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Question 1

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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?
Answer
  • a. Median
  • b. Sciatic
  • c. Ulnar
  • d. Radial

Question 2

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The lateral malleolus is comprised of which of the following bones?
Answer
  • a. Fibula
  • b. Tibia
  • c. Calcaneus
  • d. Femur

Question 3

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Piriformis syndrome affects which of the following nerves?
Answer
  • a. Sciatic
  • b. Musculocutaneous
  • c. Coccygeal
  • d. Thoracic

Question 4

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Which of the following muscles inserts into the olecranon process?
Answer
  • a. Gastrocnemeus
  • b. Biceps femoris
  • c. Brachioradialis
  • d. Triceps brachii

Question 5

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Where would you expect to find a facet joint?
Answer
  • a. Hand
  • b. Pelvis
  • c. Spine
  • d. Foot

Question 6

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The psoas major muscle inserts into which bony landmark on the femur?
Answer
  • a. Lesser trochanter
  • b. Greater trochanter
  • c. Medial condyle
  • d. Trocanteric fossa

Question 7

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The fibular collateral ligament is also known as the ____________.
Answer
  • a. iliotibial band
  • b. lateral collateral ligament
  • c. medial collateral ligament
  • d. anterior cruciate ligament

Question 8

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Striated muscle is found in which of the following anatomical structures?
Answer
  • a. Intestines
  • b. Blood vessels
  • c. Brain
  • d. Quadriceps

Question 9

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Smooth muscle is also known as _______________ muscle.
Answer
  • a. skeletal
  • b. striated
  • c. involuntary
  • d. voluntary

Question 10

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What class of tissue is fascia?
Answer
  • a. Epithelial
  • b. Connective
  • c. Nervous
  • d. Muscular

Question 11

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The fight-or-flight response is a choreography of physiological changes stimulated by which of the following body systems?
Answer
  • a. Circulatory system
  • b. Muscular system
  • c. Sympathetic nervous system
  • d. Parasympathetic nervous system

Question 12

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12. The lymphatic system is responsible for the _______________.
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  • a. removal of toxins from our blood
  • b. synthesis of hormones
  • c. removal of interstitial fluid from tissues
  • d. regeneration of new cells

Question 13

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Where is the largest cache of serotonin located within the body?
Answer
  • a. Brain
  • b. Thoracic cavity
  • c. Pelvic cavity
  • d. Abdominal cavity

Question 14

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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?
Answer
  • a. Circulatory
  • b. Lymphatic
  • c. Respiratory
  • d. Digestive

Question 15

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Arteries carry blood to the heart.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 16

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Synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis and diarthrosis refers to
Answer
  • a. cellular functions
  • b. joint movements
  • c. nervous system functions
  • d. digestive function

Question 17

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What is a function of bursa?
Answer
  • a. Lubricates joints
  • b. Produce hormones
  • c. Creates bile
  • d. Storage of lymph

Question 18

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Peristalsis occurs the most in which of the following body systems?
Answer
  • a. Reproduction
  • b. Digestion
  • c. Endocrine
  • d. Nervous

Question 19

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Which muscles contract during dry heaves or vomiting?
Answer
  • a. Abdominal
  • b. Intercostal
  • c. Esophageal
  • d. Diaphragm

Question 20

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Where are the carotid arteries located in the human body?
Answer
  • a. Abdomen
  • b. Groin
  • c. Legs
  • d. Throat

Question 21

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Which of the following muscles are a part of the hamstrings?
Answer
  • a. Rectus femoris
  • b. Biceps femoris
  • c. Gracilis
  • d. Soleus

Question 22

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Insulin and glucagon are hormones released from which of the following anatomical structures?
Answer
  • a. Pancreas
  • b. Liver
  • c. Adrenal glands
  • d. Thyroid

Question 23

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How many vertebrae are located in a typical human body?
Answer
  • a. 16
  • b. 22
  • c. 25
  • d. 33

