front 1 Which of the following structures has the lowest blood pressure? | back 1 vein |
front 2 Which of the heart chambers is the most muscular? | back 2 Left ventricle |
front 3 Which part of the brain interprets sensory information? | back 3 Cerebrum |
front 4 Which of the following proteins is produced by cartilage? | back 4 collagen |
front 5 Which component of the nervous system is responsible for lowering the heart rate? | back 5 parasympathetic nervous system |
front 6 Which type of substance breaks down to form urea? | back 6 protein |
front 7 What is the name of a joint that can only move in two directions? | back 7 hinge |
front 8 Which of the following muscle types are the filaments arranged in a disorderly manner? | back 8 smooth |
front 9 How much air does an adult inhale in an average breath? | back 9 500mL |
front 10 Which type of cell secretes antibodies? | back 10 plasma cells |
front 11 Which force motivates filtration in the kidneys? | back 11 blood pressure |
front 12 Which of the following hormones decreases the concentration of blood glucose? | back 12 insulin |
front 13 Which structure controls the hormones secreted by the pituitary glad? | back 13 hypothalamus |
front 14 How much of a females blood vol is composed of RBC's? | back 14 40% |
front 15 Which type of cholesterol is considered to be best for health? | back 15 HDL |
front 16 Where are the vocal cords located? | back 16 larynx |
front 17 Where does gas exchange occur in the human body? | back 17 alveoli |
front 18 Which structure of the nervous system carries action potential in the direction of a synapse? | back 18 axon |
front 19 Where is the parathyroid gland located? | back 19 neck |
front 20 What is the name of the process in the lungs by which oxygen is transported from the air to the blood? | back 20 diffusion |
front 21 What are the two types of cellular transport? | back 21 active and passive |
front 22 How many basic tissue types does a human have? | back 22 four |
front 23 Which of the following is not a type of muscle tissue? | back 23 adipose |
front 24 Which of the following organ systems has the purpose of producing movement through contraction? | back 24 muscular |
front 25 Which of the following terms means toward the front of the body? | back 25 anterior |
front 26 The brain is part of the ____ system? | back 26 nervous |
front 27 Which of the following is the name for the study of the structure and shape of the human body? | back 27 anatomy |
front 28 Which of the following is the name for the study of how parts of the body functions? | back 28 physiology |
front 29 Which of the below is the best definition for the term circulation? | back 29 the transport of oxygen and other nutrients to the tissues via the cardiovascular system |
front 30 Which of the following is not a type of CT? | back 30 smooth |
front 31 How many organ systems are in the human body? | back 31 eleven |
front 32 Which organ system includes the spleen? | back 32 lymphatic |
front 33 Which of the following terms means close to the trunk? | back 33 proximal |
front 34 Which of the following does the integumentary system, the skin NOT do? | back 34 return fluid to the blood vessels |
front 35 What does the term optic refer to? | back 35 the eye or vision |
front 36 What are groups of cells that perform the same function called? | back 36 Tissues |
front 37 When does the nuclear division of somatic cells take place during cellular reproduction? | back 37 mitosis |
front 38 Which group of major parts and organs make up the immune system? | back 38 lymphatic system, spleen, tonsils, thymus, and bone marrow |
front 39 What are the role of ribosomes? | back 39 make proteins |
front 40 Which of the following is an example of a tissue? | back 40 chloroplast |
front 41 the adrenal glands are part of the _____ system? | back 41 endocrine system |
front 42 hemoglobin transports oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body, making oxygen available for cell use, what is hemoglobin? | back 42 protein |
front 43 Which of the following statements describes the function of smooth muscle tissue/ | back 43 it contracts to assist the stomach in the mechanical breakdown of food |
front 44 Which of the following is not a product of respiration? | back 44 glucose |
front 45 Of the following the blood vessel containing the least oxygenated blood is? | back 45 the pulmonary artery |
front 46 Which structure in the brain is responsible for carousel and maintenance of consciousness? | back 46 reticular activating system |
front 47 The triceps reflex _____. | back 47 force contraction of the triceps and extension of the arm |
front 48 Which cranial nerve is responsible for hearing and balance? | back 48 CN VIII |
front 49 Which gland is responsible for the regulation of calcium levels? | back 49 parathyroid glands |
front 50 Which hormone is predominately produced during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle? | back 50 progesterone |
