Chapter 6 Anatomy and Physiology RMA - Q 1-21
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 The thoracic and abdominal cavities of the body are separated by the | A. Ribs B. Stomach C. Diaphragm D. Peritoneum |
| The main tissue of the outer layer of the skin is | A. Connective B. Adipose C. Endothelial D. Epithelial |
| The glands that are saclike in structure and produce oily secretions that lubricate the skin are | A. Sebaceous B. Ceruminous C. Ciliary D. Mammary |
| The portion of skeletal bone that manufactures blood cells is the | A. Periosteum B. Red bone Marrow C. Diaphysis D. Cartilage E. Epiphysis |
| The structures that attach muscles to bones are | A. Fascia B. Ligaments C. Tendons D. Cartilage |
| Nerve Fibers are insulated protected by a fatty material called | A. Myelin B. Dendrites C. Neurons D. Axons E. Synapses |
| The function of the lacrimal apparatus is to | A. Refract light rays through the eye B. Assist in maintaining the shape of the cornea C. Produce tears to lubricate the eye D. Differentiate black and white vision |
| A bone that is part of the pelvic girdle is the | A. Sphenoid B. ethmoid C. Ischium D. Zygomatic E. Sternum |
| The cellular components of blood include | A. erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets B. Anticoagulants, antibodies and electroclytes C. Plasma, sernum, and hemoglobin D. Lipids, Amino acids and albumin |
| The chambers of the heart are the | A. Septum and valves B. Endocardium and epicardium C. Apex and spetum D. Ventricles and atria E. AV node and SA node |
| An organ located int he left upper quadrant is the | A. thymus B. Spleen C. Appendix D. Liver |
| An example of active immunity is | A. Maternal antibodies passed through the uterus to the baby B. Immunization with antibodies C. Maternal antibodies acquired by the baby from breast milk D. Producing antibodies as a result of having a disease C. Injection of globulins of disease-causing organisms |
| The structure in the body also known as the voice box is the | A. Pharynx B. Larynx C. Epiglottis D. Trachea |
| The wavelike movement that propels food through the digestive tract is called | A. osmosis B. Diffusion C. Metabolism D. Resorption E. Peristalsis |
| The process that does not required oxygen for the breakdown of glucose is referred to as being | A. Aerobic B. Anaerobic C. Catabolic D. Pyrogenic |
| The term that means the body is in a state of equilbrium or balance is | A. Anabolism B. Catabolism C. Homeostasis D. Metabolism E. Osmosis |
| The funnel-shaped basin forms the upper end of the ureter is the | A. glomerulus B. Renal cortex C. Renal Pelvis D. Bowman Capsule |
| In both males and females the entire pelvic floor is called the | A. Vestibule B. Peritoneum C. Fundus D. Pons E. perineum |
| A pregnancy that develops in a location outside the uterine cavity is referred to as | A. Previa B. Miscarriage C. Abruptio D. Ectopic |
| Which of the following body systems includes the thyroid and pituitary glands | A. Excretory B. Integumentary C. Endocrine D. Circulatory E. Nervous |
| The term inguinal pertains to what area or structure of the body | A. Intestines B. Bladder C. Groin D. Umbilicus |
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