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Term 3 Anatomy & Physiology

Question 1 of 173

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1. What nerve is involved when a client experiences pain, numbness or tingling sensations in the medial aspect of the ring finger and pinky finger?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Median

  • b. Sciatic

  • c. Ulnar

  • d. Radial

Explanation

Question 2 of 173

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The lateral malleolus is comprised of which of the following bones?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Fibula

  • b. Tibia

  • c. Calcaneus

  • d. Femur

Explanation

Question 3 of 173

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Piriformis syndrome affects which of the following nerves?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Sciatic

  • b. Musculocutaneous

  • c. Coccygeal

  • d. Thoracic

Explanation

Question 4 of 173

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Which of the following muscles inserts into the olecranon process?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Gastrocnemeus

  • b. Biceps femoris

  • c. Brachioradialis

  • d. Triceps brachii

Explanation

Question 5 of 173

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Where would you expect to find a facet joint?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Hand

  • b. Pelvis

  • c. Spine

  • d. Foot

Explanation

Question 6 of 173

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The psoas major muscle inserts into which bony landmark on the femur?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Lesser trochanter

  • b. Greater trochanter

  • c. Medial condyle

  • d. Trocanteric fossa

Explanation

Question 7 of 173

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The fibular collateral ligament is also known as the ____________.

Select one of the following:

  • a. iliotibial band

  • b. lateral collateral ligament

  • c. medial collateral ligament

  • d. anterior cruciate ligament

Explanation

Question 8 of 173

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Striated muscle is found in which of the following anatomical structures?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Intestines

  • b. Blood vessels

  • c. Brain

  • d. Quadriceps

Explanation

Question 9 of 173

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Smooth muscle is also known as _______________ muscle.

Select one of the following:

  • a. skeletal

  • b. striated

  • c. involuntary

  • d. voluntary

Explanation

Question 10 of 173

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What class of tissue is fascia?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Epithelial

  • b. Connective

  • c. Nervous

  • d. Muscular

Explanation

Question 11 of 173

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The fight-or-flight response is a choreography of physiological changes stimulated by which of the following body systems?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Circulatory system

  • b. Muscular system

  • c. Sympathetic nervous system

  • d. Parasympathetic nervous system

Explanation

Question 12 of 173

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12. The lymphatic system is responsible for the _______________.

Select one of the following:

  • a. removal of toxins from our blood

  • b. synthesis of hormones

  • c. removal of interstitial fluid from tissues

  • d. regeneration of new cells

Explanation

Question 13 of 173

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Where is the largest cache of serotonin located within the body?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Brain

  • b. Thoracic cavity

  • c. Pelvic cavity

  • d. Abdominal cavity

Explanation

Question 14 of 173

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Which system is responsible for carrying oxygen to the cells of the body and assisting in the removal of waste from the cells of the body?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Circulatory

  • b. Lymphatic

  • c. Respiratory

  • d. Digestive

Explanation

Question 15 of 173

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Arteries carry blood to the heart.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 16 of 173

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Synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis and diarthrosis refers to

Select one of the following:

  • a. cellular functions

  • b. joint movements

  • c. nervous system functions

  • d. digestive function

Explanation

Question 17 of 173

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What is a function of bursa?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Lubricates joints

  • b. Produce hormones

  • c. Creates bile

  • d. Storage of lymph

Explanation

Question 18 of 173

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Peristalsis occurs the most in which of the following body systems?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Reproduction

  • b. Digestion

  • c. Endocrine

  • d. Nervous

Explanation

Question 19 of 173

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Which muscles contract during dry heaves or vomiting?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Abdominal

  • b. Intercostal

  • c. Esophageal

  • d. Diaphragm

Explanation

Question 20 of 173

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Where are the carotid arteries located in the human body?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Abdomen

  • b. Groin

  • c. Legs

  • d. Throat

Explanation

Question 21 of 173

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Which of the following muscles are a part of the hamstrings?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Rectus femoris

  • b. Biceps femoris

  • c. Gracilis

  • d. Soleus

Explanation

Question 22 of 173

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Insulin and glucagon are hormones released from which of the following anatomical structures?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Pancreas

  • b. Liver

  • c. Adrenal glands

  • d. Thyroid

Explanation

Question 23 of 173

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How many vertebrae are located in a typical human body?

