RMSR Quiz 9 (Chapter 8)

A protein that promotes a specific chemical reaction is:

A drug that allows the kidneys to allow more fluid to leave the body is known as a (an):

Which of the following is not a part of the colon?

An operation performed to divide bundles of nerve fibers within the spinal cord

Benign tumor of glandular cells

A high state of restlessness characterized by an inability to sit still without fidgeting, an urge to pace about constantly, constant rocking from foot to foot, or muscular quivering, particularly in the legs

A substance that, on entering the body, is recognized as foreign and responded to by the person’s immune system

A bacterial infection in the blood, often called blood poisoning (sepsis)

Antihypertensive drugs

A common blood test that provides information on the number and types of cells in the blood

A procedure used to treat atherosclerosis, a disease in which deposits of fat and other materials clog the arteries

What percentage of cancer cases are carcinomas?

Also known as the chemical stress test, this method is used for those who cannot perform a physical activity like walking on a treadmill or riding a bicycle.

A disorder in which the lining of the small intestine is damaged by an immune reaction to gluten, a protein found in grains, such as wheat, rye, and barley

Pain or cramping in the limbs, caused by atherosclerosis

An acute viral inflammation of the voice box and windpipe that narrows the airway just below the vocal cords, causing difficult and noisy breathing.