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| 4346864288 | Thyroid cartilage | The wing shaped plate of cartilage that sits anterior to the larynx and formd the Adams apple | 0 | |
| 4346864289 | Musculoskeletal system | The system of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement | 1 | |
| 4346864290 | Skeleton | The bones of the body | 2 | |
| 4346864291 | Muscle | Tissue that can contract and allow movement of a body part | 3 | |
| 4346864292 | Ligament | Tissue that connects bones to bone | 4 | |
| 4346864293 | Tendon | Tissue that connects muscle to bone | 5 | |
| 4346864294 | The three main functions of the Musculoskeletal system | To give the body shape, to protect vital organs and provide for body movement | 6 | |
| 4346864295 | Skull | The bony structure of the head | 7 | |
| 4346864296 | Cranium | The top, back, and sides of the skull | 8 | |
| 4346864297 | Mandible | The lower jaw bone | 9 | |
| 4346864298 | Maxillae | The two fused bones forming the upper jaw | 10 | |
| 4346864299 | Nasal bones | The nose bones | 11 | |
| 4346864300 | Orbits | The bony structures around the eyes; the eyesockets | 12 | |
| 4346864301 | Zygomatic arches | Bones that form the structure of the cheeks | 13 | |
| 4346864302 | Vertebrae | The 33 bones of the spinal column | 14 | |
| 4346864303 | Divisions of the spine | The spine is comprised of five regions, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, Coccyx | 15 | |
| 4346864304 | Cervical section | The neck consisting of seven vertebrae | 16 | |
| 4346864305 | Thoracic section | The thorax, ribs and upper back consisting of 12 vertebrae | 17 | |
| 4346864306 | Lumbar section | The lower back consisting of five vertebrae | 18 | |
| 4346864307 | Sacral section | The back wall of the pelvis consisting of five vertebrae | 19 | |
| 4346864308 | Coccyx section | Tailbone consisting of four vertebrae | 20 | |
| 4346864309 | Thorax | The chest | 21 | |
| 4346864310 | Sternum | The breastbone | 22 | |
| 4346864311 | Manubrium | The superior portion of the sternum | 23 | |
| 4346864312 | Xiphoid process | The inferior portion of the sternum | 24 | |
| 4346864313 | Pelvis | The basin shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities | 25 | |
| 4346864314 | Ilium | The superior and why this portion of the pelvis | 26 | |
| 4346864315 | Ischium | The lower, posterior portions of the pelvis | 27 | |
| 4346864316 | Pubis | The medial anterior portion of the pelvis | 28 | |
| 4346864317 | Acetabulum | The pelvic socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint | 29 | |
| 4348192857 | Lower extremity bones | The femur, patella, tibia, fibula, malleolus, tarsals, metatarsals, calcaneus and the flanges | 30 | |
| 4348192858 | Upper extremity bones | The clavicle, scapula, acromion process, acromioclavicular joint, humerus, the radius, ulna, carpals, and metacarpals | 31 | |
| 4348192859 | Femur | The large bone of the thigh | 32 | |
| 4348192860 | Patella | The kneecap | 33 | |
| 4348192861 | Tibia | The medial and larger bone of the lower leg | 34 | |
| 4348192862 | Fibula | The lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg | 35 | |
| 4348192863 | Malleolus | The protrusion on the side of the ankle. The lateral malleolus, at the lower end of the fibula, is seen on the outer ankle: the medial malleolus, at the lower end of the tibia, the scene on the inner ankle | 36 | |
| 4348192864 | Tarsals | The ankle bones | 37 | |
| 4348192865 | Metatarsals | The foot bones | 38 | |
| 4348192866 | Calcaneus | The heel bone | 39 | |
| 4348192867 | Phalanges | The toe bones and finger bones | 40 | |
| 4348192868 | Scapula | The shoulder blade | 41 | |
| 4348192869 | Clavicle | The collarbone | 42 | |
| 4348192870 | Acromion process | The highest portion of the shoulder | 43 | |
| 4348192871 | Acromioclavicular joint | The joint where the acromion and clavicle meet | 44 | |
| 4348192872 | Humerus | The bone of the upper arm, between the shoulder and the elbow | 45 | |
| 4348192873 | Radius | The lateral bone of the forarm | 46 | |
| 4348192874 | Ulna | The medial bone of the forearm | 47 | |
| 4348192875 | Carpals | The wrist bones | 48 | |
| 4348192876 | Metacarpals | The hand bones | 49 | |
| 4348192877 | Joint | The point where two bones come together | 50 | |
| 4348192878 | The three types of muscles | Voluntary muscle, involuntary muscle in the cardiac muscle | 51 | |
| 4348192879 | Voluntary muscle (skeletal muscle) | Muscle that can be consciously controlled | 52 | |
| 4348192880 | Involuntary muscle (smooth muscle) | Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled | 53 | |
