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| Catherine injured her ankle while ice skating. Her X-ray shows no signs of bone abnormality but her doctor feels she has damaged ligaments. Catherine's diagnosis is a: | Sprain.
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| Poor posture can cause the lumbar spine to become "swaybacked." The medical term for this condition is: | Lordosis.
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| During a fall from a tree, Tiny Tim fractured his tibia, and the bone broke through the skin. This type of fracture is known as a: | Compound (open) Fracture.
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| DeJohn has a compound fracture of the femur. What type of corrective treatment would MOST LIKELY be used? | Open reduction and internal fixation.
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| During a routine school checkup, it is noted that Susan's spine is curved from side to side. This is called: | Scoliosis.
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| Abnormal curvature of the thoracic spine causes a "hunchback" appearance. This disorder is known as: | Kyphosis.
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| A tree falls on Ryan's leg causing a fracture tha is broken into many pieces. What type of fracture does Ryan have? | Comminuted.
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| Connective tissue supports organs and other body parts. Two examples of connective tissue are: | Cartilage and adipose tissue.
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| If you move from a sitting to a standing posistion, what type of joint movement occurs at the knee? | Extension.
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| As LaRhonda ages her bones will become more porous, lose calcium and phosphorous and are more likely to fracture. This condition is called: | Osteoporosis.
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| What is formed when cells are grouped because they are similar in shape, size, structure and function? | Tissue.
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| Pierre has been diagnosed with a greenstick fracture of his radius and ulna. What can you assume about Pierre? | He is a child.
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| An elderly man tells you he has severe pain in his great toe, but denies any trauma to the toe. His pain is most likely caused by: | Gout.
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| For two years, a child is given a diet that lacked Vitamin D. What disorders would most likely develop? | Osteomalacia and Rickets.
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| Lisa fell out of a tree and broke her clavicle. This bone injury is called a: | Dislocation.
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| Mrs. Jones suffers from painful inflammation of her joints. This condition is known as: | Arthritis.
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| The main reason for applying a cast around a fracture is to: | Decrease inflammation.
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| In relationship to the rest of the body, the arms would be described to be in a: | Lateral position.
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| What region is located between the hypochondriac regions? | Epigastric.
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| What lower arm bone is located on the thumb side of the hand? | Ulna.
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| A patient had a closed reduction of a fractured tibia. You would expect the patient to have: | A cast.
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| The cranial bones include the parietal, temporal, frontal, ethmoid, sphenoid, and: | Occipital.
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| The medical term for the finger bones is: | Phalanges.
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| The fluid that reduces the friction during joint movement is: | Synovial fluid.
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| The process of blood cell formation in the red bone marrow of bones is called: | Hemolysis.
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| The prefix "post" means: | After.
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| Dense bone is called compact bone and porous bone is called: | Spongy bone.
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| One function of the skeletal system is the storage of: | Calcium.
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| Chewing involvles the use of which movable skull bone: | Mandible.
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| The areas where cranial bones join together to form immovable joints are called: | Sutures.
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| The prefix "mal" means: | Bad.
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| What type of joint allows the greatest freedom of movement? | Ball-and-socket joints.
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| What type of movement occurs when you turn your head from side to side to say "no"? | Pronation.
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| Which of the following is the most complex? | Stomach.
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| The medical term for the knee-cap is the: | Patella.
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| The outer covering of the bone is the: | Periosteum.
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| The largest bone in the body is the: | Femur.
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| Another name for the breast bone is the: | Sternum.
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| The shaft of a long is called the: | Diaphysis.
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| Bones of the skull, spine and chest make up the: | Axial skeleton.
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| Which bone is part of the pelvis? | Femur.
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| Bones are composed of microscopic cells called: | Osteocytes.
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| The suffix "penia" means: | Deficiency.
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| If you are doing "jumping jacks", your arms and legs are: | Abducting and adducting.
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| What bone in the forearm is connected to the humerus? | Ulna.
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| An infection of the bone, usually originating in the skin is called: | Osteomyelitis.
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| This section of the sternum can be broken off if CPR is not done correctly: | Xiphoid.
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| An example of an autoimmune disorder is: | Rheumatoid arthritis.
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| What lining surrounds the medullary cavity? | Endometreum.
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| John has been diagnosed with an osteosarcoma. His doctor states that he will have to have a/an: | External fixators.
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| A swimmer strains her shoulder during a race. What is the first thing that should be done, and why? | Apply ice to stop the bleeding and reduce swelling.
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| If muscle cells are stimulated repeatedly without adequate periods of rest, lactic acid accumulates, and the muscle will lose its ability to contract. This is known as muscle: | Fatigue.
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| In what group of diseases do muscle cells degenerate, and the most common is the Duchenne type? | Muscular dystrophy.
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| Debbie has a weakness in the abdominal muscle around her naval causing part of her instestine to protrude through the weakened area. This condition is called a: | Hernia.
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| The muscle that abducts the upper arm at the shoulder joint is the: | Deltoid.
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| What are two of the functions of the muscular system? | Determines posture and produces body heat.
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| Special circular muscles in the openings between the esophagus and stomach are called: | Sphincter muscles.
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| A mother brings her baby to the health department. The baby has vesicles that rupture and develop yellow crust. These symptoms MOST LIKELY indicate: | Impetigo.
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| Shang complains of pain in the front of his lower leg after running five miles. He is most likely experiencing: | Shin splints.
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| Ling complains of waking up in the middle of the night with severe calf pain. What is the most likely cause of Ling's pain? | Muscle spasm.
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| What type of fluid is contained in the double-walled membrane that lines closed body cavities? | Serous fluid.
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| What type of burn involves complete destruction of the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer? | Third degree.
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| Muscles that are partially contracted at all times are said to be in a constant state of readiness called muscle: | Tone.
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| The dome-shaped muscle separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities which aids in breathing is the: | Diaphragm.
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| When the nerve impulse reaches the end of the axon, what chemical neurotransmitter is released? | Acetylcholine.
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| What is a tear in a muscle as a result of excessive use that results in minimal bleeding inside the muscle, pain and swelling? | Strain.
