The diaphragm is unique because it: |
is both a voluntary and an involuntary muscle. |
The ___________ is made up of the maxilla and zygoma, as well as the frontal bone of the cranium. |
orbit |
Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the abdomen? |
Spleen |
The waste products of aerobic metabolism include: |
carbon dioxide and water. |
The __________ fills the entire anteroposterior depth of the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. |
liver |
The ____________ is a muscular dome that forms the inferior boundary of the thorax, separating the thorax from the abdomen. |
diaphragm |
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? |
Metabolic coordination |
A patient has a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg. The "130" in this measurement represents: |
ventricular contraction. |
Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the: |
gallbladder. |
What is the function of the fallopian tubes? |
To transport a mature egg to the uterus |
Large amounts of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) are generated when: |
the cells function with adequate oxygen. |
Which of the following is NOT true of the lymphatic system? |
It circulates oxygen, nutrients and hormones to the cells. |
Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the: |
ureters. |
The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the: |
foramen magnum |
Twelve pairs of ribs attach to which section of the spinal column? |
Thoracic |
Signs of adequate breathing in the adult include all of the following, EXCEPT: |
a reduction in tidal volume. |
A patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sac surrounding the heart. Which type of shock would this condition cause? |
Obstructive |
If a patient’s chest barely moves during inhalation, even if the patient’s respiratory rate is normal, you should suspect that: |
minute volume is decreased. |
What happens when blood volume is lost from the body? |
The arteries contract to increase the blood pressure. |
The ___________ portion of the spinal column is joined to the iliac bones of the pelvis. |
sacrum |
The pelvic bones are formed by the fusion of the: |
ilium, ischium, and pubis. |
The bony prominence on the lateral/superior aspect of the thigh is called the: |
greater trochanter. |
The inferior cartilaginous tip of the sternum is called the: |
xiphoid process. |
Pathophysiology is the study of the functional changes that occur when the body reacts to a particular: |
disease. |
A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is: |
heat. |
The central nervous system is composed of the: |
brain and spinal cord. |
Which set of nerves is responsible for carrying information from the body to the central nervous system? |
Sensory |
Oxygen and carbon dioxide pass across the alveolar membrane in the lungs through a process called: |
diffusion. |
Which of the following systems is responsible for releasing hormones that regulate body activities? |
Endocrine |
Which of the following structures does NOT contain smooth muscle? |
Skeletal system |
Chapter 6 The Human Body
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