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1
Q
A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is:
Select one:
A. lactic acid.
B. oxygen.
C. nitrogen.
D. heat.
A

D. heat.

2
Q
A patient has a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg. The “130” in this measurement represents:
Select one:
A. ventricular contraction.
B. ventricular filling.
C. ventricular relaxation.
D. atrial contraction.
A

A. ventricular contraction.

3
Q
A patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sac surrounding the heart. Which type of shock would this condition cause?
Select one:
A. Hypovolemic
B. Obstructive
C. Cardiogenic
D. Neurogenic
A

B. Obstructive

4
Q
Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the:
Select one:
A. kidneys.
B. stomach.
C. gallbladder.
D. pancreas.
A

C. gallbladder.

5
Q

If a patient’s chest barely moves during inhalation, even if the patient’s respiratory rate is normal, you should suspect that:
Select one:
A. inspiratory reserve is increased.
B. expiratory reserve volume is decreased.
C. overall tidal volume is increased.
D. minute volume is decreased.

A

D. minute volume is decreased.

6
Q

Large amounts of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) are generated when:
Select one:
A. carbon dioxide levels in the blood are high.
B. the cells function with adequate oxygen.
C. circulating blood glucose levels fall.
D. the cells function without oxygen.

A

B. the cells function with adequate oxygen.

7
Q
Pathophysiology is the study of the functional changes that occur when the body reacts to a particular:
Select one:
A. protocol.
B. disease.
C. assessment.
D. medication.
A

B. disease.

8
Q
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is made up of the maxilla and zygoma, as well as the frontal bone of the cranium.
Select one:
A. orbit
B. sphenoid
C. occiput
D. mastoid
A

?

9
Q
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a muscular dome that forms the inferior boundary of the thorax, separating the thorax from the abdomen.
Select one:
A. diaphragm
B. costovertebral angle
C. costal arch
D. mediastinum
A

A. diaphragm

10
Q
The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the:
Select one:
A. foramen ovale.
B. foramen magnum.
C. vertebral foramen.
D. spinous foramen.
A

B. foramen magnum.

11
Q
The central nervous system is composed of the:
Select one:
A. spinal cord and sensory nerves.
B. brain and spinal cord.
C. brain and sensory nerves.
D. motor and sensory nerves.
A

B. brain and spinal cord.

12
Q
he waste products of aerobic metabolism include:
Select one:
A. ATP and glucose.
B. uric acid and nitrogen.
C. carbon dioxide and water.
D. glucose and lactic acid.
A

C. carbon dioxide and water.

13
Q
Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the:
Select one:
A. urethra.
B. ureters.
C. prostate.
D. renal duct.
A

B. ureters.

14
Q

What happens when blood volume is lost from the body?
Select one:
A. The arteries contract to increase the blood pressure.
B. Widespread vasodilation causes blood pressure to decrease.
C. The veins dilate to increase systemic perfusion.
D. Arterial blood is diverted to the skin and muscles.

A

A. The arteries contract to increase the blood pressure.

15
Q

What is the function of the fallopian tubes?
Select one:
A. To transport a mature egg to the uterus
B. To connect the ovaries
C. To supply blood to the uterine lining
D. To produce progesterone and estrogen

A

A. To transport a mature egg to the uterus

16
Q
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
Select one:
A. Pressure and pain perception
B. Temperature regulation
C. Metabolic coordination
D. Sensory reception
A

C. Metabolic coordination

17
Q

Which of the following is NOT true of the lymphatic system?
Select one:
A. Its vessels closely parallel the major arteries in the body.
B. It circulates waste products of metabolism away from cells.
C. It circulates oxygen, nutrients and hormones to the cells.
D. It relies on muscle movement to circulate lymph.

A

A. Its vessels closely parallel the major arteries in the body.

18
Q
Which of the following structures does NOT contain smooth muscle?
Select one:
A. Blood vessels
B. Skeletal system
C. Urinary system
D. Gastrointestinal tract
A

B. Skeletal system

19
Q
Which of the following systems is responsible for releasing hormones that regulate body activities?
Select one:
A. Nervous
B. Endocrine
C. Skeletal
D. Reproductive
A

B. Endocrine

20
Q
Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the abdomen?
Select one:
A. Liver
B. Spleen
C. Cecum
D. Stomach
A

B. Spleen