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What is the range of the pH scale?

0-14

Name the four D's of negligence.

1. Duty 2. dereliction (breach) 3. damage 4. direct causation

What are the three tunics of the eyeball from outer layer to inner layer? 1. F____________ tunic 2. U________ 3. N__________ tunic

1. Fibrous (A) 2. Uvea (B) 3. Nervous (C)

What are the two main kinds of lymphoma?

1. Hodgkin's 2. non-Hodgkin's

What are the components in the cardiac conduction system? (in order from beginning to end)

1. SA (sinoatrial) node 2. AV (atrioventricular) node 3. Bundle of His (AV bundle) 4. bundle branches 5. Purkinje fibers

1. The experiencing of another person's emotional state by viewing the situation through that person's eyes. 2. An emotion by which the person feels sad for another person, usually because of his or her own identification with the situation. a. empathy b. sympathy

1. a 2. b

1. The subdivision of the diencephalon that sorts sensory impulses and directs them to the appropriate areas in the brain. It is basically a relay station for sensory impulses. 2. The subdivision of the diencephalon that assists in controlling body temperature, water balance, sleep, appetite, emotions of fear and pleasure, and involuntary functions. a. thalamus b. hypothalamus

1. a 2. b

MATCHING 1. Type I DM 2. Type II DM a. insulin-dependent b. generally not insulin dependent

1. a 2. b

MATCHING 1. The conversion of simple compounds into more complex substances needed by the body and living matter. 2. The minimal energy that is necessary to maintain the body's functions at a low level. 3. The breakdown of substances into simple compounds that liberates energy for use in work and heat production. It produces carbon dioxide, water, and energy. a. anabolism b. catabolism c. basal metabolism

1. a 2. c 3. b

What are the four stages of HIV/AIDS?

1. acute 2. latency 3. ARC (AIDS-related complex) 4. AIDS

There are three classifications of globulin. They are:

1. alpha 2. beta 3. gamma

The large intestine is divided into these four portions. 1. A___________ 2. T_________ 3. D___________ 4. S___________

1. ascending 2. transverse 3. descending 4. sigmoid

1. The intellectual processes through which information is obtained, transformed, stored, retrieved, and otherwise used. 2. The cognitive abilities of an individual to learn from experience, to reason well, and to cope with the demands of daily living. a. intelligence b. cognition

1. b 2. a

MATCH 1. The part of the brain responsible for motor speech and for controlling the muscular actions of the mouth, tongue, and larynx (located in the left frontal lobe). 2. The part of the brain responsible for language comprehension (located in the right frontal lobe). a. Wernicke's area b. Broca's area

1. b 2. a

MATCH THE HUMORS 1. A clear, watery fluid that fills the anterior cavity of the eye and circulates in the anterior and posterior chambers. 2. A transparent jellylike substance that fills the posterior cavity of the eye, between the lens and the retina. a. Vitreous humor b. aqueous humor

1. b 2. a

MATCHING 1. A fungal infection of the skin of the hands and feet, especially between the toes. 2. A skin infection caused by certain fungi. a. dermatomycosis b. dermatophytosis

1. b 2. a

Matching of secretion glands: 1. Merocrine 2. Apocrine 3. Holocrine a. Pertaining to a secretory cell that contributes part of its protoplasm to the secretion b. Pertaining to a secretory cell that remains intact during secretion c. Pertaining to a secretory cell that produces secretions consisting of altered cells of the same gland

1. b 2. a 3. c

MATCHING 1. The largest salivary gland, which secretes serous fluid. 2. The smallest salivary gland, which secretes mucus. 3. A salivary gland located in the floor of the mouth. It secretes both mucus and serous fluid. a. submandibular b. parotid c. sublingual

1. b 2. c 3. a

MATCHING (FREUD'S DIVISIONS OF THE MIND) 1. The personality component based in reality. The ego works on the reality principle, that is, the mind's attempt to bring pleasure and sexual impulses, and to balance the impulses of the id with the norms of society. It is partly conscious and helps us test reality to see how far we can go before we run into trouble or harm. 2. consisting of our basic instincts and our psychic energy. It is unconscious. It has no contact with reality and works on the pleasure principle, the impulse to seek pleasure and avoid pain (regardless of how harmful it might be to others). 3. The personality component, not based in reality, that questions whether an act is right or wrong. It is our moral barometer, commonly called our conscience. Freud suggested that this is the part of the personality that represents the rights and wrongs of society, developing from direct teaching and from the models of parents, teachers, and other significant individuals. a. superego b. ego c. id

1. b 2. c 3. a

1. A part of the stomach protruding upward through the diaphragm 2. A hernia that is swollen and fixed within a sac, creating an obstruction 3. A loop of the intestine protruding through the abdominal wall in the inguinal region 4. A hernia that is so constricted (cut off from circulation) that it may become gangrenous 5. A part of the intestine protruding through the abdominal wall around the umbilicus a. strangulated b. hiatal c. inguinal d. umbilical e. incarcerated

1. b 2. e 3. c 4. a 5. d

LOCATIONS OF TASTE RECEPTORS ON THE TONGUE 1. sweet 2. salty 3. bitter 4. sour 5. umami a. sides b. tip c. linked to all other with no specific location on the tongue d. back e. tip

1. b 2. e 3. d 4. a 5. c

What are the four valves of the heart? 1. b_________ (mitral) 2. t__________ 3. a_________ 4. p__________

1. bicuspid 2. tricuspid 3. aortic 4. pulmonary

What makes up the nervous system? (3)

1. brain 2. spinal cord 3. nerves

MATCH THE SOLUTIONS: 1. Isotonic 2. Hypertonic 3. Hypotonic A. solution with higher concentration (osmotic pressure) than the fluids within a cell B. solution that has a lower concentration (osmotic pressure) than the fluids within a cell. C. solution that has the same concentration (osmotic pressure) as the fluids within a cell.

1. c 2. a 3. b

MATCH THE SECRETION GLANDS: 1. merocrine 2. apocrine 3. holocrine a. Sebaceous glands b. Mammary glands and certain sweat glands c. Salivary glands, certain sweat glands, pancreatic glands

1. c 2. b 3. a

MATCH THE TYPES OF MUSCLE TISSUE: 1. attach to bones and are controlled voluntarily. 2. lack striations and line the walls of hollow internal organs. 3. striated muscles found only in the heart. a. cardiac b. smooth c. skeletal

1. c 2. b 3. a

TPO MATCHING 1. Providers are allowed to share information in order to provide care to patients. 2. Providers are allowed to share information in order to receive payment for the treatment provided. 3. Providers are allowed to share information to conduct normal business activities, such as quality improvement. a. operations b. payment c. treatment

1. c 2. b 3. a

MATCH ACTIONS 1. Excitability 2. Contractility 3. Elasticity 4. Contraction a. The capacity of tissues to return to their original shape and length after contraction or extension. b. A shortening or tightening of a muscle. c. The ability of muscle tissue to react and respond to stimulation. d. The ability of muscle tissue to shorten, or contract, in response to a stimulus.

1. c 2. d 3. a 4. b

Match the positions to their corresponding definitions: 1. superior a. toward the side, away from midline 2. inferior b. body part closer to midline 3. anterior c. body part is above another 4. posterior d. toward the front 5. medial e. body part is below another 6. lateral f. toward the back 7. bilateral g. paired structures (one on each side) 8. ipsilateral h. body part farther from point of attachment 9. contralateral i. refers to structure on opposite side 10. proximal j. structures on the same side 11. distal k. body part closer to point of attachment 12. superficial l. describes parts that are more internal 13. deep m. situated near the surface

1. c 2. e 3. d. 4. f 5. b 6. a 7. g 8. j 9. i 10. k 11. h 12. m 13. l

The large intestine consists of four pieces. Name them. 1. C________ 2. C________ 3. R________ 4. A________ C__________

1. cecum 2. colon 3. rectum 4. anal canal

What are the levels of organization of the human body from least to most complex? (5)

1. cells 2. tissues 3. organs 4. organ systems 5. body

There are four curvatures in the spine. What are they? (From superior to inferior)

1. cervical 2. thoracic 3. lumbar 4. sacral

Varicella virus can cause two illnesses. What are they?

1. chickenpox 2. shingles

POMR MATCHING 1. includes patient health history, examination findings, and results of baseline laboratory and diagnostic procedures. 2. identifies health problems and is kept at the front of the patient chart. 3. outlines further studies, treatments, and patient education concerning items on the problem list. 4. updates on the patient's development a. written plan b. progress reports c. problem list d. database

1. d 2. c 3. a 4. b

The small intestine is divided into three parts. Name them.

1. duodenum 2. jejenum 3. ileum

What are the three meninges (singluar meninx) that surround the brain and spinal cord? (List from outermost to innermost)

1. dura mater 2. arachnoid 3. pia mater

What are the three layers of the heart, from outer to inner layers?

1. epicardium 2. myocardium 3. endocardium

What are the three layers of the cutaneous membrane? (from superficial to deep)

1. epidermis 2. dermis 3. subcutaneous

What are the three formed elements in the bloodstream?

1. erythrocytes (RBCs) 2. leukocytes (WBCs) 3. thrombocytes (platelets)

What are the seven formed elements in the bloodstream?

1. erythrocytes (RBCs) 2. thrombocytes (platelets) 3. basophil 4. neutrophil 5. eosinophil 6. monocyte 7. lymphocyte

Bones are classified into four types according to their shape. What are they?

1. flat 2. irregular 3. long 4. short

What are two other names for influenza?

1. flu 2. grippe

What are the three divisions of the mind according to Freud?

1. id 2. ego 3. superego

CRANIAL NERVES 1. Vagus 2. Trigeminal 3. Vestibulocochlear 4. Accessory 5. Optic 6. Abducens 7. Facial 8. Oculomotor 9. Hypoglossal 10. Olfactory 11. Trochlear 12. Glossopharyngeal a. I b. II c. III d. IV e. V f. VI g. VII h. VIII i. IX j. X k. XI l. XII

1. j 2. e 3. h 4. k 5. b 6. f 7. g 8. c 9. l 10. a 11. d 12. i

What are the names of the three auditory ossicles?

1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)

The wall of the digestive tract is made up of four layers (tunics). Name them.

1. mucosa 2. submucosa 3. musclar layer 4. serosa

What are the two major components of the immune system? 1. N_________ immune mechanisms 2. S___________ immune mechanisms

1. nonspecific 2. specific

There are three pairs of glands secreting into the mouth. Name them.

1. parotid 2. sublingual 3. submandibular

When whole blood is centrifuged, what is contained in the three layers in the tube, from top to bottom?

1. plasma 2. buffy coat 3. RBCs

What are the three parts of the brainstem? 1. P___________ 2. M_________ 3. M___________ O___________

1. pons 2. midbrain 3. medulla oblongata

The uterine phases of the menstrual cycle are the: 1. P____________ phase 2. S___________ phase 3. M__________ phase

1. proliferative 2. secretory 3. menstrual

The three divisions of the renal tubule are:

1. proximal convoluted tubule 2. loop of Henle 3. distal convoluted tubule

What are the five commonly recognized senses?

1. sight 2. smell 3. taste 4. hearing 5. touch (and pressure)

What are the three types of muscle tissue?

1. skeletal 2. smooth 3. cardiac

What are the five basic taste sensations?

1. sour 2. sweet 3. salty 4. bitter 5. umami (delicious)

Identify the layers of the epidermis from outermost to innermost. 1. stratum c_________ 2. stratum l_________ 3. stratum g________ 4. stratum s_________ 5. stratum g_________

1. stratum corneum 2. stratum lucidum 3. stratum granulosum 4. stratum spinosum 5. stratum germinativum

MATCH 1. Reversion of cells to an immature (or less differentiated) form, such as that which occurs in malignant tumor cells. 2. Alteration in size, shape, and organization of adult cells. a. dysplasia b. anaplasia

1.b 2. a

The umbilical cord is formed during the fifth week of pregnancy and contains ______ artery/arteries and _____ vein(s)

2, 1

The left lung is divided into ___________ lobes while the right lung is divided into ___________ lobes.

2, 3

How many bones are in the adult human skeleton?

206

The menstrual cycle recurs approximately every _____ days.

How many semicircular canals are in the ear?

Recertification of the RMA credential is required every _____ years.

How many continuing education credits are required every year to maintain RMA certification?

A CMA (AAMA) must recertify every ____ years.

The epidermis consists of ____ layers, or strata.

How many milligrams are in a grain?

The abdominal region is subdivided in two ways: _____ regions and _____ quadrants.

9, 4

A chronic, terminal neurological disease that causes progressive muscular atrophy. The cause is unknown. It occurs most commonly in people in their 50s and 60s, and it is slightly more common in males than in females.

ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)

What are the building blocks of proteins? A__________ a_______

Amino acids

Which blood vessel carries blood from the left ventricle to the body?