Select one of the following:

  • a. 16

  • b. 22

  • c. 25

  • d. 33

Explanation

Question 24 of 173

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The lymphatic system is a part of which greater body system?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Reproduction

  • b. Digestive

  • c. Nervous

  • d. Immune

Explanation

Question 25 of 173

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Endocrine glands secrete _______________ into the blood.

Select one of the following:

  • a. lipids

  • b. bile

  • c. toxins

  • d. hormones

Explanation

Question 26 of 173

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Where would you find a sarcomere in the human body?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Brain

  • b. Liver

  • c. Muscle

  • d. Bone

Explanation

Question 27 of 173

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Osteophyte is the technical term for _______________.

Select one of the following:

  • a. a bone spur

  • b. a tooth

  • c. a bone fracture

  • d. bone cancer

Explanation

Question 28 of 173

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Where would you find a diaphysis in the human body?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Kidney

  • b. Bone

  • c. Brain

  • d. Lung

Explanation

Question 29 of 173

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Which postural muscle is typically indicated in the chronic frozen shoulder?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Infraspinatus

  • b. Supraspinatus

  • c. Pectoralis major

  • d. Subscapularis

Explanation

Question 30 of 173

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An acetabulum is found in which part of the body?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Hip

  • b. Shoulder

  • c. Spine

  • d. Knee

Explanation

Question 31 of 173

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How many cervical vertebrae are present in a normal human body?

Select one of the following:

  • a. 5

  • b. 6

  • c. 7

  • d. 8

Explanation

Question 32 of 173

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Where would you locate the largest grouping of hyaline cartilage?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Abdomen

  • b. Thoracic

  • c. Joints

  • d. Ears

Explanation

Question 33 of 173

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A hairline fracture of the talus bone would indicate an injury to which area of the body?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Head

  • b. Spine

  • c. Head

  • d. Foot

Explanation

Question 34 of 173

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Where would you locate an epiphysis?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Femur

  • b. Brain

  • c. Kidneys

  • d. Sternum

Explanation

Question 35 of 173

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How many epiphysis types are in the human body?

Select one of the following:

  • a. 2

  • b. 4

  • c. 6

  • d. 8

Explanation

Question 36 of 173

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Where would you find collagen?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Blood vessels

  • b. Bones

  • c. Tendons

  • d. All of the above

Explanation

Question 37 of 173

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Which of the following muscles inserts into the mastoid process of the temporal bone?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Upper trapezius

  • b. Posterior scalene

  • c. Levator scapula

  • d. Sternocleidomastoid

Explanation

Question 38 of 173

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Select the muscle that is highlighted in red.

Select one of the following:

  • a. Pectineus

  • b. Pectoralis major

  • c. Pectoralis minor

  • d. Serratus anterior

Explanation

Question 39 of 173

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What term is used to describe the minimum daily caloric requirement the body needs to stay alive when at rest?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Metabolism

  • b. Basal metabolism

  • c. Essential input

  • d. Chemotaxis

Explanation

Question 40 of 173

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Fast twitch or white muscle fibers are anaerobic in function.

Select one of the following:

  • True

  • False

Explanation

Question 41 of 173

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Which of the following is an example of a convergent muscle shape?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Sphincter

  • b. Biceps brachii

  • c. Pectoralis major

  • d. Sartorius

Explanation

Question 42 of 173

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How many layers are present in the thoracolumbar fascia?

Select one of the following:

  • a. 1

  • b. 2

  • c. 3

  • d. 4

Explanation

Question 43 of 173

1

Open and closed kinematic chains refer to joint movements.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 44 of 173

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What bone has no direct articulation with any other bones?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Patella

  • b. Hyoid

  • c. Hamate

  • d. Pisiform

Explanation

Question 45 of 173

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Where is the insertion of the temporalis muscle?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Coronoid process of the mandible

  • b. Ramus of the mandible

  • c. Body of the mandible

  • d. Zygomatic arch

Explanation

Question 46 of 173

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What area of the body would you find the buccinator muscle?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Groin

  • b. Chest

  • c. Head

  • d. Feet

Explanation

Question 47 of 173

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The arms, legs, and pelvis are part of the _______________ skeleton.

