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MTIC Test 3

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Lymphatic tissue is a specialized form of A) loose connective tissue B) reticular connective tissue C) elastic connective tissue D) epithelial tissue E) glandular tissue   B) reticular connective tissue  
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All of the following are components of the lymphatic system EXCEPT A) lymph B) lymphatic vessels C) red bone marrow D) yellow bone marrow E) lymph nodes   D) yellow bone marrow  
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Which of the following blood cells are capable of producing antibodies? A) T-lymphocytes B) B-lymphocytes C) monocytes D) phagocytes E) eryhrocytes   B) B-lymphocytes  
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Which of the following usually carry out the functions of the spleen after splenectomy? A) thymus B) lymph nodes C) liver D) red bone marrow E) liver and red bone marrow   E) liver and red bone marrow  
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The lymphatic system A) transports lipids from the gastrointestinal tract to the blood B) returns filtered plasma proteins to the cardiovascular system. C) returns excess interstitial fluid to the cardiovascular system D) carries out immune response   A) transports lipids from the gastrointestinal tract to the blood  
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Which of the following is the largest single mass of lyphatic tissue? A) tonsils B) spleen C) lymph nodes D) bone marrow E) lymphatic nodules   B) spleen  
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Lymph nodes A) are bean shaped organs B) are located along lymphatic vessels C) filter the lymph D) are scattered throughout the body E) All of the above   E) All of the above  
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Macrophages develop from A) lymphocytes B) monocytes C) neutrophils D) basophils E) eosinophils   B) monocytes  
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Afferent lymphatic vessels carry lymph into A) tonsils B) the spleen C) lymphatic nodules D) lymph nodes E) the thymus gland   D) lymph nodes  
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The first line of innate defenses against pathogens is A) phagocytosis B) production of antibodies C) inflammation D) intact skin and mucous membranes E) complement   D) intact skin and mucous membranes  
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Lymph nodes are important because they: A) filter the blood B) program T cells to recognize antigens C) filter lymph and store lymphocytes D) pump lymph through the vessels back to the heart E) All of the above   B) program T cells to recognize antigens  
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Which of the following would lead to the fastest rate of lymph circulation? A) high blood pressure B) increased cardiac output C) dehyration D) increased physical activity E) elevating your feet above the heart   C) dehydration  
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Phogocytosis is the ingestion of microbes or other particles like cell debris by phagocytes. A) True B) False   A) True  
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Immunity is the ability to use our body's defenses to ward off disease. A) True B) False   A) True  
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The main difference between antibody-mediated immunity and cell-mediated immunity is that the first one attacks the pathogens directly (B-cells) and the latter produces chemicals to attack them (T-cells). A) True B) False   B) False  
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Lymph leaves a lymph node through the ______ lymphatic vessel.   afferent  
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The "milking action" of skeletal muscle contractions on lymphatic vessels is referred to as the ____________.   skeletal muscle pump  
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Disease-producing microbes such as bacteria and viruses are called __________.   antigens  
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What eventually happens to cleaned and filtered lymph? A) Rejoins the circulatory system as plasma B) Is routed to the kidneys for expulsion C) Is used by the liver o manufacture clotting factors D) Crosses into the CNS as cerebrospinal fluid.   A) Rejoins the circulatory system as plasma lymph is carried to larger lymphatic vessels. lymph passes through lymph nodes -at some point, lymph passes from lymphatic vessels to one of two main channels. either thoracic duct or the right lymphatic d  
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What are antibodies? A) The product of monocytes that communicate with other immune system cells B) A class of medications C) Immune system cells specifically for allergic reactions D) Y-shaped proteins that disable pathogens or other substances.   D) Y-shaped proteins that disable pathogens or other substances.  