| 4348192881 | Cardiac muscle | Specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart | 54 | |
| 4348192882 | Automaticity | The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own | 55 | |
| 4348192883 | Respiratory system | The system of the nose, mouth, throat, lungs, and muscles that bring oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide. Also called the pulmonary system | 56 | |
| 4348192884 | Oropharynx | The area directly posterior to the mouth | 57 | |
| 4348192885 | Nasopharynx | The area directly posterior to the nose | 58 | |
| 4348192886 | Pharynx | The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx in the nasopharynx | 59 | |
| 4348192887 | Epiglottis | A leaf shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea | 60 | |
| 4348192888 | Larynx | The voice box | 61 | |
| 4348192889 | Cricoid cartilage | The ring shaped structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx | 62 | |
| 4348192890 | Trachea | The structures that connect the pharynx to the lungs. Also called the windpipe | 63 | |
| 4348192891 | Lungs | The organs were exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place | 64 | |
| 4348192892 | Bronchi | The two large set of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs. There are right and left bronchi. Singular bronchus. | 65 | |
| 4348192893 | Alveoli | The microscopic sacks of the Longs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place | 66 | |
| 4348192894 | Diaphragm | The muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. A major muscle of respiration | 67 | |
| 4348192895 | Inhalation | An active process in which the intercostal muscle and the diaphragm contracts, expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs | 68 | |
| 4348192896 | Exhalation | A passive process in which the intercostal muscles in the diaphragm relax, causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs | 69 | |
| 4348192897 | Ventilation | The process of moving gases between the inhaled air in the pulmonary circulation of blood | 70 | |
| 4348192898 | Respiration (cellular) | The process of moving oxygen and carbon dioxide between circulating blood in the cells | 71 | |
| 4348192899 | Cardiovascular system | The system made up of the heart (cardio) and the blood vessels (vascular); the circulatory system | 72 | |
| 4348192900 | Atria | The upper chambers of the heart. There's a right atrium (which receives oxygenated blood returning from the body) and a left atrium (which receives oxygenated blood returning from the lungs). | 73 | |
| 4348192901 | Ventricles | The two lower chambers of the heart. There's a right ventricle (which sends oxygen poor blood to the lungs ) and a left ventricle (which sends oxygen-rich blood to the body). | 74 | |
| 4348192902 | Venae cavae | The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. These two major veins return blood from the body to the right atrium. Singular vena cava | 75 | |
| 4348192903 | Valve | A structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of a fluid in only One Direction | 76 | |
| 4348192904 | Cardiac conduction system | A system of specialized muscle tissues that conducts electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat | 77 | |
| 4348192905 | Artery | Any blood vessel curing blood away from the heart | 78 | |
| 4348192906 | Coronary arteries | Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart (myocardium). | 79 | |
| 4348192907 | Aorta | The largest artery in the body. It transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation | 80 | |
| 4348192908 | Pulmonary arteries | The vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs | 81 | |
| 4348192909 | Carotid arteries | The large neck arteries, one on each side of the neck, that carry blood from the heart to the head | 82 | |
| 4348192910 | Femoral artery | The major artery supplying the leg | 83 | |
| 4348192911 | Brachial artery | Artery of the upper arm; the site of the pulse checked during infancy CPR | 84 | |
| 4348192912 | Radial artery | The artery of the lower arm: the artery felt when taking the pulse at the thumb side of the wrist | 85 | |
| 4348192913 | Posterior tibial artery | Artery supplying the foot, behind the medial ankle | 86 | |
| 4348192914 | Dorsalis pedis artery | Arteries supplying the foot, lateral to the large tendon of the big toe. | 87 | |
| 4348192915 | Arteriole | The smallest kind of artery | 88 | |
| 4348192916 | Capillary | A thin walled, microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells take place | 89 | |
