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the two branches of the trachea that go to each lung are called the? Bronchi
the muscle below the lungs that assists with breathing is called Diaphragm
the air sacs that expand and contract with breathing are called Alveoli
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is defined as a persistent lung disorder that blocks the airways and makes breathing difficult true
Diabetes is a endocrine disorder
alveoli that lose their elasticity and a barrel chest are signs of a disease called emphysema
the flap of skin that covers the larynx when we eat or drink is called the epiglottis
an illness brought on by allergies, exertion, cold or stress and constricts the bronchi is called asthma
medically the throat is known as the pharynx
which substance in the blood is closely monitored by the parathyroid glands calcium
a stable state within the body is known as homeostasis
which of the following secretes the antagonistic hormones, insulin and glucagon pancreas
insulin is produced and secreted by the pituitary glang false
insulin is required for the breakdown of which substance glucose and starch
which of the following is known as the master gland Pituitary
type 1 diabetes mellitus is childhood onset, insulin dependent true
the metabolic rate of the body is regulated by which gland thyroid
the body's response to stress and inflammation is controlled by the glucocorticoids found in the adrenal medulla false
hypothyroidism is a condition that develops when the parathyroid gland secretes too much parathrmone false
indicate one function of the skin protection
which substance does the skin secrete to keep it soft and supple oil
the outer layer of the skin is called epidermis
body temperatures is regulated by what part of the dermis sweat glands
skin colour is called pigment
blood vessels, nerves, sweat and oil glands are found in the epidermis false
skin is made up of epithelial, connective, nerve, and muscle tissue true
open areas caused by failure to frequently reposition an immobile client are called all of the above
due to the fragile skin condition of most elderly clients, the most common injury is skin tear
major structures of the urinary system are kidney, ureter, bladder and urethra
the tube running from the kidney to the bladder is known as the ureter
which of the following contains deoxygenated blood right atrium
which chamber of the heart first receives oxygenated blood left atrium
complications of hypertension include stroke, heart attack, kidney failure and blindness true
the cardiovascular system all of the above
which part of the heart pumps blood to the body left ventricle
there are approximately 25 trillion leukocytes and the live for 9 days false
the basic working unit of the body is cell
the liquid part of blood is called plasma
flaps that prevent the back washing of blood are called valves
your client is holding their chest, complaining of SOB, sweating with greyish skin colour. your client could be having a myocardial infarction
a sign of angina pectoris is pitting edema in the legs and the feet false
congestive heart failure is defined as death of the heart tissue caused by lack of oxygen false
each lung is covered by a two layered sac called the pleura
the brainstem is made up of the midbrain, pons and medulla true
the central nervous system is made up of the the brain and the spinal cord
the portion of the brain that is responsible for the fine motor skills and balance is the cerebellum
weakness on one side of the body and difficulty speaking are signs of cerebral vascular accident
the first menstrual cycle of a women's life is known as menarche
your client, a female, short in stature, has stooped posture and has several fractured bones in the last year. your client has a diagnosis of osteoporosis
name of the substance found in long bones that is responsible for the formation of blood cells marrow
a disease caused by the accumulation of uric acid in the cartilage of a joint and the tendons is called gout
arthroplasty is the surgical replacement of a joint to relieve pain and restore joint motion true
chemicals that carry messages via electrical impulse between the cells of the nervous system are called neurotransmitters
messages that travel into a neuron travel via the dendrites
the patella is the kneecap
the sternum is the breast bone
the function of the skeletal system include all of the following except excretion
the clavicle is the collarbone
the two branches of the trachea that go to each lung are called the bronchi
the muscle below the lungs that assist with breathing is called the diaphragm
the air sacs that expand and contract with breathing are called alveoli
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is defined as a persistent lung disorder that blocks the airways and makes breathing difficult true
diabetes is a endocrine disorder
alveoli that lose their elasticity and a barrel chest are signs of a disease called emphysema
the flap of skin that covers the larynx when we eat or drink is called the epiglottis
the average output of urine in a 24 hour period is 1500ml
what is the name of the basic working unit of the kidney nephron
a network of capillaries found in the nephrons of the kidneys are called glomerulus
inflammation of the bladder is called cystitis
inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis due to bacterial infection is called pyelonephritis
oliguria means scant amount of urine
when the endometrial lining breaks down and is discharged, the process is known as menstruation
the female hormones secreted by the ovaries are estrogen and progesterone
to reach the uterus, the ovum (egg) must travel through the fallopian tube
the neck or narrow section of the uterus is called the cervix
the outer folds of tissue on each side of the vaginal opening are called the labia majora
the role of the prostate gland is to increase sperm mobility true
sperm is produced in the epididymis false
sperm is stored in the seminal vesicles
the wave like motion of food through the digestive system is known as peristalsis
food is chemically broken down in the duodenum
the stomach is responsible for chemical breakdown and physical absorption
bile and pancreatic juices are secreted in the duodenum
when an opening must be made surgically from the large intestine to the outside of the body, it is called colostomy
which of the following would be incorrect advice to give someone who is suffering from constipation increase their intake of cheese and meat
absorption of nutrients occurs in the jejunum and the ileum
what is the substance secreted in the mouth that begins digestion saliva
female hormones decrease with menopause. which is not an effect of reduced hormone levels sexual desire is lost
as a person ages, sensitivity to pain decreases. this is due to change in the integumentary system
depression is a normal part of aging false
indicate which of the following is not an age related change of the urinary system urinary retention
indicate which of the following is not an age related change of the respiratory system reduced oxygen circulation due to narrow vessels
an older persons diet should be high in protein, calcium and vitamins true
bruising and delayed healing can result from a decreased number of blood vessels true
the process of digestion begins in the mouth
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