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| Dr Schultz diagnosed Mrs. Faw's pain in her shoulder as inflammation of a tendon. This condition is called: | Tendonitis.
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| When a person has acne, oily deposits harden and pores become plugged. When the secretions cannot escape, they fill with: | Leukocytes.
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| What statement about Athlete's Foot is true? | It is contagious.
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| When a muscle becomes shorter and thicker and causes movement, it is said to have: | Contractability.
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| Which kind of muscle forms the walls of the heart? | Cardiac.
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| Muscles are responsible for producing most of our: | Body Heat.
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| Muscles are able to return to their original shape when they relax. This characteristic is called: | Elasticity.
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| If we fail to exercise, our muscles become weak, flaccid, and will: | Atrophy.
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| What region is located between the hypochondriac regions? | Epigastric.
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| What region is located on either side of the umbilical region? | Right and left lumbar.
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| The outer part of a serous membrane that lines a cavity is the: | Epithelial membrane.
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| When the normal hair is replaced by a very short, transparent hair, what condition results? | Alopecia.
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| What disorder of the interaugmentary system causes potential infection of a newborn baby? | Genital herpes.
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| What muscles would be found in the back of the legs? | Hamstrings.
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| To increase the size of his anterior chest, a body builder would need to excerise his: | Pectoralis major.
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| Which type of muscle is considered "voluntary"? | Skeletal.
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| Janel wants to improve the extensibility of her muscles. What should she do every morning? | Stretch.
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| A person who lifts weights overuses muscles. This overuse causes the muscles to enlarge or: | Hypertrophy.
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| The knees are located on what surface of the body? | Anterior.
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| Danice found a lump in her groin. Her physician describes the lump as being in what region? | Hypogastric.
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| Cameron has been diagnosed with talipes. You would expect him to: | Wear corrective shoes.
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| Karen burns her hand on a hot light bulb. What should she do first? | Run the hand under cold water.
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| The medical term for the calf muscle is the: | Gastrocnemius.
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| The main muscle of the lower back is the: | Latissimus dorsi.
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| The main muscle of the upper back is the: | Trapezius.
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| The prefix "later" means: | Side.
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| The suffix "oma" means: | Tumor.
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| What body part is inferior to the knee? | The ankle.
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| A mild sunburn would be described as being: | Superficial.
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| What muscle is found in the neck? | Sternocleidomastoid.
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| What muscle is found in the arm? | Triceps.
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| What muscle would be found in the lower leg? | Gastrocnemius.
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| Leslie suffers from myalgia. Her muscles: | Hurt.
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| The word root "osteo" means: | Bone.
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| Which of the following is life threatening? | Tetanus.
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| What is the medical term for shingles? | Herpes Zoster.
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| Why is research being done on the use of newborn umbilical cord blood? | Cord blood has immunity producing stem cells, is easy to transplant, and does not cause rejection.
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| Which of the following statements about veins is true? | They collapse easily when not filled with blood.
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| Leukocytes have the ability to squeeze through the intercellular spaces of capillary walls to fight infection in neighboring tissue. This process is called: | Diapedesis.
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| When there is inflammation in the body, chemical sustances travel to the hypothalamus, causing the body temperature to increase. What is the medical term for this condition? | Pyrexia.
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| A disease of the circulatory system characterized by fatty deposits in the walls of the arteries which reduces the amount of blood going to an organ is: | Atherosclerosis.
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| Why is arterial blood bright red? | Because red blood cells carry oxyhemoglobin.
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| What blood disorder would be treated with antibiotics? | Septicemia.
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| Jack has poor circulation which causes blood to remain too long in his veins. This results in the excessive accumulation of fluid in his tissues, also known as: | Edema.
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| What malignant condition is characterized by the overproduction of immature white blood cells which hinders the synthesis of red blood cells? | Leukemia.
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| In addition to chest pain, which of the following are common symptoms of a heart attack? | Pain radiating down left arm, nausea, and dyspnea.
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| White blood cells destroy bacteria by surrounding, engulfing, and digesting the bacteria. What is this process called? | Macrophagia.
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| What would happen if an Rh negative person were given a blood transfusion of Rh positive blood? | He/she would develop Rh antibodies.
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| Which statement best describes the pumping action of the heart? | The heart functions as a double pump.
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| What special conducting cells originate an electrical impulse that begins and regulates the heart beat? | SA node.
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| Mark is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of R/O MI. His doctor thinks Mark may have had a/an: | Heart attack.
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| Enlarged veins which can be painful, inflamed and not as effective in returning blood to the heart are known as: | Varicose veins.
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| Leslie feels dizzy when she gets up suddenly. At the doctor's office, her blood pressure is 90/50. Leslie has: | Hypertension.
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| What disorder, that occurs in one of five Americans, is frequently called the silent killer because there are usually no symptoms? | Aneurysm.
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| The circulation that takes deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs where CO(underscript 2) is exchanged for O (underscript 2) is called: | Cardiopulmonary circulation.
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| A tiny webbed stainless steel device which holds arteries open after an angioplasty is called a: | Stent.
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| Jeff's doctor is considering treating Jeff with either a coronary by-pass or angioplasty. What is Jeff's problem? | Myocardial infarction.
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| Margie is being treated with chemotherapy and radiation for skin cancer. Her treatment suppresses her bone marrow, causing: | Aplastic anemia.
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| A lab report shows an abnormally large number of red blood cells. The medical diagnosis for this condition is: | Polycythemia.
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| The liquid portion of the blood without cellular components is called: | Plasma.
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| Which of the following is NOT a plasma protein? | Hemoglobin.
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| What are two important electrolytes found in blood plasma? | Sodium chloride and potassium.
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| Katia is diagnosed with thrombosis, which means that a blood clot has formed: | In a blood vessel.
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| What type of blood cell is bioconcave and shaped somewhat like a donut? | Erythrocyte.
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| What type of blood cell can be granular, agranular, translucent or ameboid in shape? | Leukocyte.
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| The average adult usually carries how many quarts of blood? | 5-6.
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| Which of the following is an example of a leukocyte? | Neutrophil.