Select one of the following:

  • a. axial

  • b. appendicular

  • c. osteocalcin

  • d. phalangeal

Explanation

Question 48 of 173

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Where would you locate branchiomeric musculature?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Feet

  • b. Intestines

  • c. Urinary system

  • d. Head and neck

Explanation

Question 49 of 173

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Which part of the lymphatic system is responsible for filtering the lymph?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Ducts

  • b. Vessels

  • c. Nodes

  • d. Capillaries

Explanation

Question 50 of 173

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Which muscle at the base of the skull is often associated with tension headaches?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Frontalis

  • b. Occipitalis

  • c. Scalenes

  • d. Levator scapula

Explanation

Question 51 of 173

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Which type of nerves are stimulated by massage to send messages to the central nervous system?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Afferent nerves

  • b. Efferent nerves

  • c. Somatic nerves

  • d. Neurologic nerves

Explanation

Question 52 of 173

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Which system is also known as the excretory system?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Integumentary

  • b. Digestive

  • c. Urinary

  • d. Respiratory

Explanation

Question 53 of 173

1

What color is associated with the heart chakra?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Red

  • b. Green

  • c. Blue

  • d. Violet

Explanation

Question 54 of 173

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The circadian rhythm is a biological clock that resets every 12 hours.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 55 of 173

1

Where would you locate stratum lucidum?

Select one of the following:

  • heart

  • muscle

  • skin

  • bone

Explanation

Question 56 of 173

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What is the name of the joint where the clavicle and scapula meet?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Acromioclavicular joint

  • b. Sternoclavicular

  • c. Coracoclavicular joint

  • d. Humeroclavicular joint

Explanation

Question 57 of 173

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What is the medical term for the shoulder joint?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Facet joint

  • b. Acromioclavicular joint

  • c. Glenohumeral joint

  • d. Humeroclavicular joint

Explanation

Question 58 of 173

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A hematocrit is a medical test for ____________________.

Select one of the following:

  • a. healthy liver function

  • b. identifying peptic ulcers

  • c. measuring blood and plasma

  • d. pupil dilation

Explanation

Question 59 of 173

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Which of the following muscles would contribute to wrist abduction?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Brachioradialis

  • b. Extensor carpi radialis

  • c. Flexor digitorum longus

  • d. Extensor carpi ulnaris

Explanation

Question 60 of 173

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Which of the following muscles would contribute to wrist adduction?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Extensor carpi radialis

  • b. Extensor carpi ulnaris

  • c. Flexor digitorum profundus

  • d. Extensor pollcis brevis

Explanation

Question 61 of 173

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Which of the four quad muscles is the largest in size?

Select one of the following:

  • a.Rectus femoris

  • b. Vastus lateralis

  • c. Vastus intermedius

  • d. Vast medialis

Explanation

Question 62 of 173

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Carbohydrate digestion mostly occurs at which point in the digestive tract?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Mouth

  • b. Stomach

  • c. Small intestine

  • d. Large intestine

Explanation

Question 63 of 173

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The linea aspera is located on which of the following bones?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Humerus

  • b. Tibia

  • c. Ulna

  • d. Femur

Explanation

Question 64 of 173

1

Pulmonary circulation distributes blood, nutrients and gases throughout the body.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 65 of 173

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What is another name for the alimentary canal?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Ear canal

  • b. Digestive tract

  • c. Hepatic portal vein

  • d. Nasal cavity

Explanation

Question 66 of 173

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Which of the following muscles is a synergist for the biceps brachii?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Triceps

  • b. Posterior deltoid

  • c. Pec major

  • d. Brachialis

Explanation

Question 67 of 173

1

Extensor pollicis longus attaches to which of the following digits?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Pinky

  • b. Ring

  • c. Index

  • d. Thumb

Explanation

Question 68 of 173

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Which muscle does the radial nerve innervate?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Biceps femoris

  • b. Triceps

  • c. Flexor digitorum longus

  • d. Pectorals major

Explanation

Question 69 of 173

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Which muscle attaches to the zygomatic arch?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Masseter

  • b. Temporalis

  • c. Piriformis

  • d. Illiacus

Explanation

Question 70 of 173

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Which nerve passes through the flexor retinaculum of the hand?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Trigeminal

  • b. Median

  • c. Radial

  • d. Sciatic

Explanation

Question 71 of 173

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The radial nerve divides into a deep branch called the _________________ nerve?