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In this condition the body launches an immune system attack against an antigen that is not inherently dangerous. A) An autoimmune disease B) An allergic reaction C) Chronic fatigue syndrome D) Systemic edema   B) An allergic reaction  
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Which are examples of autoimmune diseases? A) Lupus, ulcerative colitis, scleroderma B) Osteoarthritis, gout, kidney stones C) HIV/AIDS, Kaposi sarcoma, fibromyalgia, pernicous anemia D) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, fibromyalgia, pernicious anemi   A) Lupus, ulcerative colitis, scleroderma  
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Most edema is due to what factors? A) Mechanical obstruction B) Chemical imbalance C) Musculoskeletal injury D) A combination of mechanical and chemical problems   D) A combination of mechanical and chemical problems  
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What condition is an infection of lymph capillaries? A) lymphangitis B) lymphadenitis C) lymphoma D) lymphitis   A) lymphangitis  
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What condition involves a cancer of white blood cells in lymph nodes? A) lymphangitis B) leukemia C) multiple myeloma D) lymphoma   D) lymphoma  
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best description of mononucleosis A) A bacterial infection of the throat B) A viral infection of epithelium which then spreads to B-cells C) A protozoan infection that is an indicator for AIDS D) A fungal infection of the throat and lungs.   D) A fungal infection of the throat and lungs.  
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This condition involves an acute, severe, systemic allergic reaction leading to the release of massive amounts of histamine from previously sensitized mast cells. A) angioedema B) anaphylaxis C) multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome D) asthma   D) asthma  
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A client reports that she has poor memory and concentration, debilitating fatigue,a nd no tolerance for exercise: A) mononucleosis B) lupus C) chronic fatigue syndrome D) multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome   C) chronic fatigue syndrome  
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What condition is a controlled increase in core temperature in response to pathogenic invasion? A) Fever B) Malignant hyperthermia C) chronic fatigue syndrome D) lupus   A) Fever  
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What do the shivering and chills that accompany the early stages of fever accomplish? A) they help the body cool off B) they increase core temperature C) they increase metabolism thru mechanical shaking of the body D) they spread interleukin-1   B) they increase core temperature  
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What are the fluids that can spread HIV? A) Blood, sweat, saliva, semen B) Blood, breast milk, semen, vaginal secretions C) Breast milk, semen, sweat, tears D) Vaginal secretions, semen, feces, urine   B) Blood, breast milk, semen, vaginal secretions  
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AIDS is diagnosed when T-cell counts drop to what level? A) Below 1000 per cubic milliliter of blood B) Below 800 per cubic milliliter of blood C) Below 500 per cubic milliliter of blood D) Below 200 per cubic milliliter of blood   D) Below 200 per cubic milliliter of blood  
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In this condition, antibody attacks are launched against a variety of tissues throughout the body. A) Systemic lupus erythematosus B) Rheumatoid arthritis C) Multiple sclerosis D) fibromyalgia   A) Systemic lupus erythematosus  
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What helps move the "mucous blanket" up the respiratory tract toward the throat? A) pharynx B) larynx C) cilia D) alveoli   C) cilia  
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Gas that leaves the lungs contains about how much oxygen? A) 100% B) 5% C) 16% D) 0%   C) 16%  
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What is the causative agent for common cold? A) One of a large group of viruses B) A specific virus called rhinovirus C) Pneumococcus bacteria D) A combination of bacteria and fungi   A) One of a large group of viruses  
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What is the most effective treatment option for cold? A) Antibiotics B) Fever reducers C) Rest, fluids, good nutrition D) painkillers   C) Rest, fluids, good nutrition  
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This viral infection of the respiratory tract can be severe, with a risk of complication to pneumonia. It can also cause general muscle aches and malaise. What is it? A) Common cold B) Influenza C) Sinusitis D) Tuberculosis   B) Influenza  
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What is pneumonia usually? A) A primary disease B) A complication of an underlying weakness C) Related directly to cigarette smoking D) a fungal infection   B) A complication of an underlying weakness  
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In this condition the key symptoms are severe headache, especially on bending over. Mucus is thick, sticky, and opaque. What is it? A) sinus infection B) hay fever C) influenza D) nasal polyps   A) sinus infection  
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This condition is a bacterial infection that usually begins in the respiratory tract, but may affect other tissues as well. It is slow growing and potentially life threatening. A) emphysema B) infectious sinusitis C) tuberculosis D) cystic fibrosis   C) tuberculosis  
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During an asthma attack, what happens? A) The bronchioles go thru parasympathetic reaction, followed by sympathetic B) The bronchioles go thru a symp reaction, followed by parasympathetic. C) Bronchioles produce excess mucous in response to viral at   B) The bronchioles go thru a symp reaction, followed by parasympathetic.  