Question 24

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The lymphatic system is a part of which greater body system?
Answer
  • a. Reproduction
  • b. Digestive
  • c. Nervous
  • d. Immune

Question 25

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Endocrine glands secrete _______________ into the blood.
Answer
  • a. lipids
  • b. bile
  • c. toxins
  • d. hormones

Question 26

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Where would you find a sarcomere in the human body?
Answer
  • a. Brain
  • b. Liver
  • c. Muscle
  • d. Bone

Question 27

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Osteophyte is the technical term for _______________.
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  • a. a bone spur
  • b. a tooth
  • c. a bone fracture
  • d. bone cancer

Question 28

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Where would you find a diaphysis in the human body?
Answer
  • a. Kidney
  • b. Bone
  • c. Brain
  • d. Lung

Question 29

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Which postural muscle is typically indicated in the chronic frozen shoulder?
Answer
  • a. Infraspinatus
  • b. Supraspinatus
  • c. Pectoralis major
  • d. Subscapularis

Question 30

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An acetabulum is found in which part of the body?
Answer
  • a. Hip
  • b. Shoulder
  • c. Spine
  • d. Knee

Question 31

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How many cervical vertebrae are present in a normal human body?
Answer
  • a. 5
  • b. 6
  • c. 7
  • d. 8

Question 32

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Where would you locate the largest grouping of hyaline cartilage?
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  • a. Abdomen
  • b. Thoracic
  • c. Joints
  • d. Ears

Question 33

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A hairline fracture of the talus bone would indicate an injury to which area of the body?
Answer
  • a. Head
  • b. Spine
  • c. Head
  • d. Foot

Question 34

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Where would you locate an epiphysis?
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  • a. Femur
  • b. Brain
  • c. Kidneys
  • d. Sternum

Question 35

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How many epiphysis types are in the human body?
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  • a. 2
  • b. 4
  • c. 6
  • d. 8

Question 36

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Where would you find collagen?
Answer
  • a. Blood vessels
  • b. Bones
  • c. Tendons
  • d. All of the above

Question 37

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Which of the following muscles inserts into the mastoid process of the temporal bone?
Answer
  • a. Upper trapezius
  • b. Posterior scalene
  • c. Levator scapula
  • d. Sternocleidomastoid

Question 38

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Select the muscle that is highlighted in red.
Answer
  • a. Pectineus
  • b. Pectoralis major
  • c. Pectoralis minor
  • d. Serratus anterior

Question 39

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What term is used to describe the minimum daily caloric requirement the body needs to stay alive when at rest?
Answer
  • a. Metabolism
  • b. Basal metabolism
  • c. Essential input
  • d. Chemotaxis

Question 40

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Fast twitch or white muscle fibers are anaerobic in function.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 41

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Which of the following is an example of a convergent muscle shape?
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  • a. Sphincter
  • b. Biceps brachii
  • c. Pectoralis major
  • d. Sartorius

Question 42

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How many layers are present in the thoracolumbar fascia?
Answer
  • a. 1
  • b. 2
  • c. 3
  • d. 4

Question 43

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Open and closed kinematic chains refer to joint movements.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 44

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What bone has no direct articulation with any other bones?
Answer
  • a. Patella
  • b. Hyoid
  • c. Hamate
  • d. Pisiform

Question 45

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Where is the insertion of the temporalis muscle?
Answer
  • a. Coronoid process of the mandible
  • b. Ramus of the mandible
  • c. Body of the mandible
  • d. Zygomatic arch

Question 46

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What area of the body would you find the buccinator muscle?
Answer
  • a. Groin
  • b. Chest
  • c. Head
  • d. Feet

Question 47

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The arms, legs, and pelvis are part of the _______________ skeleton.
Answer
  • a. axial
  • b. appendicular
  • c. osteocalcin
  • d. phalangeal

Question 48

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Where would you locate branchiomeric musculature?
Answer
  • a. Feet
  • b. Intestines
  • c. Urinary system
  • d. Head and neck