Aorta

A legal defense that holds that the defendant is not guilty of a negligent act because the plaintiff knew of and accepted beforehand any risk involved. A__________ of R_________

Assumption of risk

At a normal heart rate, a cardiac cycle lasts ________ second. a. 0.6 b. 0.7 c. 0.8 d. 0.9

The first menstruation, menarch, usually occurs between the ages of ____ and ______. a. 9-16 b. 9-15 c. 9-17 d. 9-18

A group of common chronic respiratory disorders that are characterized by progressive tissue loss and obstruction in the airways of the lungs. It includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

COPD

Mono is caused by which virus?

Epstein-Barr

A reaction in which the sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system acts as an accelerator for organs whose functions are needed to meet a stressful situation.

Fight or flight

Which plane divides the body into front and back halves?

Frontal

What is a statute that provides immunity from liability to volunteers at the scene of an accident who render emergency care? (All 50 states have these statutes. They provide a measure of protection to physicians who might otherwise be discouraged by the possibility of a lawsuit from intervening at accident sites)

Good Samaritan Act

A condition of severe hyperthyroidism, possibly with an autoimmune base. A sudden exacerbation of symptoms may signal thyrotoxicosis. G_____________ disease

Grave's

Good cholesterol is ___________. Bad (or lousy) cholesterol is ____________. LDL, HDL

HDL, LDL

Allergic rhinitis is AKA _____________ __________.

Hay fever

What is the name of a bacterium that commonly causes gastric ulcers?

Helicobacter pylori

Another name for the nephron loop is the Loop of ___________.

Henle

Abbreviation for history is ________.

Who developed the hierarchy of needs?

Maslow

Cervical cancer can be detected in the early, curable stage by the _______ test.

Pap

Which blood vessel carries blood to the lungs?

Pulmonary artery

Which blood vessel transferes low-oxygen blood to the lungs?

Pulmonary artery

Which blood vessel carries blood from the lungs to the left side of the heart?

Pulmonary vein

Which blood vessel(s) carries blood to the right atrium? a. Pulmonary veins b. Great saphenous vein c. Superior and Inferior Vena Cava d. Aorta

Superior and Inferior Vena Cava

T or F Cartilage does not contain nerves or blood supply

Also referred to as medical nutrition therapy or a therapeutic diet. It may be necessary in order to maintain or improve nutritional status; to correct nutritional deficiencies; to maintain, decrease, or increase body weight; or to eliminate particular foods that may cause allergies

Therapeutic nutrition

Which blood type is the universal recipient?

Type AB (can recieve ALL blood types: O, A, B, AB)

Which blood type is the universal donor?

Type O

A _____________________ joint allows sliding and twisting movement such as with the joints between various bones of the wrist and ankle, sacroiliac joints, joints between ribs 2-7 and sternum. a. gliding b. hinge c. chondyloid d. pivot

A band of dense fibrous connective tissue, generally white in color, that attaches muscle to bone. a. tendon b. ligament

A band or sheet of fibrous tissue that connects two or more bones, cartilages, or other structures. a. ligament b. tendon

A body appointed by the president of the US to administer the Civil Rights Act of 1964, primarily to investigate complaints of discrimination in employment among businesses engaged in interstate commerce. a. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) b. Office of Inspector General (OIG) c. Surgeon General d. Attorney General

A cancer of the lymph nodes and lymphoid tissue that usually responds to treatment. a. lymphoma b. teratoma c. leukemia d. carcinoma

A dilation or saclike formation in a weakened blood vessel wall. A common cause is atherosclerotic plaque. a. aneruysm b. thrombus c. embolus d. pericarditis

A ductless gland that secretes hormones directly into the blood stream is known as a __________________ gland. a. endocrine b. exocrine

A group of viruses that cause latent or lytic infections, including facial cold sores, genital herpes, chickenpox, shingles, mononucleosis, and others. a. herpes b. varicella zoster c. Epstein-Barr d. Tineas

A hereditary congenital disease in which the newborn is unable to oxidize an amino acid because of a defective enzyme. Untreated, could lead to brain damage and severe mental retardation. a. PKU b. Tay-Sach's c. galactosemia d. sickle-cell anemia

A layer of tissue that lines the body cavities, covers organs, or separates structures. a. membrane b. squamous c. meninges d. epithelium

A monocyte that has left circulation and settled in the tissue. a. macrophage b. microphage c. macrocyte d. microcyte

A nerve cell process that conducts impulses away from the cell body. a. axon b. soma c. dendrite d. microglion

A process in which plasma components cross the filtration membrane from the glomerulus into the glomerular capsule. a. glomerular filtration b. tubular reabsorption c. tubular secretion

A projection arising from a bone that develops from cartilage. a. exostosis b. endostosis c. condrostosis d. osteostosis

A self-justifying explanation is substituted for an unacceptable one. An athlete who did not win the game says, "It makes you a better player to lose." a. rationalization b. projection c. displacement d. sublimation

A severe form of farsightedness that occurs when light rays entering the eye focus behind the retina. a. hyperopia b. presbyopia c. diplopia d. myopia

A statute that makes it illegal to discriminate in hiring or firing because of union membership or organizing activities. a. Wagner Act of 1935 b. Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 c. Equal Pay Act of 1963 d. Civil Rights Act of 1964

Act of pointing the foot downward: a. plantar flexion b. dorsiflexion c. inversion d. eversion

Act of raising a body part from a joint: a. elevation b. depression c. flexion d. pronation

An area of dead cells that results from a lack of oxygen. a. infarction b. ischemia c. gangrene d. hypertrophy

An extended state of intense elation. a. mania b. bipolar disorder c. schizophrenia d. OCD

An immune response involving the production of lymphocytes by the thymus (T cells) in response to antigen exposure. a. cell-mediated b. humoral c. natural passive d. artificial passive

An increase in the number of cells in a body part that results from an increased rate of cellular division that can cause the formation of a tumor. a. hyperplasia b. hypertrophy c. anaplasia d. dysplasia

An increase in the number of circulating erythrocytes and the amount of hemoglobin is called _______________. a. polycythemia b. anemia c. thrombocytopenia d. uremia

An infection caused by any of a group of human papillomaviruses (HPVs). In women, this may be associated with cancer of the cervix. a. genital warts b. syphillis c. PID d. gonorrhea

An insoluble fibrous protein formed by the action of thrombin on fibrinogen during blood coagulation. a. fibrin b. prothrombin c. fibrinogen d. erythropoietin

An offense punishable by death or by imprisonment in a state or federal prison. It is a serious crime, such as murder, kidnapping, assault, or rape. Punishment is usually severe: a prison sentence for more than 1 year or, in some cases, death. a. felony b. misdemeanor c. tort d. malfeasance

An oil gland associated with hair follicles which secrete sebum and are abundant in the scalp, external ear, face, nose, mouth, and anus. a. sudoriferous b. sebaceous c. eccrine d. apocrine

Any abnormality present at birth, which may be inherited or acquired during gestation. Also known as a birth defect. a. congenital b. hereditary

Bacteria or other organisms in the urethra and bladder, causing dysuria and malaise. a. UTI b. cystitis c. uremia d. enuresis

Colorectal cancer typically occurs in people over age _____. a. 50 b. 55 c. 60 d. 65

Crohn's disease most commonly is inflammation of the_____________________________ a. ileum b. jejenum c. cecum d. sacrum

Cyanosis is caused by decreased amounts of ___________, which carries oxygen, in the blood. a. hemoglobin b. RBCs c. WBCs d. thrombocytes

Doctors recommend that pregnant women gain 24-35 pounds during their pregnancy. a. 24-35 b. 24-40 c. 20-35 d. 20-45

Excessive accumulation of fat in the body. Also, weight that is at least 20% higher than that considered desirable for the person's age, height, and bone structure. a. obesity b. overweight

Fracture is at the distal end of tibia or fibula. a. Pott fracture b. Colles fracture

Inflammation and serious infection of organs in the pelvic cavity, including the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and endometrium. a. PID b. TSS c. vaginitis d. UTI

Motor neurons are also known as ____________ neurons. a. efferent b. afferent

Movement of a body part anteriorly. a. protraction b. retraction c. supination d. pronation

Necrosis of the heart muscle is: a. myocardial infarction b. ischemia c. Tetralogy of Fallot d. hyperplasia

One of a pair of saclike accessory glands located posterior to the urinary bladder in the male that provide nourishment for sperm. a. seminal vesicle b. urethral orifice c. ejaculatory duct d. epididymus

Organelle that aids in the synthesis of protein and lipids. a. Endoplasmic reticulum b. Golgi apparatus c. centriole d. mitochondrion

Principles governing personal relationships, including autonomy, justice, and conduct are called a. ethics b. sociology c. morals d. physics

Prostate cancer typically affects males after age ______. a. 50 b. 55 c. 60 d. 65

Quadriplegia is also known as _____________. a. tetraplegia b. hemiplegia c. diplegia d. paraplegia

Rinne tuning-fork testing: A method of distinguishing conductive from sensorineural hearing loss. The base of a vibrating tuning fork is placed against the patient's __________ bone. a. mastoid b. temporal c. parietal d. mandibular

Segment of DNA responsible for physical and inheritable characteristics. a. Gene b. Lysosome c. RNA d. chromasome

Sensory neurons are also known as ___________ neurons. a. afferent b. efferent

The INFORMATION in the medical records belongs to ______________________. a. the patient b. the patient's physician c. the state government d. the owners of the facility where they were created

The ___________ nervous system is responsible for conscious activities. a. somatic b. autonomic

The _____________ muscle is the smooth muscle of the urinary bladder wall. a. detrusor b. sartorious c. semitendinosus d. trapezius

The adjustment of a person's sensory capacity after prolonged exposure to a stimulus. For example, viewing excessive violence over a longer period of time does not bring on the same response as during the original sighting. a. adaptation b. biofeedback c. cognition d. intelligence

The apothecaries' system is an old system of measurement in which the weight measure is based on _________________________. a. one grain of wheat b. one soybean c. one penny d. one rose petal

The body's primary source of energy. These provide heat, help metabolize fat, and help reserve protein for uses other than supplying energy. Excess amounts are stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen. These should provide 55%-60% of an individual's total calorie intake. a. carbohydrates b. vitamins c. lipids d. iron

The cell membrane of a muscle fiber is a _____________. a. sarcolemma b. fascia c. myofibril d. epimysium

The condition of increased RBCs in the body is ____________, also known as polycythemia. a. erythrocytosis b. anisocytosis c. poikilocytosis

The developing organism in the uterus. In humans, the term is applied after the ________ week of gestation. a. 8th b. 12th c. 16th d. 18th

The embryonic stage of development last from conception to __________ weeks of pregnancy. a. 8th b. 12th c. 16th d. 18th

The fetal stage of development begins at the end of the _____ week of pregnancy and lasts until birth. a. 8th b. 12th c. 16th d. 18th

The granting of permission for medical services via an individual's direct communication with a health-care provider. a. expressed consent b. informed consent c. implied consent

The hearing and determination of a case in controversy, without litigation, by a person chosen by the parties involved or appointed under statutory authority. a. arbitration b. motion c. appeal d. mediation

The legal rights defining the relationship between the government and the governed. a. public law b. civil law c. common law d. case law

The liver's main role is to produce ____________. a. bile b. chyme c. pepsin d. pepsinogen

The most common benign tumor of the breast. It is a single, movable nodule that occurs at any age. It is painful at the time of the menstrual period. a. fibroadenoma b. mastoma c. fibroid d. booboma

The most common cyanotic cardiac defect, of which there are four symptoms: ventricular septal defect, dextroposition of the aorta, pulmonary stenosis, and right ventricular hypertrophy. a. Tetralogy of Fallot b. Coarction of the aorta c. Ventricular septal defect d. Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

The most crippling form of arthritis, characterized by chronic systemic inflammation of joints and synovial membranes. a. rheumatoid b. psoriatic c. osteoarthritis d. osteoporosis

The most frequently occurring leukocyte (55%-70% of all WBCs). a. neutrophil b. basophil c. eosinophil d. monocyte e. lymphocyte

The part of the PNS consisting of the cranial and spinal nerves that connect the CNS with the skin and skeletal muscles. a. somatic b. autonomic

The part of the brain responsible for complex concentration, planning, and problem solving. It also contains the olfactory cortex, which interprets smells. a. frontal b. occipital c. parietal d. temporal e. insular

The performance of a lawful act in a way that is illegal or improper, resulting in harm; example: when sterile technique is not used while preparing an IV, resulting in an infection in the patient. a. misfeasance b. malfeasance c. nonfeasance

The section of the brainstem that relays sensory impulses and regulates the rate and depth of breathing in coordination with the medulla oblongata. a. pons b. midbrain c. diancephalon

The smallest functional unit of a myofibril is the ______________. a. sarcomere b. fascia c. ligament d. tendon

The torsion of a loop of intestine, causing intestinal obstruction with or without strangulation. It occurs most often in the ileum, the cecum, or the sigmoid colon in infants and some elderly adults. a. volvulus b. intussusception

Toxemia of pregnancy resulting in convulsions and coma. It is a potentially life-threatening disorder characterized by severe hypertension, edema, and protein in the urine. a. eclampsia b. preeclampsia