Select one of the following:

  • a. musculocutaneous

  • b. anterior interosseous

  • c. palmar digital

  • d. posterior interosseous

Explanation

Question 72 of 173

1

The ulna rotates around the radius.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 73 of 173

1

Which two tendons comprise the anatomical snuff box?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Extensor pollicus longus and extensor pollicus brevis

  • b. Extensor carpi ulnaris and flexor digitorum longus

  • c. Extensor digiti minimi and flexor carpia radialis

  • d. Extensor digitorum and extensor retinaculum

Explanation

Question 74 of 173

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Which condition would include an issue with the flexor carpi radialis muscle?

Select one of the following:

  • a. medial epicondylitis

  • b. thoracic outlet syndrome

  • c. lateral epicondylitis

  • d. cubital tunnel syndrome

Explanation

Question 75 of 173

1

Tennis elbow affects the flexor muscles of the forearm.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 76 of 173

1

The occipitals contribute to TMJD.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 77 of 173

1

Lateral epicondylitis affects the outside of the knee joint.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 78 of 173

1

In which region of the lung does the gaseous exchange occur?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Alveoli

  • b. Atrium

  • c. Bronchii

  • d. Trachea

Explanation

Question 79 of 173

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Molecules of carbon dioxide and oxygen are passively exchanged by the process of ______________________.

Select one of the following:

  • a. fission

  • b. diffusion

  • c. dispersion

  • d. metabolism

Explanation

Question 80 of 173

1

Which muscle is responsible for initiating inhalation?

Select one of the following:

  • d. Pectoralis major

  • a. Intercostals

  • b. Abdominals

  • c. Diaphragm

Explanation

Question 81 of 173

1

Which muscle is flexed during forced exhalation?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Abdominals

  • b. Rectus femoris

  • c. Diaghram

  • d. Illiopsoas

Explanation

Question 82 of 173

1

How many lobes are in each hemisphere of the cerebral cortex?

Select one of the following:

  • a. 2

  • b. 3

  • c. 4

  • d. 5

Explanation

Question 83 of 173

1

Humans are considered to have an open circulation system.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 84 of 173

1

_____________ are the smallest blood vessels.

Select one of the following:

  • a. Arteries

  • b. Venules

  • c. Capillaries

  • d. Arterioles

Explanation

Question 85 of 173

1

How many types of Schwann cells exist in the human body?

Select one of the following:

  • a. 1

  • b. 2

  • c. 3

  • d. 4

Explanation

Question 86 of 173

1

The tibial nerve is a distal branch of which nerve?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Sciatic

  • b. Brachial plexus

  • c. Sacral plexus

  • d. Lumbar plexus

Explanation

Question 87 of 173

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Where are the lumbrical muscles located?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Lumbar region

  • b. Hands and feet

  • c. Pelvic floor

  • d. Neck

Explanation

Question 88 of 173

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The cerebral cortex is responsible for ____________.

Select one of the following:

  • a. consciousness

  • b. hormone production

  • c. regulating the heartbeat

  • d. muscle motor functions

Explanation

Question 89 of 173

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The mesencephalon is also known as the _______________.

