heart has an intrinsic beat that is initiated by which of the following? | back 52 Sinoatrial node |
front 53 Vasodilation and vasoconstriction result from which of the following? | back 53 Relaxation and contraction of smooth muscle in the arterial wall |
front 54 Which of the following is the blood vessel where exchanges take place between blood and the cells of the body? | back 54 Capillary |
front 55 What is the function of aldosterone? | back 55 It conserves sodium in the body. |
front 56 All the nutrients that enter the hepatic portal vein are routed where for decontamination? | back 56 Liver |
front 57 Which of the following bones is the only moveable bone of the skull? | back 57 Mandible |
front 58 Which mineral is responsible for regulating fluid in the body? | back 58 Sodium |
front 59 Why are skeletal muscles also called voluntary muscles? | back 59 They are under conscious control. |
front 60 All actions of the nervous system depend on the transmission of nerve impulses over which of the following? | back 60 Neurons |
front 61 Motor or neurons transmit nerve impulses away from the CNS | back 61 Efferent |
front 62 Jeffery has contracted bulbar poliomyelitis, and it has affected the medulla oblongata. The doctors warned the family that his condition is grave and death may be imminent. What functions of the medulla oblongata have warranted such a dire prognosis? | back 62 The medulla oblongata contains vital centers that control heart action, blood vessel diameter, and respiration. |
front 63 What are chemical messengers that control growth, differentiation, and the metabolism of specific target cells called? | back 63 Hormones |
front 64 Which of the following are tropic hormones? (Select all that
apply.) | back 64 A. Somatotropin |
front 65 Which leukocytes are correctly matched with their function or
description? (Select all that apply.) | back 65 A. Monocytes—become macrophages |
front 66 Which are the functional units of the kidney? | back 66 Nephrons |
front 67 What are the two functions of the male and female sex organs? | back 67 Production of gametes and production of hormones |
front 68 In men, spermatozoa develop within the _______ of each testis. | back 68 Seminiferous tubules |
front 69 Testicular activity is under the control of which hormone(s)? | back 69 Both FSH and LH |
front 70 Which hormone initiates the preparation of the endometrium of the uterus for pregnancy? | back 70 Estrogen |
front 71 During pregnancy, what organ produces the hormones that maintain the endometrium and prepare the breasts for milk production? | back 71 Placenta |
front 72 What is the name of the structure that prevents food from entering the airway? | back 72 epiglottis |
front 73 Which substance makes up the pads that provide support between the vertebrae? | back 73 cartilage |
front 74 How many different types of tissue are there in the human body? | back 74 four |
front 75 What is the name of the outermost layer of skin? | back 75 epidermis |
front 76 Which hormone stimulates milk production in the breasts during lactation? | back 76 prolactin |
front 77 Which of the following structures has the lowest blood pressure? | back 77 vein |
front 78 Which of the heart chambers is the most muscular? | back 78 left ventricle |
front 79 Which part of the brain interprets sensory information? | back 79 cerebrum |
front 80 How much air does an adult inhale in an average breath? | back 80 500 mL |
front 81 Which type of cell secretes antibodies? | back 81 plasma cells |
front 82 Which force motivates filtration in the kidneys? | back 82 blood pressure |
front 83 Which structure of the nervous system carries action potential in the
direction of a | back 83 axon |
front 84 Where is the parathyroid gland located? | back 84 neck |
front 85 What is the name of the process in the lungs by which oxygen is transported from the air to the blood? | back 85 diffusion |
front 86 What are the chemical substances that prevent a sharp change in the
pH of a fluid | back 86 Buffer |
front 87 What do T-lymphocytes do? | back 87 Defend the body against microbes |
front 88 Which structure produces T-lymphocytes? | back 88 Thymus |
front 89 Which structure produces B-lymphocytes? | back 89 Red bone marrow |
front 90 What is the function of Eustachian tube? | back 90 Equilibrates pressure between the middle ear and external environment |
front 91 What physiological response occurs when epinephrine and non-ephedrine | back 91 Blood is directed toward the heart, skeletal muscles and brain |