front 51 The pancreas secrets what hormone in response to low glucose levels? | back 51 glucagon |
front 52 Which layer of the heart contains striated muscle fibers for contraction of the heart? | back 52 myocardium |
front 53 What part of the cardiac conduction system is the most distal from the initial impulse generation and actually conducts the charge throughout the heart tissue? | back 53 perkinje fibers |
front 54 Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood back to the heart? | back 54 pulmonary vein |
front 55 Which granulocyte is most likely to be elevated during an allergic reaction? | back 55 eosinophil |
front 56 Which vit is essential for proper formation of clotting factors? | back 56 vit K |
front 57 afferent lymph vessel carry lymph _____? | back 57 toward the lymph node |
front 58 cricoid cartilage is found on the ____? | back 58 trachea |
front 59 Which of the following is not found in the mediastinum? | back 59 xiphoid process |
front 60 What is the proper order of the divisions of the small intestine as food passes through the gastrointestinal tract? | back 60 duodenum, ileum, jejunum |
front 61 The primary function of gastrin is to _____? | back 61 stimulate secretion of gastric enzymes and motility of the stomach |
front 62 the majority of nutrient absorption occurs in the ____? | back 62 small intestine |
front 63 What is the approximate average bladder capacity in an adult? | back 63 500 ml |
front 64 Which hormone regulates the amount of urine output? | back 64 angiotension 1 |
front 65 Where is the interstitial fluid found? | back 65 in tissues around the cells |
front 66 What lab values would you expect to see in a patient with respiratory acidosis? | back 66 increased PaCO2 and decreased pH |
front 67 Which range represents the normal pH of the body fluids: | back 67 7.35-7.45 |
front 68 What testicular cells secrete testosterone? | back 68 leydigs cells |
front 69 Where does fertilization of an egg by a sperm occur? | back 69 fallopian tubes |
front 70 Which cells are found in the skin and assist in boosting immune function? | back 70 langerhans cells |
front 71 How does the endocrine sytem work with the reproductive system? | back 71 the endocrine system produces chemicals that regulate sexual funtion |
front 72 What hormone controls mood, sleep, and appetite? | back 72 serotonin |
front 73 which lobe of the brain is most posterior? | back 73 Occipital |
front 74 Which of the following is an HDL cholesterol level that might warrant regular testing? | back 74 40 |
front 75 How does a transverse section divide the body? | back 75 into upper and lower regions |
front 76 What is the function of amylase/ | back 76 breaking down starch |
front 77 The spleen is part of the ____ system? | back 77 lymphatic system |
front 78 Which mineral is important for the formation of red blood cells/ | back 78 copper |
front 79 the dorsal body cavity is ____ to the ventral body cavity? | back 79 posterior |
front 80 Which organ system is primarily responsible for preventing water loss/ | back 80 integumentary |
front 81 Which is an anterior feature of the human head? | back 81 the nose |
front 82 What is the primary hormone secreted by the thyroid ? | back 82 T4 |
front 83 enlargement of the thyroid commonly know as a goiter, might be expected to affect ____. | back 83 swallowing |
front 84 What kind of muscles are involved in peristalsis? | back 84 smooth muscles |
front 85 why might certain young people be underweight? | back 85 They are growing in height faster than they are gaining weight |
front 86 What might an injury to the parietal lobe affect? | back 86 perception |
front 87 How does the digestive system work with the urinary system? | back 87 the urinary system eliminates some waste products of digestion |
front 88 Which gland is located superior to the kidney? | back 88 adrenal |
front 89 to what two systems might the urethra belong? | back 89 urinary and reproductive |
front 90 the axial skeletal system contains all these except _____ . | back 90 radius |
front 91 Which is an anterior muscle? | back 91 quadriceps femoris |
front 92 how might a headrest on a car prevent traumatic injury? | back 92 by limiting the hyperextension of the neck |
front 93 Which might you see in a whiplash injury? | back 93 traumatic injury to ligaments |
front 94 muscle contractions that normally move food along the human digestive system are known as ? | back 94 peristalsis |
front 95 Which type of nutrient does NOT provide the body with energy? | back 95 vitamins |
front 96 Where would you be likely to find a Schwann cell? | back 96 nervous system |
front 97 How does the nervous system work with the muscular system? | back 97 The nervous system tells the muscles how to respond to the environment |
front 98 Which part of the nervous system includes the femoral radial and ulnar nerves? | back 98 somatic |
front 99 Where might be a herniated lumbar disc be most likely to create pain? | back 99 along the sciatic nerve |
front 100 What is the name of the bone in the human thigh? | back 100 femur |