| 4348192917 | Venule | The smallest kind of vein | 90 | |
| 4348192918 | Vein | Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart | 91 | |
| 4348192919 | Pulmonary veins | The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the longs to the left atrium of the heart | 92 | |
| 4348192920 | Plasma | The fluid portion of the blood | 93 | |
| 4348192921 | Red blood cells | Components of the blood. They carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide away from the cells | 94 | |
| 4348192922 | White blood cells | Components of the blood. They produce substances that help the body fight infection | 95 | |
| 4348192923 | Platelets | Components of the blood; membrane enclosed fragments of specialized cells | 96 | |
| 4348192924 | Pulse | The rhythmic beats cost is way it's a blood moves through and expand the arteries | 97 | |
| 4348192925 | Peripheral pulses | The radial, brachial, posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis pulses, which can be felt at peripheral (out lying) points of the body | 98 | |
| 4349472425 | Central pulses | The carotid and femoral pulses, which can be felt in the central part of the body | 99 | |
| 4349472426 | Blood pressure | The pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels. Usually arterial blood pressure is measured. There are two parts: diastolic blood pressure and systolic blood pressure | 100 | |
| 4349472427 | Systolic blood pressure | The pressure-treated in the arteries when the left ventricle contracts and forces blood out into circulation | 101 | |
| 4349472428 | Diastolic blood pressure | The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling | 102 | |
| 4349472429 | Perfusion | The supply of oxygen and nutrients to and removal of waste from the cells and tissues of the body as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries | 103 | |
| 4349472430 | Hypoperfusion | Inability of the body to adequately circulate blood to the body cells to supply them with the oxygen and nutrients. A life-threatening condition. Also called shock. | 104 | |
| 4349472431 | Cardiopulmonary system | The respiratory system and cardiovascular system working together | 105 | |
| 4349472432 | Lymphatic system | The system composed of organs, tissues, and vessels that help to maintain the fluid balance of the body and contribute to the body's immune system | 106 | |
| 4349472433 | Nervous system | The system of brain, spinal cord, and nerves that govern sensation, movement, and thought | 107 | |
| 4349472434 | Central nervous system | The brain and spinal cord | 108 | |
| 4349472435 | Peripheral nervous system | The nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cord | 109 | |
| 4349472436 | Autonomic nervous system | The division of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary motor functions | 110 | |
| 4349472437 | Digestive system | System by which food travels through the body and is digested, or broken down into absorbable forms | 111 | |
| 4349472438 | Stomach | Muscular sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins | 112 | |
| 4349472439 | Small intestine | The muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine, divided into the duodenum, the jejunum, and the ileum, which receives partially digested food from the stomach and continues digestion. Nutrients are absorbed by the body through its walls | 113 | |
| 4349472440 | Large intestine | The muscular tube that removes water from waste products received from the small intestine and moves anything not absorbed by the body toward excretion from the body | 114 | |
| 4349472441 | Liver | The largest organ of the body, which produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in the body | 115 | |
| 4349472442 | Gallbladder | A sack on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver | 116 | |
| 4349472443 | Pancreas | A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine | 117 | |
| 4349472444 | Spleen | And organ located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen the acts as a blood filtrate Chin system and a reservoir for reserves of blood | 118 | |
| 4349472445 | Appendix | It's small tube located near the junction of the small and large intestines in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, the function of which is not well understood. It's inflammation, called appendicitis, is a common cause of abdominal pain | 119 | |
| 4349472446 | Skin | The layer of tissue between the body and the external environment | 120 | |
| 4349616105 | Functions of the skin | Protection, water balance, temperature regulation, excretion, and shock (impact) absorption | 121 | |