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| Fibrinogen and prothrombin are blood proteins that are necessary for: | Blood clotting.
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| Blood type is determined by the presence or absence of a blood protein called a/an: | Antigen.
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| What blood type is considered to be the universal recipient? | AB.
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| A pus-filled cavity that forms when there is infection below the epidermis is a/an: | Abcess.
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| Marilyn has leukopenia as a result of her chemotherapy. Marilyn's: | White blood cell count is low.
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| What is the medical term for hemolytic disease of the newborn? | Erythroblastosis fetalis.
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| A deficiency in the number of red blood cells is called: | Anemia.
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| Which of the following blood disorders is inherited from both parents? | Sickle cell anemia.
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| The partition between the right and left sides of the heart is the: | Septum.
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| The tip of the heart that lies on the diaphragm and points to the left of the body is the: | Apex.
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| The structures inside the heart that prevent back flow of the blood are the: | Valves.
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| The vessels that are located on the outer surface of the heart to provide its oxygen supply are the: | Coronary arteries.
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| The bicuspid (mitral) valve is located between the: | Left atrium and left ventricle.
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| The smooth membrane that lines the inside of the heart and heart valve is the: | Endocardium.
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| What large artery does blood enter as it leaves the left ventricle of the heart? | Aorta.
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| The chamber of the heart pumping blood to the body is the: | Left ventricle.
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| What valve prevents the backflow of blood as it leaves the heart and enters the aorta? | Aortic semilunar.
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| When the heart's electrical impulse reaches the Purkinje fibers, what happens? | The ventricles contract.
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| The major artery that carries blood to the brain is the: | Carotid.
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| Blood that travels from the heart to the tissues and cells is part of: | Systemic circulation.
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| The artery in the arm usually used to measure blood pressure is the: | Brachial.
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| What type of blood vessels are the most muscular and elastic? | Arteries.
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| The vessel that brings blood back to the heart from the upper body is the: | Superior vena cava.
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| What term is used to describe the pain felt when the heart does not receive enough oxygen? | Angina pectoris.
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| Cheryl has a clot in her leg. If the clot were to become dislodged, it would become a/an: | Embolism.
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| A friend of yours has thrombocytopenia. You would expect him or her to: | Bruise easily.
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| What is a hereditary disease in which the blood clots slowly or abnormally? | Hemophilia.
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| What vessel carries blood from the heart to the lungs to pick up oxygen? | Pulmonary artery.
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| What chamber of the heart does the blood enter after it passes through the mitral valve? | Left ventricle.
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| What node carries an electrical impulse from the SA node to the bundle of His? | AV node.
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| Of the following, what vessel contains the highest level of oxygen? | Arterioles.
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| Swollen, distending veins in the rectum are called: | Hemorrhoids.
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| A doctor suspects a patient has diseased leg veins. What test would confirm this diagnosis? | Angiogram.
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| Which of the following could be determined by taking a pulse? | Bradycardia.
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| Tamara has a conduction defect. As a result, you would expect her to have: | An arrhythmia.
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| Which of the following is a disorder of one or more heart valves? | Mumur.
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| Paul is scheduled to have a coronary bypass. What MOST LIKELY is his medical probelem? | He has a coronary artery obstruction.
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| Bonnie has endocarditis. How would this condition MOST LIKELY be treated? | Antibiotics.
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| An artificial pacemaker would be used to treat someone with: | A conduction defect.
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| Hemoglobin is composed of: | Protein and iron.
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| The medical term for platelet is: | Thrombocyte.
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| The main function of leukocytes is to: | Fight infection.
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| The main function of erythrocytes is to: | Carry oxygen.
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| Who would be a candidate for Rho Gam? | An Rh negative mother.
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| The muscular layer of the heart is the: | Myocardium.
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| The heart is composed of how many chambers? | 4.
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| The upper chambers of the heart are called: | Atria.
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| What is the average person's heart rate? | 72-75 beats/minute.
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| An EKG or ECG is a recording of: | The electrical activity of the heart.
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| Where can the popliteal pulse be felt? | Behind the knee.
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| The contraction phase of the heart beat is called: | Systole.
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| Erythrocytes carry: | The RH factor.
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| What statement about prothrombin is true? | It is a white blood cell.
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| Capillaries are one cell thick and can only: | Be seen with a microscope.
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| Whih of the following statements about the lymph system is true? | Lymphatic vessels accompany and closely parallel the veins.
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| Lymph nodes provide a site for lymphocyte production and they: | Serve as a filter for screening out harmful substances.
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| Someone who is allergic to bees is stung by a bee, and begins to experience breathing problems, facial swelling, headache, and a falling blood pressure. This type of reaction is called: | Anaphylaxis.
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| Which of the following statements about handwashing is true? | Wash hands immediately after touching body fluids or secretions.
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| When should a health care worker wear eye protection? | When splashes of blood or body fluids are likely.
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| Which of the following health care workers should wear a mask? | A dental hygientist who is cleaning teeth.
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| Which of the following statements about caring for a patient with AIDS is true? | Gowns should be worn when contact with blood or body fluids is likely.
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| Which of the following is a function of the lymphatic system? | Defense by filtering bacteria.
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| Arnold is a patient with AIDS who has no open sores. When giving Arnold a backrub, what protective devices should the health care worker wear? | None.
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| The system working with the lymphatic system to remove waste and excess fluid from the tissues is the: | Circulatory system.
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| Lymph acts an intermediary between the blood in the capillaries and tissues, and carries digested food, oxygen and: | Hormones to the cells.
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| Fluid that filters out of capillaries into the microscopic spaces between tissue cells is called: | Interstitial fluid.
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| A form of cancer of the lymph nodes, what disease is usually characterized by painless swelling of the lymph nodes? | Hodgkin's disease.
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| What is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection? | Handwashing.
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| A home health aide would need to wear gloves if performing which of the following procedures? | Changing a non-sterile dressing.
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| Sally went to the doctor with severe sore throat, elevated temperature, enlarged tonsils, and chills. Her diagnosis is MOST LIKELY: | Tonsilitis.