Type A blood contains ____________________________ antigens. a. Type-A b. Type-B c. Type-AB d. zero

Type B blood contains ____________________ plasma antibodies. a. Anti-A b. Anti-B c. Anti-A and Anti-B d. zero

WBC that is phagocytic in acute inflammatory response. a. neutrophil b. basophil c. eosinophil d. monocyte e. lymphocyte

What does the term "prodromal" mean? a. pertaining to early symptoms that may mark the onset of disease b. non feeling well (the first indication of disease) c. period of recovery after an illness, injury, or surgery d. cessation of signs and symptoms

What is a part of the nephron consisting of a glomerulus enclosed within Bowman's capsule? a. renal corpuscle b. renal tubule c. juxtaglomerular apparatus d. ruga

What is the approximate lifespan of a RBC? a. 120 days b. 130 days c. 140 days d. 180 days

What is the measure of packed cell volume of RBCs, expressed as a percentage of the total blood volume. a. hematocrit b. hemoglobin c. erythrocyte sedimentation rate d. Rh factor

What is the most abundant plasma protein which is essential for maintaining the osmotic pressure of the blood? a. albumin b. globulin c. erythropoietin d. fibrinogen

What is the name of a mature female gamete? a. ovum b. oogonium c. oocyte

What is the name of the second cervical vertebra? It allows the head to be rotated, extended, and flexed. a. axis b. atlas c. hyoid d. scapula

What is used by facilitated diffusion to assist in movement across the cell membrane? a. proteins acting as carrier molecules b. cytokinesis c. carbohydrates acting as carrier molecules d. transfer particles

What percentage of body weight is blood volume? a. 8% b. 9% c. 10% d. 11%

When was the HIPAA law passed? a. 1996 b. 1997 c. 1986 d. 1987

Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from systemic veins (superior and inferior vena cava) a. right atrium b. left atrium c. right ventricle d. left ventricle

Which is an infection of the middle ear? a. otitis media b. otitis externa

Which is the increase in the angle of a joint? a. extension b. flexion c. pronation d. supination

Which is the largest portion (and uppermost) of the brain? a. cerebrum b. cerebellum c. diencephalon d. brainstem

Which means "movement in a circular motion"? a. circumduction b. retraction c. flexion d. extension

Which means movement away from midline? a. abduction b. adduction c. flexion d. eversion

Which of the following prefixes means "all"? a. pan- b. -algia c. tri- d. oxy-

Which of the following should be avoided for the sake of patients with respiratory problems/allergies? a. Perfume/Cologne b. deodorant c. makeup

Which part of the inner ear is involved with balance? a. vestibule b. cochlea c. semicircular canals

Which type of hearing loss is caused by damage to the inner ear, to the nerve from the ear to the brain, or to the brain itself, so that the brain does not perceive sound waves as sound. a. sensorineural b. conductive

Which type of sweat gland secretes sweat directly to the skin's surface? a. eccrine b. apocrine

_________ defense mechanisms are directed and controlled by T cells and B cells and are highly changed after exposure to a pathogen. They can "remember" pathogens such that the next time they invade the body, that response is quicker and specifically directed at the pathogen. a. specific b. nonspecific

____________ ______________ are often seen on the hands as bony enlargements of the middle joints of the fingers and attributed to osteoarthritis. a. Bouchard's node b. Heberden's node

____________ inhibit virus production within the cells and mark infected cells to be destroyed by T cells. a. interferons b. T lymphocytes c. B lymphocytes

______________ _______________are bony enlargements of the joint closest to the fingertip -- also known as the DIP joint or distal interphalangeal joint. a. Heberden's node b. Bouchard's node

______________ fluid is fluid within cells and contain potassium and phosphates. a. intracellular b. extracellular

The part of HIPAA that deals with protecting health-care coverage for employees who change jobs a. Title I b. Title II c. Title III d. Title IV

a (Title I - Health care portability)

What is the root of "hepatomegaly"? a. hepat b. hepat/o c. megaly

a (hepat = liver...hepat/o is the combining form)

Combining form vas/o means: (more than one) a. duct b. vessel c. narrowing d. heart

a, b

Generalized seizures include absence, AKA ________ _______ and tonic-clonic, AKA __________ _________. a. petit mal b. grand mal

a, b

Which of the following prefixes mean "toward or increasing"? (more than one) a. ac- b. ar- c. ad- d. al-

a, b, c

Which of these are examples of mandatory reports that must be submitted to various government agencies by physicians? (more than one) a. birth and death certificates b. cases of communicable disease c. broken bones d. drug abuse e. criminal acts (injuries resulting from violence--gunshot/stab wound) f. animal bites g. food poisoning h. known or suspected abuse

a, b, d, e, g, h

The brain consists of these parts. (more than one) a. cerebrum b. cerebellum c. meninges d. brainstem e. pons f. thalamus g. medulla oblongata h. diencephalon

a, b, d, h

Another name for rubella is (more than one) a. three day measles b. measles c. German measles d. parotitis

a, c

The combining form is/o means: (more than one) a. same b. single c. equal d. alone

a, c

The suffix -pexy means: (more than one) a. fixation b. pregnant c. fastening d. vasectomy

a, c

Which of the combining forms means ear? (more than one) a. aur/i b. cochle/o c. ot/o d. tympan/o

a, c

Which of the following can regulate hormone secretion. (more than one) a. liver b. hypothalamus c. anterior pituatary d. gallbladder

a, c

Fungal infections of the skin include: (more than one) a. ringworm b. impetigo c. dermatophytoses d. dermatomycosis e. carbuncle f. measles g. vitiligo

a, c, d

General duties of the MA include: (more than one) a. coding for specific procedures b. writing a grant for a pharmaceutical company c. handling correspondance d. performing medical transcription

a, c, d

Joints can be classified as (more than one) a. cartilaginous b. connective c. synovial d. fibrous

a, c, d

Which of the following are considered clinical duties of an MA? (more than one) a. collecting lab specimens b. arranging for hospital admissions c. recording vitals d. assisting the doctor during exams

a, c, d

A protrusion of a degenerated or fragmented intervertebral disk that causes compression of the nerve root. (pick all the names that apply) a. slipped disk b. algic disk c. bulging disk d. ruptured disk e. ectopic disk f. herniated disk

a, c, d, f

Bursitis occurs most commonly in the (more than one): a. elbow b. ankle c. knee d. shoulder e. wrist f. hip g. joints of the fingers

a, c, d, f

Viral infections of the skin include: (all that apply) a. chickenpox/shingles b. tinea capitis c. measles d. rubella e. vitiligo f. warts

a, c, d, f

The organs of the respiratory system include (pick all that apply). a. nose b. blood vessels c. pharynx d. larynx e. epiglottis f. trachea g. bronchi h. lungs i. thymus

a, c, d, f, g, h

The organs of the digestive system include (pick all that apply): a. mouth b. trachea c. pharynx d. esophagus e. liver f. stomach g. larynx h. small intestine i. large intestine

a, c, d, f, h, i

What are the five lobes in the cerebrum? (pick 5) a. frontal b. pons c. parietal d. occipital e. corpus callosum f. midbrain g. temporal h. meninges i. insular

a, c, d, g, i (Insular is found underneath the junction of the frontal, parietal, and occipital lobes)

Which of the following are included in Kubler-Ross's stages of grief? (more than one) a. depression b. confusion c. bargaining d. elation e. acceptance f. denial g. anger

a, c, e, f, g

The normal heart sounds include: (more than one) a. lubb b. lupp c. dubb d. dupp

a, d

What are the characteristics of chronic illnesses? (choose all that apply) a. develop gradually b. develop suddenly c. have short duration d. have long duration, sometimes for the remainder of life e. intense symptoms

a, d

Which are included in the dorsal cavity? (more than one) a. cranial cavity (brain) b. abdominal cavity c. thoracic cavity d. spinal cavity (spinal cord) e. pelvic cavity

a, d

Which of the following suffixes means "movement"? (more than one) a. -kinesia b. -algesia c. -lepsy d. -kinesis

a, d

The POMR system has four basic parts: a. database b. referrals c. billing d. problem list e. plan f. encounter forms g. progress notes

a, d, e, g

The fibrous tunic is the outermost layer of the eye and consists of the __________ and _________. (pick two) a. sclera b. vitreous humor c. iris d. pupil e. retina f. cornea

a, f

Four stages of mitosis are: (more than one--in order) a. prophase b. telophase c. kinophase d. anaphase e. acrophase f. metaphase

a, f, d, b

The diaphragm separates which two cavities?

abdominal and thoracic

A substance with a pH less than 7.0 is considered a(n) __________.

acid

In __________ immunity, the body produces its own antibodies and provides long-term immunity. In _________ immunity, antibodies produced outside the body are introduced into the body and provides temporary immunity. passive, active?

active, passive

The clumping of RBCs is known as ______________.

agglutination

Another name for the digestive tract is the ___________ canal.

alimentary

Requirements of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 include: a. registration b. record keeping c. inventory d. disposal of drugs e. proper security

all of these

Clusters of air sacs at the end of the bronchioles are called _______________.

alveoli

Which structure in the lungs does the exchange of gases occur?

alveoli

The fundamental metabolic processes are _________________ and ______________.

anabolism, catabolism

What is the term for a body standing erect, face forward, upper limbs at the sides, and palms forward?

anatomical position

What is the term for A congenital deformity in newborns characterized by absence of the brain and spinal cord.

anencephaly

The loss or impairment of the sense of smell is called __________.

anosmia

What is the medical term for "before delivery"?

antepartum

What is the largest artery in the body?

aorta

Which type of blood is highly-oxygenated and bright red?

arterial

Which type of blood travels from the heart to the capillaries and carries nutrients to the cells? Venous or arterial

arterial

__________ ___________ immunity results from immunization with antibodies to a disease-causing organism. ____________________ _____________ immunity results from the administration of a vaccine with killed or weakened organisms. artificial passive, artificial active

artificial passive, artificial active

The most common form of arteriosclerosis, marked by cholesterol, lipid, and calcium deposits in arterial linings. Typically found in inner layers of large, medium-sized arteries.

atherosclerosis

A decrease in the size of cells, resulting in reduced tissue mass. This is commonly seen in the legs of paraplegics.

atrophy

The _______ __________ make up the smallest bones in the body.

auditory ossicles

Lymphatic vessels carry excess fluid ____________ the tissues. toward or away from

away from

A ___________ is the junction between two neurons. a. nerve impulse b. synapse c. soma d. axon

A _____________________ joint allows movement in all planes and rotation and are located in the shoulder and hip. a. condyloid b. ball-and-socket c. hinge d. pivot

A _____________________ joint allows rotation around a central axis such as the joints between the proximal ends of radius and ulna. a. gliding b. pivot c. hinge d. condyloid

A cell produced when an oocyte and sperm fuse is known as a ____________. a. fetus b. zygote c. embryo

A chronic, progressive inflammatory disease of unknown origin that usually affects young adults between the ages 20-40. Symptoms include changes in vision and muscle weakness. It is difficult to diagnose and has no specific treatment. a. ALS b. MS c. Parkinson's d. Sleeping sickness

A combination of encephalopathy and fatty infiltration of the internal organs that may follow acute viral infections, most commonly in children under 15 years of age. a. Wilm's syndrome b. Reye's syndrome c. erythroblastosis fetalis d. SIDS

A complex protein-iron compound in the blood that carries oxygen to the cells from the lungs and carbon dioxide away from the cells to the lungs. a. hematocrit b. hemoglobin c. agglutinin d. fibrinogen

A congenital form of anemia, also called Fanconi syndrome. The bone marrow stops producing erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets. It is caused by exposure to excessive radiation, certain drugs, and industrial toxins. a. iron deficiency b. aplastic c. pernicious d. sickle cell

A congenital tumor composed of different kinds of tissue, none of which normally occur together or at the site of the tumor. (It is most common in the ovaries or testes.) a. lymphoma b. teratoma c. sarcoma d. carcinoma

A constant involuntary, rhythmic movement of one or both eyes. a. astigmatism b. nystagmus c. strabismus d. hordeolum

A crime that is less serious than a felony and consequently carries a lesser penalty. It is punishable by fine or by imprisonment in a facility other than a prison for less than one year. a. misfeasance b. misdemeanor c. tort d. malfeasance

A disease of the arterial vessels characterized by thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity in the arteries. This is due to yellowish plaques of cholesterol, or other lipids, and various cellular debris, in the arterial walls. (widespread thickening of walls of small arteries, arterioles with resulting loss of elasticity) a. atherosclerosis b. arteriosclerosis c. CHF d. pericarditis

A disorder in which a person alternates between periods of euphoric feelings and mania and periods of depression. a. mania b. bipolar disorder c. schizophrenia d. OCD

A marker on a cell's surface that identifies the cell as self or nonself. A foreign (nonself) antigen stimulates an immune response. a. antibody b. antigen

A mature male gamete that develops in the seminiferous tubules of the testes, consisting of a head, midpiece, and a tail. a. spermatocyte b. spermatozoon c. spermatogonium d. semen