Select one of the following:

  • a. forebrain

  • b. midbrain

  • c. hindbrain

  • d. brainstem

Explanation

Question 90 of 173

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In humans, which part of the brain is located superiorly to all others?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Cerebellum

  • b. Diencephalon

  • c. Telencephalon

  • d. Pons

Explanation

Question 91 of 173

1

Which of the following functions does the pineal gland help regulate?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Movement

  • b. Digestion

  • c. Blood pressure

  • d. Sleep patterns

Explanation

Question 92 of 173

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What does the term "stroma" relate to?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Supportive framework of a biological cell

  • b. Perceptions of the third eye

  • c. Functional movement of digestive system

  • d. Light sensitivity

Explanation

Question 93 of 173

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Auditory ossicles are formed of which kind of tissue?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Muscle

  • b. Bone

  • c. Cartilage

  • d. Nervous

Explanation

Question 94 of 173

1

Which body system do the tonsils belong to?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Digestive

  • b. Cardiovascular

  • c. Endocrine

  • d. Immune

Explanation

Question 95 of 173

1

Which muscle is a prime mover for neck extension?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Splenius capitis

  • b. Extensor hallicus longus

  • c. Sternocleidomastoid

  • d. Rhomboids major

Explanation

Question 96 of 173

1

Which cells are responsible for generating the electrical impulses that control heart rate?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Myocytes

  • b. Glial

  • c. Epithilial

  • d. Merkel

Explanation

Question 97 of 173

1

Which part of a cell is responsible for breaking down glucose molecules to release energy?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Ribosomes

  • b. Centrioles

  • c. Nucleus

  • d. Mitochondria

Explanation

Question 98 of 173

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The brachial artery is a branch from which larger artery?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Axillary

  • b. Femoral

  • c. Carotid

  • d. Descending aorta

Explanation

Question 99 of 173

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On which bone would you locate the infraglenoid tubercle?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Clavicle

  • b. Pelvic

  • c. Calcaneuos

  • d. Scapula

Explanation

Question 100 of 173

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Which muscle attaches to the acromion process?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Trapezius

  • b. Pec minor

  • c. Short head of the biceps brachii

  • d. Supraspinatis

Explanation

Question 101 of 173

1

Where would you locate the annular ligament?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Knee

  • b. Ankle

  • c. Wrist.

  • d. Elbow

Explanation

Question 102 of 173

1

Celiac refers to which location in the body?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Abdomen

  • b. Mouth

  • c. Brain

  • d. Chest

Explanation

Question 103 of 173

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Which is an example of a triangular muscle?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Frontalis

  • b. Deltoid

  • c. Soleus

  • d. Masseter

Explanation

Question 104 of 173

1

Where are cubital lymph nodes located?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Knees

  • b. Thoracic cavity

  • c. Neck

  • d. Elbow

Explanation

Question 105 of 173

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Which of the following best describes antigens?

Select one of the following:

  • a. A substance that stimulates an immune response

  • b. A substance that suppresses an immune response

  • c. A substance that assists digestion

  • d. A substance that causes muscle to fire

Explanation

Question 106 of 173

1

Which of the following bones are part of the hindfoot?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Phalanges

  • b. Cuboid

  • c. Navicular

  • d. Talus

Explanation

Question 107 of 173

1

Which of the following best describes a reflex arc?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Emotional response

  • b. Massage technique

  • c. Neural pathway

  • d. Gait assessment

Explanation

Question 108 of 173

1

How many bones comprise the shoulder girdle?

Select one of the following:

  • a. 1

  • b. 2

  • c. 3

  • d. 4

Explanation

Question 109 of 173

1

How many anatomical joints are part of the shoulder girdle?

Select one of the following:

  • a. 1

  • b. 2

  • c. 3

  • d. 5

Explanation

Question 110 of 173

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What is another term for the bicipital groove?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Tuberosity

  • b. Intertubercular

  • c. Epicondyle

  • d. Fossa

Explanation

Question 111 of 173

1

What does a "sulcus" refer to in the human body?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Protuberance

  • b. Bony landmark

  • c. Attachment site

  • d. Furrow

Explanation

Question 112 of 173

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What do the trapezium, trapezoid, capitate and hamate have in common?

Select one of the following:

  • a. comprise the proximal row of carpal bones

  • b. comprise the distal row of carpal bones

  • c. tarsal bones of the foot

  • d. bones of the cranium

Explanation

Question 113 of 173

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Where would you locate the obturator foramen?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Pelvis

  • b. Jaw

  • c. Skull

  • d. Spine

Explanation

Question 114 of 173

1

How many arches are in a normal human foot?