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This progressive, irreversible condition involves irritation to bronchi and bronchioles. A) acute bronchitis B) Hay fever C) chronic bronchitis D) Bronchiectasis   C) chronic bronchitis  
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A person with emphysema is most likely to develop what condition? A) hypoxia B) hyperoxia C) thrombocytopenia D) alkalosis   A)hypoxia  
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What condition is an inherited genetic disorder of exocrine glands? A) cystic fibrosis B) bronchiectasis C) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease D) pleurisy   A) cystic fibrosis  
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How does cystic fibrosis affect respiratory function? A) It causes involuntary contractions of bronchioles. B) It causes secretion of excessive thin, runny mucus C) It inhibits the secretion of mucus D) It causes the secretion of thick, sticky muc   D) It causes the secretion of thick, sticky mucus  
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What is true about lung cancer? A) Survival rates are increasing for men and women B) It is the leading cause of death by cancer C) It has a five-year survival rate of over 35% D) Most cases are linked to genetic predisposition   B) It is the leading cause of death by cancer  
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Why does lung cancer metastasize readily? A) It only forms small tumors B) The aorta runs between the lungs C) Cells have easy access to lymph and circulatory capillaries D) It grows in several organs simultaneously   C) Cells have easy access to lymph and circulatory capillaries  
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The exchange of gases between blood int he systemic capillaries and tissue cells is called A) pulmonary ventilation B) internal respiration C) external respiration D) expiration E) inspiration   B) internal respiration  
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The nasal cavity connects to the pharynx through two openings called the A) nasal septa B) nasal conchae C) paranasal sinuses D) external nares E) internal nares   E) internal nares  
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Teh nasal cavity is divided into right and left sides by the A) external nares B) internal nares C) nasal conchae D) nasal septum E) paranasal sinuses   D) nasal septum  
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Which of the following is called the Adam's apple? A) thyroid cartilage B) epiglottis C) cricoid cartilage D) arytenoid cartilages E) glottis   A) thyroid cartilage  
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Which of the following describes a correct order of structures int he respiratory passageway?   D) pharynx, layrnx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles  
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The C-shaped rings that provide support for the wall of the trachea are made out of A) hyaline cartilage B) elastic cartilage C) fibrocartilage D) reticular connective tissue E) Bone   A) hyaline cartilage  
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Which of the following is not a structure associated with the lungs? A) visceral pleura B) parietal pleura C) cardiac nothc D) endocardium E) oblique fissure   D) endocardium  
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The exchange of gases occurs in the A) trachea B) terminal bronchioles C) alveoli D) primary bronchus E) all of the above   C) alveoli  
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The fluid that lines the inside of the alveoli is produced by A) cuboidal epithelial cells int eh terminal bronchioles B) alveolar macrophages C) squamous pulmonary epithelial cells D) surfactant-secreting cells E) capillary endothelial cells   D) surfactant secreting cells  
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The lungs contain about _______ alveoli. A) 10000 B) 300,000 C) one million D) 300 million E) 500 million   D) 300 million  
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Gas exchange in the lungs occurs across the respiratory membrane byt he process of A) osmosis B) diffusion C) exocytosis D) active transport E) filtration   B) diffusion  
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The basic rhythm of respiration is controlled by the A) pons B) medulla oblongata C) hypothalamus D) pneumotaxic area E) apneustic area   B) medulla oblongata  
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Carbon monoxide A) binds weakly to amino acids within hemoglobin B) binds to the heme of hemoglobin C) binds more strongly to the heme than oxygen does E) binds to the heme grop of hemoglobin and binds more strongly to the heme than oxygen does   E) binds to the heme grop of hemoglobin and binds more strongly to the heme than oxygen does  
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The right lung is divided into three lobes by deep surface fissures A) True B) False   A) True  
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Teh narrow top portion of the lung is called the apex A) True B) False   A) True  
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The right lung is smaller than the left lung because of the position of the heart. A) True B) False   B) False  
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When the diaphragm contracts, it ________   flattens  
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The respiratory gases are exchanged across the ________ membrane.   respiratory  
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Rapid and deep breathing is called ________.   hyperventilation  
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List, in correct order, the passageways that make up the conducting zone of the respiratory system.   nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles. These structures form a continuous passageway for air to move in and out of the lungs.  