front 92 Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory system? | back 92 Pharynx(throat). It includes nose (nostrils), nasal cavity, mouth,
and larynx |
front 93 The structure in the lower Respiratory System includes: | back 93 Trachea, primary bronchi and lungs |
front 94 Calcaneus is located in what part of the body? | back 94 Foot |
front 95 Dorsiflexion plantar flexion are types of joint movement that are
associated with | back 95 Foot |
front 96 A person who has damage to their ulnar nerve will have decreased sensation in which area? | back 96 Arm – inability to abduct hands and fingers |
front 97 The ankle ____ is to the knee | back 97 distal |
front 98 Posterior means what part of the body? | back 98 The back |
front 99 Which bones are located in the forearm? | back 99 Ulna and Radius |
front 100 Which bone dose not articulate with any other bone? | back 100 Hyoid – is a U-shape bone in the neck that supports the tongue |
front 101 Which of the following elements is necessary for muscle contraction? | back 101 Calcium |
front 102 Diet is important because bone are storage places for? | back 102 Calcium and phosphorous |
front 103 What female reproductive organ produces oocytes, estrogen, progesterone? | back 103 Ovaries |
front 104 Which layer of the cutaneous membrane are nerve endings located Where is the nerve ending close to the skin? | back 104 Dermis |
front 105 Which bones are formed first by intramembrous ossification? | back 105 Flat bones of skull |
front 106 Ligaments provides with connection? | back 106 Bone to bone Tendon -muscle to bone |
front 107 Sprain occurs when there is a tear in which structure? | back 107 Ligament muscle/ankle/shoulder |
front 108 Why are tendons and ligament most likely to be slow in healing following an injury? | back 108 Lack of blood supply/because these connective tissues are avascular. |
front 109 Compact tissue with Haversian canals is classified as what type of tissue? | back 109 Bone |
front 110 What structure conducts urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder? | back 110 The tube between kidney and urinary bladder) |
front 111 As part of the negative feedback system, which type of cell is
stimulated to resorb | back 111 Osteoclasts |
front 112 Sweat on the skin's surface cools the body through which process? | back 112 Evaporation |
front 113 A Client has large pituitary tumor. The nurse knows that this tumor
exists in which | back 113 Head hurt, sickness, low blood pressure |
front 114 Which anatomical structure houses the malleus, incus, and stapes? | back 114 Skull ear |
front 115 Ceruminous glands secrete | back 115 Ear wax/ Cerumen |
front 116 What is the function of the Sebaceous gland? | back 116 To produce sebum or oil |
front 117 The nurse explains to a client that the stomach is lined by which type of membrane? | back 117 Mucous {The respiratory system is lined with a mucous membrane that secret |
front 118 The mediastinum is located within which cavity? | back 118 Thoracic |
front 119 What effects do serotonin has on neurotransmitters? | back 119 Involved with mood, sleep, appetite and anxiety |
front 120 What does antidiuretic hormone act on? | back 120 Helps to control blood pressure by acting on the kidneys and the
blood |
front 121 The occipital region is located in which part of the body? | back 121 Head (at the back)/ lower part of the cranium |
front 122 In white blood cells what contributes to phagocytosis? | back 122 Macrophages, neutrophils |
front 123 Thrombocytes (platelets) | back 123 smallest type of blood cell important for blood clotting. |
front 124 Which blood element carries oxygen | back 124 Erythrocytes (Red blood cells) |
front 125 Which structure carries oxygen to the cells? | back 125 Hemoglobin |
front 126 Blood cell formation | back 126 Hemopoiesis {Blood cells is also called hematopoietic
cell, |
front 127 Which gland is commonly known as the "Master Gland"? | back 127 Pituitary Gland |
front 128 What epidermal derivative is involved in temperature homeostasis? | back 128 Eccrine gland- regulates temperature |
front 129 Which statement are true about bone? | back 129 Osteoblast, epiphyseal, diaphysis |
front 130 What internal structure of the ear is concerned with hearing? | back 130 Cochlea |
front 131 Which structure of the gastrointestinal tract controls the movement of content from small intestine to the large intestine? | back 131 Ileocecal valve |