A metabolic disorder caused by injury to the neurohypophyseal system. The disease results from antidiuretic hormone deficiency. a. diabetes mellitus b. diabetes insipidus c. hyperinsulinism d. gestational diabetes

A mixture of partially digested food, water, and digestive juices that forms in the stomach and passes through the pylorus into the duodenum. a. bile b. chyme c. hydrochloric acid d. gastric mucous

A muscular J-shaped organ that stores, churns, and further digests food. It also produces strong acids and enzymes that, combined with the churning action, begin the chemical breakdown of food. a. small intestine b. stomach c. rectum d. large intestine

A pathological condition of late pregnancy characterized by edema, protein in the urine, and hypertension. It is also known as the first phase of the toxemia of pregnancy. a. eclampsia b. preeclampsia

A payment method for health-care services in which a fixed amount of money is paid per month or other period to an HMO, medical group, or individual health provider for full medical care of subscribers. a. PPO b. capitation c. indemnity d. fee-for-service

A person's overt actions that others can directly observe, such as walking, speaking, and writing. a. motivation b. behavior c. emotions d. mental processes

A plasma protein that leads to the formation of clots. a. fibrin b. prothrombin c. fibrinogen d. erythropoietin

A potentially fatal bacterial childhood disease that begins with a sore throat and affects the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. Complications may include myocarditis, heart failure, pneumonia, otitis media, and pulmonary emboli. a. CF b. diphtheria c. pertussis d. tetanus

A process that moves substances from the filtrate into the blood. a. glomerular filtration b. tubular reabsorption c. tubular secretion

A progressive organic mental disorder characterized by chronic personality, disintegration, confusion, disorientation, and deterioration of intellectual capacity and function. a. Alzheimer's b. dementia c. manic depression d. bipolar

A protein or steroid carried through the blood to a target organ. a. enzyme b. hormone c. neurotransmitter d. estrase

A severe form of bacterial food poisoning. a. gastroenteritis b. Botulism c. intestinal flu d. mononucleosis

A sheet of fibrous connective tissue that covers, separates, or supports muscle. a. myofibril b. fascia c. sarcomere d. ligament

A skin infection beginning as focal erythema, and progressing to pruritic vesicles, erosions, and honey-colored crusts. It is caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, or both. a. eczema b. impetigo c. vitiligo d. seborrhea

A specialized part of a cell that performs a particular function. a. ribosome b. organelle c. chromosome d. gene

A statute that prohibits child labor and the firing of employees for exercising their rights under the act's wage and hour standards. It also provides for overtime pay and a minimum wage. a. Wagner Act of 1935 b. Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 c. Equal Pay Act of 1963 d. Civil Rights Act of 1964

A steroid hormone is derived from ______________. a. protein b. cholesterol

A willful attempt or threat by a person to injure another person with the apparent ability to do so. a. battery b. assault c. burglary d. false imprisonment

Act of turning inward: a. eversion b. inversion c. flexion d. retraction

Also called nephroblastoma, a highly malignant neoplasm of the kidney that affects children younger than five years. It is the most common kidney tumor of childhood. This is called _____________ tumor. a. Reye's b. Wilm's c. Nephrotic b. renal

Also known as a mast cell, the ______________ is a granulocyte that produces heparin and histamine. a. neutrophil b. basophil c. eosinophil d. monocyte e. lymphocyte

An elevation of the retina from the choroid. a. strabismus b. retinal detachment c. choroid detachment d. hordeolum

An immune response involving the production of plasma lymphocytes (B cells), leading to subsequent antibody formation. a. cell-mediated b. humoral c. natural passive d. artificial passive

An inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin. a. seborrhea b. acne vulgaris c. pediculosis d. psoriasis

Any chromosome not considered to be a sex chromosome, or not involved in sex determination. a. ribosome b. autosome c. heterosome d. centriole

As _____________ progresses, there is a steady drop in the number of T cells in the blood. a. AIDS b. HIV c. herpes d. PID

Astrocytes, microglia, ependymal cells, and oligodendrocytes are the four types of ____________ cell. a. neurotransmitter b. neuroglia c. neuromatic d. somatic

COPD stands for: a. chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder b. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic dilation and distention of the bronchial walls. It is irreversible. Complications are lung abscess, pneumonia, and empyema. a. cystic fibrosis b. bronchiectasis c. pneumonia d. COPD

Combining form onych/o means: a. teeth b. nail c. hair d. sweat

Combining form trich/o means: a. nails b. hair c. teeth d. skin

Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 requires that a physician must register every ____ year(s). a. 5 b. 3 c. 1 d. 2

Condition in which there is excessive inequality in the size of the blood cells. a. erythrocytosis b. anisocytosis c. poikilocytosis

Diffuse cortical atrophy of the brain characterized by confusion, memory failure, disorientation, and hallucination. The most common form occurs in people older than 65. A. dementia b. Alzheimer's c. Parkinson's d. bipolar

Direct cause involves proving that any _____________ is a direct cause of a physician's breach of duty. a. denial b. damage c. debt d. dereliction

Diseases caused by an error in the individual's genetic/chromosomal makeup. These require a gene from one or both parents, depending on its dominant or recessive trait. a. congenital b. hereditary

Disorders in which the individual experiences symptoms of health problems that have psychological rather than physical causes. They are more common in women than in men. a. hypochondriasis b. somatoform disorders c. conversion disorders d. ADHD

Enlargement of the thyroid gland is called ______________. a. cretinism b. goiter c. gigantism d. acromegaly

Fats that are usually liquid at room temperature. They tend to lower blood cholesterol levels. a. Monounsaturated fats b. unsaturated fats c. polyunsaturated fats d. saturated fats

Fracture is at the distal end of radius and ulna. a. Pott fracture b. Colles fracture

Fractured bone forms a concavity; mostly seen in skull fractures. a. impression fracture b. depression fracture

Granulocyte that mediates allergic reactions. a. neutrophil b. basophil c. eosinophil d. monocyte e. lymphocyte

Having a body weight that is between 10% and 20% greater than the standard for the person's age, height, and body type. a. obesity b. overweight

How are dosage quantities expressed in the apothecaries' system? a. uppercase roman numerals b. lowercase roman numerals c. English numbers

How many bones are in the skull? a. 24 b. 28 c. 32 d. 36

If an Rh- person is given Rh+ blood, the Rh- person's blood will make: a. antibodies that will bind to Rh antibodies b. antibodies that will bind to Rh antigens c. antigens that will bind to Rh antibodies d. antigens that will bind to Rh antigens

Impairment of oxygen intake is called: a. lordosis b. asphyxia c. anoxia d. chest

Implantation of the placenta in the lower uterine segment on the internal cervical os, which causes painless bleeding. a. eclampsia b. placenta previa c. abrupto placentae d. miscarriage

Inadequate oxygenated blood supply to an organ or tissue, often marked by pain and organ dysfunction is known as _________. a. infarction b. ischemia c. gangrene d. hypertrophy

Infection of the testis caused by viral or bacterial infection or injury. It may affect one or both testes, causing swelling, tenderness, and acute pain. a. prostatis b. orchitis c. epididymitis d. BPH

Involuntary discharge of urine is called: a. dysuria b. enuresis c. oliguria d. polyuria

Movement of a body part posteriorly. a. protraction b. retraction c. supination d. pronation

Movement toward the midline is known as: a. flexion b. adduction c. eversion d. inversion

Narrowing of the aortic arch, which creates increased left ventricular pressure and decreased blood pressure distal to the narrowing. a. Tetralogy of Fallot b. Coarction of the aorta c. Ventricular septal defect d. Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

Natural, inorganic substances that the body needs to help build and maintain body tissues and to carry on life functions. There are two separate classes: major and trace elements. a. vitamins b. minerals

On average, people should drink _____ to _____ glasses (48-64 ounces, or three-four pints) of water a day to maintain a healthy water balance. a. 8-10 b. 6-8 c. 4-6 d. 2-4

PHI is protected under: a. HIPAA Security Rule b. HIPAA Privacy Rule

Paralysis of both sides of any body part or of the same parts on the opposite sides of the body. a. biplegia b. diplegia c. monoplegia d. hemiplegia

Phagocytosis and pinocytosis are examples of ________________. a. cytokinesis b. endocytosis c. exocytosis d. diffusion

Rules that govern private rights and remedies, as well as disputes between individuals regarding contracts, property, and family law. a. public law b. civil law c. common law d. case law

Scanty urine production is: a. dysuria b. oliguria c. nocturia d. polyuria

Structure that carries fluid away from the glomerular capsule. a. renal corpuscle b. renal tubule c. juxtaglomerular apparatus d. ruga

The Rh blood group system is most important in which medical field? a. phlebotomy b. obstetrics c. gastroenterology d. cardiology

The __________ nervous system controls unconscious activities such as reflexes. a. somatic b. autonomic

The ___________ nervous system regulates the action of the glands, heart muscle, and smooth muscles of hollow organs and vessels. a. somatic b. autonomic

The accumulation of ketone bodies in the blood and urine as a result of abnormal utilization of carbohydrates. a. ketoacidosis b. ketosis c. ketonosis

The blood volume of an adult human is about ____ liters. a. 4 b. 5 c. 6 d. 7

The chemical digestion of fats and the final breakdown of carbohydrates and proteins take place in the ________________. a. large intestine b. small intestine c. stomach d. ileum

The failure to act when one is required to do so; example: not scanning a barcode on a package when this is a required job function. a. misfeasance b. nonfeasance c. malfeasance

The liquid measure in the apothecaries' system is based on ______________. a. one drop of cow's milk b. one drop of water c. one drop of kerosene d. one drop of urine

The most common form of aneurysm is: a. brain b. abdominal aortic c. popliteal artery d. mesenteric artery

The movement of molecules from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration, a concentration gradient. a. osmosis b. diffusion c. filtration d. active transport

The movement of substances against a concentration gradient, from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration. It requires a carrier molecule and uses energy. a. facilitated diffusion b. active transport c. diffusion d. filtration

The part of the brain responsible for visual recognition. a. frontal b. occipital c. parietal d. temporal e. insular

The part of the uvea that changes the shape of the lens. a. cornea b. ciliary body c. choroid d. pupil

The performance of a totally wrongful, unlawful act; example: when a person prescribes medications but is not licensed to do so. a. misfeasance b. malfeasance c. nonfeasance

The plasma is made up of ____% water and the remaining percentage is solutes. a. 85% b. 90% c. 95% d. 75%

The principle and practice of treating something as a private matter not intended for public knowledge. This protects information so that it is not released to anyone unless such release is required by law. a. privacy b. confidentiality c. separation d. isolation

The prolapse of one segment of the intestine into the lumen of another segment, causing intestinal obstruction. It is one of the most common causes of intestinal obstruction in infants. a. volvulus b. intussusception

The reproductive organs of males and females. a. gonads b. genitalia

The second largest portion of the brain, located below the occipital lobes of the cerebrum, which coordinates skeletal muscle activity. Damage to this area can result in tremors, loss of muscle tone, and loss of equilibrium. a. cerebrum b. cerebellum c. diencephalon d. brainstem

The section of the brainstem that controls visual and auditory reflexes, such as turning to listen to a loud noise. a. pons b. midbrain c. medulla oblongata

The small intestine and large intestines are distinguihsed by the difference in their ___________. a. lengths b. diameter c. tunics d. circumference

The small, rod-shaped organelle responsible for Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production. AKA the power plant of the cell. a. endoplasmic reticulum b. mitochondrion c. centriole d. ribosome

The technical safeguards that protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of heath information covered by HIPAA. This rule specifies how patient info is protected on computer networks, internet, and other storage media. a. HIPAA Privacy rule b. HIPAA Security rule

There are more than _________ skeletal muscles in the human body. a. 550 b. 600 c. 650 d. 700

Thirst control centers are found in the ____________. a. thalamus b. hypothalamus c. pituitary d. medulla oblongata

This carries genetic information that directs all cell activities. It consists of long chains of chemical bases along a suger-phosphate backbone. a. Chromatin b. DNA c. RNA d. Cilium

Type A blood contains ____________________ plasma antibodies. a. Anti-A b. Anti-B c. Anti-A and Anti-B d. zero

Type B blood contains _______________ antigens. a. Type-A b. Type-B c. Type-AB d. zero

Unwanted feelings are attributed to someone else. A person who has aggressive tendencies accuses others of starting fights. a. rationalization b. projection c. displacement d. sublimation

What are the rhythmic contractions that move food throughout the digestive tract? a. digestion b. peristalsis c. belly waves d. gastric waves

What is an immunoglobulin produced by the lymphocytes in response to foreign antigens, such as those on bacteria and viruses? a. interferons b. antibody c. T cell d. B cell

What is the basic structural unit of all organisms? a. atom b. cell c. DNA d. gene

What is the name of the U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue. a. atlas b. hyoid c. axis d. styloid

What is the name of the first cervical vertebra? a. axis b. atlas c. hyoid d. scapula

What is the name of the longest vein in the body? a. accessory saphenous vein b. Great saphenous vein c. Greater saphenous vein d. small saphenous vein

