chapter 1

Which one of the following statements about sound intensities is true? a. Sound becomes painful above 500 dB. b.Sound becomes uncomfortable to a normal ear at about 200 dB. c.A jackhammer is approximately 90 dB d. Whispered speech is approximately 30 dB, and a normal conversation is approximately 35 dB.

A jackhammer is approximately 90 dB.

what is surface anatomy

a use of surface markings of the body to understand the relationship of deeper structures

terry was diagnosed with a disease based on anatomical signs. which of the following are anatomical signs that may be used for a diagnosis an ulcer in her esophagus nausea anxiety pain

an ulcer in her esophagus

the building of new proteins from amino acids is an example of what type of chemical reaction

anabolic

what process occurs when individual amino acids are combined chemically to form proteins

anabolism

what is the term for the study of body structures

anatomy

the breastbone is ___ to the spine

anterior

the naval is located on which surface of the body

anterior

what is the directional relationship of the trachea to the esophagus

anterior

which of the following procedures is considered a noninvasive diagnostic procedure? phlebotomy Auscultation endoscopy amniocentesis

auscultation

to which body surface does dorsal refer

back or posterior

in an x-ray, hollow structures appear as shades of what color

black

which of the following could be considered a symptom of disease to a healthcare provider elevated heart rate depressed thyroid hormone levels fever blurred vision

blurred vision

what is the term for the process of digestion where large particles are broken down into smaller particles

catabolism

what structures from the basic structural and functional units of the body

cells

Choose the arrangement that correctly lists the levels of structural organization from smallest to largest. organismal, system, organ, tissue, cellular, chemical chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organismal chemical, cellular, organ, tissue, system, organismal cellular, chemical, tissue, organ, system, organismal

chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organismal

what is the relationship of the gallbladder to the descending colon

contralateral

what is the term for distinguishing one disorder from another

diagnosis

which of the following separates the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity

diaphram

in which way are the hands directionally related to the elbows

distally

wha is the term for the field of science that deals with why, when, and where diseases occur in the community

epidemiology

which science deals with how diseases are transmitted from one individual to another in a community

epidemiology

the majority of the liver would be found in which abdominopelvic region

epigastric region

hillary arrived at the emergency room with a set of signs and symptoms associated with a septic infection. which would be signs of this infection nausea fever dizziness muscle pain

fever

which of the following would be considered a sign of disease to a healthcare provider

fever

ventral refers to which body surface

front

which of the following is not part of a medical history evaluation made to diagnose a disease social history history of present illness past medical problems

future employment plans

what is the term for the examination of body structures that does not require a microscope

gross anatomy

bones increasing in length and width is an example of which basic life process

growth

where is the leg located relative to the thigh

inferior

the organelle in most cells that produces a significant quantity of energy (ATP) is the Mitochondrion. this organelle has two membranes, the inner of which is highly folded to maximize surface area. what does this highly folded membrane most likely indicate

it is functioning to perform a specific task for the mitochondrion

which of the organs listed are considered to be retroperitoneal

kidneys

which system includes the spleen, thymus, and tonsils

lymphatic system

what is the term for the central portion of the thoracic cavity that contains the heart, esophagus, and trachea

mediastinum

what is the term for the sum of all chemical reactions that occur within an organism

metabolism

a white blood cell leaving the blood and going to a site of infection or damage is an example of which life processs

movement

which of the following basic life processes is/are represented by the digestion of a meal

movement and metabolism

which organ system enables us to walk form one side of the room to the other

muscular system

which system contains the special sense organs such as the eyes and ears

nervous system

to what does contralateral refer

opposite side

what stuctures consist of two or more tissues

organs

what is the term for the science that deals with distinguishing one disease from another

pathology

what is the term for the serous membrane of the abdominal cavity

peritoneal membrane

what is comprised of noninvasive techniques of inspection

physical examination

what is the term of the serous membrane associated with the lungs

pleura

what is the meaning of pet

positron emission tomography

the shoulder blades are located on which surface of the body

posterior

the oldest medical imaging techinique id

radiography

kim was diagnosed with a disease based on physiological signs. which of the following are signs that may be used to diagnose disease the presence of a tumor an ulcer in her esophagus reduced breathing rate a blocked artery

reduced breathing rate

what does the term rostral refer

region near the nose

Which of the following statements about radionuclide scanning is INCORRECT? a.The radioactive substance is applied intravenously b. Regions of intense color represent low activity and high radionuclide content c.The emitted gamma rays are detected and fed to a computer. d.The computer displays the image in color on a video monitor.

regions of intense color represent low activity and high radionuclide content

which of the following basic life processes is represented by one cell dividing into two cells

reproduction

mammary glands are part of which system

reproductive

which organ-system contains the prostate, ductus deferens, and epididymis

reproductive system

what region of the abdomen that is within the right upper and right lower quadrants

right hypochondriac, lumbar, and inguinal

if the abdominopelvic cavity is divided into quadrants, where is the gallbladder located

right upper

what is superior to the right lower quadrant

right upper quadrant

to what does ipsilateral refer

same side

if one were to construct an organ, which of the following cells would one use to make a human kidney

simple cuboidal cells

what type of image is produced by the use of high-frequency sound waves in ultrasound scanning

sonogram

regional anatomy involves the study of

specific body areas

a patient in the er describes pain on his left hypochondriac region. which organ listed below is most likely the source of the pain. gall bladder appendix urinary bladder spleen

spleen

which line separates the epigastric region and the umbilical region

subcostal line

how does a horizontal plane divide the body

superior and inferior

what is the term for the study of the internal anatomy of the body through visualization and palpations of surface markings

surface anatomy

what is the term for a disease that affects several parts of the body

systemic disease

to what does the term caudal refer

tail

percussion can be used to study which condition

the abnormal presence of fluid in the lungs

with which of the life process of metabolism associated with

the build up of complex molecules

which of the following statements about a coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) scan is incorrect. a. the image cannot be rotated or enlarged b. this technique is used to detect coronary artery blockages c. it relies upon numerous xray beams that trace an arc around the heart d. a computer transforms the xray information into a three dimensional image

the image cannot be rotated or enlarged

what can be studied through auscultation?

the lungs for congestion or crackling sounds

skeletal muscle fibers (cells) attach to the skeleton and are responsible for movement. how do the muscles of body builders grow in size

the size of existing cells increase

epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous are terms used to describe

tissues

in the levels of organization of the body, what do cells form

tissues

what structures form the basic structural and functional units of the body

tissues

what is the purpose of a contrast medium in an angiogram

to visualize blood vessels

which plane separates the body or body parts into anterior and posterior portions

transverse

to remove the skull cap to access the brain, a horizontal section across the skull must be made. this type of section occurs along which plane

transverse plane

the function of serous membranes is to reduce friction between internal organs - true or false

true

how is the abdominopelvic cavity divided into nine different regions

two horizontal lines are vertical lines

what medical imaging technique would most likely detect a small but fast growing tumor

ultrasound

which medical imaging procedure includes mammography and done densitometry

ultrasound scanning

which of the following would be safe to use during a pregnancy

ultrasound screening

the transtubercular plane separates which regions

umbilical and hypogastric

the transtubercular plane separates which two regions

umbilical and hypogastric

which directional term means towards the belly

ventral

which body cavity contains the spinal cord

vertebral

what is the term for organs that are located between the parietal peritoneum and the posterior abdominal wall

viscera