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A/P Review 2 Part 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The normal adult heart beats approximately how many times per minute? | |
| What is the only artery in the body that does NOT transport oxygenated blood? | |
| Blood moves through veins by what method? | |
| Trace a drop of blood from the right atrium back to the right atrium. | |
| White blood cells originate in the bone marrow. Where do some white blood cells migrate to and for what reason? | |
| When performing massage on a client who is HIV positive, what precautions must be taken? | |
| List the three layers of the protective membrane surrounding the brain in order from outside to inside. | |
| List the three parts of the brain stem and describe the primary function of each. | |
| Describe reflexes and provide and example. | |
| Where are the spinal accessory nerves distributed in the human body. | |
| Describe the symptoms of a pinched nerve. | |
| List six important endocrine glands. | |
| Describe why the pituitary gland is called the master gland. | |
| Describe the outcome of hyperpituitarism if it occurs before puberty. | |
| Describe the characteristics of hyperparathyroidism. | |
| Describe what would happen if the mineralocorticoid, aldosterone were deficient. | |
| List the structures that comprise the respiratory system. | |
| What two muscle groups work during forced exhalation? | |
| Oxygen and carbon dioxide is exchanged at a cellular level by what process? Briefly explain. | |
| Explain what role the diaphragm plays in respiration. | |
| Explain what common complications can occur in patients with influenza. | |
| List the accessory organs of the digestive system. | |
| What role does the pyloric sphincter play in digestion? | |
| What role does the villi of the intestinal walls play in digestion? | |
| What are the main functions of the digestive system? | |
| List and briefly describe three conditions of the digestive system. | |
| List the organs of the excretory system. | |
| What is the main function of the excretory system? | |
| Identify two specific functions of the kidneys. | |
| What is the liver's main excretory function? | |
| What might a change in urine color from normal indicate? | |
| List three main functions of the male reproductive system. | |
| The normal duration of gestation in women is approximately how long? | |
| At what stage in pregnancy is the developing child called a fetus? | |
| Estrogen controls the development of secondary female sexual characteristic. List these characteristics. | |
| List the structures of the female reproductive system. |