What is the name of the stem cell from which all formed elements of the blood develop and is found in bone marrow and lymphatic tissue? a. osteoblast b. hemocytoblast c. reticulocyte d. thrombocyte

What is the percentage of oxygen in the air? a. 20% b. 21% c. 30% d. 31%

What is the reservoir for bile on the posteroinferior surface of the liver? a. pancreas b. gallbladder c. villus d. pyloric sphincter

What is the white matter of the nervous system? a. microglion b. myelin c. GABA d. acetylcholine

When a woman with ___________ blood is pregnant with a fetus with ________ blood, the interaction between the two blood types will create anti-Rh agglutinin in the woman's blood. In subsequent pregnancies, these Rh antibodies may cross the placenta and destroy fetal cells. a. Rh+, Rh- b. Rh-, Rh+

Where are most of the nutrients from food absorbed? a. stomach b. small intestine c. large intestine d. pancreas

Where are the testes located? a. epididymus b. scrotum c. vas deferens d. prostate gland

Where do B lymphocytes mature? a. shaft of bone b. bone marrow c. joints d. muscle

Where is the control center of the heart? a. pons b. medulla oblongata c. hypothalamus d. thalamus

Which Latin term means "to hold a place"? a. duces tecum b. locum tenens c. res ipsa loquitor d. respondeat superior

Which body system controls all body activities by responding to internal and external stimuli and sending out signals or impulses to other nerves and various body organs? a. musculoskeletal b. nervous c. cardiac d. endocrine

Which body system is responsible for transporting materials throughout the entire body? a. pulmonary b. circulatory c. cardiac d. endocrine

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins? a. right atrium b. left atrium c. right ventricle d. left ventricle

Which is a thick walled chamber that pumps blood out of the heart? a. atrium b. ventricle

Which is a thin-walled chamber that receives blood from the veins? a. ventricle b. atrium

Which is the act of turning outward? a. supination b. eversion c. pronation d. inversion

Which is the beginning of the contract process? a. consideration b.offer c. acceptance

Which is the increase in the angle of a joint beyond what is normal? a. extension b. hyperextension c. flexion d. eversion

Which is the most common form of record keeping used in medical offices by physicians? a. POMR b. SOMR c. SOAP d. paper e. EHR

Which means act of pointing the foot upward? a. plantar flexion b. dorsiflexion c. eversion d. extension

Which term means "protection against disease"? a. remission b. prophylaxis c. prodromal d. etiology

Which type of hearing loss is caused by an interruption in the transmission of sound waves to the inner ear? a. sensorineural b. conductive

Which type of sweat gland secretes sweat indirectly through hair follicles? a. eccrine b. apocrine

____________ defense mechanisms include mechanical barriers, chemical defenses/barriers, fever, inflammation, and genetic barriers. They are the body's initial response to any threat. a. specific b. nonspecific

____________ is a term loosely used as a synonym for the inner ear. a. maze b. labyrinth c. web d. complex

__________________ fluid is fluid outside a cell and is composed of intravascular and interstitial fluids. a. Intracellular b. Extracellular

inability to convert thought to writing a. aphasia b. agraphia c. agnosia d. alexia

Commonly known as the HIPAA Privacy Rule, the part of HIPAA that provides the first comprehensive federal protection for the privacy of health information. a. Title I b. Title II c. Title III d. Title IV

b (Preventing Health-Care Fraud and Abuse, Administrative Simplification, and Medical Liability Reform:)

The most common cause of myocardial infarction is a blood clot in the _____________ artery. a. aorta b. coronary c. pulmonary d. vena cava

b (this is called coronary thrombosis)

Quadriplegia usually results from injury to which section of the spinal cord? a. lumbar b. cervical c. sacral d. thoracic

b (usually the 5th, 6th, or 7th cervical vertebrae)

Which of the following individuals can apply for membership in the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)? (more than one) a. LPN b. RMA c. CMA d. EMT

b, c

Which of the following suffixes are classified as diagnostic? (more than one) a. -centesis b. -crit c. -gram d. -tripsy

b, c

Which of the following suffixes mean a substance? (more than one) a. -uria b. -ine c. -in d. -agon

b, c

Which of the following are duties performed by an opthalmic MA? (more than one) a. performing nerve conduction studies b. measuring and recording vision c. testing the functioning of a patient's eyes d. administering diagnostic tests

b, c, d

The circulatory system includes which of the following: (more than one) a. lungs b. heart c. blood vessels d. lymphatic system e. blood

b, c, e

What are the characteristics of acute illnesses? (choose all that apply) a. develop gradually b. develop suddenly c. have short duration d. have long duration, sometimes for the remainder of life e. intense symptoms f. mild symptoms

b, c, e

Which are included in the ventral cavity? (more than one) a. cranial cavity (brain) b. abdominal cavity c. thoracic cavity d. spinal cavity (spinal cord) e. pelvic cavity

b, c, e

What are the four parts to a legal contract? (pick four) a. notarized signature b. contractual capacity c. legal subject matter d. lawyer present e. consideration f. agreement

b, c, e, f

Bacterial infections of the skin include: (more than one) a. rubella b. Scarlet fever c. impetigo d. German measles e. carbuncles f. shingles/chickenpox g. anthrax

b, c, e, g

A patient with gout should eat a diet (choose all that apply) a. high purine b. low purine c. plenty of water d. minimal water e. low fat f. high fat g. low fiber h. high fiber

b, c, e, h

Based on state law, minors may seek medical treatment without parental consent for (more than one) a. mononucleosis b. pregnancy c. drug abuse d. birth control e. STDs

b, d, e

What are the functions of the integumentary system? (more than one) a. determination of skin color b. regulation of body temperature c. synthesis of vitamin E d. synthesis of vitamin D e. sensory reception f. protection

b, d, e, f

The respiratory center is a group of nerve cells in the ______________________ and ______________________ of the brain that control the rhythm of breathing in response to changes in oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid. a. diencephalon b. pons c. midbrain d. hypothalamus e. thalamus f. medulla oblongata g. thymus

b, f

The ear is the organ of hearing, but also aids in ____________.

balance

A substance with a pH more than 7.0 is considered a(n) __________.

base

What is the only type of connective tissue that is liquid?

blood

What is the name for the two main branches of the trachea that pass into the lungs, further dividing into bronchioles and alveoli?

bronchi

The kidneys act as a __________ system to regulate blood pH.

buffer

A ___________ is a malignant neoplasm of the connective tissues, such as bone or muscle. (This type of cancer might affect the bones, bladder, kidneys, liver, lungs, or spleen.) a. lymphoma b. teratoma c. sarcoma d. carcinoma

A ____________ joint which allows flexion and extension such as in the elbow, joints of phalanges. a. gliding b. saddle c. hinge d. ball-and-socket

A ____________________ joint allows a variety of movements in different planes, but no rotation. They are located in the joints between the metacarpals and phalanges a. gliding b. hinge c. chondyloid d. saddle

A cell fragment and the smallest of the formed elements. Essential in blood coagulation. a. erythrocyte b. leukocyte c. thrombocyte d. granulocyte e. agranulocyte

A chronic pulmonary disease characterized by an abnormal increase in the size of air spaces distal to the terminal bronchiole, with destructive changes in their walls. Patients have increased levels of carbon dioxide and decreased levels of oxygen. a. asthma b. COPD c. emphysema d. pneumonia

A condition in which uric acid crystals appear in synovial joint fluid. An underlying cause is how your body handles uric acid. a. DM b. tophii c. gout d. fibromyalgia

A congenital condition characterized by severe hypothyroidism and associated with other endocrine abnormalities is called __________. a. goiter b. acromegaly c. cretinism d. myxedema

A constant involuntary, rhythmic movement of one or both eyes is called ___________. a. strabismus b. astigmatism c. nystagmus d. hyperopia

A diffuse pyogenic infection of the renal pelvis. It is the most common type of renal disease, and it may be acute or chronic. It is commonly caused by infection, calculi, pregnancy, tumors, or benign prostatic hypertrophy. a. renal failure b. glomerulonephritis c. pyelonephritis d. polycystic renal disease

A disease that causes bones to enlarge and become deformed and weak. a. myasthenia gravis b. fibromyalgia c. Paget's disease d. scoliosis

A disorder in which the visual axes of the eyes are not directed at the same point. Hence, the eyes are crossed. The main symptom is diplopia. a. astigmatism b. nystagmus c. strabismus d. hordeolum

A fatal hereditary congenital enzyme deficiency that causes abnormal lipid metabolism in the brain, which leads to mental and physical retardation. Death occurs at a very young age. a. spina bifida b. hydrocephalus c. Tay-Sach's d. Tetralogy of Fallot

A fluid that moistens food and begins the chemical breakdown of carbohydrates. a. chyme b. bile c. saliva d. lymph

A legal proceeding by which a case is transferred from a lower to a higher court for rehearing. a. arbitration b. motion c. appeal d. mediation

A narrowing of the opening of the foreskin. a. impotence b. vasectomy c. phimosis d. meiosis

A nerve cell process that conducts impulses to the cell body. a. axon b. soma c. dendrite d. microglion

A primary cancer of the bone marrow with proliferating leukocyte precursors. a. lymphoma b. teratoma c. leukemia d. carcinoma

A process in which the kidney tubules selectively add some toxic waste products to the quantity already filtered by the process of tubular reabsorption. a. glomerular filtration b. tubular reabsorption c. tubular secretion

A security against loss, hurt, or damage. It is a traditional form of health insurance that covers the insured against a potential loss of money from medical expenses for an illness or accident. a. capitation b. managed care c. indemnity d. PPO

A slowly developing condition in which the heart weakens over time. In time, the heart is no longer able to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. a. pericarditis b. endocarditis c. CHF d. myocarditis

A statute that requires equal pay for men and women doing equal work. a. Wagner Act of 1935 b. Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 c. Equal Pay Act of 1963 d. Civil Rights Act of 1964

A system in which the financing, administration, and delivery of health care are combined to provide medical services to subscribers for a prepaid fee. a. HMO b. PPO c. managed care d. capitation

A yellow-bodied spheroid formed from an ovarian follicle after ovulation. It secretes estrogen, as did the follicle, and also secretes progesterone. a. corpus albicans b. ductus venosus c. corpus luteum

About ____% of blood is plasma. a. 35 b. 45 c. 55 d. 65

Accumulation of fluid, such as blood, in the pericardial sac. a. angina pectoris b. pericarditis c. cardiac tamponade d. CHF

Act of turning upward or outward. a. eversion b. flexion c. supination d. pronation

Also called neutropenia, a condition in which the number of leukocytes is very low. a. leukocythemia b. granulocytosis c. agranulocytosis d. anemia

An abnormal condition characterized by an exaggerated response of the immune system to an antigen. There are 4 types. a. anaphylaxis b. allergy c. hypersensitivity

An elevation of skin on a rough surface, caused by a local virus. These commonly appear on the hands, face, neck, and knees. They are also referred to as verruca vulgaris. a. carbuncle b. mole c. wart d. wheal

An inherited disorder in which the patient lacks the enzyme that converts galactose to glucose. a. PKU b. Tay-Sach's c. galactosemia d. diabetes mellitus

An organic compound that does not provide energy but helps in the metabolism of protein, carbohydrates, and fat. These act as catalysts and body regulators for the bones, skin, glands, nerves, brain, and blood, and they protect against diseases caused by nutritional deficiencies. There are two types: water soluble and fat soluble. a. minerals b. lipids c. vitamins

An organized structure of DNA and protein in cells that contains many genes, regulatory elements and other nucleotide sequences, and DNA-bound proteins. a. RNA b. chromatin c. chromasome d. organelle

An unethical practice in which a physician accepts payment from another physician solely for referral of a patient. In these cases, both physicians are guilty. a. embezzlement b. fraud c. fee splitting d. overcharging

Another name for Vitamin C is ______________. a. niacin b. biotin c. ascorbic acid d. retinol

Another name for black lung (or coal-miner's lung) is _____________. a. silicosis b. asbestosis c. anthracosis d. histoplasmosis

Another name for rubeola is: a. mumps b. rubella c. measles d. parotitis

Another name for the cell membrane is: a. chromatin b. cytoplasm c. ectoplasm d. autosome

Approval and permission by a mentally competent individual to receive medical services, based on the understanding of all essential information about what will be done, and possible outcomes a. implied consent b. expressed consent c. informed consent

Atopic dermatitis is another name for ___________. It is an acute or chronic inflammation of the skin. a. acne b. allergic reaction c. eczema d. tineas

Bile helps the body digest and absorb ________. a. cholesterol b. protein c. fat d. enzymes

Body fluids account for ____% of an adult's weight. a. 40% b. 50% c. 60% d. 70

Body fluids account for ______% of an adult's weight. a. 40 b. 50 c. 60 d. 70

Body fluids make up what percentage of the adult's body weight? a. 50% b. 55% c. 60% d. 65%

CLIA waived tests are those that have been approved by which government agency due to having insignificant risk of erroneous results? a. OSHA b. CDC c. FDA d. AAMA