| 4349472447 | Epidermis | The outer layer of skin | 122 | |
| 4349472448 | Dermis | The inner layer of skin, Rich and blood vessels and nerves, found beneath the epidermis | 123 | |
| 4349472449 | Subcuntaneous layers | The layers of fat and soft tissue found below the dermis | 124 | |
| 4349472450 | Endocrine system | System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions | 125 | |
| 4349472451 | Insulin | The hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics | 126 | |
| 4349472452 | Epinephrine | A hormone produced by the body. As a medication, it dilates respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions | 127 | |
| 4349593062 | Renal system | The body system that regulates fluid balance and the filtration of blood. Also called the urinary system | 128 | |
| 4349593063 | Kidneys | Organs of the renal system used to filter blood and regulate fluid levels in the body | 129 | |
| 4349593064 | Blatter | The round saclike organ of the renal system used as a reservoir for urine | 130 | |
| 4349593065 | Ureters | The tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder | 131 | |
| 4349593066 | Urethra | Tube connecting the bladder to the vagina or penis for excretion of urine | 132 | |
| 4349593067 | Reproductive system | The buddy system that is responsible for human reproduction | 133 | |
| 4349593068 | Testes | The mail organs of reproduction used for the production of sperm | 134 | |
| 4349593069 | Penis | The organ of mail reproduction responsible for sexual intercourse and the transfer of sperm | 135 | |
| 4349593070 | Ovaries | Big producing organs within the female reproductive system | 136 | |
| 4349593071 | Uterus | Female organ of reproduction used to house the developing fetus | 137 | |
| 4349593072 | Vagina | The female organ of reproduction used for both sexual intercourse and as an exit from the uterus for the fetus | 138 | |
| 4374449929 | Structures of the muscularskeletal system | Bones, joints, muscles | 139 | |
| 4374449930 | Structures of the respiratory system | Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx trachea, bronchial tubes tubes and lungs | 140 | |
| 4374449931 | Structures of the cardiovascular system | Heart, arteries, veins | 141 | |
| 4374449932 | Structures of the blood | Plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets | 142 | |
| 4374449933 | Structures of the lymphatic system | Tonsils and adenoids, thymus gland, spleen, lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels | 143 | |
| 4374449934 | Structures of the nervous system | Brain, spinal cord, nerves | 144 | |
| 4374449935 | Structures of the digestive system | Oral cavity, Pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon) liver, gallbladder, pancreas | 145 | |
| 4374449936 | Structures of the integumentary system | Skin, hair, nails, sweat glands | 146 | |
| 4374449937 | Structures of the endocrine system | Pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, thymus gland, adrenal gland's, pancreas, testes, ovaries | 147 | |
| 4374449938 | Structures of the renal and urinary system | Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra | 148 | |
| 4374449939 | Structures of the male reproductive system | Testes, epididymis, vas deferens, penis, seminal vesicles, prostate gland | 149 | |
| 4374449940 | Structures of the female reproductive system | Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, Volva, breasts | 150 | |
| 4384285760 | Which is the principle organ of the renal system? A) Kidney B) Bladder C) Ureter D) Urethra | A) Kidney | 151 | |
| 4384299410 | What type of muscles control the size of the bronchioles in the lungs? A) Striated B) Skeletal C) Voluntary D) Smooth | D) Smooth | 152 | |
| 4384316229 | Which of the following BEST describes the medical condition of shock? A) An extreme emotional reaction to a stressful event B) Hypotension C) A state of inadequate tissue perfusion D) Delayed capilary refill | B) Hypotension | 153 | |
| 4384329822 | Which glands produce the oil that collects on the surface of the skin? A) Epilthelial B) Adipose C) Sebaceous D) Meissner's | C) Sebaceous | 154 | |
| 4384347662 | The movement of oxygen into the cells, coupled with the removal of waste products, is refered to as: A) Ventilation B) Osmosis C) Diffusion D) Perfusion | D) Perfusion | 155 | |
| 4384356997 | Oxygen aids in converting glucose into: A) ADP B) AMP C) ATP D) ACL | C) ATP | 156 | |
| 4384374103 | If oxygen is not present in sufficient supply, the body will shift to: A) Anaerobic metabolism B) Aerobic metabolism C) mitochondrial metabolism D) differential metabolism | A) Anaerobic metabolism | 157 | |