Question 49

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Which part of the lymphatic system is responsible for filtering the lymph?
Answer
  • a. Ducts
  • b. Vessels
  • c. Nodes
  • d. Capillaries

Question 50

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Which muscle at the base of the skull is often associated with tension headaches?
Answer
  • a. Frontalis
  • b. Occipitalis
  • c. Scalenes
  • d. Levator scapula

Question 51

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Which type of nerves are stimulated by massage to send messages to the central nervous system?
Answer
  • a. Afferent nerves
  • b. Efferent nerves
  • c. Somatic nerves
  • d. Neurologic nerves

Question 52

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Which system is also known as the excretory system?
Answer
  • a. Integumentary
  • b. Digestive
  • c. Urinary
  • d. Respiratory

Question 53

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What color is associated with the heart chakra?
Answer
  • a. Red
  • b. Green
  • c. Blue
  • d. Violet

Question 54

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The circadian rhythm is a biological clock that resets every 12 hours.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 55

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Where would you locate stratum lucidum?
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  • heart
  • muscle
  • skin
  • bone

Question 56

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What is the name of the joint where the clavicle and scapula meet?
Answer
  • a. Acromioclavicular joint
  • b. Sternoclavicular
  • c. Coracoclavicular joint
  • d. Humeroclavicular joint

Question 57

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What is the medical term for the shoulder joint?
Answer
  • a. Facet joint
  • b. Acromioclavicular joint
  • c. Glenohumeral joint
  • d. Humeroclavicular joint

Question 58

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A hematocrit is a medical test for ____________________.
Answer
  • a. healthy liver function
  • b. identifying peptic ulcers
  • c. measuring blood and plasma
  • d. pupil dilation

Question 59

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Which of the following muscles would contribute to wrist abduction?
Answer
  • a. Brachioradialis
  • b. Extensor carpi radialis
  • c. Flexor digitorum longus
  • d. Extensor carpi ulnaris

Question 60

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Which of the following muscles would contribute to wrist adduction?
Answer
  • a. Extensor carpi radialis
  • b. Extensor carpi ulnaris
  • c. Flexor digitorum profundus
  • d. Extensor pollcis brevis

Question 61

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Which of the four quad muscles is the largest in size?
Answer
  • a.Rectus femoris
  • b. Vastus lateralis
  • c. Vastus intermedius
  • d. Vast medialis

Question 62

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Carbohydrate digestion mostly occurs at which point in the digestive tract?
Answer
  • a. Mouth
  • b. Stomach
  • c. Small intestine
  • d. Large intestine

Question 63

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The linea aspera is located on which of the following bones?
Answer
  • a. Humerus
  • b. Tibia
  • c. Ulna
  • d. Femur

Question 64

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Pulmonary circulation distributes blood, nutrients and gases throughout the body.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 65

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What is another name for the alimentary canal?
Answer
  • a. Ear canal
  • b. Digestive tract
  • c. Hepatic portal vein
  • d. Nasal cavity

Question 66

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Which of the following muscles is a synergist for the biceps brachii?
Answer
  • a. Triceps
  • b. Posterior deltoid
  • c. Pec major
  • d. Brachialis

Question 67

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Extensor pollicis longus attaches to which of the following digits?
Answer
  • a. Pinky
  • b. Ring
  • c. Index
  • d. Thumb

Question 68

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Which muscle does the radial nerve innervate?
Answer
  • a. Biceps femoris
  • b. Triceps
  • c. Flexor digitorum longus
  • d. Pectorals major

Question 69

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Which muscle attaches to the zygomatic arch?
Answer
  • a. Masseter
  • b. Temporalis
  • c. Piriformis
  • d. Illiacus

Question 70

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Which nerve passes through the flexor retinaculum of the hand?
Answer
  • a. Trigeminal
  • b. Median
  • c. Radial
  • d. Sciatic

Question 71

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The radial nerve divides into a deep branch called the _________________ nerve?
Answer
  • a. musculocutaneous
  • b. anterior interosseous
  • c. palmar digital
  • d. posterior interosseous

