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87 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following is the correct structural hiearchy of the body?
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Cell, Tissue, Organs, Organ System, Organism
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Decreased parietal pressure of oxygen in a cell leads to:
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Hypoxemia
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An ion w/a Positive Charge is called?
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Cation
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Ovulation occurs when:
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Surge of LH around 14 days
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The principle buffer in the body is?
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Bicarbonate
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Sugar solution A permeates to sugar solution B because B is:
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Hyperosmolar
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What is NOT an example of a Basic Solution?
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Cola Drink
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New bone growth is formed by:
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Osteoblasts
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The layer of the skin that contains adipose tissue is the
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Subcutaneous Tissue
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Ped airway anatomy differs from adults in what 2 ways?
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Jaw smaller
Tongue bigger |
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The compartment containing the largest % of water in the human body
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Intracellular Compartment
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Knee is what type of joint?
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Hinge joint
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The organ system that virtually controls all body systems
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Nervous System
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After birth, blood is formed where?
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Bone marrow
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The natural tendency of the body to maintain a steady and normal internal environment is known as
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Homeostasis
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Average adult tidal volume is:
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500ml
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When solutions on opposite sides of a semipermeable membrane are equal they are said to be?
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Isotonic
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1st rib and 1st thoracic vertebrae meet where?
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Transverse process and vertebral body.
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A high concentration of hydrogen ions is referred to as?
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Acidosis
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Inner ankle is also known as:
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Medial malleolus
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The glands that secrete sweat are called ____ glands.
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Sudoriferous
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True or false: The Oropharyngeal Sinus is one of the major sinuses?
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False
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Physiologically, the term repiration refers to the ?
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Exchange of gasses at the cellular level
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Rate and depth of respirations is determined by:
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Medulla Oblongata
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The thick viscous fluid that fills and gives shape to the cell is the
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Cytoplasm
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Blood volume of a pregnant woman increases up to:
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45%
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The layer of skin that contains nerve endings is the
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dermis
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Reflex pathways are mediated by:
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Spinal cord
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The pressure exerted by the concentration of solutes on one side of a semipermeable membrane
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osmotic pressure
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What collects venous blood and nutrients?
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Portal system
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The most abundant type of tissue in the body is the
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connective tissue
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Stimulated chemoreceptors by an increase in PCO2 results in:
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Increased respirations
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Water accounts for ____% of total body weight
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60%
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Posterior pituitary secreting oxytocin results in:
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Uterine contractions
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After birth, the primary site of blood cell production is
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Bone Marrow
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True or false: Nucleoid is a type of tissue?
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False
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The major sign of overhydration is
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edema
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Tracheal bifurcation occurs:
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Carina
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The connective tissue that connects bone to bone and holds joints together are called
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Ligament
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Movement of solvent solution from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration is:
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Osmosis
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A pt had a traumatic injury from a motorcycle 3 years ago. You notice his gait is insteady and movements are jerky. You suspect damage to?
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Cerebellum
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True or False: Control of respirations can be either voluntary or involuntary?
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True
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The largest portion of the brain, which provides for consciousness & higher mental functions is
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Cerebrum
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True or False: Granulosis is a part of the homeostatic process?
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False
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Cerebrospinal fluid can be found w/in the
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Subarchnoid Space
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What controls the nerves that involve involuntary cardiac muscle?
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Visceral Motor
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During inspiration the air pressure inside the chest cavity is ____ compared to atmospheric pressure
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lower
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Which of the 8 major glands of the Endocrine System is more prominent in childhood?
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Thymus Gland
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What is another name for platelets?
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Thrombocytes
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What structure in the Kidney forms urine?
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Nephron
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All of the following are functions of the Musculoskeletal System EXCEPT
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Storage of glycogen
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If a Pt. has aphasia following a stroke the stroke most likely affected which part of the brain?
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Temporal Lobe
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The portion of brainstem containing the cardiac, respiratory, and vasomotor centers is the?
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Medulla Oblongata
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Anatomy of the Thoracic cage:
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Ribs 1-6 articulate at sternum
Ribs 8-10 have cartilaginous anterior attachments Ribs 11-12 are floating |
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All of the following provide some type of protection function for the brain EXCEPT
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Cerebrum
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3 complications with a child's airway:
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1. Tongue larger
2. Epiglottis larger 3. Trachea narrows |
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Normal Intercranial Pressure is _____ mmHg
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<10mmHg
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What organ stimulates the production of glycogen?
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Pancreas
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The bending motion that increases the angle between articulating elements is known as?
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Extension
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What structure designates the beginning of the airway?
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Larynx
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A pt experiences a laceration on his hand. The clotting process that begins to occur is Mediated through the _____ pathway
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Extrinsic
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What structure conducts the egg from the ovaries to the uterine cavity?
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Fallopian Tubes
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The most specialized muscle tissue is the
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Cardiac Muscle tissue
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What is considered "The Gatekeeper" and slows depolarization impulses?
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AV Junction
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Normal exhalation involves all of the following EXCEPT
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Nervous stimulation from the phrenic nerve
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What is the structure that filters blood into the Nephron?
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Glomerulus
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Nerve cell pathways known as axons compose much of the
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White matter
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List the 8 organs of the Gastrointestinal Tract in sequence:
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1. Duodenum
2. Jejunum 3. Ileum 4. Ascending Colon 5. Transverse Colon 6. Descending Colon 7. Rectum 8. Anus |
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The knee is an example of a
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hinge joint
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Clotting process begins through:
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Extrinsic Pathway
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At the end of exhalation, the Intrathoracic pressure is
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equal to the atmospheric pressure
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Hypercalcemia in Myocardium results in:
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Increased contractility
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Normal inspiration involves all of the following EXCEPT
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Contraction of the internal intercostal muscles
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True or False: Shivering decreases CO2 elimination (increases CO2 levels0?
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False
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During inspiration, changes in the intrathoracic pressure normally result in
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falling blood pressure and falling pulse strength
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The Phrenic nerve that controls the diaphragm is located in which part of the spine:
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Cervical
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Upon assessing a pt w/a hip injury, you find that his R lower extremity is moved away from the midline of the body. You describe the extremity as being ____
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ABDUCTED
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The amount of air that enters and exits the lungs in a normal breath:
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Tidal Volume
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What 4 organs are located in the RUQ of the Abdomen?
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1. Liver
2. Small Bowel 3. Gall Bladder 4 Kidney |
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What valve is open during systloe?
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Aortic Valve
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Tue or False: The Pubis is located within the Axial system?
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False
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The "A" ins SCALP stands for:
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Aponeurotica
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The union between Xiphoid Process and the Sternum is:
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Xiphisternal Joint
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Humoral and Cell-Mediated immunity differ?
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Humoral: B-Cells produce antibodies for long term immunity.
Cell-mediated: T Cells generate effector to combat foreign cell on a short term basis. |
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Burns, surgical drains and fistuals are examples of ____ losses of water?
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Plasma
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The movement of O2 from avioli to the blood is an example of ___?
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O2 moving from a high concentration to a low concentration.
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Serves as site for rib articulation and muscle attachment.
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Transverse process
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