front 132 What are the divisional regions of the large intestine (colon)? | back 132 Cecum, transverse colon, sigmoid colon. (cecum-ascending-transverse-descending-sigmoid colons) |
front 133 Where in the human body are nutrients absorbed? | back 133 Small intestine (Small intestine is made up of three segment –
Duodenum, |
front 134 Ossification begins during what? | back 134 Embryonic development |
front 135 Fertilization occurs in the? | back 135 Oviduct |
front 136 . Fertilization of an ovum occurs in which anatomical structure? | back 136 Fallopian tubes |
front 137 Which term is used to describe the waist bones/area? | back 137 Carpal |
front 138 An over-production of cerumen (earwax) can accumulate in which area? | back 138 External ear canals |
front 139 The mitral value is located between which two structures? | back 139 Left ventricle & Left atrium (Tricuspid – right ventricle and right atrium) |
front 140 The olfactory nerves are associate in which sense? | back 140 Smell |
front 141 Which of the special senses respond to chemical? | back 141 Taste and olfaction |
front 142 Which vessel brings blood from the lungs to the heart? | back 142 Pulmonary vein |
front 143 What vessel carries blood from the body to the heart? | back 143 Vena cava |
front 144 Which hormone(s) is/are produced by the ovaries? | back 144 Estrogen & progesterone (Men – Estrogen and testosterone) |
front 145 Two principles divisions that makeup nervous system? | back 145 Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) |
front 146 The orthopedic surgeon informs you that you have broken the distal
region of the | back 146 Epiphysis |
front 147 Which term is used to describe movement of the arms and legs away from midline of the body? | back 147 Abduction- arm away from the body (Adduction- arm towards the body’s |
front 148 Which part of the body do you check for carotid pulse Structure provides a pulse reading in the neck? | back 148 Carotid Artery |
front 149 What is the primary function of the hemoglobin (blood)? | back 149 Carry oxygen |
front 150 What stimulates the chemoreceptors to function? | back 150 rise in CO2; Fall in O2 (increase in blood pressure) |
front 151 Which condition causes a client to say "I can't see far away"? | back 151 Nearsightedness |
front 152 What organ produces insulin? | back 152 Pancreas |
front 153 When drawing blood from antecubital region which blood vessel is used
to obtain | back 153 Brachial vein (Median cubital) |
front 154 What hormone induces growth of pubic and axillary hair at puberty? | back 154 Testosterone and estrogen |
front 155 Increase in rate of depth of breath results in what blood PH change? | back 155 Alkalosis |
front 156 What is the function of the hypothalamus? | back 156 (Regulate body temperature) |
front 157 The passive movement of molecules or particles along a concentrated
gradient or | back 157 Diffusion / |
front 158 High levels of which ion would most likely result in a cardiac arrest? | back 158 Potassium |
front 159 What blood vessel perfuses the kidney? | back 159 Renal vein |
front 160 The skin is the largest organ of the body. What gives the skin its color? | back 160 Melanin |
front 161 What is the outer most protective layer of the skin? | back 161 Epidermis (the inner layer of the skin is dermis- composed of
fibrous |
front 162 The organ of corti is located in? | back 162 Ear |
front 163 The rough endoplasmic reticulum functions in the human cell to? | back 163 Synthesize proteins |
front 164 Tissue repair is enhanced by a diet high in? | back 164 Protein |
front 165 What is the definition of chyme? | back 165 Partly digested food! The result of action by the stomach. (the
thick, wet mass |
front 166 What are hormones? | back 166 Chemical messengers secreted by endocrine glands that controls
or |
front 167 What cellular process helps to move debris and mucous through the lining of tubules? | back 167 Cilia (An epithelial cell that other goes circle of movement is cilia) |
front 168 Which is a hollow organ? | back 168 Gall bladder (heart, stomach) |
front 169 Which muscle is included in the quadriceps femoris group? | back 169 Rectus femoris, Vastus lateralis, Vastus medialis, Vastus intermedius |
front 170 Which of the following location would the urinary bladder &
internal reproductive | back 170 Pelvic region/cavity |
front 171 Which part of the brain attaches to spinal cord? | back 171 Medulla oblongata |