Chemical substances that are necessary for growth, normal functioning, and maintaining life. a. minerals b. vitamins c. nutrients d. metabolites

Chronic anemia caused by decreased hydrochloric acid in the stomach, lack of intrinsic factor, and a vitamin B12 deficiency. It can also be caused by regional enteritis (Crohn's disease). a. iron deficiency b. aplastic c. pernicious d. sickle cell

Colorblindness is the inability to distinguish between certain colors, generally ___________ and __________. a. blue and red b. red and orange c. red and green d. blue and green

Conforming to a standard of right behavior or a rule of conduct based on standards of right and wrong. These beliefs are usually formed through the influence of family, culture, and society, and they serve as a guide for personal ethical conduct. a. ethic b. etiquette c. moral d. philosophy

Congenital endocrine condition caused by lack of a second X chromosome in females. The individual appears to be female but ovaries do not develop. a. Duchenne's b. Hirschsprung's disease c. Turner's syndrome d. Klinefelter's syndrome

Distention of the pelvis and calyces of the kidney by urine that cannot flow past an obstruction in the ureter. a. renal failure b. glomerulonephritis c. hydronephritis d. polycystic renal disease

Down's Syndrome is a congenital condition caused by the presense of an extra chromosome. Which chromosome? a. 19 b. 20 c. 21 d. 22

Emotional state characterized by feelings of sadness, lack of energy, and feelings of hopelessness and despair a. phobia b. panic anxiety disorder c. depression d. dissociative disorder

Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain, commonly caused by a __________ infection. a. bacterial b. fungal c. viral

Ends of fractured bone move out of the normal position. a. dislocated b. luxation c. displaced

Excessive bleeding during menstruation is called _________________. a. metrorrhagia b. amenorrhea c. menorrhagia d. menorralgia

Feelings or effects that often have physical as well as cognitive and behavioral elements. a. motivation b. behavior c. emotions d. mental processes

Feelings toward an unacceptable object are shifted onto a more acceptable one. A father is angry at his boss but cannot yell at him, so he yells at his children when he comes home. a. rationalization b. projection c. displacement d. sublimation

Granulocyte that functions as defense against helminthic and protozoan infections and also participates in allergic reactions. a. neutrophil b. basophil c. eosinophil d. monocyte e. lymphocyte

Hyperactivity of the adrenal cortical gland that develops from an excess of the glucocorticoid hormone. The individual experiences fatigue, weakness, fat deposits in the scapular area (buffalo humps), protruding abdomen, hypertension, edema, and hyperlipidemia. a. Grave's disease b. Addison's disease c. Cushing's disease d. DM

In Parkinson's disease, the gradual degeneration in the brain occurs in the basal ganglia. There is _______________ depletion. a. acetylcholine b. serotonin c. dopamine d. epinephrine

In a negligence case, who has the job of determining that there was a physician-patient relationship? a. lawyer b. physician c. patient d. office manager

In iron-deficiency anemia, RBC count may be normal, but there is insufficient __________________. a. WBC b. thrombocytes c. hemoglobin d. hematocrit

In which part of the brain are the thalamus and hypothalamus located? a. cerebrum b. cerebellum c. diencephalon d. brainstem

Insurance against embezzlement for employees who handle financial matters in the medical office. a. malpractice insurance b. neglect insurance c. bonding d. life insurance

Law that derives authority from ancient usages and customs affirmed by court judgments and decrees. It is created by the judicial branch through decisions in court cases a. public law b. civil law c. common law d. case law

Nephrons filter water and waste products from the blood and create __________. a. bile b. chyme c. urine d. urea

One of the most serious sexually transmitted diseases. The causative organism is a spirochete, Treponema pallidum. Infection in pregnant women can cause congenital defects, miscarriage, and fetal death. a. chlamydia b. genital herpes c. syphillis d. gonorrhea

Organelle that primarily functions as a storage unit for newly formed secretory proteins. a. Endoplasmic reticulum b. cytoskeleton c. Golgi apparatus d. mitochondrion

Persistent hoarseness or dysphonia are usually the only symptoms of what type of cancer? a. tracheal b. lung c. laryngeal d. mouth

Premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall too early in a pregnancy of 20 weeks or more, or during labor before delivery of the fetus. a. ectopic pregnancy b. placenta previa c. abrupto placentae d. miscarriage

Spontaneous abortions typically take place before the ______ week of pregnancy. a. 15th b. 18th c. 20th d. 24th

Structure that monitors blood pressure and secretes renin. a. renal corpuscle b. renal tubule c. juxtaglomerular apparatus d. ruga

Sweat glands are AKA ___________ glands. a. sebum b. oil c. sudoriferous d. sebaceous

Sworn pretrial testimony given by a witness in response to written or oral questions and cross-examination. a. disposition b. purjury c. deposition d. interrogation

The ____________ artery is one of a pair of vessels that supply blood to the myocardium. They are the only vessels that branch from the ascending aorta. a. Pulmonary artery b. Carotid artery c. Coronary artery d. Vertebral artery

The basic unit of the nervous system is the: a. dendrite b. axon c. neuron d. astrocyte

The dark opening of the eye, surrounded by the iris, through which light rays pass. a. cornea b. lens c. pupil d. retina

The granting of permission for receiving medical services without a formal agreement between the patient and the provider, such as making an appointment regarding a physical complaint, which implies consent to be treated. a. expressed consent b. informed consent c. implied consent

The heart is comparable in size to: a. an open hand b. a foot c. a closed fist d. a bowl

The large intestine joins with the small intestine at which structure, then extends to the anus? a. duodenum b. jejenum c. ileum d. cecum

The light-sensitive layer of the eye that contains the rods and cones. a. cornea b. pupil c. retina d. choroid

The loss of _____% of body water may cause death, and the loss of only 10% causes severe disorders. a. 15% b. 25% c. 20% d. 30%

The main part of the neuron is the cell body. It is also known as the ___________. a. dendrite b. axon c. soma d. synapse

The most common form of arthritis, affecting the weight-bearing joints. It is caused by the breakdown of joint cartilage. a. rheumatoid b. psoriatic c. osteoarthritis d. osteoporosis

The most common infective cause (overall) of meningitis is: a. e-coli b. streptococcus pneumoniae c. haemophilus influenzae d. neisseria meningitidis

The new and abnormal growth of cells, which may be benign or malignant. a. aplasticity b. hyperplasia c. neoplasia d. cancer

The part of the brain responsible for interpretation of sensory input other than sight, sound, and smell. It contains the gustatory area responsible for taste. a. frontal b. occipital c. parietal d. temporal e. insular

The section of the brainstem that contains the cardiac center (which controls heart rate), the vasomotor center (which controls blood pressure), and the respiratory center (which controls the rate, rhythm, and depth of breathing). a. pons b. midbrain c. medulla oblongata

The site for synthesis of ribosomal RNA (rRNA). a. ribosome b. nucleus c. nucleolus d. lysosome

The smallest fraction of plasma protein which functions to form blood clots. a. fibrin b. prothrombin c. fibrinogen d. erythropoietin

The unlawful use of force on a person. Also, nonconsensual or illegal touching of another person. a. fraud b. assault c. battery d. abandonment

These are not soluble in water but are soluble in some solvents such as alcohol. They provide energy and heat, carry fat-soluble vitamins, protect and support organs and bones, insulate from cold, and supply essential fatty acids. a. carbohydrates b. proteins c. lipids d. iron

This disease is marked by opportunistic infections that would otherwise be eliminated by a healthy individual's immune responses: a. HIV b. PID c. AIDS d. chlamydia

Through which structure does semen enter the urethra? a. seminal vesicle b. urethral orifice c. ejaculatory duct d. epididymus

Total hearing loss is called: a. vertigo b. otalgia c. anacusis d. tinnitus

Type AB blood contains _______________________ antigens. a. Type-A b. Type-B c. Type-AB d. zero

Type O blood contains ______________________ plasma antibodies. a. Anti-A b. Anti-B c. Anti-A and Anti-B d. zero

Variation in the shape of RBCs, such as sickle cells, spherocytes, elliptocytes, etc. a. erythrocytosis b. anisocytosis c. poikilocytosis

What are the main phagocytic cells of the immune system? a. phagocyte b. monophage c. macrophage d. T cells

What are the small, fingerlike projections on the surface of the membrane in the small intestine through which digested food is absorbed. They increase the surface area of the small intestine. a. cilia b. gastrocilia c. villi d. gastrovilli

What is a type of nuclear division in which the number of chromosomes is reduced to half the number found in a normal body cell which results in the formation of an egg or sperm? a. mitosis b. citokinesis c. meiosis d. osmosis

What is the division of a somatic cell to form two new cells, each identical to the parent cell? a. cytokinesis b. meiosis c. mitosis d. osmosis

What is the most common congenital cardiac disease? (Septum allows blood to be shunted between the left and right ventricles.) a. Tetralogy of Fallot b. Coarction of the aorta c. Ventricular septal defect d. Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

What is the most prevalent malignancy of the female reproductive system? a. cervical cancer b. uterine cancer c. endometrial cancer d. ovarian cancer

What is the name for a legal document requiring the recipient to bring certain records to court to be used as evidence in a lawsuit. Ex. medical records a. subpoena respondeat superior b. subpoena res ipsa loquitor c. subpoena duces tecum

What is the name for a neoplasm characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that invade surrounding tissue and metastasize to distant body sites? a. melignancy b. hyperplasia c. cancer d. dysplasia

What is the name for the form of muscular dystrophy that accounts for 50% of all cases, mainly affects males, and primarily involves the muscles of the shoulders, hips, and thighs? (Usually causes death within 10-15 years of symptom onset.) a. Hirschsprung's b. Turner's c. Duchenne's d. Klinefelter's

What is the name for the microscopic study of tissues? a. anatomy b. physiology c. histology d. dermatology

What is the number one cause of death in the US? a. chronic lower respiratory disease b. cancer c. heart disease d. cerebrovascular disease

Where is the most common location of implantation of the ovum in an ectopic pregnancy? a. ovaries b. vaginal wall c. fallopian tube d. cervix

Which body system changes food so that it can be used by the body? a. endocrine b. respiratory c. digestive d. lymphatic

Which body system is a system of glands whose secretions coordinate many body functions. Its response to change is slower and more prolonged than that of the nervous system. a. lymphatic system b. circulatory system c. endocrine system d. respiratory system

Which body system provides oxygen to cells and removes carbon dioxide from them? a. circulatory b. endocrine c. respiratory d. lymphatic

Which body system returns excess interstitial fluid to the blood and protects the body against disease? a. circulatory b. endocrine c. lymphatic d. cardiac

Which chamber of the heart pumps blood to the lungs? a. right atrium b. left atrium c. right ventricle d. left ventricle

Which of these Latin terms would be used to describe a physician that fills in for another physician temporarily? a. duces tecum b. res ipsa loquitor c. locum tenens d. respondeat superior

Which part of the uvea absorbs excess light rays? a. cornea b. ciliary body c. choroid d. pupil

Which part of the uvea regulates pupil size and gives the eye its color? a. ciliary body b. choroid c. iris d. cornea

Which vitamin is folic acid? a. B3 b. B6 c. B9 d. B12

Who developed the psychodynamic theory of personality? a. Carl Jung b. Erik Erikson c. Sigmund Freud d. Abraham Maslow

Whose theories are based on extroversion, introversion, personal unconscious, and collective unconscious? a. Freud b. Erikson c. Jung d. Maslow

inability to understand auditory or visual information a. aphasia b. agraphia c. agnosia d. alexia

A bar written above a roman numeral multiplies its value by _________. a. 10 b. 100 c. 1000 d. 10000

c (example: v = 5, v\ = 5000)

Which of the combining forms means "pupil"? (more than one) a. ocul/o b. dacry/o c. cor/o d. core/o

c, d

The organs of the urinary system are (more than one): a. liver b. anus c. kidneys d. ureters e. small and large intestines f. urinary bladder g. urethra

c, d, f, g

Ethics is the study of ____________. a. morals b. society c. values d. laws

A large site of staphylococcal infection containing purulent matter in deep, interconnecting subcutaneous pockets. (several furuncles developing in adjoining follicles with multiple drainage sites) a. blister b. acne vulgaris c. carbuncle d. rhinophyma

carbuncle

Which two types of muscle tissue are controlled involuntarily?

cardiac and smooth

Which immune response is important in the rejection of transplants, malignant growths, hypersensitivity, and some infections? Humoral or cell-mediated?

cell-mediated

The brain and spinal cord are included in the ________________ nervous system.

central

What are the two divisions in the nervous system?

central and peripheral

Another name for earwax.

cerumen

Which STD is known as the "silent STD"?

chlamydia

Lymph contains _______, RBCs, and WBCs (mostly lymphocytes).

chyle

In bright light the ________________ muscles contract and the pupil ________________.

circular, constricts (shrinks)

The collarbone is also known as the ____________________.

clavicle

The snail-shaped, spiral tube that contains the organ of Corti, the receptor for hearing. Located in the inner ear.