Question 72

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The ulna rotates around the radius.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 73

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Which two tendons comprise the anatomical snuff box?
Answer
  • 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

Question 74

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Which condition would include an issue with the flexor carpi radialis muscle?
Answer
  • a. medial epicondylitis
  • b. thoracic outlet syndrome
  • c. lateral epicondylitis
  • d. cubital tunnel syndrome

Question 75

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Tennis elbow affects the flexor muscles of the forearm.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 76

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The occipitals contribute to TMJD.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 77

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Lateral epicondylitis affects the outside of the knee joint.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 78

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In which region of the lung does the gaseous exchange occur?
Answer
  • a. Alveoli
  • b. Atrium
  • c. Bronchii
  • d. Trachea

Question 79

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Molecules of carbon dioxide and oxygen are passively exchanged by the process of ______________________.
Answer
  • a. fission
  • b. diffusion
  • c. dispersion
  • d. metabolism

Question 80

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Which muscle is responsible for initiating inhalation?
Answer
  • d. Pectoralis major
  • a. Intercostals
  • b. Abdominals
  • c. Diaphragm

Question 81

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Which muscle is flexed during forced exhalation?
Answer
  • a. Abdominals
  • b. Rectus femoris
  • c. Diaghram
  • d. Illiopsoas

Question 82

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How many lobes are in each hemisphere of the cerebral cortex?
Answer
  • a. 2
  • b. 3
  • c. 4
  • d. 5

Question 83

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Humans are considered to have an open circulation system.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 84

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_____________ are the smallest blood vessels.
Answer
  • a. Arteries
  • b. Venules
  • c. Capillaries
  • d. Arterioles

Question 85

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How many types of Schwann cells exist in the human body?
Answer
  • a. 1
  • b. 2
  • c. 3
  • d. 4

Question 86

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The tibial nerve is a distal branch of which nerve?
Answer
  • a. Sciatic
  • b. Brachial plexus
  • c. Sacral plexus
  • d. Lumbar plexus

Question 87

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Where are the lumbrical muscles located?
Answer
  • a. Lumbar region
  • b. Hands and feet
  • c. Pelvic floor
  • d. Neck

Question 88

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The cerebral cortex is responsible for ____________.
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  • a. consciousness
  • b. hormone production
  • c. regulating the heartbeat
  • d. muscle motor functions

Question 89

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The mesencephalon is also known as the _______________.
Answer
  • a. forebrain
  • b. midbrain
  • c. hindbrain
  • d. brainstem

Question 90

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In humans, which part of the brain is located superiorly to all others?
Answer
  • a. Cerebellum
  • b. Diencephalon
  • c. Telencephalon
  • d. Pons

Question 91

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Which of the following functions does the pineal gland help regulate?
Answer
  • a. Movement
  • b. Digestion
  • c. Blood pressure
  • d. Sleep patterns

Question 92

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What does the term "stroma" relate to?
Answer
  • a. Supportive framework of a biological cell
  • b. Perceptions of the third eye
  • c. Functional movement of digestive system
  • d. Light sensitivity

Question 93

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Auditory ossicles are formed of which kind of tissue?
Answer
  • a. Muscle
  • b. Bone
  • c. Cartilage
  • d. Nervous

Question 94

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Which body system do the tonsils belong to?
Answer
  • a. Digestive
  • b. Cardiovascular
  • c. Endocrine
  • d. Immune

Question 95

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Which muscle is a prime mover for neck extension?
Answer
  • a. Splenius capitis
  • b. Extensor hallicus longus
  • c. Sternocleidomastoid
  • d. Rhomboids major

Question 96

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Which cells are responsible for generating the electrical impulses that control heart rate?
Answer
  • a. Myocytes
  • b. Glial
  • c. Epithilial
  • d. Merkel

