NHA CCMA chapter 6 quiz

When pain signals are received by the brain, which of the following body systems is alerted to initiate a movement response? (A. muscular B. cardiovascular C. digestive D. integumentary)

A- The muscular system receives signals from the nervous system in response to pain, which causes the muscles to contract or move

Which of the following glands in the endocrine system is located just below the larynx and consists of two lobes, one on each side of the trachea? ( A. thyroid B. hypothalamus C. pituitary D. adrenal )

A- The thyroid glad is located in the neck just below the larynx and consists of two lobes one on each side of the trachea

Which of the following planes divides the body into upper and lower portions? ( A. Transverse B. coronal C. sagittal D. midsagittal )

A- The transverse plane divides the body into upper and lower portions

Which of the following is a example of connective tissue? ( A. pancreas B. blood C. spinal cord D. skin)

B -Blood is a type of connective tissue. It transports substances throughout the body. Connective tissue is the most frequently occurring type of tissue in the body.

Which of the following organ structures within the digestive system is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients? (A. stomach. B. small intestine C. bile duct D. esophagus)

B- The small intestine is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients, which is the final process of digestion

Which of the following body structure is part of both the digestive and endocrine systems? (A. appendix B. pancreas C. liver D. gallbladder)

B-The pancreas is part of the digestive and endocrine system. It functions in the endocrine system by producing insulin and glucagon, which maintain blood glucose levels and store glucose for energy. It also functions in the digestive system by contributing to the break down of enzymes

Which of the following body systems contains cardiac, skeletal, and smooth muscle? (A. lymphatic B. endocrine C. muscular D. reproductive)

C- Cardiac tissue, skeletal tissue, and smooth tissue are all parts of the muscular system

Which of the following body systems works with the respiratory system to transport waste products from the body's cells? (A. peripheral nervous B. endocrine. C. cardiovascular D. reproductive)

C- The cardiovascular system works with the respiratory system to remove waste from the body's cells

Which of the following organs produces vitamin D, provides protection, and helps regulate body temperature? (A. liver. C. lungs C. skin D. brain)

C- The skin is a major organ if the integumentary system. It produces vitamin D , provides protection and helps regulate the bodies temperature

Which of the following glands is part of both the immune and endocrine system? (A. thyroid B. pineal C. thymus D. pituitary)

C- The thymus is both part of the endocrine and the immune system.

A medical assistant is collecting data from a patient who reports back pain. Which of the following terms should the medical assistant use to describe the patients pain in the intake notes? (A. caudal B. cephalic C. medial D. dorsal)

D -Dorsal describes locations that are toward the back of, or posterior to the body

Which of the following body systems experiences a decrease in activity caused by the sympathetic branch of the nervous system during the flight or fight response? (A. cardiovascular B. respiratory C. muscular D. digestive)

D- The digestive system experiences a decrease in peristalsis during a flight or fight responses. The movement of food is slowed down as it passes through the digestive system, preventing vomiting or deification as a response to fear or trauma. the system will remain in this state until the individual feels safe.

Which of the following systems provides the framework to protect the body from pathogenic organisms and maintain a fluid balance? (A. musculoskeletal B. gastrointestinal C. integumentary D. lymphatic)

D- The primary function of the lymphatic system is to defend the body against foreign body cells and diseases, provide immunity ,and maintain a fluid balance

Which of the following is used to indicate homeostasis in the body? (A. height B. weight C. pulse oximetry D. vital signs)

D- Vital signs are indicators of the body's ability to maintain homeostasis. vital signs include temperature, respirations, and blood pressure

When considering the anatomy of the body, which of the following statements is correct? (A. the heart is superficial to the ribs B. the patella is distal to the tibia C. the stomach is superior to the diaphragm D. the thumb is lateral to the index finer)

D.- Lateral means toward, near, or from the mid-line. The thumb is lateral to the index finger.