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APD - Chapter 18
Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease: Chapter 18
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| DNA Fingerprinting | compare an unknown sample to a known sample |
| Geriatric | older patients |
| Polypharmacy | Taking many drugs at the same time |
| Chemotherapy | chemicals to destroy rapidly dividing cells. |
| Radiation | use of energy waves to target cancer cells |
| Biological Therapy | Manipulating the body to defend itself against cancer |
| Sexually Transmitted Disease | disease spread by sexual contact |
| Melanoma | skin cancer |
| Colonoscopy | using an endoscope to view the colon |
| Mammography | screening for breast cancer |
| Bone scouring is an indication of: | a. tuberculosis |
| Which nerve is damaged in carpal tunnel syndrome? | a. Median |
| What bone fragment, showing evidence of primitive surgery, was found in a 400-year-old trash dump. | a. Skull |
| Who was Josef Mengele? | d. The Angel of death responsible for the deaths of many humans during World War II. |
| According to your text, what substance containing thallium, was intentionally and secretly fed to the victim, causing death? | a. Rat Poison |
| Which of the following is true about fingerprints? | b. They are only fully formed between the first and second year of life. |
| DNA fingerprinting helped determine that Thomas Jefferson, The Third President of the United States, or a relative: | c. Fathered children of his slave |
| In the elderly, what changes are seen in the taste buds? | c. Sweet tastes become less discernable than bitter tastes |
| Although bone loss occurs in both men and women, the highest percentage bone loss in women can be seen: | b. In the first 5 years postmenopause |
| As we Age: | b. Cardiac output decreases |
| What is bone scouring | d. The destruction of smooth bone surfaces as a result of colonization of bacteria |
| In forensic science, which anatomical structure is examined for evidence of tuberculosis? | d. End of long bones |
| In the elderly, changes in the integumentary system include: | d. All of the Above; Increased skin delicacy, loss of elasticity, multiple lesions |
| Stress: | c. Is good and necessary, but chronic stress may be problematic |
| Beneficial in maintaining healthy bones, what is recommended? | d. a and b; Calcium and vitamins, weight bearing exercises |
| What may cause carpal tunnel syndrome? | d. Repetitive motion such as playing the piano |
| For optimum health, how much water is recommended per day. | b. 8 glasses |
| What technique was initially used to confirm that Wolfgang Gerhard was really Josef Mengele? | a. Video skull0face superimposition |
| Which of the following has/have an adverse effect on the cardiovascular system? | d. All of the above; alcohol, smoking, saturated fats |
| Why can high doses of Vit. A, D, E, and K actually harm the body? | c. They can build up to a toxic level |
| What is needed in order to identify a criminal suspect through DNA fingerprinting? | b. Both DNA from a crime scene and a known DNA sample. |
| The simplest and most effective way to stop spread of infections: | b. wash hands |
| An antibiotic cream or tablet is what kind of agent? | d. antibacterial |
| Which of the following is/are considered diuretics? | b. Caffeinated coffee |
| The ability to roll your tongue is: | c. An inherited trait |
| Vit. A | c. Recommended for proper night vision |
| Calcium | d. Raw material for bones and teeth |
| Vit. B1 | g. Needed for Carbohydrate metabolism and normal digestion and appetite |
| Vit. B12 | h. To treat pernicious anemia |
| Vit. C | j. Aids in the absorption of iron |
| Niacin | b. Facilitate fat synthesis and glycolysis |
| Vit. E | e. Needed for hemolytic resistance of RBC's |
| Vit. K | i. Needed for proper blood clotting |
| Vit. D | a. Aids in the absorption of calcium from the gut |
| Folic Acid | f. Need to prevent spina bifida |
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