Question 97

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Which part of a cell is responsible for breaking down glucose molecules to release energy?
Answer
  • a. Ribosomes
  • b. Centrioles
  • c. Nucleus
  • d. Mitochondria

Question 98

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The brachial artery is a branch from which larger artery?
Answer
  • a. Axillary
  • b. Femoral
  • c. Carotid
  • d. Descending aorta

Question 99

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On which bone would you locate the infraglenoid tubercle?
Answer
  • a. Clavicle
  • b. Pelvic
  • c. Calcaneuos
  • d. Scapula

Question 100

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Which muscle attaches to the acromion process?
Answer
  • a. Trapezius
  • b. Pec minor
  • c. Short head of the biceps brachii
  • d. Supraspinatis

Question 101

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Where would you locate the annular ligament?
Answer
  • a. Knee
  • b. Ankle
  • c. Wrist.
  • d. Elbow

Question 102

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Celiac refers to which location in the body?
Answer
  • a. Abdomen
  • b. Mouth
  • c. Brain
  • d. Chest

Question 103

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Which is an example of a triangular muscle?
Answer
  • a. Frontalis
  • b. Deltoid
  • c. Soleus
  • d. Masseter

Question 104

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Where are cubital lymph nodes located?
Answer
  • a. Knees
  • b. Thoracic cavity
  • c. Neck
  • d. Elbow

Question 105

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Which of the following best describes antigens?
Answer
  • 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

Question 106

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Which of the following bones are part of the hindfoot?
Answer
  • a. Phalanges
  • b. Cuboid
  • c. Navicular
  • d. Talus

Question 107

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Which of the following best describes a reflex arc?
Answer
  • a. Emotional response
  • b. Massage technique
  • c. Neural pathway
  • d. Gait assessment

Question 108

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How many bones comprise the shoulder girdle?
Answer
  • a. 1
  • b. 2
  • c. 3
  • d. 4

Question 109

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How many anatomical joints are part of the shoulder girdle?
Answer
  • a. 1
  • b. 2
  • c. 3
  • d. 5

Question 110

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What is another term for the bicipital groove?
Answer
  • a. Tuberosity
  • b. Intertubercular
  • c. Epicondyle
  • d. Fossa

Question 111

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What does a "sulcus" refer to in the human body?
Answer
  • a. Protuberance
  • b. Bony landmark
  • c. Attachment site
  • d. Furrow

Question 112

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

Question 113

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Where would you locate the obturator foramen?
Answer
  • a. Pelvis
  • b. Jaw
  • c. Skull
  • d. Spine

Question 114

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How many arches are in a normal human foot?
Answer
  • a. 1
  • b. 2
  • c. 3
  • d. 4

Question 115

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What is counted to determine the atomic number of an atom?
Answer
  • a. Neutron
  • b. Proton
  • c. Electron
  • d. Nucleus

Question 116

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Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and _____________ make up the four majority elements in the human body.
Answer
  • a. calcium
  • b. sodium
  • c. potassium
  • d. nitrogen

Question 117

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The plasma membrane is also known as ____________________.
Answer
  • a. phospholipid bilayer
  • b. peripheral protein
  • c. cytoplasm
  • d. branching cells

Question 118

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Which of the following is not found in the nucleus of a cell?
Answer
  • a. Nucleolus
  • b. Chromatin
  • c. Chromosomes
  • d. Lysosomes

Question 119

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Which best describes mitosis?
Answer
  • a. Cell division
  • b. Cell death
  • c. Muscle infection
  • d. Inflammation

Question 120

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Where would stratified transitional epithelium be located?
Answer
  • a. Skin
  • b. Muscle
  • c. Bladder
  • d. Tendon

Question 121

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Which element is needed for muscle contraction?
Answer
  • a. Calcium
  • b. Nitrogen
  • c. Magnesium
  • d. Iron

Question 122

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What does a "z-line" refer to?
Answer
  • a. A spinal disorder
  • b. Border of a sarcomere
  • c. A cardiology report
  • d. Type of bone fracture