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The functions of the respiratory system:   1. Provides for the cycle of gas exchange (02, CO2) 2. Regulate pH of blood @ 7.35-7.4 3. The sense of smell 4. Produces sound (phonation) 5. filters, warms, and moistens (and processes) inspired air 6. excretes some mucus  
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There are four processes of respiration   ventillation: inhalation and exhalation of air betw lungs and atmosphere external respiration: exchange of gases in alveoli & alveolar blood transport of gases in blood to cells (CO2 away from cells) internal respiration  
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What are the two gases exchanged in breathing?   Oxygen Carbon Dioxide  
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The ________ is the passage at the back of the mouth and into the throat.   pharynx  
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The _______ is the cartilaginous structure that contains the vocal cords.   larynx  
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The ___________ is the flap that directs air into the lungs or substance into the digestive system.   epiglottis  
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The ____________ is the "windpipe" that enters the lungs.   trachea  
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The ____________ are large ciliated cartilaginous tubes that carry air further into the lungs branching into smaller tubes   bronchi  
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______________ are the smaller branches of the "tree."   bronchioles  
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______ are tiny grape-like clusters of sacs where gas exchange takes place.   alveoli  
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Ventilation is inhaling and exhaling. This is where gas is exchanged between the lungs and the ___________   atmosphere  
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External respiration (pulmonary gas exchange) is the exchange of gases between the ___________ and ___________________.   alveolar air pulmonary blood  
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Internal respiration is the movement of exchange of gases between the _______ and the __________.   capillary blood cells  
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The gases move back and forth across membranes by ________________.   passive diffusion  
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Cellular respiration is the use of _____________ by the cell.   Oxygen  
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The control of respiration is in the __________ stem.   brain  
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The muscle that is the primary mover of air is the ________.   diaphragm  
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Two muscles in the neck that aid in respiration are   sternocleidomastoid scalenes (elevates two uppermost ribs)  
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The muscles between ribs that air in the expansion and contraction of the ribcage are the:   intercostals  
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the muscles on the back that assist in respiration are   serratus posterior inferior serratus posterior superior  
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The muscles of the abdomen that participate in exhalation are:   rectus abdomius internal/external obliques transverse abdominus  
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All of the following are part of the gastrointestinal tract except the A) stomach B) gallbladder C) esophagus D) small intestine E) pharynx   E) pharynx  
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The ability of the GI tract to mix and move material along its length is called A) digestion B) ingestion C) absorption D) motility E) excitability   D) motility  
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The greater omentum is part of the A) mucosa B) liver C) mesentery D) peritoneum E) large intestine   D) peritoneum  
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The projection hanging from the soft palate that helps prevent food and fluid from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing is the A) papilla B) uvula C) lingual frenulum D) fauces E) lingual tonsil   B) uvula  
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Which of the following contains taste buds? A) papillae B) uvula C) tonsils D) fauces E) none of the above   A) papillae  
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The tongue is primarily composed of A) smooth muscle B) skeletal muscle C) loose connective tissue D) glandular tissue E) none of the above   B) skeletal muscle  
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Teeth are primarily composed of a bone-like substance called A) crown B) enamel C) cementum D) gingivae E) dentin   E) dentin  
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All of the following are regions of the stomach except A) cardia B) duodenum C) fundus D) body E) pylorus   B) duodenum  
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Chyme is released by the stomach into the A) duodenum B) esophogus C) jejunum D) ileum E) cecum   A) duodenum  
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Bile is produced by A) lymphocytes B) Kupffer's cells C) parietal cells D) hepatocytes E) chief cells   D) hepatocytes  
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In adult humans, all of the following are functions of the liver except A) red blood cell production B) storage of vitamins C) synthesis of bile salts D) excretion of bilirubin E) activation of vitamin D   A) red blood cell production  
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the final portion of the small intestine is called the A) ileum B) duodenum C) cecum D) jejunum E) colon   A) ileum  
