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20 Cards in this Set
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As the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax, the chest cavity: a. increases in size, causing inhalation b. decreases in size, causing inhalation c. increases in size, causing exhalation d. decreases in size, causing exhalation |
d. decreases in size, causing exhalation |
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The musculoskeletal system: a. gives the body shape b. provides for body movement c. protects vital internal organs d. all of the above |
d. all of the above |
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The major artery in the thigh is called the: a. carotid b. brachial c. femoral d. radial |
c. femoral |
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The upper jaw is also called the: a. mandible b. mastoid c. zygomatic d. maxilla |
d. maxilla |
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A type of muscle tissue found in hollow spaces of the body is: a. voluntary b. skeletal c. involuntary d. cardiac |
c. involuntary |
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The fluid that carries blood cells and nutrients is: a. platelets b. plasma c. hemoglobin d. lymph |
b. plasma
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A leaf shaped valve that prevents food from entering the trachea is the: a. pharynx b. bronchi c. epiglottis d. larynx |
c. epiglottis |
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The normal anatomical positions is best described as: a. lying in the supine position, with the palms facing downward b. standing, facing backward, with the palms facing backward c. standing, facing forward, with the palms facing forward d. lying in the prone position, with the palms facing upward |
c. standing, facing forward, with the palms facing forward |
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All of the following are body systems except: a. respiratory b. musculoskeletal c. cardiovascular d. abdominal |
d. abdominal
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Cuts produced by sharp objects that leave no jagged or torn edges are called: a. clean cut b. incisions c. lacerations d. avulsions |
b. incisions
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The bones of the lower extremities include: a. acetabulum, calcaneous and metacarpals b. radius, ulna and humerus c. femur, tibia and fibula d. orbit, lumbar and shin |
c. femur, tibia and fibula |
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The upper extremities include the: a. olecranon and radius bones b. phalanges and tibia c. humerus and calcareous bones d. all of the above |
a. olecranon and radius bones |
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The blood component that is essential for the formation of blood clots is called: a. plasma b. red blood cells c. platelets d. white blood cells |
c. platelets |
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Involuntary or smooth muscles are found in the: a. arms and legs b. heart c. blood vessels d. forehead |
c. blood vessels |
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The nervous system is subdivided into: a. central and peripheral systems b. spine and vertebral column c. bones and muscles d. brain and skin |
a. central and peripheral systems |
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Slicing through the imaginary body down the center, passing between the eyes and extending down past the umbilicus, creates a plane called the: a. mid-axillary line b. mid clavicular line c. anterior axillary line d. midline |
d. midline |
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All of the following are true relative to the aorta except that the aorta: a. is the major artery originating from the heart b. is the only artery that carries deoxygenated blood c. divides at the level of the navel into the iliac arteries d. supplies all other vessels with blood |
b. is the only artery that carries deoxygenated blood |
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The vessel that carries oxygen-poor blood to the right atrium is the: a. posterior tibia b. aorta c. internal jugular d. vena cava |
d. vena cava
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Injuries that involve tearing of loose or tearing off of large flaps of skin are called: a. avulsions b. tearing injuries c. ripping injuries d. lacerations |
a. avulsions |
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The structure containing the voice box is the: a. pharynx b. sternum c. larynx d. trachea |
c. larynx |