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| A friend had a bloody nose and you are going to help clean up the mess. What should you do FIRST? | Put on gloves.
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| The body's ability to resist pathogens and foreign materials and the diseases they cause is called: | Immunity.
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| What lymphatic system disease is caused by a virus, is spread by oral contact, and occurs most frequently in young adults and children? | Mononucleosis.
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| A female had sexual contact with a male who has AIDS. How long will it be before she knows if she contracted the disease? | 1 month-12 years.
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| A person is diagnosed with an opportunistic infection when he/she develops the infection because he/she: | Has a compromised immune response.
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| Standard precautions are guidelines to be used when you expect to have contact with another person's: | Blood.
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| What is the medical term for the watery fluid inside lymphatic vessels? | Lymph.
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| In what location would you most likely find a cluster of lymph nodes? | Under the arms.
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| One of the functions of the lymphatic system is: | Returning tissue fluid to the general circulation.
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| The organ in the lymph system that stores a large amount of red blood cells is the: | Spleen.
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| Which term describes GENERALIZED enlargement of the lymph nodes? | Lymphadenitis.
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| With which of the following conditions is it recommended to wear a medic alert tag? | Hypersensitivity to bee stings.
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| Javid is HIV positive, but he does not have AIDS. What term describes his condition? | ARC.
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| Health care workers should never: | Discard single use patient care equipment.
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| Cammie goes to the doctor complaining of respiratory symptoms. No prescription medications are ordered. Her physician instructs her to stay in bed for a day or two, and drink plenty of fruit juice. Cammie's diagnosis is MOST LIKELY: | Common cold.
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| Tamika has had a cough and fever for three days. Following a chest x-ray, she is admitted to the hospital and treated with IV antibiotics and oxygen. Tamika is MOST LIKELY being treated for: | Pneumonia.
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| Jerome had back surgery. Three days later, he experienced severe chest pain and dyspena. If his doctor orders a lung scan, it is because the doctor suspects: | A pulmonary embolism.
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| Structures that produce mucous for the respiratory tract and serve as resonance chambers for the production of sound are the: | Sinuses.
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| Kim experienced hoarseness for two days and loss of voice for three days. She most likely suffers from: | Laryngitis.
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| Cough, low grade fever in the afternoon, weight loss, and night sweats are symptoms of what disease? | Tuberculosis.
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| Brandy has a headache and pressure behind her eyes. She has developed a thick nasal discharge and loss of voice resonance. Brandy has: | Sinusitis.
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| Due to the increase in illegal immigration, homelessness, and AIDS, the incidence of what disease is increasing in the United States? | Common Cold.
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| Johnny comes into the emergency room with wheezing, dyspena, and tightness in the chest. He is experiencing: | Asthma.
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| Which body function is made possible by fibrous plates contained within the cartilage of the larynx? | Diffusion.
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| A respiratory infection which spreads quickly and results in the greatest loss in production hours each year is: | Common cold.
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| In what disease does air become trapped in the alveoli, making it difficult to exhale, while dyspena worsens as the disease progresses? | Emphysema.
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| What is the name of the cartilage lid that covers the larynx when you swallow? | Epiglottis.
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| The respiratory system ends in millions of tiny, thin-walled sacs called: | Alveoli.
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| What covers the outer surface of the lungs and lines the inner surface of the rib cage? | Pleura.
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| The walls of the trachea are made more rigid by the presence of: | Rings of cartilage.
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| Each lung is divided into two or three parts called: | Lobes.
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| When the trachea divides to enter both lungs, the tubes that are formed are called: | Bronchi.
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| The partition that separates the nose into right and left cavities is the: | Septum.
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| Which structure of the respiratory system is responsible for voice production? | Larynx.
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| Which of the following is initially sensed by the brain to control breathing? | Carbon dioxide level in blood.
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| Which of the following words would most closely describe the work of hair in the nose? | Filters.
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| The normal number of breaths an adult takes each minute at rest is about: | 14-20.
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| Of the following, which is the correct pathway of air into the lungs? | Larynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli.
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| Respirations would normally increase in number in response to high levels of: | Oxygen in the blood.
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| Cilia located in the nasal cavity perform the function of: | Filtering the air.
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| The part of respiration that involves taking air into the lungs is called: | Inspiration.
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| What would normally cause a person's respiratory rate to decrease? | Sleeping.
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| What disorder is characterized by overdilated alveoli that have lost their elasticity? | Emphysema.
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| Melvin has been diagnosed with pleurisy. What symptoms would you expect him to have? | Sharp, stabbing pain when breathing.
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| A patient with a cough, fever, substernal pain and rales will be treated for: | Bronchitis.
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| What does someone with pneumonia have that is not present in the flu? | Fluid in alveoli.
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| Marsha's grandmother is suffering from first stage Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following symptoms would her grandmother MOST LIKELY exhibit? | Short-term memory loss.
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|
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| A disease characterized by early senility, confusion, and loss of recognition of persons or familiar surrounding is: | Alzheimer's Disease.
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| A child comes to the emergency room with a high fever, headache, and stiff neck. What diagnostic procedure would MOST LIKELY be performed? | Lumbar puncture.
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| Marilyn is a 30 year-old who has developed weakness in her arms and legs, numbness and double vision. What disorder is consistent with Marliyn's symptoms? | Mutiple sclerosis.
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| If all neurons in the body were functioning normally except those in the cerebum, what could a person do? | Decide to move.
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| What structure in the brain is responsible for producing smooth coordinated movements and maintaining body posture? | Cerebellum.
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| How many pairs of cranial nerves are there? | 12.
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| There are four fluid filled cavities in the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid. What ae they called? | Ventricles.
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| A child is born with normal intelligence but with brain damage that affects muscle function is suffering from: | Cerebral palsy.
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| Cary often seems to be staring or daydreaming during class. What could these episodes be a sign of? | Epilepsy.
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| Your uncle is suffering from dementia. Which of the following would you expect when you visit? | He can't remember your name.
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| Wayne is diagnosed with Bell's palsy. When looking at Wayne, what physical symptoms would one expect to see? | His mouth droops on one side of his face.