Question 123

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What is the outside membrane of the myelin sheath called?
Answer
  • a. Astrocyte
  • b. Oligodendroglia
  • c. Axons
  • d. Neurilemma

Question 124

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Which of the following surrounds the individual fibers within a nerve?
Answer
  • a. Epineurium
  • b. Perineurium
  • c. Endoneurium
  • d. Microglia

Question 125

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What is another term for nerve impulses?
Answer
  • a. Instinct
  • b. Action potentials
  • c. Interneurons
  • d. Synapse

Question 126

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What are acetylcholine and catecholamines?
Answer
  • a. Neurotransmitters
  • b. Digestive enzymes
  • c. Electrolytes
  • d. Erythrocytes

Question 127

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The medulla oblongata and pons are part of which section of the brain?
Answer
  • a. Brain stem
  • b. Cerebellum
  • c. Diencephalon
  • d. Cerebrum

Question 128

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Which body system does the thymus belong to?
Answer
  • a. Digestive
  • b. Endocrine
  • c. Immune
  • d. Nervous

Question 129

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Neutrophils, monocytes and macrophages are all under the classification of ________________.
Answer
  • a. lymphocytes
  • b. phagocytes
  • c. proteins
  • d. neurotransmitters

Question 130

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Albumins, globulins and fibrinogens are the 3 major classes of
Answer
  • d. lymphocytes
  • a. neuropeptides
  • b. chromosomes
  • c. plasma proteins

Question 131

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Neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils are types of
Answer
  • a. leukocytes
  • b. myocytes
  • c. pathogens
  • d. enzymes

Question 132

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Which of the following cells are important to blood clotting?
Answer
  • a. Erythrocytes
  • b. Leukocytes
  • c. Phagocytes
  • d. Thrombocytes

Question 133

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Which heart valve is the mitral valve?
Answer
  • a. Tricuspid
  • b. Bicuspid
  • c. Pulmonary semilunar
  • d. Aortic semilunar

Question 134

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What do the terms systole and diastole refer to?
Answer
  • a. Kidney process
  • b. Breathing cycle
  • c. Heart beat
  • d. Immune function

Question 135

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Which of the following hormones regulates the development of reproductive processes within the body?
Answer
  • a. FSH
  • b. ADH
  • c. Insulin
  • d. HRT

Question 136

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Which of the following hormones is responsible for the regulation of metabolism?
Answer
  • a. Thyroxine
  • b. FSH
  • c. Progesterone
  • d. Adrenaline

Question 137

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Which of the following regulates the development of reproductive processes within the body?
Answer
  • a. HRT
  • b. ADH
  • c. Insulin
  • d. FSH

Question 138

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Which of the following is not part of the small intestine?
Answer
  • a. Duodenum
  • b. Jejunum
  • c. Sigmoid
  • d. Ilium

Question 139

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What is another term for kinesthesia?
Answer
  • a. Proprioception
  • b. Pain
  • c. Mechanoreceptors
  • d. Tetanus

Question 140

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Which chemical or element would be found in blood serum?
Answer
  • a. Fibrinogen
  • b. White blood cells
  • c. Electrolytes
  • d. Red blood cells

Question 141

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Which would lead to a condition of sepsis?
Answer
  • d. Lowered glucose levels in the blood
  • a. Excess iron in the blood
  • b. A bacterial infection
  • c. Insufficient carbohydrate intake

Question 142

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What is the technical name for the Adam's Apple?
Answer
  • a. Hyoid bone
  • b. Larangeal prominence
  • c. Esophagus
  • d. Zygomatic arch

Question 143

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Which of the following valves is between the stomach and the small intestine?
Answer
  • a. Pyloric
  • b. Mitral
  • c. Ileocecal
  • d. Eustachian

Question 144

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Which bone does the tibialis anterior insert into?
Answer
  • a. Base of the first metacarpal
  • b. Medial cuneiform
  • c. Navicular
  • d. Calcanius

