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(201)
How does the anatomical lateral position differ from the term medial?
Away from the midline of the body or body part.
(201)
A line projecting at right angles to the plane of motion BEST describes what body movement?
Axis of rotation.
(202)
You are double-checking the doctor's orders before going into one of four patients, Mrs. Jones room. What would it mean fro Mrs. Jones if the doctor's orders are written as NPO?
May not have anything to eat or drink.
(202)
You have just completed screening a patient with an appointment for blurred visioning the right eye. How should you document this information correctly?
Patient complains of blurred vision right-eye.
(203)
You would NOT which of the following components in the cyto plasm of a cell?

Nucleus

Centrosomes

Golgi apparatus

Endoplasmic reticulum
Nucleus
(203)
The network of tubules that moves molecules within the cell is?
Endoplasmic reticulum.
(203)
What part of the cell provides the PRIMARY source of cellular energy?
Mitochondria
(203)
What part of the cell plays an important role in processing proteins within the cell and other areas of the body?
Ribosomes.
(203)
Which phase of mitosis would signify that the nucleus of the cell is actually dividing?
Anaphase
(203)
In what part of the cell life cycle would the cell continue to grow until divided again?
Interphase.
(203)
The complicated process responsible for the distinction of cell characteristics is know as?
cell differentiation.
(204)
What type of tissue is found in the spinal cord?
Nervous
(204)
What type of tissue can change its shape?
Muscle
(204)
Because of its striated appearance, which tissue is similar to skeletal muscle tissue?
Cardiac Muscle.
(205)
Which muscle is attached to the eyelid?
Levator palpebrae superioris
(205)
Aqueous humos fills the space between the cornea and the:
Iris.
(205)
What part of the eye is largely responsible for viewing dimly lit images?
Rods.
(205)
What nerve is the pathway to vision?
Optic.
(205)
The auditory ossicles are located in the:
Middle ear.
(205)
Movement of the stapes causes stimulation of fluid within the:
cochlea.
(205)
What is the system of chambers and tubes within the inner ear called?
Labyrinth.
(206)
Which of the following is a nasal air passageway?
Middle meatus.
(206)
Odors are described as belonging to which of groups?
Seven primary odors, or a combination of at least two of them.
(206)
What part of the nasal cavity does the superior meatus, middle meatus and inferior meatus make up?
Nasal conchae.
(207)
The layer of the epidermis that is next to the deepest layer is the:
stratum spinosum.
(207)
Which gland plays a role in keeping the hair and skin soft and waterproof?
Sebaceous
(207)
The nail that grows outward from the white area at the base called the:
lunula.
(207)
What substance is secreted by the sebaceous gland?
Sebum.
(208)
Pigmentation is attributed to:
melanin.
(208)
What substance does melanocyte produce?
Melanin.
(209)
Where would you find very little compact bone in the skeletal system?
Bones ends.
(209)
Where are nerves and blood vessels contained in the bone?
Medullary cavity.
(209)
What bones are usually located within tendons where pressure is frequently applied?
Sesamoid.
(209)
What is the name of the triangular shaped bone that lies over the anterior portion of the knee?
Patella.
(210)
The epimysium is located beneath the:
Fascia.
(210)
What type of muscle is skeletal muscle?
Voluntary; striated.
(210)
The muscle layer that lies just below the epimysium is the:
perimysium.
(210)
What attaches skeletal muscle to the bone?
Tendons.
(211)
What type of joint joins the distal end of the tibia and fibula?
Syndesmosis.
(211)
What type of joint connects the sternum and first rib?
Synchodrosis.
(211)
What fluid acts as a joint lubricant and a nutrient supplier for cartilage within the joint?
Synovial.
(212)
The valve that leads from the right atrium to the right ventricle is the?
Tricuspid valve.
(212)
What is the term for the muscular portion of the heart?
Myocardium.
(212)
What is the valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle?
Mitral.
(212)
What cells are responsible for clotting blood?
Platelets.
(213)
The pressure in the blood vessels when the heart is at rest between contractions is the:
Diastolic blood pressure.
(213)
What vein returns blood back to the heart from the lower body?
Inferior vena cava.
(213)
What is the only vein that carries oxygenated blood?
Pulmonary.
(214)
What is the purpose of the lymphatic system?
Defends the body agains infection and removes excess fluid.
214)
