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