| 4384391645 | A condition that reduces the number of oxygen-carrying red blood cells is: A) Leukopenia B) Erythropoiesis C) Anemia D) Polycythemia | C) Anemia | 158 | |
| 4384437879 | Which of the following characteristics of the pediatric airway makes children more susceptible to airway obstruction? A) Proportionally larger tounge B) Faster metobolic rate C) Cricoid ring that is smaller in size than the glottis opening D) A faster rate of consumption of oxygen than in the adult | A) Proportinally larger tounge | 159 | |
| 4384481568 | Compared to adults, which of the following is TRUE about the respiratory system in children? A) The child's trachea is wider and less easily obstructed B) The child's trachea is more ridgid and longer C) The child's tounge takes up proportionally more space in the pharynx D) The child's tounge takes up proportionally less space in teh pharynx | C) The child's tounge takes up proportionally more space in the pharynx | 160 | |
| 4384520631 | Why is it critical to manage swelling of the pediatric patient's airway? A) Because the rigidity of the pediatric patient's airway B) Becasue of the small diameter of the pediatric airway C) Because of the reduced oxygen demand in children D) Because the child's tounge is unlikely to cuase an airway obstruction | B) Becasue of the small diameter of the pediatric airway | 161 | |
| 4384541267 | Oxygen-poor blood is pumped to the lungs from the right ventricle into the: A) Aorta B) Vena cava C) Pulmonary artery D) Pulmonary vein | C) Pulmonary artery | 162 | |
| 4384558109 | Between the right atrium and right ventricle is the: A) Tricuspid valve B) Mitral valve C) Pulmonary valve D) Aortic arch | A) Tricuspid valve | 163 | |
| 4384573979 | The blood supply for the heart itself is provided by the: A) cardiac arteries B) carotid arteries C) pulmonary arteries D) coronary arteries | D) coronary arteries | 164 | |
| 4384588863 | The right atrium pumps blood to the: A) right ventricle B) left atrium C) left vetricle D) pulmonary valve | A) right ventricle | 165 | |
| 4384605672 | The airway structure that leads from the trachea to the lungs is: A) larynx B) alveoli C) mainstem bronchus D) carina | C) mainstem bronchus | 166 | |
| 4384620941 | The structure that contains the vocal cords is called the: A) epiglottis B) oropharynx C) pharynx D) larynx | D) larynx | 167 | |
| 4384632113 | How many vertebrae make up the lumbar spine? A) 5 B) 12 C) 7 D) 4 | A) 5 | 168 | |
| 4384645480 | The bones that form the structure of the cheeks are the: A) maxillae B) orbital bones C) manubrium D) zygomatic arches | D) zygomatic arches | 169 | |
| 4384665939 | Which bones have the same name in the upper extremities as they do in the lower extremities? A) The phalanges B) The metatarsals C) The metacarpasl D) The tarsals | A) The phalanges | 170 | |
| 4384678729 | The tube through which urine passes to be eliminated from the body is the: A) calyx B) ureter C) urethra D) loop of Henle | C) urethra | 171 | |
| 4384693241 | The MOST superficial layer of skin is the: A) subcutaneous layer B) dermis C) epidermis D) cutaneous layer | C) epidermis | 172 | |
| 4384703543 | Blood returns to the heart from the lungs by way of the: A) aorta B) pulmonary vein C) vena cava D) right heart | B) pulmonary vein | 173 | |
| 4384717113 | At the base of the aortic artery, where it originates from the left ventricle, is the: A) tricuspid valve B) aortic valve C) pulmonary valve D) mitral valve | B) aortic valve | 174 | |
| 4384732419 | At the base of the pulmonary artery in teh right ventricle is the: A) tricuspid valve B) pulmonary valve C) aortic valve D) mitral valve | B) pulmonary valve | 175 | |
| 4384745949 | The lower part of the heart is called the: A) myocardium B) apex C) tip D) septum | B) apex | 176 | |
| 4384763763 | Which of the following cardiovascular structures carries deoxygenated blood? A) Pulmonary artery B) Subclavian artery C) Innominate artery D) Aortic artery | A) Pulmonary artery | 177 | |
| 4384774721 | The trachea is part of the: A) Alveoli B) esophagus C) upper airway D) lower airway | D) lower airway | 178 | |
| 4384783691 | What is the name of the large thigh bone? A) Tibia B) Fibula C) Acetabulum D) Femur | D) Femur | 179 | |
| 4384804985 | Urine is transported to the bladder by the: A) fallopian tube B) kidney C) ureter D) Urehtra | C) ureter | 180 | |
| 4384817299 | The pulmonary veins are the only veins that carry: A) oxygen-poor blood B) capillary blood C) oxygen-rich blood D) cardiac blood | C) oxygen-rich blood | 181 | |