Select one of the following:

  • a. 1

  • b. 2

  • c. 3

  • d. 4

Explanation

Question 115 of 173

1

What is counted to determine the atomic number of an atom?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Neutron

  • b. Proton

  • c. Electron

  • d. Nucleus

Explanation

Question 116 of 173

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Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and _____________ make up the four majority elements in the human body.

Select one of the following:

  • a. calcium

  • b. sodium

  • c. potassium

  • d. nitrogen

Explanation

Question 117 of 173

1

The plasma membrane is also known as ____________________.

Select one of the following:

  • a. phospholipid bilayer

  • b. peripheral protein

  • c. cytoplasm

  • d. branching cells

Explanation

Question 118 of 173

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Which of the following is not found in the nucleus of a cell?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Nucleolus

  • b. Chromatin

  • c. Chromosomes

  • d. Lysosomes

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Question 119 of 173

1

Which best describes mitosis?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Cell division

  • b. Cell death

  • c. Muscle infection

  • d. Inflammation

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Question 120 of 173

1

Where would stratified transitional epithelium be located?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Skin

  • b. Muscle

  • c. Bladder

  • d. Tendon

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Question 121 of 173

1

Which element is needed for muscle contraction?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Calcium

  • b. Nitrogen

  • c. Magnesium

  • d. Iron

Explanation

Question 122 of 173

1

What does a "z-line" refer to?

Select one of the following:

  • a. A spinal disorder

  • b. Border of a sarcomere

  • c. A cardiology report

  • d. Type of bone fracture

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Question 123 of 173

1

What is the outside membrane of the myelin sheath called?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Astrocyte

  • b. Oligodendroglia

  • c. Axons

  • d. Neurilemma

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Question 124 of 173

1

Which of the following surrounds the individual fibers within a nerve?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Epineurium

  • b. Perineurium

  • c. Endoneurium

  • d. Microglia

Explanation

Question 125 of 173

1

What is another term for nerve impulses?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Instinct

  • b. Action potentials

  • c. Interneurons

  • d. Synapse

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Question 126 of 173

1

What are acetylcholine and catecholamines?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Neurotransmitters

  • b. Digestive enzymes

  • c. Electrolytes

  • d. Erythrocytes

Explanation

Question 127 of 173

1

The medulla oblongata and pons are part of which section of the brain?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Brain stem

  • b. Cerebellum

  • c. Diencephalon

  • d. Cerebrum

Explanation

Question 128 of 173

1

Which body system does the thymus belong to?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Digestive

  • b. Endocrine

  • c. Immune

  • d. Nervous

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Question 129 of 173

1

Neutrophils, monocytes and macrophages are all under the classification of ________________.

Select one of the following:

  • a. lymphocytes

  • b. phagocytes

  • c. proteins

  • d. neurotransmitters

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Question 130 of 173

1

Albumins, globulins and fibrinogens are the 3 major classes of

Select one of the following:

  • d. lymphocytes

  • a. neuropeptides

  • b. chromosomes

  • c. plasma proteins

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Question 131 of 173

1

Neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils are types of

Select one of the following:

  • a. leukocytes

  • b. myocytes

  • c. pathogens

  • d. enzymes

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Question 132 of 173

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Which of the following cells are important to blood clotting?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Erythrocytes

  • b. Leukocytes

  • c. Phagocytes

  • d. Thrombocytes

Explanation

Question 133 of 173

1

Which heart valve is the mitral valve?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Tricuspid

  • b. Bicuspid

  • c. Pulmonary semilunar

  • d. Aortic semilunar

Explanation

Question 134 of 173

1

What do the terms systole and diastole refer to?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Kidney process

  • b. Breathing cycle

  • c. Heart beat

  • d. Immune function

Explanation

Question 135 of 173

1

Which of the following hormones regulates the development of reproductive processes within the body?

Select one of the following:

  • a. FSH

  • b. ADH

  • c. Insulin

  • d. HRT

Explanation

Question 136 of 173

1

Which of the following hormones is responsible for the regulation of metabolism?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Thyroxine

  • b. FSH

  • c. Progesterone

  • d. Adrenaline

Explanation

Question 137 of 173

1

Which of the following regulates the development of reproductive processes within the body?

