Anatomy and physiology
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organs; abdominal
wall; chest
wall; abdominal
organs; chest
ACTIVATION LINK
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melanocytes, which give the skin color
collagen connective tissue
nerve endings
sweat glands
Question 31 pts
The skeletal system function of hematopoiesis refers to the__:
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process of blood cell formation
storage of calcium for the body
attachment of muscles for movement
ability of the skeleton to protect the more delicate structures of the body
Question 41 pts
Bone-building cells are called __:
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osteoblasts
osteoclasts
osteocytes
chondrocytes
Question 51 pts
Which of the following is not one of the bones that makes up the hip bone?
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acetabulum
ischium
pubis
ilium
Question 61 pts
Which substance is stored in the muscles endoplasmic reticulum and then released when a nerve signal stimulates a muscle fiber?
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calcium ions
myoglobin
ATP
Sarcomeres
Question 71 pts
Complete the sentence below to make an accurate statement.
During a nerve impulse___:
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sodium ions are allowed into the neuron
the entire neuron becomes positively charged
sodium ions are pumped out of the neuron
the interior of the neuron becomes more negative
Question 81 pts
The vital centers of the body are located in the ___:
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medulla oblongata
pons
spinal cord
midbrain
Question 91 pts
Which of the following is not a function of the hypothalamus?
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plays a part in the so-called arousal or alerting mechanism
produces antidiuretic hormone
helps regulate body temperature
helps regulate water balance
Question 101 pts
Which of the following is an example of a morphine-like neurotransmitter?
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enkephalin
acetylcholine
dopamine
serotonin
Question 111 pts
Which of the following is not a bone of the middle ear?
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cochlea
stapes
incus
malleus
Question 121 pts
Complete the sentence to make it correct:
Adrenal Corticotropic Hormone (ACTH) ___:
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causes the ovary to begin forming an egg follicle
stimulates the production of adrenal cortex hormone
stimulates the release of adrenaline
has target organ cells in the thyroid gland
Question 131 pts
Complete the sentence to make it correct:
The hormone Calcitonin ___:
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prevents hypercalcemia
is released by the parathyroid gland
increases the calcium level in the blood
can cause Graves disease if it is hypersecreted
Question 141 pts
Which of the following is true of parathyroid hormone?
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It increases the amount of calcium in the blood.
It is made in the thyroid gland.
It stimulates the formation of bone.
It is secreted by the thyroid gland
Question 151 pts
The bicuspid or mitral valve is the valve ___:
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between the left atrium and left ventricle
that opens from the right ventricle into the artery
between the right atrium and right ventricle
that opens from the left ventricle into the artery
Question 161 pts
Which structure is the part of the conduction system of the heart that actually makes the ventricles contract?
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Purkinje fibers
sinoatrial node
atrioventricular node
bundle of His
Question 171 pts
Fill in the blanks in the sentence below to make it correct:
The first heart sound (lub) is caused by the _____ of the _____ and _____valve(s).
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Closing; mitral; tricuspid
Closing; aortic; pulmonic
Opening; mitral; tricuspid
Opening; aortic; pulmonic
Question 181 pts
Blood passing through the tricuspid valve has just left which heart chamber?
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right atrium
left atrium
left ventricle
right ventricle
Question 191 pts
Blood returning from the lung enters which heart chamber?
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left atrium
left ventricle
right ventricle
right atrium
Question 201 pts
Blood pressure is highest in the ___:
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large arteries
capillaries
large veins
small veins
Question 211 pts
An increase in which of the following can cause a decrease in blood pressure?
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heart rate
blood volume
strength of the heart contraction
blood viscosity
Question 221 pts
The movement of gases from the alveoli to the plasma and red blood cells is called:
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Diffusion
Perfusion
Ventilation
Respiration
Question 231 pts
The amount of air that can be forcibly taken in after normally inhaling is called __ ___ :
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inspiratory reserve volume
end expiratory lung volume (EELV))
residual volume
tidal volume
Question 241 pts
An incomplete expansion or collapse of a lung for any reason is called__:
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atelectasis
pleurisy
pneumothorax
hemothorax
Question 251 pts
The order of the segments of the small intestine from the stomach to the large intestine is which of the following?
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duodenum, jejunum, ileum
ileum, jejunum, duodenum
duodenum, ileum, jejunum
jejunum, duodenum, ileum
Question 261 pts
List order in which material passes through the large intestine.
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Cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon
Descending colon, transverse colon, ascending colon, cecum
Ascending colon, cecum, transverse colon, descending colon
Cecum, descending colon, transverse colon, ascending colon
Question 271 pts
Protein digestion begins in the ___:
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stomach
mouth
small intestine
large intestine
Question 281 pts
Blood plasma moving from the glomerulus to the Bowman capsule is called__:
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filtration
resorption
excretion
micturition
Question 291 pts
The positively charged ion with the greatest concentration in the blood is__:
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sodium
calcium
magnesium
potassium
Question 301 pts
The hormone aldosterone causes the _____ by the kidneys.
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resorption of sodium ions
resorption of potassium ions
loss of sodium ions
loss of potassium ions
