A&P study guide
D
which layer is NOT considered part of the skin? a-stratum corneum b-stratum germinativum c-epidermis d-hypodermis
C
A Bartholin's gland cyst may be treated by "marsupialization". This treatment is described as A- Removal of the bartholin's cyst B-Injection of the bartholin's gland C-Create an opening to the gland and suture the cut edges to for a pouch D-Removal of the Bartholin's gland
D
A Vesiculotomy is defined as A- a removal of an obstruction from the vas deferens B- Surgical cutting into the seminal vesicles C- Removal of one of the seminal vesicles D- Incision into the prostate
A
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called A-Thyrotoxicosis B- Ketosis C-Panhypopituitarism D- Thyroiditis
A
A dacryocystectomy describes A- Excision of the lacrimal sac B- Excision of the sclera C- Excision of the cornea D- Excision of the pupil
C
A deficiency of cells in the blood is defined as A- Erythremia B- Phagocytosis C- Cytopenia D- Bacteremia
C
A form of milk produced the first few days after giving birth is A-Chorion B- Lactose C- Colostrum D-Prolactin
A
A gonioscopy is an examination of what part of the eye A- anterior chamber of the eye B- Interior surface of the eye C- Lacrimal Duct D- Posterior segment
C
A myocardial infarction is A- overgrowth of muscle tissue, affecting the heart's ability to pump B- abnormal heart beats causing pain, nausea and discomfort C- lack of oxygen to the heart tissue, resulting in tissue death D- Malfunction in one of the valves in the heart, disrupting blood flow
C
A pt diagnosed with glaucoma has A-A lens that is no longer clear B- Bleeding vessels in the retina C- Abnormally high intraocular pressure D- Corneal neovascularization
C
A respiratory disease characterized by overexpansion and destruction of the alveoli is identified as A- cystic fibrosis B- pneumonconiosis C- Emphysema D- Respiratory distress syndrome
B
A thin membrane lining the chambers of the heart and valves is called the A-myocardium B- Endocardium C- Pericardium D- Epicardium
C
An abdominal aneurysm is significant because A- it is indicative of an underlying heart disorder needing treatment B- Pooling flood in an aneurysm can cause clots C- it is a weakness in a large artery and rupture can be deadly D- the aorta feeds many important organs in the abdomen
C
How many lobes make up the right lung? A- one B- two C- three D- Four
B
Impetigo is best described as A- a dry, scaly condition of the skin B- A bacterial skin infection C- Severe itching D- Acute eruption of vesicles along the path of a nerve
C
In order, starting with the innermost layer, what are the four walls of the digestive tract? A- muscle, submucosa, mucosa, serosa B- mucosa, submucosa, serosa, muscle C- Mucosa, submucosa, muscle, serosa D- Serosa, mucosa, submucosa, muscle
A
Inflammation of the membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the abdominal organs is called A- Peritonitis B- Ulcerative colitis C- Diverticulosis D- Diverticulitis
D
Intrathecal injection is administered into the A- Dermis and epidermis B- Muscle C- Vein D- Subarachnoid space
A
Melasma is defined as A- brownish pigmentation appearing on the face during pregnancy B- a dark vertical line appearing on the abdomen during pregnancy C- A dishcharge of mucus and blood after pregnancy D-Line where the skin has been stretched in pregnancy
C
Muscle is attached to bone by what method? A-tendons, ligaments, and directly to the bone B- Tendons and cartilage C- Tendons, aponeurosis and directly to bone D- Ligaments, aponeurosis and directly to bone
A
Restriction of blood supply, commonly due to factors in the blood vessel, that can result in damage or dysfunction of tissue is known as A- Ischemia B- Heart failure C- Fibrillation D- Dyslipidemia
C
Select the term to describe destruction of a nerve or nervous tissue A- Neuroglioma B- Neuralgia C- Neurolysis D- Neuropathy
C
Sialography is an x-ray of A- Sinuses B- Liver C- Salivary glands D- Ventricles of the brain
B
The loop of Henle is located in which structure? A- Bladder B- Kidney C- Urethra D- Prostate
C
The meaning of hertopsia is A- Blindness in half the vision field B- Double vision C- Unequal vision in the two eyes D- Blindness in both eyes
C
The meaning of the root "myring/o" is A- Eustachian tube B- Labyrinth C- Tympanic membrane D- Cochlea
C
The mediastinum contains all of the following except: A- Heart B- Trachea C- Lungs D- Thymus
A
The operative overlapping of tissue to repair a defect in the diaphragm is called A- Imbrication B- Immobilization C- Immersion D- Immunodiffusion
B
The radiology term "fluoroscopy" is described as A- technique using magnetism, radio waves and a computer to produce images B- An x-ray procedure allowing the visualization of internal organs in motion C- A scan using an x-ray beam rotating around the pt D- use of high-frequency sound waves to image anatomic structures
B
The root for pertaining to pancreatic islet cells is A- Cyt/o B-Insul/o C- Pancreat/o D- Endocrin/o
C
The root word for mouth is A- Gloss/o B- Bucc/o C- Stomat/o D- Dent/o
C
The splenic flexure lies in the upper left quadrant, between what two portions of the large intestine? A- Cecum and ascending colon B- Descending and sigmoid colon C- Transverse and descending colon D- Ascending and transverse colon
A
The structure of the male anatomy carrying sperm out out of the epididymis is called A- Vas deferens B- Seminal Vesicles C- Tunica vaginalis D- Testicles
A
The term "Episiotomy" best describes a procedure of what type? A- an incision made in the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery B- a procedure to initiate cervical ripening prior to labor C- surgical removal of an oviduct D- Removal of lining from the cervix
A
The term "hemic" specifically refers to what bodily fluid? A- Bile interstitial fluid B- Lymph C- Blood D- Interstitial fluid