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absorption of digested nutrients and water in the small intestine occurs by A) diffusion B) osmosis C) facilitated diffusion D) active transport E) all of the above   E) all of the above  
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the first portion of the large intestine is the A) colon B) cecum C) anal canal D) rectum E) ileum   B) cecum  
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The appendix is attached to the A) cecum B) ileum C) ascending colon D) descending colon E) rectum   A) cecum  
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the portion of the large intestine just before the rectum is the A) anus B) cecum C) ascending colon D) transverse colon E) sigmoid colon   E) sigmoid colon  
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What is the correct order of movement of substances through the large intestine?   B) cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, cecum, rectum  
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The greater omentum contains many lymph nodes that supply macrophages and plasma cells for fighting GI A) True B) False   A) True  
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The liver is the largest organ in the body A) True B) False   B) False  
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The gallbladder produces bile. A) True B) False   B) False  
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Insoluble fiber and soluble fiber have opposite effects on intestinal motility but both reduce the risk of developing serious digestive disorders A) True B) False   A) True  
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The waves of muscular contraction that move food through the esophagus and intestines are referred to as __________.   peristalsis  
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Name and describe the six basic processes performed by the digestive system   Provide nutrients for cells Ingestion Digestion Secretion Mixing and propulsion Absorption Elimination/defecation  
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List the general functions of the liver   Carbohydrate metabolism Lipid Metabolism Protein Metabolism Processing of drugs and hormones excretion of bilorubin storage of vitamins and minerals activation of Vitamin D  
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The kidneys A) help regulate blood volume B) help to control blood pressure C) secrete erythropoietin D) help control blood pH E) All of the above are correct   E) All of the above are correct  
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All of the following are components of the urinary system except the A) urethra B) ureter C) urinary bladder D) prostate gland E) kidneys   D) prostate gland  
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Together with the skin and the liver the kidneys help synthesize _______, which is the active form of vitamin D. A) calcitonin B) calcitrol C) erythropoietin D) renin E) angiotensin   B) calcitrol  
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The functional units of the kidneys are called A) renal pyramid B) renal corpuscle C) renal tubule D) renal pelvis E) minor calyx   B) renal corpuscle  
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What is the correct order of anatomical structures found in the nephron?   A) glomerulus, proximal convoluted tubules, loop of Henle, distal convuluted tubules  
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On average _______ to ________ liters of urine are excreted per day. A) 1-2 B) 2-3 C) 3-4 D) 4-5 E) less than all of the above   A) 1-2  
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The urinary bladder is lined by A) pseudostratified epithelium B) transitional epithelium C) stratified squamous epithelium D) simple cuboidal epithelium E) cilated columnar epithelium   B) transitional epithelium  
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The specialized epithelial cells that make up the inner wall of the glomerular capsule are called A) macula densa B) podocytes C) glomerular cells D) juxtaglomerular cells E) capsular epithelial cells   B) podocytes  
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The terminal portion of the urinary system is the A) urinary bladder B) calyx C) ureter D) urethra E) collecting duct   D) urethra  
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Urine is expelled from teh urinary bladder by the process of A) excretion B) defecation C) micturation D) filtration E) expectoration   C) micturation  
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Which part of the kidney filters the blood? A) renal calyx B) renal hilum C) renal corpuscle D) renal tubule E) renal artery   C) renal corpuscle  
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Which of the following is not found in normal urine? A) urea B) uric acid C) sodium D) glucose E) H+ ions   D) glucose  
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The kidneys produce erythropoietin A) True B) False   A) True  
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The urethra is the tube connecting a kidney with he urinary bladder. A) True B) False   B) False  
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Urine volume is influenced by blood pressure A) True B) False   A) True  
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Urine is filtered out of the blood by the urinary bladder. A) True B) False   B) False  
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A lack of voluntary control over micturation is referred to as ____________.   urinary incontinence  
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The hormone that increases water reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct is ________________.   antidiuretic hormone.  
