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Questions1) Which of the following terms describes the body's ability to maintain its normal state? (A) Anabolism 2) Which of the following best describes the human body's defense mechanism against environmental bacteria? (A) Hair in the nose 3) Which cells in the blood do not have a nucleus? (A) Lymphocyte 4) Which of the following is flexible connective tissue that is attached to bones at the joints? (A) Adipose 5) Which of the following allows air to pass into the lungs? (A) Aorta 6) Which of the following is the body cavity that contains the pituitary gland? (A) Abdominal 7) Which of the following closes and seals off the lower airway during swallowing? (A) Alveoli 8) Which of the following is located beneath the diaphragm in the left upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity? (A) Appendix 9) Which of the following anatomical regions of abdomen lies just distal to the sternum? (A) Epigastric 10) Which of the following cavities are separated by the diaphragm? (A) Abdominal and pelvic 11) Which of the following terms describes the motion of bending the forearm toward the body? (A) Abduction 12) In which of the following positions does a patient lie face down? (A) Dorsal 13) If the foot is abducted, it is moved in which direction? (A) Inward 14) The anatomic location of the spinal canal is (A) caudal 15) Which of the following is a structural, fibrous protein found in the dermis? (A) Collagen 16) A patient has a fracture in which the radius is bent but not displaced, and the skin is intact. This type of fracture is known as which of the following? (A) Closed, greenstick 17) Which of the following is the large bone found superior to the patella and inferior to the ischium? (A) Calcaneus 18) The physician directs the medical assistant to complete a request form for an X-ray study of the fibula. The procedure will be performed on which of the following structures? (A) Heel 19) Which of the following is a disorder characterized by uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the day? (A) Dyslexia 20) Which of the following is the point at which an impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another neuron? (A) Dendrite 21) Which of the following controls body temperature, sleep, and appetite? (A) Adrenal glands 22) Which of the following cranial nerves is related to the sense of smell? (A) Abducens 23) Which of the following is a substance that aids the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscles? (A) Acetylcholine 24) Which of the following best describes the location where the carotid pulse can be found? (A) In front of the ears and just above eye level 25) A patient sustains severe blunt trauma to the left upper abdomen and requires surgery. Which one of the following organs is most likely to be involved? (A) Appendix 26) Where is the sinoatrial node located? (A) Between the left atrium and the left ventricle 27) Blood flows from the right ventricle of the heart into which of the following structures? (A) Inferior vena cava 28) Oxygenated blood is carried to the heart by which of the following structures? (A) Aorta 29) The thoracic cage is a structural unit important for which of the following functions? (A) Alimentation 30) Which of the following substances is found in greater quantity in exhaled air? (A) Carbon dioxide 31) Which of the following allows gas exchange in the lungs? (A) Alveoli 32) At which of the following locations does bile enter the digestive tract? (A) Gastroesophageal sphincter 33) Which of the following structures is part of the small intestine? (A) Ascending colon 34) Which of the following conditions is characterized by incompetence of the esophageal sphincter? (A) Crohn's disease 35) Which of the following organs removes bilirubin from the blood, manufactures plasma proteins, and is involved with the production of prothrombin and fibrinogen? (A) Gallbladder 36) Which of the following is an accessory organ of the gastrointestinal system that is responsible for secreting insulin? (A) Adrenal gland 37) Which of the following is the lymphoid organ that is a reservoir for red blood cells and filters organisms from the blood? (A) Appendix 38) Which of the following best describes the process whereby the stomach muscles contract to propel food through the digestive tract? (A) Absorption 39) Saliva contains an enzyme that acts upon which of the following nutrients? (A) Starches 40) In men, specimens for gonococcal cultures are most commonly obtained from which of the following structures? (A) Anus 41) Which of the following describes the cluster of blood capillaries found in each nephron in the kidney? (A) Afferent arteriole 42) Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of kidney stones (renal calculi)? (A) Glomerulonephritis 43) Which of the following best describes the structure that collects urine in the body? (A) Bladder 44) In men, which of the following structures is located at the neck of the bladder and surrounds the urethra? (A) Epididymis 45) Male hormones are produced by which of the following? (A) Glans penis 46) Which of the following are mucus-producing glands located on each side of the vaginal opening? (A) Adrenal 47) Fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon occurs in which of the following structures? (A) Cervix 48) Calcium, potassium, and sodium are classified as which of the following? (A) Androgens 49) Which of the following is the master gland of the endocrine system? (A) Adrenal 50) Patients with which of the following diseases are treated with injections of vitamin B-12? (A) Bell's palsy Answers1) D 2) B 3) C 4) B 5) E 6) B 7) B 8) E 9) A 10) E 11) C 12) D 13) B 14) B 15) A 16) A 17) B 18) B 19) D 20) D 21) B 22) C 23) A 24) D 25) E 26) E 27) C 28) D 29) D 30) C 31) A 32) B 33) C 34) C 35) C 36) D 37) D 38) C 39) A 40) E 41) B 42) C 43) A 44) B 45) D 46) B 47) B 48) C 49) D 50) E What is the action of insulin quizlet?Insulin helps control blood glucose levels by signaling the liver and muscle and fat cells to take in glucose from the blood. Insulin therefore helps cells to take in glucose to be used for energy. If the body has sufficient energy, insulin signals the liver to take up glucose and store it as glycogen.
What is the primary function of insulin quizlet?Thus, the function of insulin is to promote the uptake of glucose by muscle cells that use it for energy and by fat cells that store it as triglycerides, or fats, and by liver cells.
Which of the following best explains the feedback mechanism illustrated in Figure One?14. Which of the following best explains the feedback mechanism illustrated in Figure 1? (A) This is an example of positive feedback, because the few platelets that initially bind attract more platelets to the damaged area.
Which of the following best describes the role of growth factors in cell division quizlet?Which of the following statements best describes how a growth factor stimulates cell division from outside a cell? The growth factor binds to receptors on the cell surface, initiating a signal transduction pathway that activates specific target genes. Cancer can result from a variety of different mutational events.
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