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Question | Answer |
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Which suffix means enlarged? | Megaly |
Which prefix means below? | Hypo |
What abdominal region is on either side of the epigastric region? | Hypochondriac |
What abdominal region is above the hypogastric region? | Umbilical |
The pharynx, larynx, and alveoli are in which system? | Respiratory |
The heart, blood vessels, and blood are in which system? | Circulatory |
Which suffix means inflammation? | Itis |
What is the relationship of the skin to the muscle? | Superficial |
What is the relationship of the arms to the body? | Lateral |
Which body plane divides the body into the top and bottom halves? | Transverse |
What cavity contains the heart, lungs, and esophagus? | Thoracic |
Which connective tissue stores fat cells? | Adipose |
The end of the long bone is the: | epiphysis. |
The axial skeleton includes bones of the: | skull |
The bone forming cells are: | osteoblasts |
The inner lining of the long bone is the: | endosteum. |
The shaft of the long bone is the: | diaphysis |
What type of joint is the elbow? | Hinge |
Cindy has a dislocated shoulder. Her doctor has recommended six weeks of physical therapy. This will impact which function of the skeletal system? | Movement |
Helen is an 80 year old woman with stiff and painful joints caused by loss of articular cartilage from normal wear and tear. She suffers from: | osteoarthritis |
Rachel has unequal leg lengths and one shoulder is higher than the other. This uneven posture is causing an abnormal side to side curvature of the spine. Rachel''s diagnosis is: | scoliosis |
Lou's grandmother use to be taller than all of her sisters. Now she is shorter and recently fell and fractured her hip. What disorder would cause these symptoms? | Osteoporosis |
David has uric acid crystal deposits in his joints and has pain in his great toe. These are symptoms of: | gout |
John, a one year old, fell on outstretched arms while running in the play area at the daycare center He has pain and swelling in his lower right arm. X-rays reveal an incomplete separation of his bone. What type of fracture does John have? | Greenstick |
Major organs of the body are located within the skull, ribs, and pelvis. What function of the skeletal | Protection |
Students often have poor posture while sitting at their computers. This posture includes rounded shoulders, head forward, and hunchback. These symptoms describe: | kyphosis. |
Major organs of the body are located within the skull, ribs, and pelvis. What function of the skeletal system are these bones performing? | Protection |
Leah was involved in a motor vehicle accident. She has a bleeding wound on her lower left leg with the ends of the bone showing. What type of fracture is this? | Compound |
Which is a muscle of the arm? | Triceps brachii |
Which body structure is made up of smooth muscle? | Stomach wall |
Which muscle is located on the head? | Zygomaticus major |
Which muscle is on the posterior of the lower leg? | Gastrocnemius |
Injury to a muscle which involves tearing and bleeding of the muscle is called (a): | Strain |
Cory stretches every night after running. What is his desired outcome? | Extensibility |
Joe lifts weights daily. He has a bulging through a weak abdominal muscle. What is his diagnosis? | Hernia |
Regular exercise and training will: | improve muscle tone. |
Sitting erect in your desk and walking without hunching demonstrate which muscular system function? | Posture |
Jenna's leg has been in a cast for four weeks due to a fracture. Her physician ordered physical therapy after the cast was remove Why would the physician order therapy? Physical therapy will treat: | muscle atrophy. |
Mary is 44 years ol She has fluctuating weakness around her eyes, difficulty chewing, and difficulty swallowing. The doctor diagnoses Mary with an autoimmune disorder that has no cure. These symptoms describe: | myasthenia gravis. |
Mary has muscle pain, fatigue, sleeping difficulties, depression and exercise intolerance. Her doctor has prescribed only symptomatic treatment and states that this disorder is most common in women. Mary's diagnosis is MOST LIKELY: | fibromyalgia |
Exercising for prolong periods without adequate rest would cause a(n) | buildup of lactic aci |
When Joe flexes his bicep, what characteristic of muscles describes what is happening to his bicep? | Contractibility |
The shaft of the long bone is the: | diaphysis. |
Skin conditions caused by contact with allergens, frequent handwashing, or exposure to chemicals are classified as: | dermatitis. |
The nerves, blood vessels, and glands are located in which layer of the skin? | Dermis |
The end of the long bone is the: | epiphysis. |
Which fungal disorder can be prevented by practicing good personal hygiene? | Athlete’s foot |
Which body structure is made up of smooth muscle? | Stomach wall |
The hair follicle originates in which layer of the skin? | Dermis layer |
Which disorder can be prevented by not sharing towels and wearing shower shoes in locker room? | Athlete’s foot |
A viral skin lesion that can recur after removal is a: | wart. |
Which prefix means below? | Hypo |
Jenna's leg has been in a cast for four weeks due to a fracture. Her physician ordered physical therapy after the cast was remove Why would the physician order therapy? Physical therapy will treat: | muscle atrophy |
Joe lifts weights daily. He has a bulging through a weak abdominal muscle. What is his diagnosis? | Hernia |
What abdominal region is above the hypogastric region? | Umbilical |
Using a nitroglycerine patch to treat heart disease is an example of which function of the integumentary system? | Absorption |
Melissa’s skin lesion has irregular borders, multiple colors, and is increasing size. She visited a tanning bed frequently in the past. She should be evaluated for: | melanom |
Injury to a muscle which involves tearing and bleeding of the muscle is called (a): | Strain |
Which connective tissue stores fat cells? | Adipose |
The matrix is the nail: | bed |