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The renal medulla consists of alternating renal ___________ and renal ____________.   cortex medulla  
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The urinary bladder is a hollow muscular organ located in the pelvic cavity posterior to the ____________ bone.   pubic  
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List the major functions of the kidney.   regulation of ion levels in the blood regulation of blood volume and blood pressure regulation of blood pH production of hormones: erythropoeitin/calcitrol excretion of wastes  
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What is a consequence of blocked pancreatic duct? A) pancreatic stones B) gallstones C) pancreatic autodigestion D) indigestion   C) Pancreatic autodigestion  
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In this condition food sensitivity damages or destroys intestinal villi, leading to problems with absorption of nutrients. A) Celiac disease B) gastroenteritis C) peptic ulcers D) crohn disease   A) Celiac Disease  
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What is the best description of Crohn disease?   A) A progressive inflammatory disorder that can affect any portion of the gastrointestinal tract.  
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What adjustments should a massage therapist make for a client with Crohn disease?   This client should receive massage during remission. During flaires, energy work or reflexive work may be appropriate.  
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Cancer that begins at the proximal end of the esophagus is typically associated with what factor or factors? A) smoking, alcohol use B) drinking very hot liquids C) frequent vomiting D) barrett esophagus   C) frequent vomiting  
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What are the primary symptoms of gastroenteritis? A) fever, headache, coughing B) bloating, gas, blood in stool C) nausea, vomiting, diarrhea D) constipation alternating with diarrhea   C) nausea, vomiting, diarrhea  
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Which are the bacteria associated with food poisoning? A) clostridium difficile B) salmonella, escherichia coli, campylobacter C) helicobacter pylori D) giardia, cryptosporidium   B) salmonella, escherichia coli, campylobacter  
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A person has an open sore in his stomach or small intestine. It may bleed into the digestive tract. It is colonized by bacteria. What condition is present? A) Crohn's disease B) Ulcerative colitis C) gastroenteritis D) peptic ulcer   B) ulcerative colitis  
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Peptic ulcers can increase the risk of which condition? A) Diverticulitis B) inflammatory bowel disease C) colon polyps D) diverticulosis   C) colon polyps  
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What is the best description of diverticulitis? A) an autoimmune attack on the colon mucosa B) infected pouches suspended from the colon C) the appendix becomes a growth medium for bacteria D) the colon swells and ruptures   B) infected pouches suspended form the colon  
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In this condition, small stimuli create large reactions int he colon. Peristalsis becomes irregular and uncoordinated. Diarrhea, constipation, or fluctuations between the two may develop. What is it?   C) irritable bowel syndrome  
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What is the best description of cirrhosis?   D) the result of chronic, long term irritation and/or infection that leads to the proliferation of extracellular matrix  
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Why do people with advanced cirrhosis develop jaundice?   B) bilirubin accumulates int eh bloodstream, staining the skin and mucous membranes yellow  
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What are the most typical early symptoms of any kind of infectious hepatitis? A) fever, joint pain, abdominal pain B) ascites, jaundice, vomiting C) headache, rashes, ascites D) food aversion, nausea, malaise   D) food aversion, nausea, malaise  
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Of hepatitis A, B, and C, which infection has the fewest long-term consequences for health?   A) Hepatitis A  
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What is a unique feature of hepatitis C? A) It can take many years for symptoms to appear. B) It only becomes communicable after symptoms appear C) it is communicable through casual contact D) it only infects older people   A) It can take many hears for symptoms to appear  
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What is a contributing factor to rising rates of liver cancer in the United States? A) alcoholism B) drug abuse C) hepatitis C D) prescription drug mistakes   C) Hepatitis C  