| 4384830064 | Deoxygenated blood FIRST enters the heart's: A) right ventricle B) right atrium C) left ventricle D) left atrium | B) right atrium | 182 | |
| 4384840290 | The upper chambers of the heart are known as the: A) sinus nodes B) ventricles C) septum D) atria | D) atria | 183 | |
| 4384854207 | The tube tha carries inhaled air from the larynx down to the lungs is the: A) esophagus B) epiglottis C) bronchus D) trachea | D) trachea | 184 | |
| 4384870384 | The occipital, parietal, temporal, and frontal bones are all parts of the: A) spinal column B) abdomen C) cranium D) rib cage | C) cranium | 185 | |
| 4384887459 | The cervial spine is form by: A) the first seven vertebrae B) five fused vertebrae at the pelvis C) five vertebrae in the lower back D) twelve vertebrae inferior to the neck | A) the first seven vertebrae | 186 | |
| 4384902025 | Which of the following is part of the cranium? A) Occiput B) Ischium C) Olecranon D) Patella | A) Occiput | 187 | |
| 4384927884 | Which of the following is TRUE about inhalation? A) During inhalation, teh ribs move downward and inward, causing air to flow into the lungs B) The intercostal muscles relax, causing air to move into the lungs C) The diaphram contracts, bringing air into the lungs D) Muscles in the lungs cause them to expand and take in air | C) The diaphram contracts, bringing air into the lungs | 188 | |
| 4384943885 | The fight-or-flight response is generally tied to the: A) voluntary nervous system B) parasympathetic nervous system C) sympathetic nervous system D) endocrine system | C) sympathetic nervous system | 189 | |
| 4384955704 | Which of the following gland of the endocrine system is specific to the male? A) Pineal gland B) Testes C) Ovaries D) Thyroid gland | B) Testes | 190 | |
| 4384974897 | Which of the following occurs in response to an increase in parasympathetic nervous system simulation? A) Increased heart rate B) Decreased digestion mobility C) Slowing of the heart rate D) Diminished salivation rate | C) Slowing of the heart rate | 191 | |
| 4385035771 | Red blood cells: A) are essential to the formation of blood clots, which are necessary to stop bleeding B) are part of the body's immune system C) help defend against infection D) carry oxygen to cells and carbon dioxide away from cells | D) carry oxygen to cells and carbon dioxide away from cells | 192 | |
| 4385050117 | What are the vessels that surround the alveoli in the lungs called? A) Arteries B) Capilaries C) Veins D) Axons | B) Capilaries | 193 | |
| 4385057199 | How many layers does the skin have? A) Two B) Five C) Four D) Three | D) Three | 194 | |
| 4385115039 | Which of the following occurs during normal expiration? A) The intercostal muscles contract, and the diaphram relax B) The intercostal muscles and diaphram contract C) The intercostal muscles relax, and the diaphram contracts D) The intercostal muscles and the diaphram relax | D) The intercostal muscles and the diaphram relax | 195 | |
| 4385129721 | The system primarily responsible for ventilation is the: A) pulmonary system B) renal system C) cardiovacular system D) endocrine system | A) pulmonary system | 196 | |
| 4385146523 | What organ of the body is responsible for filtering out substances in the bloodstream such as urea? A) Kidney B) Ureter C) Urethra D) Bladder | A) Kidney | 197 | |
| 4385202743 | You are caring for a patient who was involved in a farming accident in which he was exposed to insecticides used on vegetables. You contact poison control center, which advises you the checmical will have significant parasympathetic effects on teh body. Which of the following clinical manifestations would you expect? A) The patient may experience significant hypertension B) The patient may experience excessive hyperglycemia C) The patient may experience significant hypotension D) The patient may experience heightened sensitivity | C) The patient may experience significant hypotension | 198 | |
| 4385221456 | What effect does an increase in parasympathetic stimulus have on the cardiovascular system? A) Slowing of the heart rate B) Stronger contraction of the heart muscle C) Increased heart rate D) Faster blood flow | A) Slowing of the heart rate | 199 | |
| 4385232574 | Which of the following is part of teh female reproductive system? A) Vas deferens B) Urethra C) Fallopian tubes D) Testes | C) Fallopian tubes | 200 | |
| 4385243845 | The tonsils, thymus, and spleen are components of the: A) integumentary system B) digestive system C) lymphatic system D) nervous system | C) lymphatic system | 201 | |
