chapter 6 quiz questions

The central nervous system is composed of the: Select one: A. brain and spinal cord. B. brain and sensory nerves. C. motor and sensory nerves. D. spinal cord and sensory nerves.

A. brain and spinal cord.

The ___________ is made up of the maxilla and zygoma, as well as the frontal bone of the cranium. Select one: A. orbit B. occiput C. mastoid D. sphenoid

A. orbit

The ____________ is a muscular dome that forms the inferior boundary of the thorax, separating the thorax from the abdomen. Select one: A. costal arch B. diaphragm C. mediastinum D. costovertebral angle

B. diaphragm

Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the: Select one: A. prostate. B. ureters. C. urethra. D. renal duct.

B. ureters

Which of the following systems is responsible for releasing hormones that regulate body activities? Select one: A. Skeletal B. Nervous C. Endocrine D. Reproductive

C. Endocrine

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? Select one: A. Sensory reception B. Temperature regulation C. Metabolic coordination D. Pressure and pain perception

C. Metabolic coordination

A patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sac surrounding the heart. Which type of shock would this condition cause? Select one: A. Cardiogenic B. Neurogenic C. Obstructive D. Hypovolemic

C. Obstructive

Which of the following structures does NOT contain smooth muscle? Select one: A. Blood vessels B. Urinary system C. Skeletal system D. Gastrointestinal tract

C. Skeletal system

Pathophysiology is the study of the functional changes that occur when the body reacts to a particular: Select one: A. medication. B. assessment. C. disease. D. protocol.

C. disease.

A patient has a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg. The "130" in this measurement represents: Select one: A. atrial contraction. B. ventricular filling. C. ventricular contraction. D. ventricular relaxation.

C. ventricular contraction.

Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the abdomen? Select one: A. Liver B. Stomach C. Cecum D. Spleen

D. Spleen

What happens when blood volume is lost from the body? Select one: A. Arterial blood is diverted to the skin and muscles. B. The veins dilate to increase systemic perfusion. C. Widespread vasodilation causes blood pressure to decrease. D. The arteries contract to increase the blood pressure.

D. The arteries contract to increase the blood pressure.

What is the function of the fallopian tubes? Select one: A. To connect the ovaries B. To supply blood to the uterine lining C. To produce progesterone and estrogen D. To transport a mature egg to the uterus

D. To transport a mature egg to the uterus