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| A baby is born with hydrocephalus. What surgical intervention is needed? | The creation of a shunt.
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| The tough fluid-containing membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord is the: | Meninges.
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|
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| The space that separates the axon of one neuron from the dendrite of the next is the: | Synapse.
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|
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| How far down the spinal column does the spinal cord extend? | To the second lumbar vertebrae.
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| The automatic nervous system consists of motor neurons that would control: | The beating of the heart.
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| What is contained in the ventricles and serves as a shock absorber to protect the brain? | Cerebrospinal fluid.
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|
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| Stimulation of the patellar tendon results in a muscle contraction called a: | Reflex.
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| What is the function of the choroid plexus? | It helps in the function of cerebrospinal fluid.
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| The medulla, midbrain and pons are all part of the: | Brainstem.
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| The shallow grooves on the surface of the cerebrum are: | Sulci.
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| What part of the nervous system is responsible for the body's "fight or flight" response? | Sympathetic.
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|
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| Conscious thought, memory, and voluntary muscle activity are functions of the: | Cerebrum.
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| The hypothalamus has nine functions. One of the functions is: | Appetite control.
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|
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| Blood clot, hemorrhage, and ruptured aneurysm would result in: | Stroke.
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|
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| Which of the following is a common symptom of a CVA? | Hemiplegia.
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| A condition involving abnormal electrical impulses of the brain is: | Epilepsy.
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|
||||
| Polio is a disease of nerve pathways of the spinal cord that causes: | Paralysis.
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|
||||
| What disease is characterized by tremors, a shuffling gait, pin-rolling and muscular rigidity? | Parkinson's disease.
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|
||||
| What diagnostic test measures the electrical activity of the brain? | EEG.
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|
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| What diagnostic test places a patient within a large magnet? | MRI.
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| The largest part of the brain is the: | Cerebrum.
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| The brain and spinal cord are part of the: | Central nervous system.
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| A nerve cell is a/an: | Neuron.
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| The single long arm of a neuron is the: | Axon.
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| Dendrites carry messages: | To the cell body.
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|
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| The innermost layer of the meninges is the: | Pia mater.
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| The hypothalamus and thalamus are part of the: | Diencephalon.
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| What does a neuron have more than one of? | Dendrite.
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| The medulla is located in the: | Brainstem.
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| Why does our nose run when we cry? | Tears flow across the eye into the lacrimal duct, which drains into the nasal cavity.
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|
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| What is the function of the eustachian tube? | Equalizes pressure in the middle ear with the outside atmosphere.
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| Pam tells you she wears glasses because the front of her eye is uneven. She insists she is neither nearsighted nor farsighted. Pam has a/an: | Astigmatism.
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| A person who burns his/her tongue might have trouble tasting food if what structures are damaged? | Papillae.
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| What three structures picks up the vibrations of fluid in the cochlea and transmits them as a sensory impulse to the brain? | The semicircular canals.
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| What inner ear structure picks up the vibrations of fluid in the cochlea and transmits them as a sensory impulse to the brain? | Organ of Corti.
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| Benjamin's eye muscles do not coordinate their actions and have a cross-eyed appearance. What is the medical term for this disorder? | Strabismus.
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| The black center in the iris is really a hole called the: | Pupil.
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| The eyeball has three coats; the sclera, the choroid and the: | Retina.
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| What clear structure is called the "window of the eye?" | Cornea.
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| Where on the retina do nerve fibers form the optic nerve? | Optic disc.
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| The crystalline structure behind the pupil that focuses light rays on the retina is the: | Lens.
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| What does the pupil do when exposed to bright light? | Constrict.
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| Extrinsic eye muscles allow for eye movement, and are attached to the: | Sclera.
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| The tube that connects the middle ear cavity and the throat is the: | Eustachian tube.
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| Someone with diplopia would be treated by a/an: | Ophthalmologist.
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| What should you do if a splinter becomes lodged in the eye? | Cover both eyes and seek medical care.
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| Jose has a genetic disorder in which his cones do not function properly. He has: | Color blindness.
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| What type of medication would be used to treat rhinitis? | Antihistamine.
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| The conjuctiva is a sac that lines: | The eyelid.
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| The lens of the eye lies directly behind the: | Iris.
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| The iris is the: | Colored part of the eye.
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| The eye is protected by the: | Orbital cavity.
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| The white of the eyes is called the: | Sclera.
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| The anterior chamber of the eye is filled with: | Aqueous humor.
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| The size of the iris and pupil is changed by: | Intrinsic muscles.
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|
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| The function of the lens is: | Accomodation.
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| The retina contains visual receptors called: | Rods and cones.
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|
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| What is the function of vitreous humor? | Provide night vision and refract light rays.
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| The tympanic membrane is also known as the: | Eardrum.
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| The outer part of the ear is known as the: | Pinna.
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| The organ of Corti is located within the: | Cochlea.
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| Otitis media is usually treated with: | Antibiotics.
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|
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| What is the function of the lacrimal glands? | Produce tears.
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|
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| In which order is the correct pathway of vision? | Cornea, pupil, lens, retina, optic nerve.
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|
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| Smell accounts for what percent of taste? | 90%.
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|
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| What is the function of cerumen? | Protection.
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|
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| What carries sound impulses to the brain? | Auditory nerve.
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|
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| What is the function of the ridges produced by papillae? | To provide resistance to slipping when grasping and holding objects.
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|
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| Daria has gingivitis. She should see a: | Periodontist.
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| Lee developed a skin rash with severe itching. She went to a dermatologist who scraped the rash and looked under a microscope, finding tiny mites. What does Lee have? | Scabies.
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|
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| Leslie cut on the tip of her finger. This location in relation to her hand is described as being: | Distal.
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|
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| What cells in the skin are stimulated when exposed to sunlight, causing a darkening of the exposed area? | Melanocytes.
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|
||||
| What statement about malignant melanoma is true? | It may appear as a brown irregular patch that appears suddenly.
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|
||||
| Michael has not exercised for months, and one day, plays four hours of basketball. What might he complain of the next day? | Myalgia.
