BIO final extras pt 2
Which type of seizure is also called a petit mal seizure?
absence seizure
The end of a long bone is covered by:
articular cartilage
The ________ connects the nasopharynx and the middle ear.
auditory tube
Which of the following is the part of a neuron that conducts the electrical impulse toward its destination?
axon
A culture and sensitivity (C&S) will detect:
bacterial infection
The anterior portion of the sclera is the:
cornea
Which of the following structures is responsible for refracting light rays?
cornea
Which of the following hormones is responsible for regulating carbohydrate metabolism in the body?
cortisol
Which of the following sectional views of the body is produced by a slice perpendicular to the long axis?
cross section
Which of the following clinical laboratory tests can identify an infection?
culture and sensitivity
Which of the following conditions is NOT a type of pneumoconiosis?
cyanosis
Which of the following terms means surgical repair of the bladder?
cystoplasty
Which of the following is the part of a neuron that receives the impulse?
dendrite
The presence of ketones in the urine may indicate:
diabetes
Which of the following is NOT one of the anterior regions of the trunk?
dorsum
The correct order of the three sections of the small intestine is:
duodenum, jejunum, ileum
A common time for congenital anomalies to occur is:
during the embryo stage
Which medical term means abnormal appetite?
dysorexia
Which of the following systems is responsible for regulating the metabolic activities of the body?
endocrine
Which of the following diagnostic procedures examines the uterine lining for abnormalities?
endometrial biopsy
Which of the following is NOT an organ of the respiratory system?
esophagus
Which of the following is a benign uterine growth?
fibroid
An abnormal tube-like passage is called a:
fistula
Which part of the brain controls body temperature, appetite, sleep, sexual desire, and emotions?
hypothalamus
Which medical term means surgical fixation of uterus?
hysteropexy
Vertebrae are an example of what type of bone?
irregular
Which of the following pathological conditions is an inner ear infection?
labyrinthitis
Which procedure uses a nasogastric tube to wash out the stomach?
lavage
Which of the following terms means surgical crushing of a stone?
lithotripsy
Which of the following pathological conditions affects part of the retina?
macular degeneration
Which medication causes the pupil to constrict?
miotic
Which of the following pathological conditions is due to the loss of myelin insulation around the nerves?
multiple sclerosis
Which of the following structures is NOT housed in the dermis?
nails
The upper section of the pharynx is called the:
nasopharynx
Which of the following terms means kidney stone?
nephrolith
A pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, or mole is called a:
nevus
Which medical term means surgical fixation of testes?
orchidopexy
________ is a decrease in bone mass that results in thinning and weakening of the bone.
osteoporosis
Which of the following diagnostic procedures examines the auditory canal?
otoscopy
Which of the following types of anemia is caused by a vitamin B12 deficiency?
pernicious anemia
Which of the following combining forms refers to a structure not found inside the heart?
phleb/o
Which of the following is an example of an anxiety disorder?
phobias
Which of the following diagnostic procedures uses positively charged isotopes to image the brain's metabolically active tissues?
positron emission tomography
A persistent and painful erection is called:
priapism
The opening in the center of the iris is the:
pupil
Which medical term means pus in the uterine tube?
pyosalpinx
The gallbladder and the majority of the liver are located in the ________ quadrant.
right upper
The portion of a tooth that is located below the gum line is the:
root
Which term means softening of the sclera?
scleromalacia
Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ to the skin?
sensory receptors
Which of the following endoscopic exams would be used to view inside a section of the colon?
sigmoidoscopy
An example of a fibrous joint is the:
skull sutures
Which of the following is one of the two main components of the central nervous system?
spinal cord
Which of the following bones is NOT part of the appendicular skeleton?
sternum
Which of the following conditions is a collection of blood within the meninges?
subdural hematoma
Skeletal muscles are attached to bones by:
tendons
Which of the following statements regarding the subcutaneous layer is FALSE?
this layer houses sensory receptors
Which of the following diagnostic procedures uses ultrasound?
thyroid echography
Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the thyroid gland?
thyroid stimulating hormone
Which of the following diagnostic procedures measures intraocular pressure?
tonometry
Which of the following diagnostic procedures is NOT a test of thyroid function?
total calcium
The male reproductive system and the urinary system share which organ?
urethra
Which is the severe itching associated with hives?
urticaria
In homeostasis, the kidneys regulate all of following EXCEPT the:
volume of blood in the body
The twisting of the colon on itself is called:
volvulus
Which of the following conditions allows red blood cells and protein to enter the filtrate?
Glomerulonephritis
Which of the following conditions is a kidney infection?
Glomerulonephritis
Which of the following diagnostic procedures measures the curvature of the cornea?
Keratometry
Which of the following medical terms is misspelled?
Nephroectomy
Which of the following abbreviations stands for a diagnostic test?
PFT
Which layer of the meninges forms weblike filaments?
arachnoid layer
Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic and immune systems?
Assist in the blood clotting process
Which of the following abbreviations is NOT a blood test?
BMT
Which of the following abbreviations is a diagnostic test?
EEG
Which of the following statements regarding endocrine glands is NOT true?
Endocrine glands secrete hormones into ducts.
Which of the following abbreviations stands for a diagnostic lab test?
FBS
Which of the following conditions occurs when there is an increase in estrogen secretion by the adrenal cortex of men?
adrenal feminization
Which of the following is NOT an environmental carcinogen?
alcohol
Which of the following statements regarding the vagina is NOT true?
branches into the urethra
Which of the following categories of drugs is another name for a drug's trademark name?
brand name
Which of the following is NOT a salivary gland?
buccal
Which of the following abbreviations is a blood test?
bun
Which of the following surgical procedures removes an obstruction from one of the major arteries of the neck?
carotid endarterectomy
The pulmonary artery:
carries blood away from the heart
Which part of the brain coordinates voluntary body movements and maintains balance?
cerebellum
Which part of the brain is responsible for thoughts, judgment, memory, problem solving, and language?
cerebrum
Which of the following terms means to convert a liquid to a gel or solid?
coagulate
Which of the following sensory organs is NOT for balance?
cochlea
Which of the following surgical procedures is the treatment for profound sensorineural hearing loss?
cochlear implant
The upper portion of the uterus is called the:
fundus
Which anterior pituitary hormone is also called somatotropin?
growth hormone
Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating the cells of the body to rapidly divide?
growth hormone
Which of the following terms means condition of blood in the urine?
hematuria
Which of the following therapeutic measures uses an artificial kidney machine?
hemodialysis
The stomach secretes:
hydrochloric acid
Graves' disease is caused by:
hypersecretion of the thyroid
Addison's disease is caused by:
hyposecretion of adrenal cortex