D
The term "pneumomediastinum" describes what condition? A- inflammation of the mediastinum B- puncture of the alveoli of the lungs C- presence of a cyst or tumor in the mediastinum D- The presence of air in the mediastinum
B
The term for pain in the ear is A- arthralgia B- Otalgia C- Neuralgia D- Myalgia
A
The term for shaking or in voluntary movement is A- Tremor B- Convulsion C- Epilepsy D- Seizure
D
Through which vessel is oxygenated blood returned to the heart from the lungs? A- Bronchial artery B-Bronchial vein C- Pulmonary artery D- Pulmonary vein
A
Upon leaving the stomach, nutrients move through the small intestine in what order? A- Duodenum, jejunum, ileum B-Duodenum, ileum, jejunum C-Jenjunum, ileum, duodenum D- Jejunum, duodenum ileum
A
What are chemicals which relay, amplify, and modulate signals between a neuron and another cell? A- Neurotransmitters B- Hormones C- Interneurons D- Myelin
B
What distiguishes a "Sentinel" node from other lymph nodes? A- A sentinel nose is swollen or diseased B- a sentinel nose is the first lymph node in a group of nodes to be reached by metastasizing cancer cells C- a sentinel node stores white blood cells D- A sentinel node contains both afferent and efferent lymph vessels
C
What is Bowman's Capsule? A- a basin collecting urine made by the kidneys B- cuplike edges of the renal pelvis C- C-shaped structure partially surrounding the glomerus D- Peritubular capsules surrounding the renal tube
A
What is a function of the alveoli in the lungs? A- oxygen exchange B- Fluid in the lungs absorbed C- Nicotine is destroyed D- Providing an airway to breathe
A
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? A- neuromuscular junction B- Muscle belly C- Muscle/bone connection D- Bone
D
What is the function of the Cowper's glands? A- Produces sperm food B- Delivers spermatozoa to the urethra C- Promotes maturation of the egg D- Helps lubricate the urethra
B
What is the great toe called? A- Talus B- Hallux C- Calcaneus D- Metatarsals
C
What is vernix caseosa? A- when the mother first feels the fetus move B- The find, downy hair covering the fetus C- a white cheeselike substance covering the lanugo D- A spontaneous abortion
A
What term describes a woman in her first pregnancy? A- Primigravida B- Primipara C-Nulligravida D- Parturition
B
Where would a subungual hematoma be located? A-Mouth, under the tongue B- Under the toenail/fingernail C- Scalp D- bottom of the foot
C
Which bone has trochanters? A- Humerus B-Tibia C-Femur D-Both A and C
B
Which cells produce hormones to regulate blood sugar? A- Eosinophils B- Pancreatic islets C- Hemoglobin D- Target cells
D
Which chamber of the heart is considered the one working the hardest? A- Right atrium B- Right ventricle C- Left atrium D- Left ventricle
D
Which of the following are auditory ossicles? A- Incus and pinna B- stapes and mastoid C-Tragus and malleus D- Stapes and incus
A
Which of the following best describes constituent components of the human lymphatic system? A- Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, speen, thoracic duct B- Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, tonsils, liver C- Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, bone marrow, kidneys D- Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, thymus gland, pancreas
C
Which of the following best describes psoriasis? a- An inflammatory condition characterized by redness pustular and vesicular lesions, crusts and scales B- A contagious infection of skin generally caused by staphylococcus bacterium C- a chronic condition characterized by red, dry, elevated lesions, covered by silvery scales D- An allergic reaction characterized by wheals and generally accompanied by pruritus
B
Which of the following characterizes the disorder "dystonia" A- Difficulty swallowing B- abnormal muscle tone causing abnormal postures and muscle spasm C- Impairment of speech D- Slowness of motion
A
Which of the following does NOT circulate fluids throughout the body? A- Endocrine system B- Venous system C- arterial system D- lymphatic system
B
Which of the following does NOT contribute to refraction in the eye? A- aqueous B- Macula C- Cornea D- Lens
A
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin. a-Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A b-excretes water, salt, and small amount of waste c-houses sensory receptors for touch, pressure, pain, and temperature d-plays an important role in regulation of body temperature
A
Which of the following is NOT true of the thoracic diaphragm? A- it is a frequent site of a spigelian hernia B- it separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities C- It contracts during inhalation, thus enlarging the thoracic cavity to aid breathing D- It contains aperatures to allow passage of the espophagus, aorta, and vena cava
C
Which of the following is true about the function of the cochlea? A- it helps with balance and sound transmission B- it helps with balance only C- it transmits sound only D- It function is to excrete cerumen to help keep the ear clean
B
Which of the following is true about the tympanic membrane? A- It separates the middle ear from the inner ear B- It separates the external ear from the middle ear C- It sits within the middle ear D- It sits within the inner ear
C
Which of the following is true of the stratum germinativum? a-it is composed of about 30 layers of dead, flattened, keratinized cells b-it is composed of dense fibrous connective tissue c-it lies on top of the dermis and has access to a rich supply of blood d-it is the surface layer of the epidermis
D
Which part of the brain controls blood pressure, heart rate, respiration? A- cortex B- Cerebrum C- Cerebellum D- Medulla
D
Which respiratory structure is comprised of cartilage and ligaments? A- alveoli B- lung C- Bronchiole D- trachea