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What condition refers to an overgrowth of yeastlike fungi int he digestive tract?   B) candidiasis  
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In this condition infectious agents are found in the abdominal cavity where no white blood cells or other protective mechanisms can limit them. A) celiac disease B) bleeding ulcer C) appendicitis D) peritonitis   D) peritonitis  
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What are the three organs of the urinary system?   the two kidneys urinary bladder  
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The functional filtration unit is called a __________.   nephron  
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There are about ________________ nephrons in each kidney   about a million  
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The kidneys form _____________ to excrete ____________.   urine wastes  
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The kidneys regulate the blood in the following ways:   regulate blood pH regulate blood volume regulate blood pressure regulate blood electrolytes regulates ion levels  
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__________percent of the filtrate (the fluid filtered out of the blood) is reabsorbed by the body. The rest is excreted by the __________.   99% nephron as urine  
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The kidneys filter close to ___________ liters per day!   150-180  
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What is the substance found in kidney stones? A) Uric Acid B) Struvite C) Cystine D) Calcium   D) Calcium  
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Which is a primary risk factor for developing kidney stones? A) Drinking a lot of alcohol B) Being over 60 years old C) Being dehydrated D) Being pregnant   C) being dehydrated  
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What is the best description fo pyelonephritis? A) The kidneys are working with reduced capacity B) The kidneys are infected with pathogens form the urinary tract C) The kidneys are replaced with nonfunctional scar tissue   B) The kidneys are infected with pathogens form the urinary tract  
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A client reports that she has been fighting a bladder infection. Now she has a fever, extreme back pain, nausea, and pain with urination. What condition is probably present?   C) pyelonephritis  
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What is teh most dependable early sign of bladder cancer?   C) painless hematuria  
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What condition ensues when the protective mucous lining inside the bladder breaks down and the organ is damaged by prolonged exposure to acidic urine?   D) interstitial cystitis  
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What is the best role for massage for a client who has interstitial cystitis?   B) massage may be useful if the client is comfortable on the table or massage chair  
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What condition involved a bacterial invasion of the urethra or bladder?   D) urinary tract infection  
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when a man develops a urinary tract infection, what is probably present?   A) a prostate enlargement  
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What is the best preventive measure against having recurring kidney stones?   drink up to a gallon of water a day  
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What is apoptosis?   programmed cell death  
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what is pulmonary respiration?   respiration through the lungs  
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what is internal respiration?   respiration of the cells  
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external ventilation (respiration?)   the process by which gases are exchanged between the atmosphere and the pulmonary loop of circulation  
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what is the greater omentum?   "snuggly blanket" The greater omentum (also the great omentum, omentum majus, gastrocolic omentum, epiploon, or, especially in animals, caul) is a large fold of visceral peritoneum that hangs down from the stomach. It extends from the greater curvature  
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name the parts of the digestive system   mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine accessories: liver, gallbladder, pancreas  
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Who was Dr. Max Gerson?   he wrote a book called Cancer Therapy 50 Cures RE: nutritional therapy  
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what is orthomolecular medicine?   alternative medicine prescription of nutritional supplements  
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