Receptors for touch, cold, and pain present in the skin are responsible for which function of the integumentary system? | Sensory perception |
The outer layer of hair is the: | cuticle. |
The innermost layer of the skin is the: | subcutaneous. |
Sebaceous glands produce an increased amount of sebum during adolescence leading to which integumentary system disorder? | Acne |
The integumentary system is the body’s first line of defense against harmful substances. This is an example of which function of the integumentary system? | Protection |
The evaporation of perspiration enables which function of the integumentary system? | Regulation of body temperature |
The structure that is an appendage of the skin is: | hair. |
Students often have poor posture while sitting at their computers. This posture includes rounded shoulders, head forward, and hunchback. These symptoms describe | kyphosis. |
The skin condition that is also classified as a sexually transmitted infection is: | herpes simplex |
The bone forming cells are: | osteoblasts |
Rachel has unequal leg lengths and one shoulder is higher than the other. This uneven posture is causing an abnormal side to side curvature of the spine. Rachel''s diagnosis is: | scoliosis |
Courtney works in the kitchen at her dad’s restaurant. She is preparing fries and drops the hot oil on her arm. Immediately a blister forms. She has a: | second degree burn |
What abdominal region is on either side of the epigastric region? | Hypochondriac |
Helen is an 80 year old woman with stiff and painful joints caused by loss of articular cartilage from normal wear and tear. She suffers from: | osteoarthritis. |
On the first sunny day, Jessica went to lake and forgot her sunscreen. She returned with redness but no blisters. She has a: | first degree burn |
Excessive substances in urinary filtrate, such as potassium, lead to their elimination. Which process of elimination is this urinary system function? | Secretion |
The inner layer of the kidney is the | renal medulla |
Sebaceous glands produce an increased amount of sebum during adolescence leading to which integumentary system disorder? | Acne |
Which connective tissue stores fat cells? | Adipose |
Weston presented in the emergency department with abdominal pain and nausea after eating a meal that was high in fat. His symptoms indicate a diagnosis of: | cholelithiasis. |
Which muscle is on the posterior of the lower leg? | Gastrocnemius |
Jenna's leg has been in a cast for four weeks due to a fracture. Her physician ordered physical therapy after the cast was remove Why would the physician order therapy? Physical therapy will treat: | muscle atrophy. |
A typical screening procedure for diabetes mellitus is: | urinalysis |
The large intestine includes the | descending colon. |
Severe pain, chills, and hematuria would be expected symptoms for someone with renal calculi. this condition is better known as | Kidney stones |
The function of the bladder is to | Store urine |
Katie is experiencing dysuria and a urinalysis indicated pyuria. Katie will most likely be diagnosed with | urinary tract infection |
Which structure is found in the abdominal cavity? | Cecum |
The axial skeleton includes bones of the: | skull. |
The substance that is produced by the liver and aids in the digestion of fat is: | bile |
The cluster of capillaries that the Bowman's capsule surround in the nephron | glomerulus |
Which structure of the male reproductive system is shared between the urinary and reproductive systems? | urethra |
Jeremy is on the cross country team at school. He notices that after practice his urine is dark amber colored and he is voiding very small amounts. Jeremy has: | dehydration |
Using a nitroglycerine patch to treat heart disease is an example of which function of the integumentary system? | Absorption |
Which body plane divides the body into the top and bottom halves? | Transverse |
Primary structures of the digestive system include the: | esophagus. |
On the first sunny day, Jessica went to lake and forgot her sunscreen. She returned with redness but no blisters. She has a: | first degree burn. |
The functional unit of the kidney is the | nephron |
Ashely experienced pain and burning in the epigastric region when she lays flat in be This condition improves when she raises the head of her be She has: | gastroesophageal reflux. |
If kidney stones get too large, they can cause severe flank pain and hydronephrosis because they block the: | ureter. |
Dehydration has a direct effect on urine formation. The proximal convoluted tubules are responsible for correcting the water imbalance found with dehydration. What is this process called? | Reabsorption |
Where does urine formation begin? | Glomerulus |
Jack takes blood pressure medicine every morning. He experiences urinary frequency. This is called | polyuria |
The inner lining of the long bone is the: | endosteum. |
The medical root lith means | stone |
Doug is an elderly gentleman who sometimes unintentionally wets his pants. The medical term for this is | incontinence |
Mr. Gavin has had polyuria for several weeks. When he went to the doctor, his urinalysis was normal. Further studies revealed that Mr. Gavin had a disorder that affected the release of ADH. Which function of the urinary system was affected? | Reabsorption |
The triangular shaped divisions of the kidney medulla are called | renal pyramids |
Dialysis involves the use of a device that rids the blood of harmful wastes by passing the blood through: | a semipermeable membrane. |
The patient in chronic renal failure is treated with hemodialysis. What renal function does hemodialysis replace? | Filtration |
Jessica is experiencing hematuria. Which process of urine formation has been ineffective? | filtration |
. The shock affected his urinary function and resulted in oliguria and uremi How will the patient’s symptoms be treated if he develops anuria? | Hemodialysis |
In what body area are the kidneys located? | retroperitoneal |
Receptors for touch, cold, and pain present in the skin are responsible for which function of the integumentary system? | Sensory perception |