front 101 The ovaries are part of the ___? | back 101 reproductive system |
front 102 Of the following processes which one is a different level of defense from the others? | back 102 body cells recognize a pathogen |
front 103 Which organ system is primarily responsible for regulating muscle growth? | back 103 endocrine |
front 104 Which part of the heart is separated by the Mitral valve ? | back 104 Left atrium and Left ventricle |
front 105 How might Vit D deficiency present? | back 105 as crooked bones |
front 106 How does the lymphatic system work with the circulatory system? | back 106 lymph draws excess fluid from the cells and deposits it into the blood vessels |
front 107 What is the primary function of the parathyroid hormone? | back 107 activiating vit D |
front 108 which feature of the ear is most medial/ | back 108 cochlea |
front 109 Which of the following is considered normal values for the measure of a persons pulse and blood pressure? | back 109 72 bpm and 120/80 mmHg |
front 110 How does a sagittal section divide the body? | back 110 into right and left regions |
front 111 The gall bladder is part of the ____ system. | back 111 digestive |
front 112 Which is NOT an example of a nonspecific immune response? | back 112 production of antibodies |
front 113 Which organ system is primarily responsible for regulating electrolytes? | back 113 urinary |
front 114 What is the function of the coronary artery? | back 114 it supplies blood to the heart muscle |
front 115 what condition might result from lack of Vit C? | back 115 scurvy |
front 116 How does the muscular system work with the skeletal system/ | back 116 muscles attached to tendons contract to bend the skeleton at the joints |
front 117 What is not produced by the pituitary gland? | back 117 TRH |
front 118 the ribs are ___ to the lungs in the human body? | back 118 anterior |
front 119 What is the normal pH of the human arterial blood? | back 119 7.4 |
front 120 Which cut is considered a cross section? | back 120 cut through the transverse plane |
front 121 The corpus callous facilitates communication between the ? | back 121 left and right brain |
front 122 how does the integumentary system work with the nervous system? | back 122 touch input via the integumentary system sends messages to the nervous system |
front 123 When the pulmonary valve and aortic valves open where can blood flow? | back 123 between the heart and the rest of the body |
front 124 Which might be a result of a stenosis, or narrowing of a heart valve? | back 124 irregular heart beat |
front 125 The human skull contains about how many bones? | back 125 30 |
front 126 the arteries are part of ____ system? | back 126 cardiovascular system |
front 127 Which is a secondary defense for the body against pathogens? | back 127 inflammation |
front 128 Which organ system is primarily responsible for storing minerals? | back 128 skeletal |
front 129 The vena cavae drains blood from the body into the ____. | back 129 right atrium |
front 130 Beriberi is a disease caused by the lack of ____ . | back 130 Thiamine |
front 131 How is pepsin used in the body? | back 131 to break down proteins |
front 132 The esophagus is part of the _____ system? | back 132 digestive |
front 133 Which supports the function of the thyroid? | back 133 iodine |
front 134 the cheekbones are ____ to the nose. | back 134 lateral |
front 135 Which organ system is primarily responsible for generating antibodies? | back 135 lymphatic |
front 136 The lateral side of the right knee would be ____. | back 136 farthest from the left knee |
front 137 In which part of the lungs do nearly all the gaseous exchanges between air and blood take place? | back 137 alveoli |
front 138 how do the intercostal muscles between the ribs assist with respiration? | back 138 by enlarging and reducing the space in the thorax |
front 139 In which organ do muscles push food into the stomach via peristalsis? | back 139 esophagus |
front 140 For the average person what is true about caloric intake? | back 140 it should decline with are after age 25 |
front 141 Which enzyme functions to break down a specific sugar? | back 141 lactase |
front 142 the hypothalamus is part of the ____ system? | back 142 endocrine |
front 143 Which mineral helps to maintain fluid balance in the body? | back 143 potassium |
front 144 The skull is ____ to the spinal cord? | back 144 superior |
front 145 Which organ system is primarily responsible for integrating voluntary movements? | back 145 nervous |
front 146 What is the name of the structure that prevents food from entering the airway? | back 146 epiglottis |
front 147 Which substance makes up the pads that provide support between the vertebrae? | back 147 cartilage |
front 148 How many different types of tissue are there in the human body? | back 148 four |
front 149 What is the name of the outermost layer of skin? | back 149 epidermis |
front 150 Which hormone stimulates milk production in the breasts during lactation? | back 150 prolactin |