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|
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| Marilyn has a hand lesion that her physician treats with liquid nitrogen. What type of lesion does Marilyn have? | A wart.
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| Carmen is very anxious about a job interview and develop itchy wheals on her arms and legs. She is suffering from: | Urticaria.
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|
||||
| Jojo was burned in a house fire. His doctor estimates his burns at 18%. How did the doctor determine the percentage? | Rule of Nines.
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|
||||
| Someone with bladder cancer would likely have which of the following symptoms? | Hematuria.
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|
||||
| Which organ would be located in the dorsal cavity of the body? | Spinal cord.
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|
||||
| What region is located between the hypochondriac regions? | Epigastric.
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|
||||
| The outer part of a serous membrane that lines a cavity is the: | Parietal membrane.
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| What type of serous membrane lines the abdominal cavity? | Peritoneal.
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|
||||
| A patient has a lump in the breast. What procedure might be used to examine the patient? | Mammogram.
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|
||||
| What body system contains the brain, nerves and spinal cord? | Nervous.
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| The hollow tube in which the hair grows is called the: | Follicle.
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|
||||
| The layer of skin that contains the blood vessels, nerves, glands and hair follicles is the: | Dermis.
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|
||||
| The ridges of the stratum germinativum are called: | Papillae.
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|
||||
| Charmaine has a bladder infection. What symptom would she likely have? | Dysuria.
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|
||||
| When topical medication is applied to the skin, which function of the skin is being utilized? | Absorption.
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|
||||
| Sebaceous glands secrete an oil for hair and skin called: | Sebum.
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|
||||
| What type of skin cancer is the most common and least malignant? | Basal cell carcinoma.
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|
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| Which surgical procedure may be performed on someone with breast cancer? | Mastectomy.
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|
||||
| The function of the skin include protection, absorption and: | Temperature control.
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|
||||
| What muscle causes the skin to pucker around a hair when exposed to a sudden chill? | Arrector pili.
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|
||||
| Exposure of the skin to ultraviolet light causes a darkening of the skin and: | Vitamin D production.
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|
||||
| What lower arm bone is located on thumb side of the hand? | Radius.
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|
||||
| The word root "lingua" or "glosso" means: | Tongue.
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|
||||
| The process of blood cell formation in the red bone marrow of bones is called: | Hemopoiesis.
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|
||||
| The word root "gingiva" means: | Gum.
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||||
| The suffix "toxic" means: | Poisonous.
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|
||||
| A benign tumor made up of fat cells is a/an: | Lipoma.
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|
||||
| The mid-sagital plane divides the body into: | Right and left sides.
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|
||||
| Which of the following is the most complex? | Circulatory system.
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|
||||
| Sweat glands are found primarily in or on the: | Axila.
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|
||||
| The visible part of the hair is called the: | Shaft.
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|
||||
| The medical term for sweat glands is: | Sudoriferous glands.
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|
||||
| The outermost layer of the skin is the: | Epidermis.
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|
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| The outermost layer of the epidermis is the: | Stratum corneum.
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|
||||
| The pigment that gives color to the skin is: | Melanin.
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|
||||
| Who would be a candidate for Rho Gam? | An Rh negative mother.
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|
||||
| The suffix "penia" means: | Deficiency.
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|
||||
| The word root "leuko" means: | White.
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|
||||
| The suffix that means "surgical removal of" is: | -Ectomy.
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|
||||
| The medical word root for "red" is: | Erythro.
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|
||||
| Mucous membranes line what body system? | Respiratory.
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|
||||
| What muscle is found in the neck? | Sternocleidomastoid.
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|
||||
| What statement about prothrombin is true? | It is a white blood cell.
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|
||||
| Someone who is born without melanin has: | Albinism.
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|
||||
| If Martina's skin is excoriated, she must have: | Scraped it on something.
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|
||||
| Carmen is a very thin dancer, who goes to a doctor for a physical exam. Which of the following comments by Carmen would lead the doctor to believe she may have an eating disorder? | "I feel so fat in my costumes."
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|
||||
| Sometimes, people with eating disorders follow their food consumption with purging. What is purging? | Self-induced vomiting and laxative abuse.
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|
||||
| Robert is jaundiced. Which of the following disorders could have caused his jaundice? | A gallstone blocking the common bile duct.
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|
||||
| Why does the 2005 Food Guide Pyramid show a person climbing stairs? | To show the importance of exercise.
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|
||||
| A Scientific Advisory Committee, appointed by the US Government, lists seven dietary guidelines. Which of the following is one of the recommendations? | Eat a variety of foods.
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|
||||
| Every time a newborn baby is fed he has projectile vomiting. After taking x-rays, doctors schedule the baby for surgery. What is the diagnosis? | Pyloric stenosis.
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|
||||
| Kristie has been suffering with a bout of gastroenteritis for about 24 hours. What would Kristie need when she is admitted to the hospital? | IV fluids.
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|
||||
| Gretchen has an inflammation of the large intestine which is causing episodes of constipation and diarrhea. What is the medical term for this disorder? | Colitis.
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|
||||
| A patient with colon cancer has most of his large intestine removed. What will be constructed to compensate for the missing bowel? | Colostomy.
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|
||||
| A small muscular sac that secretes bile and is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity is the: | Gallbladder.
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|
||||
| The muscle between the esophagus and stomach that keeps food from going back up into the esophagus is the: | Cardiac sphincter.
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|
||||
| The process in which broken down food moves from the intestine into the blood and lymph is called: | Absorption.
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|
||||
| The medical term that means inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the stomach and intestines is: | Gastroenteritis.
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|
||||
| When small quantities of stomach acid are regurgitated into the esophagus, the resulting condition is called: | Heartburn.
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|
||||
| Eating proper foods such as cereals, fruits, vegetables and drinking plenty of fluids can help avoid which of the following conditions? | Constipation.
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|
||||
| A unit that measures the amount of energy contained within the chemical bonds of different foods is a: | Calorie.
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|
||||
| When food labels list a percent of daily requirements for a nutrient, what calorie diet is the percent based on? | 2000.
