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Which of the following are found in the retroperitoneal space? A. Liver B. Spleen C. Kidneys D. Stomach |
C: The kidneys lie in the retroperitational space. The space behind the abdominal cavity. The spleen, liver, and stomach are all located within the anterior (true) abdomen. |
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The cartel lady's tip of the stereom is called the: A. Coastal arch. B. Manubrium. C. Angle of Louis. D. Ziphy process. |
D: These xiphoid process projects from the lower part of the sternum. It is made of cartilage and relative to other parts of the sternum (eg. manubrium, angle of louis) is soft to palpation . |
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A person with bilateral femur fractures has: A. Fracture one of his or her femur. B. Fracture both of his or her femurs. C. One femur fractured in two places. D. Fracture the lateral aspect of the femur. |
B: The term bilateral refers to both sides of the body with reference to the midline. Therefore, bilateral femur factors would indicate that both femurs are fractured. |
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The MOST prominent landmark on the anterior surface of the neck is the: A. Mastoid process. B. Cricoid cartilage. C. Thyroid cartilage. D. Cricothyroid membrane. |
C: The thyroid cartilage, commonly refer to as the "Adam's. Apple," is the most prominent landmark on the anterior (front) surface of the next, the cricoid cartilage is located directly inferior to (below) the thyroid cartilage; it is a less prominent landmark. |
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Insulin is produced in the: A. Liver B. Pancreas C. Thyroid gland D. Adrenal glands |
B: The pancreas is a solid organ that produces both insulin and digestive juices. Insulin is produced in the islets of Langerhans, which is part of the pancreas. |
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__________ connect(s) muscle to bone. A. Ligaments B. Cartilage C. Tendons D. Joints |
C: Tendons connect muscle to bone. Ligaments connect bone to bone. Cartilage is smooth, connective tissue covering the ends of bones and mobile joints. Joints consist of the ends of the bones and the surrounding connecting and supporting tissues. |
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The normal resting adult heart rate is: A. 50 to 70 beats/min B. 60 to 100 beats/min C. 80 to 110 beats/min D. 110 to 120 beats/min |
B: 60 to 100 BPM Bradycardia less 60BPM Tachycardia greater 100BPM |
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They left atrium of the heart receives_________ blood from the_________: A. Oxygenated; lungs. B. Deoxygenated; body. C. Oxygenated; body. D. Deoxgenated; lungs. |
A: The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs via the pulmonary veins. The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body via the venae cavae. |
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The largest part of the brain is the: A. Cerebrum. B. Brainstem C. Cerebellum D. Foramen Magnum |
A: The three major parts of the brain are the cerebrum, the brainstem, and the cerebellum. The largest part is the brain is the cerebrum, which is sometimes called the " gray matter." The cerebellum- sometimes called the "athlete's brain" is the smallest part. The Brainstem is responsible for, heart rate, breathing, blood pressure. The foramen magnum is the large opening at the base of the skull. |
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Which of the following statements about red blood cells is false? A. They contain iron. B. They carry oxygen C. They help to fight infection. D. They give color to the blood. |
C: The hemoglobin molecules in red blood cells contain iron, give color to the blood, and carry oxygen. White blood cells play a role in helping the body, to fright direction. |