Select one of the following:

  • a. HRT

  • b. ADH

  • c. Insulin

  • d. FSH

Explanation

Question 138 of 173

1

Which of the following is not part of the small intestine?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Duodenum

  • b. Jejunum

  • c. Sigmoid

  • d. Ilium

Explanation

Question 139 of 173

1

What is another term for kinesthesia?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Proprioception

  • b. Pain

  • c. Mechanoreceptors

  • d. Tetanus

Explanation

Question 140 of 173

1

Which chemical or element would be found in blood serum?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Fibrinogen

  • b. White blood cells

  • c. Electrolytes

  • d. Red blood cells

Explanation

Question 141 of 173

1

Which would lead to a condition of sepsis?

Select one of the following:

  • d. Lowered glucose levels in the blood

  • a. Excess iron in the blood

  • b. A bacterial infection

  • c. Insufficient carbohydrate intake

Explanation

Question 142 of 173

1

What is the technical name for the Adam's Apple?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Hyoid bone

  • b. Larangeal prominence

  • c. Esophagus

  • d. Zygomatic arch

Explanation

Question 143 of 173

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Which of the following valves is between the stomach and the small intestine?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Pyloric

  • b. Mitral

  • c. Ileocecal

  • d. Eustachian

Explanation

Question 144 of 173

1

Which bone does the tibialis anterior insert into?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Base of the first metacarpal

  • b. Medial cuneiform

  • c. Navicular

  • d. Calcanius

Explanation

Question 145 of 173

1

The suffix -plegia refers to:

Select one of the following:

  • a. Light

  • b. Paralysis

  • c. Formation

  • d. Different parts

Explanation

Question 146 of 173

1

The prefix nephro- refers to:

Select one of the following:

  • a. Nerve

  • b. Infant

  • c. Kidney

  • d. Brain

Explanation

Question 147 of 173

1

The suffix -crine refers to:

Select one of the following:

  • a. Secretions

  • b. Inflammation

  • c. Digestion

  • d. Enzymes

Explanation

Question 148 of 173

1

Choose the correct definition of the anatomical term "linea".

Select one of the following:

  • a. A passage or canal

  • b. A line or long ridge

  • c. A hole or opening

  • d. A meeting point of two or more bones

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Question 149 of 173

1

Choose the correct definition of the anatomical term "foramen".

Select one of the following:

  • a. A rounded articular process

  • b. A shallow cavity or slight depression

  • c. A hole or opening for nerves and other tissues to pass through

  • d. A narrow projection of the spine

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Question 150 of 173

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Choose the correct definition of the anatomical term "condyle".

Select one of the following:

  • a. A shallow cavity or slight depression

  • b. The superior region of a long bone

  • c. A projection or protuberance

  • d. A rounded articular process

Explanation

Question 151 of 173

1

Where are the adrenal glands located?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Brain cavity of skull

  • b. Along the anterolateral portion of the neck

  • c. Superior to the kidneys

  • d. Throughout the body along circulatory tissues

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Question 152 of 173

1

Systole refers to the force needed to contract blood out of the heart.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 153 of 173

1

Choose the medical term given to name the collection of heart muscle cells that regulate the heart beat.

Select one of the following:

  • a. Arterioles

  • b. Bradycardia

  • c. Bundle of His

  • d. Coronary sinus

Explanation

Question 154 of 173

1

The smallest blood vessels in the human body are called ____________.

Select one of the following:

  • a. arterioles

  • b. veins

  • c. venules

  • d. capillaries

Explanation

Question 155 of 173

1

What is the function of a bulboid corpuscle?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Detect changes in temperature

  • b. Receptor which responds to pressure

  • c. Contract to stand hairs straight along body

  • d. Mucous membranes in the skin

Explanation

Question 156 of 173

1

What is known as the "molecular unit of currency"?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Actin

  • b. ATP

  • c. T cells

  • d. Gamma globulins

Explanation

Question 157 of 173

1

Which of the following is the only neurotransmitter used by the motor division of the somatic nervous system?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Acetylcholine

  • b. Dopamine

  • c. Serotonin

  • d. Glutamate

Explanation

Question 158 of 173

1

What is the control center of a cell?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Cytoplasm

  • b. Mitochondrion

  • c. Nucleolus

  • d. Ribosome

Explanation

Question 159 of 173

1

What does the term meiosis relate to?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Cell division

  • b. Milk production

  • c. Muscle deterioration

  • d. Voluntary contractions

Explanation

Question 160 of 173

1

What does a sulcus refer to?