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|
||||
| Obesity is defined as weighing what percent more than optimum body weight for gender, height, and bone structure? | 15%.
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|
||||
| Which of the following best explains the reason why a person with anorexia nervosa refuses to eat? | Fear of weight gain.
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|
||||
| The 2005 Food Guide Pyramid divides foods into five groups AND adds an additional band for: | Fats and oils.
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|
||||
| Small stones may pass on their own but large ones must be surgically removed in what condition? | Cholelithiasis.
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||||
| Curtis has H. pylori in his stomach. He smokes, drinks, and works as an air traffic controller. Curtis is at high fisk for developing: | An ulcer.
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|
||||
| Janice had a ruptured appendix. Bacteria from the appendix spread to the abdominal cavity causing: | Peritonitis.
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|
||||
| The middle segment of the small intestine is called the: | Jejunum.
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|
||||
| What feather-shaped organ secretes enzymes to digest food? | Pancreas.
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|
||||
| The part of the body that seperates the mouth from the nasal cavity is the: | Hard palate.
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|
||||
| The external opening of the large intestines is: | Anus.
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|
||||
| Food moves from the pharynx to the stomach by passing through the: | Esophagus.
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|
||||
| The glands which secrete a watery fluid in the mouth are called: | Salivary glands.
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|
||||
| The organ that is divided into 3 sections and is approximately 20 feet long is the: | Small intestine.
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|
||||
| The blind sac attached to the cecum and having no known function is known as the: | Appendix.
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|
||||
| The purpose of maltese, sucrase, and lactase is to: | Emulsify saturated fats.
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|
||||
| The muscular organ that aids with chewing and swallowing of food is the: | Tongue.
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|
||||
| Which enzyme causes the INITIAL chemical breakdown of carbohydrates? | Ptyalin.
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|
||||
| A semisolid mixture of food and gastric juice in the stomach is called: | Chyme.
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|
||||
| Which part of the small intestine receives bile from the gallbladder and liver? | Duodenum.
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|
||||
| The wavelike motions of the intestines that move food along the digestive tract are called: | Peristalsis.
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|
||||
| The medical term that means surgical removal of the gallbladder is: | Cholecystectomy.
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|
||||
| A liver disease caused PRIMARILY by excessive alcohol consumption is: | Cirrhosis.
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|
||||
| What fat is found in animal products like meat, cheese, and eggs? | Cholesterol.
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|
||||
| Which of the following is an example of a mineral? | Calcium.
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|
||||
| Proteins that contain all of the essential amino acids are called: | Complete proteins.
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|
||||
| What is the primary cause of obesity? | Excessive intake of calories in proportion to expenditure.
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|
||||
| What group is most likely to develop anorexia nervosa? | Young adult females.
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|
||||
| What disorder is characterized by episodic binge eating followed by purging behavior? | Bulimia.
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|
||||
| Which athletes are most likely to develop anorexia nervosa? | Female gymnasts.
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|
||||
| In addition to severe weight loss, a female with anorexia nervosa USUALLY has: | Amenorrhea.
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|
||||
| When will Tom's stomach be empty if he last ate at 9 a.m.? | 12 noon.
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|
||||
| A condition in which a sore or a lesion forms in the mucosal lining of the stomach is called: | An ulcer.
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|
||||
| It is recommended that all healthcare workers be vaccinated for which of the following diseases? | Hepatitis B.
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|
||||
| What nutrient is the main source of energy for the body? | Carbohydrates.
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|
||||
| What nutrient is an essential component for all body tissues? | Water.
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|
||||
| What is the indigestible part of fruits and vegetables? | Roughage.
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|
||||
| What minerals are important to the formation or maintenance of healthy teeth? | Calcium and fluorine.
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|
||||
| According to the 2005 Food Guide Pyramid, we need the most servings from what group? | Grains.
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|
||||
| Mandated nutrition labeling for most food is regulated by the: | FDA.
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|
||||
| The 2005 Food Guide Pyramid recommends you consume what food group the least? | Meat, beans, fish and nuts.
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|
||||
| A person on a low cholesterol diet would eat plenty of: | Grains.
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|
||||
| If a person is on a liquid diet, he or she could consume: | Jello.
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|
||||
| In addition to severe weight loss, a female with anorexia nervosa often has: | Amenorrhea.
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|
||||
| What statement BEST describes a method of heartburn prevention? | Avoid lying down for 2-3 hours after eating.
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|
||||
| A person in what age group would be MOST LIKELY to be diagnosed with diverticulosis? | 60-80 years old.
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|
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| Acute or chronic inflammation of the stomach lining is: | Gastritis.
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| A health care worker who is struck with a contaminated needle is at risk of developing: | Hepatitis B.
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| What is the purpose of peristalsis? | To push food forward.
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| What organ detoxifies alcohol? | Liver.
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| Hepatitis is usually caused by a/an: | Virus.
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| Fiber is important in maintaining: | Proper bowel functioning.
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| What do the initials "RDA" stand for? | Recommended dietary allowance.
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| The largest organ in the body is the: | Liver.
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| Proteins are synthesized in cell cytoplasm from: | Amino acids.
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| Testosterone is responsible for secondary male characteristics, including deepening of the voice, the growth of body hair, and: | An increase in muscle mass.
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| Menopause normally occurs between the ages of forty-five to fifty-five, but can be induced prematurely by removal of the: | Ovaries.
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| What diagnostic procedure would a physician order for a patient who detects a lump in the breast? | Mammography.
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| Each lobe of the testis contains one to four highly twisted: | Seminiferous tubules.
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| What is laproscopy? | Surgical insertion of a lighted instrument through the abdominal wall.
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| A condition in which tissue resembling the inner layer of the uterus grows in various locations in the pelvic cavity is: | Endometriosis.
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| A woman who completes a course of antibiotic treatment and then experiences vaginal itching, burning and leukorrhea would be treated with: | Antifungal medication.
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| What ducts connect the vas deferens with the urethra? | Ejaculatory duct.
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| What structure connects the testes with the ductus deferens? | Epididymsis.