cochlea

Osteogenesis imperfecta is disease characterized by decreased amounts of __________ in the bones, leading to very fragile bones. This disease is AKA brittle-bone disease.

collagen

The large intestine is also known as the ___________.

colon

Loose fibrous tissue, adipose tissue, dense fibrous tissue, cartilage, bone, and blood are all types of _________ tissue.

connective

The frontal plane is also known as the __________ plane.

coronal

What is another name for seborrheic dermatitis?

cradle cap

A grating sound made by movement of some joints or broken bones. C_________

crepitation

What is the medical term for skin? ___________ membrane

cutaneous

A 2009 law designed to promote the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology. a. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) b. American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) c. Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) d. Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH)

A Kupffer cell is a cell in the _________ responsible for cleansing the blood. a. pancreas b. gall bladder c. stomach d. liver

A _____________ joint allows a variety of movements such as the joints between the carpal and metacarpal of the thumb. a. pivot b. hinge c. gliding d. saddle

A ________________ is a malignant tumor of the epithelial cells. (This neoplasm tends to infiltrate and metastasize through the lymphatic system or the bloodstream. It develops most often in the skin, large intestine, lungs, stomach, prostate, cervix, or breast.) a. lymphoma b. teratoma c. sarcoma d. carcinoma

A civil wrong committed against a person or property, excluding a breach of contract. A tort is the most common civil claim in medical law. a. misfeasance b. misdemeanor c. malfeasance d. tort

A condition characterized by the return of stomach contents into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation or heartburn a. gastritis b. Crohn's c. volvulus d. GERD

A contagious inflammation of the genital mucous membrane of both sexes caused by the gram-negative gonococcus bacterium. Men tend to exhibit more symptoms than women and is often found with chlamydia. a. genital warts b. syphillis c. PID d. gonorrhea

A defect in which the ductus arteriosus, a fetal blood vessel, fails to close after birth. Often results in heart failure. a. Tetralogy of Fallot b. Coarction of the aorta c. Ventricular septal defect d. Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

A gland essential to the maturation and development of the immune system. T lymphocytes mature in this gland. a. thalamus b. hypothalamus c. spleen d. thymus

A glycoprotein hormone released from the kidney that regulates the formation of RBCs. a. fibrinogen b. prothrombin c. fibrin d. erythropoietin

A malignancy that accounts for more deaths than any other gynecological malignancy. a. cervical cancer b. endometrial cancer c. uterine cancer d. ovarian cancer

A mental disorder characterized by extreme withdrawal and an abnormal absorption in fantasy, accompanied by delusions, hallucinations, and the inability to communicate verbally or otherwise relate to people a. bipolar b. dissociative disorder c. ADHD d. autism

A motor function disorder caused by a permanent, nonprogressive brain defect or lesion present at birth or shortly thereafter. a. muscular dystrophy b. Hirschsprung's disease c. spina bifida d. cerebral palsy

A psychological disorder involving cognitive disturbances (delusions and hallucinations), disorganization, and reduced enjoyment and interests. a. mania b. bipolar disorder c. OCD d. schizophrenia

A severe form of nearsightedness that results when light rays entering the eye focus in front of the retina. a. hyperopia b. presbyopia c. diplopia d. myopia

A situation wherein a patient is provided with insufficient care, or no care at all. a. fraud b. assault c. battery d. abandonment

A type of hemolytic anemia in newborns that results from maternal fetal blood group incompatibility, specifically involving the Rh factor and the ABO blood groups. a. SIDS b. Wilm's syndrome c. Reye's syndrome d. erythroblastosis fetalis

A waxy lipid found almost exclusively in foods of animal origin and continuously synthesized in the body. Produced by the liver, this is essential for the production of vitamin D and bile acid. Because the body produces this, it is not essential in the diet. a. carbohydrates b. proteins c. lipids d. cholesterol

Act of turning downward or inward: a. supination b. retraction c. protraction d. pronation

Act or process of turning on an axis. a. eversion b. flexion c. inversion d. rotation

Administrative specialty areas include: a. PT assistant b. histology technician c. phlebotomist d. medical office administrator

An organ that produces enzymes that digest fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Substances from this organ also neutralize the acids produced by the stomach. a. gallbladder b. liver c. spleen d. pancreas

An unacceptable impulse is replaced by a more acceptable impulse. An aggressive person becomes a boxer. a. rationalization b. projection c. displacement d. sublimation

Astigmatism is an irregular focusing of the light rays entering the eye. The ________ is not spherical, and vision is typically blurred. a. lens b. iris c. retina d. cornea

Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 requires that a physician must maintain records for how many years? a. 5 b. 3 c. 1 d. 2

Congenital endocrine condition caused by an extra X chromosome. The individual appears to be male but has small testes and enlarged breasts. a. Duchenne's b. Hirschsprung's disease c. Turner's syndrome d. Klinefelter's syndrome

Fats generally derived from animal sources and usually solid at room temperature. a. Monounsaturated fats b. unsaturated fats c. polyunsaturated fats d. saturated fats

How many pairs of cranial nerves are there? a. 6 b. 8 c. 10 d. 12

How many pairs of spinal nerves are there? a. 20 b. 21 c. 30 d. 31

In moderate weather, adults can live up to ______ days without water. Children can live half that amount without water. a. 5 b. 14 c. 18 d. 10

Involuntary discharge of urine, most often due to a lack of bladder control. a. dysuria b. incontinence c. oliguria d. unuresis

Law established by judicial decision in legal cases and used as legal precedent a. public law b. civil law c. common law d. case law

Menopause takes place typically between the ages of _______ and _______. a. 35-45 b. 35-50 c. 35-55 d. 35-60

One of the pair of long, tightly coiled tubules along the posterior margin of each testis that store and carry sperm from the testis to the vas deferens. a. testis b. lobule c. seminal vesicle d. epididymus

Patients' medical records are considered the legal property of _____________________________. a. the patient b. the patient's physician c. the state government d. the owners of the facility where they were created

Private thoughts, emotions, feelings, and motives that others cannot directly observe. Observers can only draw inferences about these. a. motivation b. behavior c. emotions d. mental processes

The cause of a disease is known as its _______________. a. pathology b. nosocomial c. extrensic d. etiology

The cranial nerves emerge from the _____________. a. cerebrum b. cerebellum c. diencephalon d. brainstem

The failure of the testes to descend into the scrotum from the abdominal cavity a. prostatis b. orchitis c. epididymitis d. cryptorchidism

The largest and innermost organelle in the cell. It contains DNA and is also known as the "control center" of the cell. a. gene b. Golgi apparatus c. centriole d. nucleus

The largest of the WBCs. Largely phagocytic. a. neutrophil b. basophil c. eosinophil d. monocyte e. lymphocyte

The last bone at the base of the vertebral column. Attaches to the end of the sacrum. a. axis b. atlas c. hyoid d. coccyx

The lymph organ that filters and also serves as a reservoir for blood. a. thymus b. pancreas c. gall bladder d. spleen

The medical term for an upset stomach is: a. hematochezia b. postprandial c. amylase d. dyspepsia

The most common malpractice claims against physicians involve _______________. a. battery b. fraud c. assault d. negligence

The movement of fluid through a membrane in response to hydrostatic pressure. a. osmosis b. active transport c. diffusion d. filtration

The part of the brain responsible for the interpretation of sensory experiences such as hearing and smell. It is also said to be the center for emotion, memory, and personality. a. frontal b. occipital c. parietal d. temporal e. insular

The primary function of this is to build and repair body tissues. It is the only substance that can make new cells and rebuild tissue. They maintain fluid balance, are essential for the development of antibodies, and can provide energy. a. carbohydrates b. vitamins c. lipids d. proteins

The protein requirement is increased by ____% for pregnant women. a. 10 b. 30 c. 35 d. 20

The study of characteristics, causes, and effects of disease is known as: a. anatomy b. physiology c. histology d. pathology

Toxoplasmosis is A systemic ___________ disease that results in fever, lymphadenopathy, lymphocytosis, pneumonia, rashes, myocarditis, and death. The primary infection may be asymptomatic. a. bacterial b. viral c. fungal d. protozoan

Type AB blood contains ____________________ plasma antibodies. a. Anti-A b. Anti-B c. Anti-A and Anti-B d. zero

Type O blood contains ____________________________ antigens. a. Anti-A b. Anti-B c. Anti-A and Anti-B d. zero

What is the double membranous sac that envelops and protects the heart? a. endocardium b. myocardium c. epicardium d. pericardium

What is the name of the substance that builds up in the newborn's body if it suffers from PKU? a. glucose b. pepsinogen c. interstitial fluid d. phenylalanine

Which body system removes waste products, salts, and excess water from the blood and eliminates them from the body. a. endocrine b. lymphatic c. circulatory d. urinary

Which chamber of the heart is the largest and most powerful of the four chambers? a. right atrium b. left atrium c. right ventricle d. left ventricle

Which chamber of the heart pumps blood to the tissues of the whole body? a. right atrium b. left atrium c. right ventricle d. left ventricle

Which hormone is produced by the anterior pituitary that stimulates development of ova in the ovary and spermatozoa in the testes? a. HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) b. GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) c. LH (leutenizing hormone) d. FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)

Which hormone is secreted from the mucosa of the upper small intestine and stimulates contraction of the gallbladder to release bile and pancreatic enzymes. a. secretin b. pepsinogen c. gastrin d. cholecystokinin

Which is the decrease in the angle of a joint? a. extension b. plantar flexion c. retraction d. flexion

Which layer is the outermost of the digestive tract and is also known as the adventitia? a. mucosa b. submucosa c. musclar layer d. serosa

Which means act of lowering a body part from a joint? a. abduction b. adduction c. flexion d. depression

Which nerve is compressed on a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome? a. sciatic b. ulnar c. radial d. median

Which of the following is a word ending that modifies the meaning of the root? a. term b. prefix c. combining vowel d. suffix

Which vitamin is cyanocobalamin? a. B3 b. B6 c. B9 d. B12

______________ inability to understand written language a. aphasia b. agraphia c. agnosia d. alexia

Enlargement of the prostate gland. It is common in men over the age of 50. This condition usually progresses to the point of causing compression of the urethra with urinary obstruction. a. prostatis b. orchitis c. epididymitis d. BPH

d (Benign prostatic hyperplasia)

An inherited autosomal-recessive disorder of the exocrine glands, which causes the production of abnormally thick secretions of mucus, the elevation of sweat electrolytes, and an increase in the enzymes of saliva. a. MI b. DM c. MS d. CF

d (cystic fibrosis)

What is the order in which blood flows through these structures: (first to last) a. arterioles b. venules c. veins d. arteries e. capillaries

d, a, e, b, c

The layer of skin that contains hair follicles, nails, glands (oil or sebum), fibers, sense receptors, and blood vessels. AKA "true skin".

dermis

______________ _________________ is chronic and stems from inadequate production of insulin (pancreas). Results in hyperglycemia.

diabetes mellitus

What is the major muscle of inspiration?

diaphragm

Disorders that involve the apparent, abrupt, and repeated shifting from one "personality" to another. Formerly known as multiple personality disorder

dissociative disorder

The tension that occurs when a person holds two conflicting attitudes about the same event. Cognitive _______________

dissonance

Abnormal pockets in the gastrointestinal tract.

diverticula

Inflammation and perforation of diverticula. Chronic diverticulitis can cause complications such as abscesses, fistulas, and adhesions.

diverticulitis

The presence of diverticula in the colon. There is no inflammation.

diverticulosis

What are the names of the two main cavities in the body?

dorsal, ventral

The sphincter located at the junction of the stomach and the _____________ of the small intestine is known as the pyloric sphincter.

duodenum (the pyloric sphincter is circled in the picture)

Impetigo is caused by: (more than one) a. Staphylococcus aureus b. staphylococcus inguis c. staphylococcus pyogenes d. staph aureaus and staph inguis e. staph aureaus and staph pyogenes f. staph pyogenes and staph inguis

The part of the brain responsible for visceral or primitive emotions, drives, and reactions. a. frontal b. occipital c. parietal d. temporal e. insular

The smallest WBC. The main means of providing the body with immunity. They recognize antigens and produce antibodies, and become memory cells. a. neutrophil b. basophil c. eosinophil d. monocyte e. lymphocyte

Implantation of the fertilized ovum outside of the uterus rather than on the inside wall of the uterus. It is also called extrauterine pregnancy.

ectopic pregnancy

Simple squamous, simple cuboidal, simple columnar, stratified squamous, and transitional are types of ________ tissue.

epithelial

Hemoglobin is found in which formed element of blood?

erythrocyte

Also known as the cardiac sphincter, this structure is located in the lower portion of the esophagus.

esophageal sphincter

How often must an NCMA renew credentials?

every year

Which part of the ear consists of the auricle and external auditory meatus and ends at the tympanic membrane?

external ear

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air in the lungs and the blood in the surrounding capillaries. internal or external respiration?

external respiration

TRUE OR FALSE. Ovarian cancer is typically detected in the early stage.

