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COMP 5
EXAM
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which nonspecific defense activates cells in the body to attack pathogens? | fever |
| Which type of immunity results from a vaccine? | artificially acquired active |
| * A(n) ____________ is the presence of a pathogen in or on the body. | infection |
| Which of these is used to rescue a person experiencing anaphylaxis? | epinephrine |
| Which of the following describes a primary immune response? | It takes several weeks |
| Which of the following causes a rapid drop in blood pressure and is a life-threatening event? | anaphylaxis |
| Which type of activated T cells prevents a person from having the same disease twice? | memory |
| Any factor that causes the formation of cancer is a(n) __________. | carcinogen |
| * A foreign substance in the body is called a(n) ____________ | antigen |
| Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, __________ is a degenerative disease of the spinal cord and brain. | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| Which lobe of the brain controls motor activity? | frontal |
| What components of a neuron are usually short and branch profusely near a cell body? | dendrites |
| What part of the brainstem regulates respiration? | pons |
| Which of the following are the membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord? | meninges |
| The __________ causes muscles to contract or relax and glands to secrete products. | neurotransmitter |
| Which lobe of the brain interprets visual stimuli? | occipital |
| Which condition is generally caused when brain cells die because of an inadequate blood flow? | stroke |
| The __________ nerves carry information about odors to the brain. | olfactory |
| Which lobe of the brain interprets auditory stimuli? | temporal |
| When a female patient develops cystitis, the most likely cause is from __________. | fecal contamination |
| Carol recently had surgery to repair a urinary sphincter. Since then, she has had trouble with urinary incontinence. but she wants to know what she can do to help alleviate this problem. Which of the following is your best reply? | "You can do Kegel exercises to increase your control of the urinary sphincters." |
| * Commonly called kidney stones, renal ____________ can become lodged in the ducts within the kidneys or ureters. | calculi |
| When taking a urine sample from a patient for testing, you notice it is cloudy. This could indicate __________. | cystitis |
| Renal calculi could result from __________. | dehydration |
| What are the 10- to 12-inch muscular tubes that carry urine to the bladder called? | ureters |
| * The ____________ is a tube that moves urine from the bladder to the outside world. | urethra |
| The __________ use(s) a peristaltic action to take urine to the bladder. | ureters |
| Which urinary system structure takes urine away from the bladder? | urethra |
| *The 10- to 12-inch long muscular tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder using rhythmic muscular contractions are called ____________ | ureters |
| *When the sperm cell unites with an ovum, it is called | fertilization |
| *The surgical removal of the uterus is called a(n) | hysterectomy |
| Which of these conditions can cause pain during bowel movements? | prostate cancer |
| Which of the following are considered the primary organs of the male reproductive system because they produce sperm and testosterone? | testes |
| * The ____________ test is performed shortly after a baby is born to determine how well the baby is breathing and how well the heart is working. | Apgar |
| Which of the following organs of the digestive system secretes acid and enzymes? | stomach |
| In which of these conditions does the stomach lining become inflamed? | gastritis |
| The __________ is the main site of nutrient absorption. | small intestine |
| Which of the following uses peristalsis to push food to the stomach? | esophagus |
| Which statement describes the jejunum? | It forms the majority of the small intestine. |
| Which gland or organ secretes epinephrine and aldosterone? | adrenal |
| The __________ gland secretes the hormone calcitonin. | thyroid |
| Which gland or organ secretes growth hormone and adrenocorticotropic hormone? | anterior pituitary |
| A high glucose level due to the inadequate secretion of insulin is __________. | diabetes mellitus |
| Prolonged stress inhibits the body’s immune responses by __________. | increasing the release of cortisol |
| *The three tiny bones called ear ossicles are the ______________ incus, and stapes. | malleus |
| *Receptors that are found on the taste buds are known as taste or ______________ receptors. | ? |
| *Smell receptors send information to the ______________ nerves. | olfactory |
| *An abnormal ringing in the ears is called ______________ | tinnitus |
| *The white of the eye, called the ______________ is the tough, outermost layer of the eye and covers all except the front of the eye. | sclera. // |
| Which of the following describes the spleen? | It removes aged RBCs from circulation. |
| Mucous membranes and skin are examples of which type of nonspecific body defense? | mechanical barriers |
| The __________ is the largest part of the brain and is divided into two halves. | cerebrum |
| Which of the following tests can be used to detect bleeding in the brain or spinal cord? | MRI |
| Which of the following removes metabolic waste products from the blood? | kidneys |
| olanda has been diagnosed several times in the last year with cystitis. She asks the practitioner if there is anything she can do to prevent future episodes of cystitis. What is the best response to her question? | Always clean the perineal area from front to back." |
| A lump in the testes can be caused by __________. | testicular cancer |
| An abnormal amount of vaginal discharge is associated with __________. | vaginitis |
| *The surgery performed to deliver an infant through the mother’s abdominal wall is called a | cesarean section |
| *Lack of ovulation is one cause of female ____________ | infertility |
| __________ is a chronic liver disease in which normal tissue is replaced with scar tissue. | Cirrhosis |
| What is the main function of the epiglottis? | It covers the opening of the larynx. |
| The gallbladder’s only function is to __________. | store bile |
| *A(n) ______________ is a chemical secreted by a cell that affects the functions of other cells. | hormone |
| Which hormone increases blood sugar? | glucagon |
| Which gland or organ secretes growth hormone and adrenocorticotropic hormone? | anterior pituitary |
| Which hormone stimulates the body to retain sodium and water and is important for maintaining blood pressure? | aldosterone |
| Which of these is hearing loss due to the aging process? | presbycusis |
| The __________ controls the amount of light entering the eye. | iris |
| Which of the following allows the eye to focus on images? | lens |
| The __________ nerves carry information about odors to the brain. | olfactory |
| Which of the following types of immunity crosses the placenta and passes through the breast milk? | naturally acquired passive |
| Which of the following results occurs in response to an injury? | inflammation |
| __________ is a degenerative disease of the brain. | Alzheimer's disease |
| *The surgical method used in males in which each vas deferens is cut to prevent sperm from being ejaculated is called a(n) | vasectomy |
| *The first menstrual period is known as ____________ | menarche |
| An inflammation of the cervix is __________. | cervicitis |
| Inflammation of the liver is __________. | hepatitis |
| Which organ of the digestive system connects the mouth and the esophagus? | pharynx |
| Which of these results from the breakdown of the lining of the stomach? | stomach ulcer |
| *A(n) ______________ is a chemical secreted by a cell that affects the functions of other cells. | hormone |
| Which of these hormones decreases blood sugar? | ? |
| The __________ gland secretes the hormone calcitonin. | thyroid |
| Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin are released by the __________. | posterior pituitary gland |
| Which of these is hearing loss due to the aging process? | presbycusis |
| The __________ controls the amount of light entering the eye. | iris |
| A buildup of earwax within the external auditory canal is __________. | cerumen impaction |
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