The ____________ is a muscular dome that forms the inferior boundary of the thorax, separating
the thorax from the abdomen. Ans- diaphragm
Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the: Ans- gallbla
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The ____________ is a muscular dome that forms the inferior boundary of the thorax, separating
the thorax from the abdomen. Ans- diaphragm
Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the: Ans- gallbladder.
The ___________ is made up of the maxilla and zygoma, as well as the frontal bone of the
cranium. Ans- orbit
The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the:
Ans- foramen magnum.
Which of the following structures does NOT contain smooth muscle? Ans- Skeletal system
A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is: Ans- heat.
If a patient's chest barely moves during inhalation, even if the patient's respiratory rate is normal,
you should suspect that: Ans- minute volume is decreased.
What happens when blood volume is lost from the body? Ans- The arteries contract to increase
the blood pressure.
A patient has a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg. The "130" in this measurement represents:
Ans- ventricular contraction.
The central nervous system is composed of the: Ans- brain and spinal cord.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? Ans- Metabolic coordination
Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the abdomen?
Ans- Spleen
Which of the following systems is responsible for releasing hormones that regulate body
activities? Ans- Endocrine
Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the: Ans- ureters.
What is the function of the fallopian tubes? Ans- To transport a mature egg to the uterus
The waste products of aerobic metabolism include: Ans- carbon dioxide and water.
Pathophysiology is the study of the functional changes that occur when the body reacts to a
particular: Ans- disease.
A patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sac surrounding the heart. Which type of
shock would this condition cause? Ans- Obstructive
Large amounts of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) are generated when: Ans- the cells function with
adequate oxygen.
Which of the following is NOT true of the lymphatic system? Ans- Its vessels closely parallel the
major arteries in the body.
The axial skeleton is composed of the: Ans- skull, face, thorax, and vertebral column.
The ___________ is made up of the maxilla and zygoma, as well as the frontal bone of the
cranium. Ans- orbit
The atlas is the: Ans- first cervical vertebra, which articulates with the skull.
Twelve pairs of ribs attach to which section of the spinal column? Ans- Thoracic
The ___________ portion of the spinal column is joined to the iliac bones of the pelvis. Anssacrum
The most distal four spinal vertebrae, which are fused together, form the: Ans- coccyx.
The most superior section of the sternum is called the: Ans- manubrium.
The inferior cartilaginous tip of the sternum is called the: Ans- xiphoid process.
The large, flat, triangular bone that overlies the posterior thoracic wall is called the: Ansscapula.
The bones of the forearm are called the: Ans- radius and ulna.
The carpal bones form the: Ans- wrist.
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