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HESI A & P Multiple Choice > Deck 3 > Flashcards

Deck 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Which is an anterior muscle?
A. Gluteus maximus
B. Quadriceps femoris
C. Biceps femoris
D. adductor magnus

A

B. Quadriceps Femoris

  • anterior is the front of the body
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How might a headrest on a car prevent traumatic injury?

A. by limiting hyperflexion of the neck
B. by limiting hyperextension of the neck
C. by reducing vertebral compression
D. by preventing disc degeneration

A

B. by limiting hyperextension of the neck

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Q

Which might you expect to see in a whiplash injury?

A. cardiopulmonary problems
B. side to side spinal curvature
C. eventual herniation of the discs
D. truamatic injury to ligaments

A

D. traumatic injury to the ligaments

  • herniated disc is more of a compression injury
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2
Q

Muscle contractions that normally move food along the human digestive system are known as_______
A. defacation
B. osmosis
C. peristalsis
D. circulation

A

C. peristalsis

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2
Q

Which type of nutrient does not provide the body with energy?

A. vitamin
B. carbohydrate
C. Fat
D. protein

A

A. vitamin

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3
Q

Where would you be likely to find a schwann cell?

A. digestive system
B. nervous system
C. skeletal system
D. muscular system

A

B. nervous system

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4
Q

How does the nervous system work with the muscular system?

A. muscles of the body produce chemicals that feed the nerves
B. nervous system tells the muscles how to respond to the environment
C. nervous system releases chemicals that remove excess waste from the muscles
D. muscular system provides input that allows the nerves to make decisions

A

B. nervous system tells the muscles how to respond to the environment

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5
Q

Which part of the nervous system includes the femoral, radial, and ulnar nerves?

A. somatic
B. autonomic
C. sympathetic
D. parasympathetic

A

A. somatic

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Q

Where might a herniated lumbar disc be most likely to create pain?

A. along radial nerve
B. within spinal cord
C. along sciatic nerve
D. along tibial nerve

A

C. along sciatic nerve

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7
Q

What is the name of the bone in the human thigh?

A. Ulna
B. Femur
C. Radius
D. Humerus

A

B. Femur

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8
Q

The ovaries are part of the ______

A. skeletal system
B. nervous system
C. lymphatic system
D. reproductive system

A

D. reproductive system

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9
Q

Of the following processes, which one is a different level of defense from the others?

A. low pH in the stomach
B. cilia present in the trachea
C. body cells recognizing a pathogen
D. mucus present in the nasal cavity

A

C. body cells recognizing a pathogen

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10
Q

which organ system is primarily responsible for regulating muscle growth?

A. skeletal system
B. endocrine system
C. nervous system
D. reproductive system

A

B. endocrine system

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Which part of the heart are seperated by the mitral valve?

A. Left and right atrium
B. Right atrium and right ventricle
C. left ventricle and right ventricle
D. Left atrium and left ventricle

A

D. Left atrium and left ventricle

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12
Q

How might vitamin D deficiency present?

A. bleeding gums
B. swollen extremities
C. red patches
D. crooked bones

A

D. crooked bones

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13
Q

How does the lymphatic system work with the circulatory system?

A. circulatory system produces red blood ells for the lymphatic system
B. lymph draws excess fluid from the cells and deposits it into blood vessels
C. heart regulates the production of the lymph in the lymph glands
D. white cells from the lymphatic system eliminate excess red blood cells

A

B. lymph draws excess fluid from the cells and deposits it into blood vessels

14
Q

What is the function of parathyroid hormone?

A. increasing energy levels
B. stimulating cell reproduction
C. speeding up metabolism
D. activating vitamin D

A

D. crooked bones

15
Q

Which feature of the ear is most medial?

A. Pinna
B. Tympanic membrane
C. Cochlea
D. outer ear

A

C. Cochlea

16
Q

how does a sagittal plane divide the body?

A. into right and left regions
B. into upper and lower regions
C. into front and back regions
D. between dorsal and ventral cavities

A

A. into right and left regions

17
Q

How is pepsin used by the body?

A. break down proteins
B. break down starches
C. emulsify fats and oils
D. absorb water and nutrients

A

A. break down proteins

18
Q

esophagus is part of the _______

A. endocrine system
B. digestive system
C. respiratory system
D. nervous system

A

B. digestive system

19
Q

which mineral supports the function of the thyroid?

A. manganese
B. iodine
C. phosphorus
D. zinc

A

B. iodine

20
Q

the cheekbones are ____ to the nose

A. anterior
B. proximal
C. deep
D. lateral

A

D. lateral

21
Q

Which organ system is primarily responsible for generating antibodies?

A. endocrine system
B. digestive system
C. lymphatic system
D. nervous system

A

C. lymphatic system

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