Vessels that lead out of the lymph nodes are called?
Efferent lymphatic vessels.
(214)
What is the larges lymphatic organ?
Spleen.
(214)
Lymph is transported through the lymphatic trunk directly to the:
collecting duct.
(214
)What special organs do the larger lymphatic vessels lead to?
Lymph nodes.
(214)
What part of the lymph system acts as a filter?
Nodes.
(214)
What lymphatic organ is called the mediastinum between the aorta and the sternum?
Thymus.
(215)
Where does lymph from the right lymphatic duct empty?
Right subclavian vein.
(215)
Once excess fluid from the body tissue enters lymphatic capillaries, it is know as:
lymph.
(216)
The larynx is composed of how many cartilages?
Three single and three paired cartilages.
(216)
What part of the lower respiratory system does air travel to and from the lungs through a cylindrical tube composed of cartilage?
Trachea.
(217)
During inhalation, the intercostal muscular contraction permits the ribs to move:
forward and slightly upward.
(217)
The amount of air that enters the lungs with each natural respiration is know as:
Tidal air.
(218)
The small spaces between neurons are called the:
synapses.
(218)
What type of neuron has one axon extending from one end of the soma and one dendrite extending from the other?
Bipolar.
(218)
The part of the brain stem that connects to the spinal cord is the:
Medulla oblongata.
(218)
What are the three MAJOR parts of the brain?
Cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem.
(218)
What is the function of the interior of the cerebrum?
Storing knowledge.
(218)
What is the name of the large intersection of interlaces spinal nerves?
Plexus.
(218)What cranial nerve is responsible for the sensation of sight?
Optic.
(218)
What cranial nerve conveys taste?
Glossopharyngeal.
(219)
The "fight-or-flight" reaction is controlled by the:
Sympathetic nervous system.
(219)
The parasympathetic nervous system is designed to:
prevent extensive overworking of the body.
(220)
Where is the sigmoid colon located in the abdominal cavity?
LLQ.
(220)The layer of the alimentary canal that is responsible for movement of substances through the canal is the:
muscular.
(220)
What part of alimentary canal is between the pharynx and the stomach?
Esophagus.
(220)
The ileocecal valve in the small intestine connects to the:
cecum.
(220)
What os the mucus membrane that attaches the tongue to the mouth?
Frenulum.
(220)
What is the difference in the number of primary teeth and the number of permanent teeth a person will develop?
12.
(221)
Where will undigested chime go after leaving the ileum?
Cecum.
(221)
Which organ absorbs beneficial water for use by the body?
Colon.
(221)
What gland secretes a substance to moisten food particles and help swallowing?
Salivary.
(221)
What liquid is produced by the liver and stored by the gallbladder?
Bile.
(222)
Kidney are in the posterior abdominal cavity and exited from the:
thoracic to the lumbar spinal region.
(222)
What is the primary function of the renal cortex?
Protect kidney functions in the renal medulla.
(223)
Back flow of urine is prevented by:
a flap of mucous membrane
(223)
The urge to urinate is usually first experienced when the bladder contains approximately how many milliliters of urine?
250.
(223)
What part of the kidney filters blood to remove waste and regulate water and electrolyte concentrations?
Nephron.
(224)
The testes are two oval shaped structures that are made of:
Connective tissue
(224)
The coiled tubule located in the top and to the side of each testis is the:
epididymis.
(224)
What is the tubule that leads from the urinary bladder to the exterior of the body?
Urethra.
(224)
Where are sperm cells produced?
Testes.
(224)
Fluid is secreted from the seminal vesicles to help carry sperm through the:
Ejaculatory duct.
(225)
What is the inner wall of the uterus called?
Endometrium.
(225)
What happens to the ovum after a sperm fertilizes it?
Travels to the uterus and attaches to the endometrium.
(225)
The second phase of the menstrual cycle begins when:
An ovum is released from one of the ovaries.
(225)
What is the term used to describe the first menstrual cycle that occurs once puberty reached?
Menarche.
(225)
What hormone is secreted during the menstrual cycle?
Progesterone.
(226)
The pituitary gland is divided into two sections called the:
anterior lobe and the posterior lobe.
(226)Which organ secretes the andrenocorticotropic hormone?
Anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
(226)
Which hormone accounts for the majority of the thyroid hormones?
Thyroxine.
(226)
Which part of the adrenal gland makes up most of it?
Adrenal Cortex.