Question 145

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The suffix -plegia refers to:
Answer
  • a. Light
  • b. Paralysis
  • c. Formation
  • d. Different parts

Question 146

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The prefix nephro- refers to:
Answer
  • a. Nerve
  • b. Infant
  • c. Kidney
  • d. Brain

Question 147

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The suffix -crine refers to:
Answer
  • a. Secretions
  • b. Inflammation
  • c. Digestion
  • d. Enzymes

Question 148

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

Question 149

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

Question 150

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

Question 151

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Where are the adrenal glands located?
Answer
  • 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

Question 152

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Systole refers to the force needed to contract blood out of the heart.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 153

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Choose the medical term given to name the collection of heart muscle cells that regulate the heart beat.
Answer
  • a. Arterioles
  • b. Bradycardia
  • c. Bundle of His
  • d. Coronary sinus

Question 154

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The smallest blood vessels in the human body are called ____________.
Answer
  • a. arterioles
  • b. veins
  • c. venules
  • d. capillaries

Question 155

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What is the function of a bulboid corpuscle?
Answer
  • 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

Question 156

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What is known as the "molecular unit of currency"?
Answer
  • a. Actin
  • b. ATP
  • c. T cells
  • d. Gamma globulins

Question 157

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Which of the following is the only neurotransmitter used by the motor division of the somatic nervous system?
Answer
  • a. Acetylcholine
  • b. Dopamine
  • c. Serotonin
  • d. Glutamate

Question 158

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What is the control center of a cell?
Answer
  • a. Cytoplasm
  • b. Mitochondrion
  • c. Nucleolus
  • d. Ribosome

Question 159

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What does the term meiosis relate to?
Answer
  • a. Cell division
  • b. Milk production
  • c. Muscle deterioration
  • d. Voluntary contractions

Question 160

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What does a sulcus refer to?
Answer
  • a. A passage or canal
  • b. The meeting point where bones are joined together
  • c. A narrow groove
  • d. A knob like process

Question 161

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What does the term olfaction relate to?
Answer
  • a. Sense of smell
  • b. Sense of taste
  • c. Eyesight
  • d. Hearing

Question 162

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Which is the correct order of anatomical organization in the human body, from the most basic to the more complex?
Answer
  • a. Cell, organ, tissue
  • b. Cell, tissue, organ
  • c. Tissue, cell, organ
  • d. Organ, cell, tissue

Question 163

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

Question 164

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The main function of the epiglottis is to:
Answer
  • a. Produce sound and vocalization
  • b. Protect the airway during swallowing
  • c. Deliver oxygen to the lungs
  • d. Protect the esophagus during eating

Question 165

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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?
Answer
  • 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.

Question 166

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The following structures contain deoxygenated blood?
Answer
  • a. Aorta
  • b. Pulmonary vein
  • c. Subclavian artery
  • d. Pulmonary artery

Question 167

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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?
Answer
  • 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.

Question 168

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Waves of muscular contractions in the digestive tract are called:
Answer
  • a. Peristalsis
  • b. Dialysis
  • c. Arrhythmia
  • d. Hemostasis

Question 169

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The structure that connects the liver to the gall bladder is the:
Answer
  • a. Hepatic portal vein
  • b. Hepatic duct
  • c. Bile duct
  • d. The liver is not connected to the gall bladder

Question 170

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The protein that stores oxygen in skeletal muscle cells is:
Answer
  • a. Myosin
  • b. Hemoglobin
  • c. Myoglobin
  • d. Troponin

Question 171

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All of the following are effects of aging on the skin EXCEPT:
Answer
  • a. Decrease in number of hair follicles
  • b. Thinner epidermis layer
  • c. Fewer melanocytes
  • d. Increased sweat gland activity

Question 172

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A small, rough protuberance on a bone is called a _______________.
Answer
  • a. Tuberosity
  • b. Condyle
  • c. Trochanter
  • d. Spine

Question 173

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An epiphyseal line on a bone indicates what?
Answer
  • 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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