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Which of the following is the most superficial layer of skin?

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C. Epidermis

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Which cells are pigment cells that are responsible for the color if the skin?

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B. Melanocytes

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Which of following is NOT a function of the skin?

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C. Production of red blood cells

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Which of the following is NOT a cardinal sign of inflammation?

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D. Bleeding

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Which effect of massage is caused by changes in function caused by the nervous system?

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B. Reflex

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The oily substance consisting of lipids, proteins, and electrolytes that is secreted into hair follicles is known as which of the following?

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B. Sebum

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The most superficial layer of the epidermis, the ____, mostly consists of dead cells and keratin

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Stratum Corneum

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The application of water for

Therapeutic purposes is termed _____

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Hydrotherapy

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The central nervous system consists of which of the following?

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C. Brain and Spinal cord

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The nerves that carry impulses from the receptors TO the central nervous system are which of the following?

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B. Afferents

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How many pairs of spinal nerves branch off from the spinal cord to the rest of the body?

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B. 31

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Which part of the brain is divided into the four lobes: temporal, occipital, parietal, and frontal?

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C. Cerebrum

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Which part if the brain houses the thalamus and hypothalamus?

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D. Diencephalon

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Which part of the brain is divided in to the medulla oblongata, the pons, and the midbrain and controls basic bodily functions?

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B. Brainstem

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Which gland controls secretion of pituitary hormones?

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B. Hypothalamus

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Which gland is located on top of the kidney?

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D. Adrenal

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The endocrine system is regulated in part by which other system?

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B. Nervous

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The primary targets of the hormone oxytocin are which of the following?

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D. Uterus & Breasts

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True or False? The “fight or flight” response occurs during the resistance phase of the stress reaponse

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False (alarm phase)

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In recent years, puberty in girls tends to occur between which ages?

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C. 8 and 13

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The highly coiled structure that temporarily stores sperm is which of the following?

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A. Epididymis

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Which is the correct order of the three phases of the menstrual cycle?

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C. Menstrual, proliferative, secretory

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The process in which a fertilized mass of cells attaches itself to the endometrial wall of the uterus is which of the following?

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B. Implantation

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White blood cells are known as which of the following?

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B. Leukocytes

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Red blood cells contain oxygen- carrying protein pigment _____ in the circulation and give cells their red color
D. Hemoglobin
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The major function of platelets is to:
D. Prevent blood loss
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Which of the following correctly traces the path of blood through the heart and lungs?
B. Superior and inferior vena cava, right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta
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Which structure within the conduction system of the heart is known as the pacemaker, due to its role in establishing the heart’s rhythm?
D. Sinoatrial (SA) node
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The tiny vessels that allow exchange of water, electrolytes, nutrients, and gases across their walls are the _____
B. Capillaries
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Which of the following is NOT used by the lymphatic system to move fluid toward the neck?
B. A lymphatic pump, similar to the heart
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The lymphocytes that mature in the thymus are known as which of the following?
D. T Lymphocytes
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The flat, long structure located in the mediastinum ( between the lungs) that is the first organ to begin the manufacture of lymphocytes is which of the following?
C. Thymus
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The massage technique that involved kneading lightly with the fingertips or hand to soften areas of hardened edema is which of the following?
A. Compression
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Which type of immunity is genetically determined?
D. Innate
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Which of the following is considered an autoimmune disorder, in which the immune system mistakenly targets normal body cells and tissues?
B. Rheumatoid Arthritis
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The region that extends between the posterior part of the nasal cavity and the larynx is which of the following?
D. Pharynx
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Which part of the pharynx is common for the passage of food and air?
A. Oropharynx
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Which of the following is also known as the windpipe?
A. Trachea
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The vocal cords are actually which of the following?
B. Ligament
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The major muscle (or muscles) of inspiration is/are the ______
B. Diaphragm
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Which of the processes of respiration involves the absorption of oxygen and the removal of carbon dioxide from air spaces in the lung and pulmonary capillaries?
C. External respiration
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Which layer of the mucosa consists of connective tissue, glands, nerve endings, blood vessels, and lymphoid tissue?
B. Lamina propria
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The folds in the epithelium of the digestive track wall that increases absorption of nutrients are known as which of the following?
D. Villi
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The wave of muscular contraction that travels along the length of the digestive track is known as _____
D. Peristalsis
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The process of swallowing is known as ______
A. Deglutition
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The passage from the middle ear to the pharynx that equalizes the air pressure between the atmosphere and the middle ear is which of the following
D. Eustachian tube
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The part of the small intestine that joins to the large intestine is which of the following?
C. Ileum
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The function of the ______ Is to store and concentrate bile that is secreted by the liver
B. Gallbladder
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The study of anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the kidney is which of the following?
B. Nephrology
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the urinary system?
D. Manufactures enzymes that help with the digestion of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
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The indentation in the kidney that faces medially is the _____
D. Hilum
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What percentage of urine is water?
D. 93% to 97%
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The smooth muscle of the bladder wall is which of the following?
C. Detrusor muscle
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With age, which organ typically increases in size in men?
B. Prostate
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True or False? Urine is a sterile fluid
True ( inside the body is sterile)
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Which type of T cells help activate the B cells to produce antibodies?
A. Helper/ inducer T cells
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The first phase of the stress response is known as which of the following?
C. Alarm phase
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Which part of the urinary system filters waste products, toxins, and excess fluid from the bloodstream?
C. Kidneys

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