Health Science Core 3rd 9 Weeks Exam
The structures that allow for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and blood are______.
Alveoli
When cells use oxygen and nutrients to produce energy, water, and carbon dioxide, the process is called ______.
Cellular Respiration
The leukocytes that provide immunity for the body by developing antibodies and protect against the formation of cancer cells are _____.
Lymphocytes
The muscle layer of the heart is the ____.
Myocardium
A normal thrombocyte count per cubic millimeter of blood is ____.
150,000 to 400,000
How much blood does the average adult have in his or her body?
4-6 quarts
A normal leukocyte count per cubic millimeter of blood is_______.
4500-11000
Tiny hairlike structures that filter inhaled air to trap dust and pathogens are _____.
Cilia
A noninfectious, chronic respiratory condition that occurs when the walls of the alveoli deteriorate and lose their elasticity is _______.
Emphysema
The correct term for a nosebleed is ____.
Epistaxis
The blood cells that contain hemoglobin are the __.
Erythrocytes
Which of the following is not a risk factor that increases the incidence of hypertension?
Exercise
Which acid is required for the development of mature erythrocytes?
Folic Acid
The bony structure that forms the roof of the mouth is the ____.
Hard palate
Which of the following blood proteins does not aid in clotting?
Hemoglobin
THe bright red color of blood indicates______.
Hemoglobin carrying oxygen
An inherited disease that occurs almost exclusively in males and in which the blood is unable to clot is_______.
Hemophilia
Which of the following statements about lung cancer is not true?
It can not be prevented
The esophagus and trachea branch off of the _______.
Laryngopharynx
The correct name for the voice box is the ______.
Larynx
The chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood as it returns from the lungs is the _____.
Left Atrium
The blood cells that fight infection are the ____.
Leukocytes
The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle that prevents blood from flowing back into the left atrium is the _____.
Mitral Valve
The pharyngeal tonsils are located in the ______.
Nasopharynx
The membrane or sac that encloses each lung is a _______.
Pleura
The circular muscle between the stomach and small intestine that keeps food in the stomach is the
Pyloric Sphinctor
The chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood as it returns from body cells is the _______.
Right Atrium
The folds in the mucous membrane lining of the stomach are called
Rugae
Which of the following statements about the sinuses is not true?
Sinuses provide the sense of smell
A CPAP mask is mainly used for the disorder known as _______.
Sleep Apnea
An inflammation of a vein near the skin surface, with the formation of a clot is_______.
Thrombophlebitis
The valve between the right atrium and right ventricle that prevents blood from flowing back into the right atrium is the ______.
Tricuspid Valve
Dilated, swollen veins that have lost elasticity and cause stasis, or decreased blood flow, are called________.
Varicose
The blood vessels that contain valves to prevent blood from flowing in a backward direction are the _______.
Vein
The first section of the large intestine is the
cecum
A treatment method for COPD is
All of the above
The largest artery in the body is the ____.
Aorta
The blood vessels that are more muscular and elastic than are the other blood vessels are the ___.
Arteries
The blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are the _______.
Arteries
A respiratory disorder caused by a sensitivity to an allergen is ________.
Asthma
In order to carry air to both lungs, the trachea branches into two tubes called ________.
Bronchi