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| How does the anatomical lateral position differ from the term medial? |
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| Away from the midline of the body or body part. |
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A line projecting at right angles to the plane of motion best describes which of the following
body movements? |
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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? |
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| May not have anything to eat or drink. |
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You have just completed screening a patient with an appointment for blurred vision in the
right eye. How should you document this information correctly? |
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| Patient complains of blurred vision-right eye. |
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| You would not find which of the following components in the cytoplasm of a cell? |
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| The network of tubules that moves molecules within the cell is the |
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| What part of the cell provides the primary source of cellular energy? |
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What part of the cell plays an important role in processing proteins within the cell and other
areas of the body? |
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| Which phase of mitosis would signify that the nucleus of the cell is actually dividing? |
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| In what part of the cell life cycle would the cell continue to grow until it divided again? |
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| The complicated process responsible for the distinction of cell characteristics is known as |
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| What type of tissue is found in the spinal cord? |
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| What type of tissue can change its shape? |
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| Because of its striated appearance, which tissue is similar to skeletal muscle tissue? |
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| Which muscle is attached to the eyelid? |
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| Levator palpebrae superioris |
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| Aqueous humor fills the space between the cornea and the |
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| What part of the eye is largely responsible for viewing dimly lit images? |
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| What nerve is the pathway to vision? |
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| The auditory ossicles are located in the |
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| Movement of the stapes causes stimulation of fluid within the |
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| What is the system of chambers and tubes within the inner ear called? |
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| Which of the following is a nasal air passageway? |
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| Odors are described as belonging to which of these groups? |
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| seven primary odors, or a combination of at least two of them. |
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What part of the nasal cavity does the superior meatus, middle meatus and inferior meatus
make up? |
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| The layer of the epidermis that is next to the deepest layer is the |
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| Which glands play a role in keeping the hair and skin soft and waterproof? |
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| The nail grows outward from the white area at the base called the |
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| What substance is secreted by the sebaceous gland? |
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| Pigmentation is attributed to |
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| What substance does melanocyte produce? |
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| Where would you find very little compact bone in the skeletal system? |
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| Where are nerves and blood vessels contained in the bone? |
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| What bones are usually located within tendons where pressure is frequently applied? |
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What is the name of the triangular shaped bone that lies over the anterior portion of the knee
joint? |
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| The epimysium is located beneath the |
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| What type of muscle is skeletal muscle? |
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| The muscle layer that lies just below the epimysium is the |
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| What attaches skeletal muscles to the bone? |
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| What type of joint joins the distal end of the tibia and fibula? |
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| What type of joint connects the sternum and first rib? |
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| What fluid acts as a joint lubricant and a nutrient supplier for cartilage within the joint? |
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| The valve that leads from the right atrium to the right ventricle is the |
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| What is the term for the muscular portion of the heart? |
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| What is the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle? |
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| What cells are responsible for the clotting action in blood? |
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| The pressure in the blood vessels when the heart is at rest between contractions is the |
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| What vein returns blood back to the heart from the lower body? |
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| What is the only vein that carries oxygenated blood? |
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| What is the purpose of the lymphatic system? |
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| Defends the body against infection and remove excess fluid. |
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| Vessels that lead out of the lymph nodes are called |
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| efferent lymphatic vessels |
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| What is the largest lymphatic organ? |
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| Lymph is transported through the lymphatic trunk directly to the |
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| What special organs do the larger lymphatic vessels lead to? |
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| What part of the lymph system acts as the filter? |
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| What lymphatic organ is located in the mediastinum between the aorta and sternum? |
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| Where does lymph from the right lymphatic duct empty? |
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| Once excess fluid from the body tissue enters lymphatic capillaries, it is known as |
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| The larynx is composed of how many cartilages? |
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| Three single and three paired cartilages |
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What part of the lower respiratory system does air travel to and from the lungs through a
cylindrical tube composed of cartilage? |
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| During inhalation, the intercostal muscular contraction permits the ribs to move |
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| forward and slightly upward |
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| The amount of air that enters and leaves the lungs with each natural respiration is known as |
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| The small spaces between neurons are called the |
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What type of neuron has one axon extending from one end of the soma and one dendrite
extending from the other? |
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| The part of the brain stem that connects to the spinal cord is the |
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| What are the three major parts of the brain? |
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| Cerebrum, cerebellum and brain stem |
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| What is the function of the interior of the cerebrum? |
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| What is the name of the large intersection of interlaced spinal nerves? |
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| What cranial nerve is responsible for the sensation of sight? |
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| What cranial nerve conveys taste? |
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| The "fight-or-flight" reaction is controlled by the |
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| sympathetic nervous system. |
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| The parasympathetic nervous system is designed to |
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| prevent extensive overworking of the body. |
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| Where is the sigmoid colon located in the abdominal cavity? |
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The layer of the alimentary canal that is responsible for movement of substances through
the canal is the |
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| What part of the alimentary canal is between the pharynx and the stomach? |
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| The ileocecal valve in the small intestine connects to the |
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| What is the mucous membrane that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth? |
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What is the difference in the number of primary teeth and the number of permanent teeth a
person will develop? |
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| Where will undigested chime go after leaving the ileum? |
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| Which organ absorbs beneficial water for use by the body? |
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| What gland secretes a substance to moisten food particles and help with swallowing? |
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| What liquid is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder? |
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| Kidneys are in the posterior abdominal cavity and extend from the |
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| thoracic to the lumbar spinal region. |
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| What is the primary function of the renal cortex? |
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| Protect kidney functions in the renal medulla. |
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| Backflow of urine into the ureters is prevented by |
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| a flap of mucous membrane |
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The urge to urinate is usually first experienced when the bladder contains approximately
how many milliliters of urine? |
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What part of the kidney filters blood to remove waste and regulate water and electrolyte
concentrations? |
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| The testes are two oval-shaped structures that are made of |
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| The coiled tubule located on the top and to the side of each testis is the |
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| What is the tubule that leads from the urinary bladder to the exterior of the body? |
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| Where are sperm cells produced? |
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| Fluid is secreted from the seminal vesicles to help carry sperm through the |
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| What is the inner wall of the uterus called? |
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| What happens to the ovum after a sperm fertilizes it? |
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| Travels to the uterus and attaches to the endometrium |
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| The second phase of the menstrual cycle begins when |
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| an ovum is released from one of the ovaries |
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What is the term used to describe the first menstrual cycle that occurs once puberty is
reached? |
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| What hormone is secreted during the menstrual cycle? |
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| The pituitary gland is divided into two sections called the |
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| anterior lobe and the posterior lobe |
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| Which organ secrets the adrenocorticotropic hormone? |
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| Anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. |
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| Which hormone accounts for the majority of the thyroid hormones? |
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| Which part of the adrenal gland makes up most of it? |
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