| 4385256095 | The ribs move downward and inward and the diaphram rises during: A) inhalation B) exhalation C) agonal gasps D) inspiration | B) exhalation | 202 | |
| 4385276625 | What occurs when the autonomic nervous system is stimulated by stressors, resulting in a fight-or-flight reaction? A) Pupils constrict B) Bronchioles constrict C) Heart rate decreases D) Peripheral blood vessels constrict | D) Peripheral blood vessels constrict | 203 | |
| 4385290280 | Which vessels transport blood from the tissues back to the heart? A) Arteries B) Veins C) Nodes D) Capillaries | B) Veins | 204 | |
| 4385308714 | Which of the following causes inhalation? A) Diaphram rises and the ribs move upward and outward B) Intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract C) Diaphram rises and teh ribs move downward and inward D) Intercostal muscles and teh diaphram relax | B) Intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract | 205 | |
| 4385319804 | Which types of muscle allows for movement such as running or throwing a baseball? A) Involuntary B) Nonstriated C) Red D) Voluntary | D) Voluntary | 206 | |
| 4385351044 | Which division of the nervous system carries sensory information to the spinal cord and motor information away from the spinal cord? A) Epidural nervous system B) Peripheral nervous system C) Central nervous system D) Distal nervous system | B) Peripheral nervous system | 207 | |
| 4385369606 | The skeletal system protects the internal organs and provides the ability to: A) increase blood pressure B) stand erect C) ventilate during sleep D) regulate sleep cycles | B) stand erect | 208 | |
| 4385380544 | Which of the followig glands secrete epinephrine into the blood stream? A) Pineal B) Adrenal C) Pituitary D) Thyroid | B) Adrenal | 209 | |
| 4385395974 | Which of the following glands of the endocrine system is specific to the female A) Testes B) Thyroid C) Ovaries D) Pineal | C) Ovaries | 210 | |
| 4385423960 | Which layer of skin contains the MOST glands, nerves, and blood vessels? A) Dermal layer B) Keratinized layer C) Epidermal layer D) Subcutaneous layer | A) Dermal layer | 211 | |
| 4385434857 | Bile is created in which organ of the digestive system? A) Gallblader B) Spleen C) Liver D) Small intestine | C) Liver | 212 | |
| 4385451827 | What two divisions of the nervous system help to control the size of teh blood vessels? A) Voluntary and cerebellar B) Parasympathetic and sympathetic C) Sympathetic and antisympathetic D) Autonomic and voluntary | B) Parasympathetic and sympathetic | 213 | |
| 4385465758 | The brachial arteries supply blood to the: A) legs B) kidneys C) arms D) skull | C) arms | 214 | |
| 4385469382 | What is an exmaple of the ball-and-socket joint? A) Knee B) Elbow C) Hip D) Ankle | C) Hip | 215 | |
| 4385491966 | Functions of teh skeletal system include: A) carrying sensory information to and from the brain B) protecting the body from the environment and foreign organisms C) filtering and excreting wastes D) allowing for movement | D) allowing for movement | 216 | |
| 4385501304 | Components of the male reproductive system include: A) ovaries B) urethra C) fallopian tubes D) Testes | D) Testes | 217 | |
| 4385511236 | The kidneys and vital components of the: A) endocrine system B) digestive system C) urinary system D) reproductive system | C) urinary system | 218 | |
| 4385539471 | The thyroid gland, adrenal glands, and gonads are part of the: A) urinary system B) reproductive system C) endocrine system D) digestive system | C) endocrine system | 219 | |
| 4385564757 | An insufficient supply of oxygen to the cells and inadequate elimination of carbon dioxide and wastes from cells result in a condition known as: A) hypotension B) hypovolemia C) hyperfusion D) hypofusion | D) hypofusion | 220 | |
| 4385582089 | The cricoid cartilage is: A) an airway structure B) a cardiac structure C) a thoracic structure D) an abdominal structure | A) an airway structure | 221 | |
| 4385622497 | The set of neural tracts in the brain that must be functioning to allow consciousness to occur is know as the: A) hypothalamus B) cranial nerve C) reticular activating system D) somatic nerves | C) reticular activating system | 222 | |
| 4385636922 | The only completely circular cartilaginous ring of the airway is the: A) meniscal cartilage B) thyroid cartilage C) laryngeal cartilage D) cricoid cartilage | D) cricoid cartilage | 223 | |
| 4385651988 | Automaticity, the ability to generate an impulse on its own, is a property of: A) involuntary muscle B) cardiac muscle C) skeletal muscle D) smooth muscle | B) cardiac muscle | 224 |
