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How does the anatomical lateral position differ from the term lateral?
Away from the midline of the body or the body part.
A line projecting at right angles to the plane of motion best describes which of the following body movements?
Axis of joint rotation
You are double-checking the doctor's orders before going into one of your patients, Mrs. Jones room. What would it mean for Mrs. Jones if the doctor's orders are written as NPO?
Nothing by mouth; May not have anything to eat or drink
You have just completed screening a patient with an appointment for blurred vision in the right eye. How should you document this information correctly?
Patient complains of blurred vision-right eye.
You would not find which of the following components in the cytoplasm of a cell?
Nucleus
The network of tubules that moves molecules within the cell is the...
Endoplasmic Reticulum
What part of the cell provides the primary source of the cellular energy?
Mitochondria
What part of the cell plays an important role in processing proteins within the cell and other areas of the body?
Ribosomes
Which phase of mitosis would signify that the nucleus of the cell is actually dividing?
Anaphase
In which part of the cell life cycle would the ell continue to grow until it divided again?
Interphase
The complicated process responsible for the distinction of cell characteristics is known as..
Cell Differentiation
What type of tissue is found in the spinal cord?
Nervous
What type of tissue can change its shape?
Muscle
Because of its striated appearance, which tissue is similar to skeletal muscle tissue?
Cardiac Muscle
Which muscle is attached to the eyelid?
Levator Palpebrae Superioris
Aqueous humor fills the space between the cornea and the...
Iris
What part of the eye is largely responsible for viewings dimly lit images?
Rods
What nerve is the pathway to vision?
Optic
The auditory ossicles are located in..
middle ear
Movements of the stapes causes stimulation of fluid within the
cochlea
What is the system of chambers and tubes within the inner ear called?
Labyrinth
Which of the following is a nasal air passageway?
Middle meatus
Odors are described as belonging to which of these groups?
Seven primary odors, or a combination of at least two of them.
What part of the nasal cavity does the superior meatus, middle meatus and inferior meatus make up?
Nasal Conchae
The layer of epidermis that is next to the deepest layer is the..
Stratum spinosum
Which glands play a role in keeping the hair and skin soft and waterproof?
Sebaceous
The nail grows outward from the white area at the base called the..
Lunula
What substance is secreted by the sebaceous gland?
Sebum
Pigmentation is attributed to..
Melanin
What substance does melanocyte produce?
Melanin
Where would you find very little compact bone in the skeletal system?
Bone ends
Where are nerves and blood vessels contained in the bone?
Cancellous Bone
What bones are usually located within tendons where pressure is frequently applied?
Sesamoid
What is the name of the triangular shaped bone that lies over the anterior portion of the knee joint?
Patella
The epimysium is located beneath the
Fascia
What type of muscle is skeletal muscle?
Voluntary; striated
The muscle layer that lies just below the epimysium is the
perimysium
What attaches skeletal muscles to the bone?
Tendons
Why type of joint joins the distal end of the tibia and fibula?
Syndesmosis
What type of joint connects the sternum and first rib?
Synchondrosis
What fluid acts as a joint lubricant and a nutrient supplier for cartilage within the joint?
Synovial
The valve that leads from the right atrium to the right ventricle is the
tricuspid valve
What is the term for the muscular portion of the heart?
Myocardium
What is the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle?
Mitral
What cells are responsible for the clotting action in blood?
Platelets
The pressure in the blood vessels when the heart is at rest between contractions is the
dialostic blood pressure
What vein returns blood back to the heart from the lower body?
Inferior Vena Cava
What is the only vein that carries oxygenated blood?
Pulmonary
What is the purpose of the lymphatic system?
Defends the body against infection and remove excess fluid
Vessels that lead out of the lymph nodes are called...
efferent lymphatic vessels.
What is the largest lymphatic organ?
Spleen
Lymph is the transported through the lymphatic trunk directly to the
collecting duct
What special organs do the larger lymphatic vessels lead to?
lymph nodes
What part of the lymph system acts as the filter
Nodes
What lymphatic organ is located in the mediastinum between the aorta and sternum?
Thymus
Where does lymph from the right lymphatic duct empty?
Right subclavian vein
Once Excess fluid from the body tissue enters lymphatic capillaries, it is known as...
lymph
The larynx is composed of how many cartilages?
Three single and three paired cartilages
What part of the lower respiratory system does air travel to and from the lungs through a cylindrical tube composed of cartilage?
Trachea
During inhalation, the intercostal muscular contraction permits the ribs to move
forward and slightly upward
The amount of air that enters and leaves the lung with each natural respiration is known as
tidal air
The small spaces between neurons are called the..
synapses
What type of neuron has one axon extending from one end of the soma and one dendrite extending from the other?
Bipolar
The part of the brain stem that connects to the spinal cord is the
medulla oblongata
What are the three major parts of the brain?
Cerebrum, cerebellum and brain stem
What is the function of the interior of the cerebrum?
Storing knowledge
What is the name of the large intersection of interlaces spinal nerves?
Plexus
What cranial nerve is responsible for the sensation of sight?
Optic
What cranial nerve conveys taste?
Glossopharyngeal
The "fight-or-flight" reaction is controlled by the..
sympathetic nervous system
The parasympathetic nervous system is designed to
prevent extensive overworking of the body
Where is the sigmoid colon located in the abdominal cavity?
LLQ
The layer of the alimentary canal that is responsible for movement of substances through the canal is the...
muscular
What part of the alimentary canal is between the pharynx and the stomach?
Esophagus
The ileocecal valve in the small intestine connects to the
cecum
What is the mucous membrane that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth?
Frenulum
What is the difference in the number of primary teeth and the number of permanent teeth a person will develop?
12
where will undigested chime go after leaving the ileum?
Cecum
Which organ absorbs beneficial water for use by the body?
Colon
What gland secretes a substance to moisten food particles and help with swallowing?
Salivary
What liquid is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder?
Bile
Kidneys are in the posterior abdominal cavity and extend from the
thoracic to the lumbar spinal region
What is the primary function of the renal cortex?
Protect kidney functions in the renal medulla
Backflow of urine into the ureters is prevented by
a flap of mucous membrane
The urge to urinate is usually first experienced when the bladder contains approximately how many milliliters of urine?
250
What part of the kidneys filters blood to remove waste and regulate water and electrolyte concentrations?
Nephron
The testes are two oval-shaped structures that are made of..
connective tissue
The coiled tubule located on the top and to the side of each testis is the
epididymis
What is the tubule that leads from the urinary bladder to the exterior of the body?
Urethra
Where are sperm cells produced?
Testes
Fluid is secreted from the seminal vesicles to help carry sperm through the
Ejaculatory duct
What is the inner wall of the uterus called?
Endometrium
What happens to the ovum after a sperm fertilizes it?
Travels to the uterus and attaches to the endometrium
The second phase of the menstrual cycle egins when
an ovum is released from one of the ovaries.
What is the term used to describe the first menstrual cycle that occurs once puberty is reached?
menarche
What hormone is secreted during the menstrual cycle?
Progesterone
The pituitary gland is divided into two sections called the
anterior lobe and posterior lobe
Which organ secrets the adrenocorticotropic hormone?
Anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
Which hormone accounts for the majority of the thyroid hormones?
Thyroxine
Which part of the adrenal gland makes up most of it?
Adrenal cortex.