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| What male reproductive gland surrounds the opening of the bladder leading into the urethra? | Prosstate gland.
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| The external organs of the male reproductive system are the: | Testis and penis.
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| What structure serves as a storage site for sperm and as the excretory duct of the testis? | Vas Deferens.
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| Fluid from the prostate gland aids in the expulsion of semen and: | Enhances sperm motility.
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| What structure of the male reproductive system is shared with the urinary system? | Urethra.
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| The female reproductive system which serves as a passageway for ova to the uterus is the: | Fallopian tube.
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| A muscular tube leading from the cervix to the outside of the body is the: | Vagina.
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| The two folds of tissue that protect the vaginal opening and the urethral meatus are the: | Labia.
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| The bulging, rounded upper part of the uterus is the: | Fundus.
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| The normal periodic discharge of the endometrial lining in a female is known as: | Menustruation.
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| The part of the uterus that becomes soft and thin before dilating to allow passage of a baby is the: | Cervix.
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| The female reproductive organ responsible for producing estrogen is the: | Ovary.
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| The two hormones that are used in contraceptive pills are: | Estrogen and progesterone.
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| The test that women should have annually for the early detection of cervical cancer is the: | Pap smear.
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| Redness, swelling, and pain in the breasts could indicate: | Mastitis.
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| The sterilization procedure for women is called a/an: | Tubal ligation.
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| The prostate gland is approximately the size of a/an: | Peanut.
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| Of the following male reproductive structures, which is normally the largest? | Testis.
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| Which of the following glands produces a secretion to transport sperm? | Prostate gland.
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| The external area between the vulva and anus is the: | Vagina.
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| The scientific name for the beginnning of the menses is: | Menarche.
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| The unintentional loss of a pregnancy is called a: | Spontaneous abortion.
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| The sterilization procedure for a male is called a/an: | Vasectomy.
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| The procedure to remove the foreskin of the penis is called a/an: | Circumcision.
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| What is a usual symptom of prostatic hypertrophy? | Polyuria.
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| For what STD may a pregnant woman need a C-section to prevent infection of the new born? | Genital herpes.
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| What is the medical term for inflammation of the testes? | Orchitis.
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| The scrotum contains the: | Testes.
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| The foreskin of the penis is also known as the: | Prepuce.
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| What are the male gametes? | Spermatozoa.
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| Sperm are produced in the: | Testes.
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| The male hormone produced by the testes is: | Testosterone.
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| Sperm are stored in the: | Epididymis.
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| In the embryo, where are the testes formed? | In the abdomen.
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| Mammary glands are located in the: | Breasts.
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| The muscle layer of the uterus is the: | Myometrium.
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| The inner mucous layer of the uterus is the: | Endometrium.
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| The fetus develops in the: | Uterus.
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| The mouth of the uterus is the: | Cervix.
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| Fertilization of the ovum usually occurs in the: | Fallopian tubes.
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| The average length of the menstrual cycle is: | 28 days.
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| The female gamete is produced in the: | Ovary.
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| What is the function of ejaculation? | Discharge of sperm.
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| How long is the normal gestation period? | 9 months.
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| When does fertilization occur? | When the sperm penetrates the ovum.
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| What is the medical term of menstrual cramps? | Dysmenorrhea.
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| What is the path of the formation of urine? | Glomerulus--Bowman's capsule--proximal convoluted tubule--loop of Henle--distal convoluted tubule--collecting tubule.
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| If the kidneys are not functioning properly, what would occur? | Toxic wastes would accumulate in the cells, poisoning themselves.
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| During the function of urine formation in the kidneys, useful substances filter out of the renal tubules and back into the capillaries around the tubules. This function is called: | Reabsorption.
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| Dialysis involves the use of a device that rids the blood of harmful wastes by passing the blood through: | A semipermeable membrane.
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| The elastic muscular organ that is capable of great expansion and is part of the urinary system is the: | Bladder.
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| Doug is getting old and sometimes he unintentionally wets his pants. The medical term for this is: | Incontinence.
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| Production of urine is controlled by two hormones: | ADH and aldosterone.
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| Jane is 7 years old and is complaining of dysuria. Her most likely diagnosis is: | Cystitis.
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| The function of the urinary system is to: | Remove waste products from the body.
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| What procedure would be the BEST treatment for renal failure? | Kidney transplant.
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| The basic structural and functional unit of the kidney is the: | Nephron.
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| The tubes connecting the kidneys and bladder are called: | Ureters.
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| The cluster of capillaries that the Bowman's capsule surrounds in the nephron is the: | Glomerulus.
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| The opening of the urethra to the outside of the body is the: | Urinary meatus.
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| The double-walled capsule surrounding the glomerulus is the: | Bowman's Capsule.
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| The tube leading from the bladder to the outside of the body is the: | Urethra.
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| What substance found during a routine urinalysis is normal? | Water.
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| What is the main complication of a kidney transplant? | Rejection.
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| Which of the following is an early sign of acute kidney failure? | Obliguria.
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| What set of symptoms would be expected in someone with renal calculi? | Severe pain, chills, hematuria.
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| Kidney trauma can cause red blood cells to be present in the urine. This is known as: | Hematuria.
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| The triangular-shaped divisions of the medulla of the kidney are called: | Pyramids.
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| In chronic renal failure, there is a gradual loss of the function of the: | Nephrons.
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| Katie has a fever and flank pain. A urinalysis is done and shows pyuria. Katie may have: | Renal calculi.
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| Someone who drinks a lot of water may experience: | Polyuria.
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| Which of the following conditions is most common in small children? | Enuresis.
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| The function of the glomerulus is to: | Filter substances from the blood.
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| The function of the urinary bladder is to: | Store and aid the elimination of urine.
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| Filtration in the kidney occurs in the: | Glomerulus.
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| Urine formation begins with: | Filtration.
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| A lithotriptor can break up renal calculi using: | Shockwaves.
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| Hemodialysis is used to treat: | Kidney failure.
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| The most common cause of cystitis is: | E Coli.
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| The urinary bladder is located in the: | Pelvic cavity.
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| The inner layer of the kidney is the: | Medulla.
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