Chapter 7 quiz

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Fowler's position is usually achieved by elevating the patients upper body to a. ? Angle

45 degrees to 60 degrees

The structure of the body is referred to as its

Anatomy

The major artery leading from the heart is the

Aorta

Body functions such as digestion, heart rate, and the activities of involuntary muscles are controlled by the. ? Nervous system

Autonomic

The blood vessels where gases, nutrients and waste products are exchanged between the body's cells and the bloodstream are the

Capillaries

Which spinal region is most prone to injury

Cervical

The clavicle is commonly referred to as the

Collarbone

The skin layer that is rich in blood vessels, nerves, and specialized structures such as sweat glands and sebaceous gland is the

Dermis

The pulse that is located in the foot is the

Dorsalis pedis

The endocrine system produces chemicals called

Hormones

The chamber that pumps oxygen rich blood out of the heart for distribution to the rest of the body is the

Left ventricle

The term that refers to a position closer to the midline is

Medial

An imaginary line down the center of the body that passes between the eyes and extends down through the navel is the

Midline

The adequate supply of oxygen and nutrients to the organs and tissues of the body, with the removal of waste products is called

Perfusion

The functions of the body, or how body systems work together, is known as

Physiology

The opposite of anterior is

Posterior

The lateral recumbent position is also known as. ? Position

Recovery

The scapula and acromion are parts of the

Shoulder

The central nervous system is made up of the brain and the

Spinal cord

The normal anatomical position is best described as a person

Standing, facing forward, palms forward

The pressure created in the arteries when blood is forced out of the heart is referred to as

Systolic

The body contains how many different types of muscle

Three

Inferiorly the knee connects with the

Tibia and fibula

The structure that carries air downward from the larynx to the lungs is the

Trachea

The elements of the blood that are part of the body's immune system and help to defend against infection are

White blood cells


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