false

_____________ ribs (8-10) attach to the sternum indirectly.

false

Refusing to dismiss a patient from a health-care facility upon his or her request or preventing a patient from leaving the facility may be seen as _____________________________.

false imprisonment

Hyperopia is also called ____________.

farsighted (poor near vision)

What is another name for lipids?

fats

What is the final court of appeal, the highest court in the United States, sometimes also referred to as the court of last resort.

federal supreme court

What is the longest and strongest bone in the skeleton?

femur

The ribs, scapula, sternum, and skull are what type of bones?

flat

___________ ribs (pairs 11-12) do not attach to the sternum.

floating

Is a ringworm parasitic or fungal?

fungal

The deceitful, unethical substitution of another surgeon without the patient's consent.

ghost surgery

The bulbous end of the penis is called the ________ penis.

glans

A small ball of capillaries in the nephron where capillary filtration occurs.

glomerulus

What produces mucus in the digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts? G___________ C_______

goblet cell

Systolic BP is the period of __________ pressure in the arterial vascular system. greatest or least

greatest

Bone is bent on one side and has an incomplete fracture on the opposite side. This type of fracture is very common in children.

greenstick

The sense of taste is also known as the _______________ sense.

gustatory

What acts as the pump of the circulatory system?

heart

The presence of two different alleles (variants) of a gene in an individual is known as ___________. heterozygous or homozygous

heterozygous

The presence of identical alleles (variants) of a gene in an individual is known as ___________. heterozygous or homozygous

homozygous

The transverse plane is also known as the ___________ plane.

horizontal

A pathologic condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid, usually under increased pressure, within the cranial vault, and subsequent dilation of the ventricles.

hydrocephalus

Oversecretion of the thyroid gland that results in protrusion of the eyeballs, tachycardia, goiter, and tumor.

hyperthyroidism

Under-secretion of the thyroid gland that results in sluggishness, slow pulse, and obesity.

hypothyroidism

Which part of the ear consists of the vestibule, semicircular canals, and cochlea?

inner ear

The exchange of gases between the tissue cells and the blood in the tissue capillaries. Internal or external respiration?

internal respiration

Causes of a disease may be ________ (such as age, inheritance, or sex) or _______ (such as infectious agents, or behaviors that include inactivity, illegal drug use, or smoking). Extrinsic/Intrinsic?

intrinsic, extrinsic

The unauthorized disclosure of client information can be considered _________________ _____ _________________.

invasion of privacy

The internal anal sphincter is under ________________ control. The external anal sphincter is under _____________ control. Involuntary, voluntary

involuntary, voluntary

What is the most common type of anemia?

iron-deficiency

The vertebrae, sacrum, and mandible are what type of bones?

irregular

Uremia is often a result of ____________________ failure.

kidney

Another term for renal calculus is _________ ___________.

kidney stone

Organ that performs the main functions of the urinary system.

kidneys

The processes of glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion are performed by which urinary system organ?

kidneys

Which organ in the urinary system helps maintain balance in the volume of body fluid and in the levels of potassium, sodium, and chloride?

kidneys

Another name for mono is ______________ __________.

kissing disease

______________ is the abnormal outward curvature of the spine. This condition is also known as _______________.

kyphosis, humpback

The ________________ is responsible for making vitamin K and some B vitamins, absorbing water and electolytes, and storing and eliminating undigested waste.

large intestine

____________________ is another name for vocal cords.

larynx

Diastolic BP is the period of __________ pressure in the arterial vascular system. greatest or least

least

The _____________ hemisphere of the cerebrum is responsible for verbal, analytical, and computational skills. Right or left?

left

Which formed element helps defend against infection?

leukocytes (WBCs)

Defamatory writing, such as published material or pictures.

libel

Defamation is Spoken or written words about a person that are both false and malicious and that injure that person's reputation or means of livelihood and for which damages can be recovered. There are two types. Name them.

libel and slander

Myopia occurs when the eyeball is abnormally ______________. long or short?

long

The femur, radius, and humerus are what type of bones?

long

Nearsightedness is when the eyeball is too ___________ and the focus is _________________ of the retina.

long; in front

____________ is the abnormal inward curvature of the spine, known as ______________.

lordosis, swayback

Aside from blood, what else does the circulatory system circulate? L_________

lymph

A small, oval structure that filters the lymph and fights infection.

lymph node

Bladder cancer is the most common cancer of the urinary tract. Which gender does it affect most?

male

Ringworm is more common in which gender?

males

Which gender does colorblindness predominantly effect?

males

The midsagittal plane is also known as the _____________ plane.

median

The epidermis contains ___________, which gives skin its color. The epidermis also contains __________, which is a waterproof barrier against pathogens and chemicals.

melanin, keratin

Development of a tumor away from the site of origin. Tumor cells spread to distant parts of the body.

metastasis

The part of the ear containing the auditory ossicles, oval window, and round window. Also known as the tympanic cavity.

middle ear

Which plane passes along midline and divides the body into equal right and left halves?

midsagittal

A normal heart sound is produced during the cardiac cycle by the closure of the ____________ and __________ valves and of the aortic and pulmonic valves.

mitral, tricuspid

Which type of neuron carries impulses from the CNS out to muscles and glands and stimulates muscles to contract or glands to secrete?

motor

A developmental defect of the central nervous system in which a hernial cyst containing meninges and part of the spinal cord protrudes through a congenital cleft in the vertebral column.

myelomeningocele

Which layer of the heart is the most important structure?

myocardium (contains the heart muscles that can regulate cardiac output)

__________ ___________ immunity results when antibodies from the mother cross the placenta to the fetus. ___________ ___________ results from exposure to disease-causing organism. natural active, natural passive

natural passive, natural active

Myopia is also called ___________.

nearsighted (poor distance vision)

What is the medical term for the first four weeks of life after birth?

neonatal

What is another name for a new growth (commonly called a tumor)?

neoplasm

What is the functional unit of the kidney?

nephron

The type of tissue found in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves is known as _________ tissue.

nervous

Trapping dust, bacteria, and particles to prevent entrance into the body, warming and moistening the air, and sense of smell are all functions of the __________.

nose

An infection acquired in a hospital or other medical facility at least 72 hours after admission is known as ___________.

nosocomial

The sense of smell is also known as ___________.

olfaction

What are the female gonads called?

ovaries

The blood in the left chambers of the heart has what type of gas?

oxygen

A pattern of anxiety in which long periods of calm are broken by an intensely uncomfortable attack of anxiety.

panic anxiety disorder

What is the medical term for giving birth?

parturition

What two pieces of information are needed to determine BMI?

patient's height and weight

The _____________ __________________ is a skeletal structure consisting of two clavicles (collarbones) and two scapulae (shoulder blades).

pectoral girdle

The _____________ __________________ is a skeletal structure consisting of the ilium, sacrum, and coccyx.

pelvic girdle

What is the external area between the vulva and the anus?

perineum

The cranial nerves, spinal nerves, and ganglia make up the _______________ nervous system.

peripheral

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations. Typically, the fear of spiders, snakes, heights, death, dogs, and confined spaces.

phobias

Cell drinking is known as ______________________. Cell eating is known as ________________.

pinocytosis, phagocytosis

Inflammation of the lungs caused by viral or bacterial infection.

pneumonia

Entrance of air or gas into the pleural space, resulting in a collapsed lung.

pneumothorax

What is the medical term beginning at birth and ending at death?

postnatal

What word part is at the beginning of a word that modifies the meaning of the root?

prefix

A fold of loose skin that covers the glans penis is called the foreskin, also known as the ______________.

prepuce

The inability to focus with the lens because of loss of its elasticity. The medical term is roughly defined as "old age eyes".

presbyopia

What is the term to describe sight that is poor as a person ages?

presbyopia

Which hormone that maintains the uterine endometrium in the richly vascular state necessary for implantation and pregnancy? Estrogen or progesterone

progesterone

The majority (65%) of tubular reabsorption takes place in the ____________ convoluted tubule. Distal or proximal?

proximal

A blood clot or a mass of other material that obstructs the pulmonary artery or one of its branches.

pulmonary embolus

The doctrine of common knowledge is another name for this Latin term meaning "the thing speaks for itself".

res ipsa loquitor

A Latin phrase meaning "the matter has been decided." It signifies that a claim cannot be retried between the same parties if it has already been legally resolved.

res judicata

A Latin phrase meaning "let the higher-up answer"—that is, that the physician is responsible for employee acts.

respondeat superior

What is another name for the nervous tunic of the eye?

retina

RNA stands for __________________________ acid.

ribonucleic

Is the right lung or left lung larger in size?

right

The _______________ hemisphere of the cerebrum is responsible for controlling hearing and tactile and spatial perception. Right or left?

right

A photoreceptor for black-and-white vision is a _________. A photoreceptor for color vision and visual acuity is a ________.

rod, cone

A combining form includes a(n) ___________ word and a combining vowel.

root

What is the main part of a medical word that gives its central meaning?

root

A ridge, wrinkle, or fold, as in a mucous membrane. These line the urinary bladder and stomach.

ruga

Which plane divides the body into left and right portions and is also referred to as the lateral plane?

sagittal

The shoulder blade is also known as the _____________.

scapula

A contagious disease characterized by sore throat, strawberry tongue, fever, rash, and rapid pulse.

scarlet fever

The ____________ of the fibrous tunic is opaque and the _____________ transparent.

sclera, cornea

Which type of neuron carries impulses to the spinal cord and the brain?

sensory

What are the two forms of neurons?

sensory and motor

The varicella virus can often reemerge later in life as ____________.

shingles

A reactivation in adults of the varicella (chickenpox) provirus marked by inflammation of segments of the spinal or cranial peripheral nerves and painful eruption along the course of the nerve. What is the name of the condition? What is the name of the virus?

shingles, herpes zoster

The carpals and tarsals are what type of bones?

short

The eyeball is abnormally ___________ in hyperopia. long or short?

short

What is the main structure in the integumentary system?

skin

defamatory spoken words

slander

Which intestine is usually affected during enteritis? large or small?

small

The longest part of the digestive tract is the _________________.

small intestine

The peripheral nervous system can be subdivided into the ________________ and the ______________ nervous systems.

somatic, autonomic

What is the only human cell with a flagellum?

sperm

Congenital neural tube defect in which there is incomplete closure of the vertebral column.

spina bifida

What is the apothecary symbol for 1/2?

ss with line over it

What is the name of the highest court in the state?

state supreme court

Hordeolum, an infection of the hair follicles of the eyelids, is also known as a ___________.

stye

Another name for external otitis is ___________ __________.

swimmer's ear

The autonomic nervous system consists of the ______________ and ________________ systems.

sympathetic, parasympathetic

What is the most prevalent STD in the US and is a leading cause of PID in women?

syphillis

______________ is the contraction phase of the ventricles of the heart and _______________ is the relaxation phase of the heart's ventricles.

systole, diastole

What is the name of the male gonad?

testes

An infection of the CNS caused by a bacterium whose symptoms include sudden, extremely painful muscle contractions and stiffness of certain muscles such as the neck and jaw.

tetanus ("Lockjaw")

Also called phlebitis, the inflammation of a vein, often accompanied by the formation of a clot. It occurs most commonly in the lower legs.

thrombophlebitis

A ____________ is a blood clot that is stationary. A _____________ is a blood clot that travels.

thrombus, embolus

The ________________ extends from the larynx and branches into the two bronchi that lead to the lungs.

trachea

_______________ is another name for windpipe.

trachea

Which plane divides the body into upper and lower halves?

transverse

Giardiasis, Also called ___________ ___________, is an infection of the small intestine caused by Giardia lamblia, a flagellate protozoon that produces cysts. The source of infection is usually untreated contaminated water.

traveler's diarrhea

TRUE OR FALSE Pancreatic cancer has a poor prognosis due to rapid spread.

true

___________ (7 pairs) ribs are seven pairs of ribs which attach to the sternum directly by their individual costal cartilages.

true

What is another name for the concentric coats that cover the eyeball?

tunics

What structure separates the external ear from the middle ear?

tympanic membrane (eardrum)

Hematemesis indicates possible rapid bleeding in the (upper or lower) GI tract?

upper

The larynx is located at the ___________ end of the trachea. upper or lower?

upper

One of two slender tubes that extend from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

ureter

The tube through which urine leaves the body.

urethra

The expandable organ that temporarily stores urine.

urinary bladder

___________ are vessels that carry blood to the heart. ___________ are vessels that carry blood away from the heart.

veins, arteries

Which type of blood is dark red and carbon dioxide-rich?

venous

Which type of blood travels from the capillaries to the heart and carries waste away from cells? venous or arterial

venous

Which humor in the eye helps maintain sufficient intraocular pressure to prevent the eyeball from collapsing?

vitreous

The presence of excess water that causes cells, particularly brain cells, to swell. May result from excessive intake of water when the antidiuretic hormone and the kidney cannot respond.

water intoxication

Also called pertussis, an infectious disease caused by Bordetella pertussis, a gram-negative, encapsulated coccobacillus. It produces both an endotoxin and an exotoxin.

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