Select one of the following:

  • a. A passage or canal

  • b. The meeting point where bones are joined together

  • c. A narrow groove

  • d. A knob like process

Explanation

Question 161 of 173

1

What does the term olfaction relate to?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Sense of smell

  • b. Sense of taste

  • c. Eyesight

  • d. Hearing

Explanation

Question 162 of 173

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Which is the correct order of anatomical organization in the human body, from the most basic to the more complex?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Cell, organ, tissue

  • b. Cell, tissue, organ

  • c. Tissue, cell, organ

  • d. Organ, cell, tissue

Explanation

Question 163 of 173

1

Which of the following anatomical directional references is not matched correctly?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Medial - toward the midline of the body

  • b. Distal - toward an attached base structure

  • c. Ventral - toward the front or belly side

  • d. Dorsal - on the posterior or back side

Explanation

Question 164 of 173

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The main function of the epiglottis is to:

Select one of the following:

  • a. Produce sound and vocalization

  • b. Protect the airway during swallowing

  • c. Deliver oxygen to the lungs

  • d. Protect the esophagus during eating

Explanation

Question 165 of 173

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A client is eating a snack while waiting for a massage in the waiting area and begins coughing and panicking, pointing to her throat. You ask if you can help, but the client is unable to speak. What has most likely happened, and what should you do?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Food is lodged in his esophagus and you should give him water to drink.

  • b. Food is lodged in his esophagus and you should hit him sharply on the back to dislodge it.

  • c. Food is lodged in his trachea and you should immediately apply an abdominal thrust (Heimlich maneuver) to dislodge it.

  • d. Food is lodged in his trachea and you should give him water to drink.

Explanation

Question 166 of 173

1

The following structures contain deoxygenated blood?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Aorta

  • b. Pulmonary vein

  • c. Subclavian artery

  • d. Pulmonary artery

Explanation

Question 167 of 173

1

It's very cold outside and Bill gets into the spa, turning it up to its maximum temperature (106°F). After several minutes in the water, he faints and would have drowned if a passerby had not saved him. Which best explains what happened?

Select one of the following:

  • a. His body could not tolerate the shock going from cold to hot.

  • b. He suffered a heart attack due to the excess heat.

  • c. He fainted from a lack of oxygenated blood to his brain.

  • d. He received second-degree burns and went into shock.

Explanation

Question 168 of 173

1

Waves of muscular contractions in the digestive tract are called:

Select one of the following:

  • a. Peristalsis

  • b. Dialysis

  • c. Arrhythmia

  • d. Hemostasis

Explanation

Question 169 of 173

1

The structure that connects the liver to the gall bladder is the:

Select one of the following:

  • a. Hepatic portal vein

  • b. Hepatic duct

  • c. Bile duct

  • d. The liver is not connected to the gall bladder

Explanation

Question 170 of 173

1

The protein that stores oxygen in skeletal muscle cells is:

Select one of the following:

  • a. Myosin

  • b. Hemoglobin

  • c. Myoglobin

  • d. Troponin

Explanation

Question 171 of 173

1

All of the following are effects of aging on the skin EXCEPT:

Select one of the following:

  • a. Decrease in number of hair follicles

  • b. Thinner epidermis layer

  • c. Fewer melanocytes

  • d. Increased sweat gland activity

Explanation

Question 172 of 173

1

A small, rough protuberance on a bone is called a _______________.

Select one of the following:

  • a. Tuberosity

  • b. Condyle

  • c. Trochanter

  • d. Spine

Explanation

Question 173 of 173

1

An epiphyseal line on a bone indicates what?

Select one of the following:

  • a. The bone has begun a new growth phase.

  • b. The bone was previously fractured in that location.

  • c. The bone has stopped growing.

  • d. The bone has reached its adult length.

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