front 172 Which structure is responsible for normal respiratory function? | back 172 Medulla oblongata – it controls breathing |
front 173 T4 is controlled by what? | back 173 Thyroid |
front 174 What gland is located on the anterior surface of the trachea? | back 174 Thyroid Gland |
front 175 Function of ADH | back 175 reabsorption of water |
front 176 Which hormone is produced by the posterior pituitary gland? | back 176 ADH and Oxytocin |
front 177 Which hormone is produced by the anterior pituitary gland? | back 177 Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) {also includes – TSH, LH,
ACTH, |
front 178 What female hormone stimulate the development of Graafian follicles? | back 178 FSH |
front 179 What occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulation is increased? | back 179 Blood pressure rises, goose bumps |
front 180 What part of the body is the buttock- dorsal. / The buttock is on which surface of the body? | back 180 Posterior body surface |
front 181 The esophagus is located in which body cavity? | back 181 Thoracic |
front 182 The tympanic membrane is located between which structures? | back 182 External auditory canal and middle ear |
front 183 What is the end result of meiosis? | back 183 23 chromosomes |
front 184 How many days is the average menstrual cycle? | back 184 28 days |
front 185 Urinary system in the human body primary task is to? | back 185 Expel waste |
front 186 What is the function of the phrenic nerve? | back 186 Innervates the diaphragm |
front 187 What does vitamin D do to the skin? | back 187 Vitamin D contributes to skin cell growth, |
front 188 Which of the following produce progesterone to prepare the uterus for pregnancy? | back 188 Corpus luteum |
front 189 Which antibodies are found in the plasma of type A blood? | back 189 Anti B |
front 190 Which antibodies are found in the plasma of type AB blood? | back 190 Neither A or B |
front 191 What encloses the heart? | back 191 Pericardium |
front 192 Where is the tibialis anterior muscle located? | back 192 Lower leg |
front 193 How many carb per gram do carbohydrates contain? | back 193 4 |
front 194 Where is the pulmonary ossification center located? | back 194 Diaphysis |
front 195 Which of the following best describes a capillary? | back 195 Location for gas and nutrient exchange |
front 196 Which one increases angle at the joint? | back 196 Extensor |
front 197 What are the four basic tissue types? | back 197 Connective, Epithelium, Nervous, Muscle. |
front 198 Order of organization of living things: | back 198 Organelle, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems,
organisms, |
front 199 What is the function of aldosterone in the kidneys, when it is secreted? | back 199 It conserves sodium in the body |
front 200 What does lymphatic system do? | back 200 Filter lymph, remove debris. |
front 201 What structure of the eye picks out color? | back 201 Retina |
front 202 What is the transparent portion of the fibrous layer of the eye? | back 202 Cornea |
front 203 The basic unit of life and the building block of tissue/organism | back 203 Cell |
front 204 The study of tissues/cells – | back 204 Histology |
front 205 What characteristic best describe dermis? | back 205 Structure and strength |
front 206 Osteoblast – | back 206 Cells that form compact bone |
front 207 broken humerus adolescent: classified as a | back 207 Proximal fracture or a shaft fracture. |
front 208 The enzymes that regulates all chemical reactions within the body – | back 208 Proteins |
front 209 chemical messengers that control the growth, differentiation,
and | back 209 Hormones |
front 210 Causes of ear infection in children? | back 210 It is the length of the Eustachian tube. (Kids have shorter Eustachian tube). |
front 211 Herpes is a viral infection usually characterized by | back 211 Skin eruption |
front 212 Function of trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles? | back 212 Warm and moisten air before it enters the lungs |
front 213 Which subdivision of autonomic nervous system operates using
the | back 213 Sympathetic Nervous System |
front 214 transmit nerve impulses toward the CNS | back 214 Sensory neurons (afferent) |
front 215 neurons transmit nerve impulses away from d CNS | back 215 Motor (efferent) |
front 216 What part of the male reproduction produce most of the semen? | back 216 Seminal Vesicle |
front 217 Produce most of the sperm | back 217 Seminiferous Tubules |
front 218 It is very cold… shivering? What muscle is involved? | back 218 Skeletal muscle |