Ch 6 quizzes
The correct answer is: Metabolic coordination
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? Select one: A. Pressure and pain perception B. Sensory reception C. Metabolic coordination D. Temperature regulation
The correct answer is: Skeletal system
Which of the following structures does NOT contain smooth muscle? Select one: A. Skeletal system B. Urinary system C. Gastrointestinal tract D. Blood vessels
The correct answer is: Endocrine
Which of the following systems is responsible for releasing hormones that regulate body activities? Select one: A. Reproductive B. Endocrine C. Nervous D. Skeletal
The correct answer is: Spleen
Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the abdomen? Select one: A. Cecum B. Stomach C. Liver D. Spleen
The correct answer is: Hydrostatic
___________ pressure is the pressure exerted by a liquid that occurs when blood moves through an artery at relatively high pressures. Select one: A. Oncotic B. Osmotic C. Hydrostatic D. Diffusion
The correct answer is: increase in carbon dioxide, which decreases the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid.
Breathing occurs as the result of a(n): Select one: A. decrease in oxygen, which increases the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid. B. increase in oxygen, which decreases the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid. C. increase in carbon dioxide, which decreases the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid. D. decrease in carbon dioxide, which increases the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid.
The correct answer is: 6 L
The average adult has approximately ___________ of blood in his or her vascular system. Select one: A. 4 L B. 5 L C. 3 L D. 6 L
The correct answer is: hypoxic drive.
The body's backup system of respiratory control, which is based on low concentrations of oxygen in the blood, is called the: Select one: A. pneumotaxic drive. B. hypoxic drive. C. hypocarbic drive. D. oxyhemoglobin drive.
The correct answer is: foramen magnum.
The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the: Select one: A. vertebral foramen. B. foramen ovale. C. spinous foramen. D. foramen magnum.
The correct answer is: brain and spinal cord.
The central nervous system is composed of the: Select one: A. spinal cord and sensory nerves. B. brain and sensory nerves. C. brain and spinal cord. D. motor and sensory nerves.
The correct answer is: heat.
A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is: Select one: A. heat. B. oxygen. C. lactic acid. D. nitrogen.
The correct answer is: ventricular contraction.
A patient has a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg. The "130" in this measurement represents: Select one: A. ventricular relaxation. B. ventricular contraction. C. ventricular filling. D. atrial contraction.
The correct answer is: Obstructive
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. Hypovolemic B. Neurogenic C. Cardiogenic D. Obstructive
The correct answer is: Brain stem
All critical life functions are coordinated in which part of the brain? Select one: A. Cerebrum B. Brain stem C. Gray matter D. Cerebellum
The correct answer is: alveoli.
As the bronchus divides into smaller bronchioles, the terminal ends of these smaller passages form the: Select one: A. pleura. B. alveoli. C. capillaries. D. bronchi.
The correct answer is: gallbladder.
Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the: Select one: A. kidneys. B. gallbladder. C. pancreas. D. stomach.
The correct answer is: gallbladder.
Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the: Select one: A. pancreas. B. stomach. C. kidneys. D. gallbladder.
The correct answer is: stroke volume and heart rate.
Cardiac output (CO) is affected by: Select one: A. stroke volume and heart rate. B. blood pressure. C. stroke volume only. D. heart rate only.
The correct answer is: contains no alveoli and does not participate in gas exchange.
Dead space is the portion of the respiratory system that: Select one: A. contains no alveoli and does not participate in gas exchange. B. receives oxygen but is unable to release carbon dioxide. C. must be filled with air before gas exchange can take place. D. includes the alveoli and capillaries surrounding the alveoli.
The correct answer is: 70 to 80 mL
During each heartbeat, ___________ of blood is ejected from the adult heart, an amount called the stroke volume. Select one: A. 90 to 100 mL B. 100 to 120 mL C. 40 to 50 mL D. 70 to 80 mL
The correct answer is: minute volume is decreased.
If a patient's chest barely moves during inhalation, even if the patient's respiratory rate is normal, you should suspect that: Select one: A. expiratory reserve volume is decreased. B. overall tidal volume is increased. C. inspiratory reserve is increased. D. minute volume is decreased.
The correct answer is: the cells function with adequate oxygen.
Large amounts of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) are generated when: Select one: A. the cells function without oxygen. B. the cells function with adequate oxygen. C. carbon dioxide levels in the blood are high. D. circulating blood glucose levels fall.
The correct answer is: diffusion.
Oxygen and carbon dioxide pass across the alveolar membrane in the lungs through a process called: Select one: A. breathing. B. diffusion. C. osmosis. D. ventilation.
The correct answer is: disease.
Pathophysiology is the study of the functional changes that occur when the body reacts to a particular: Select one: A. assessment. B. protocol. C. disease. D. medication.
The correct answer is: constriction of the blood vessels.
Stimulation of alpha-adrenergic receptors results in: Select one: A. constriction of the blood vessels. B. increased heart rate. C. increased cardiac contractility. D. dilation of the blood vessels.
The correct answer is: liver
The __________ fills the entire anteroposterior depth of the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. Select one: A. spleen B. liver C. stomach D. pancreas
The correct answer is: orbit
The ___________ is made up of the maxilla and zygoma, as well as the frontal bone of the cranium. Select one: A. sphenoid Answer: A B. mastoid C. occiput D. orbit
The correct answer is: sacrum
The ___________ portion of the spinal column is joined to the iliac bones of the pelvis. Select one: A. sacrum B. lumbar C. thoracic D. coccyx
The correct answer is: diaphragm
The ____________ is a muscular dome that forms the inferior boundary of the thorax, separating the thorax from the abdomen. Select one: A. mediastinum B. diaphragm C. costovertebral angle D. costal arch
The correct answer is: dorsalis pedis.
The artery that can be palpated on the anterior surface of the foot is the: Select one: A. anterior tibial. B. dorsalis pedis. C. posterior tibial. D. ventral pedis.
The correct answer is: carbon dioxide and water.
The waste products of aerobic metabolism include: Select one: A. uric acid and nitrogen. B. glucose and lactic acid. C. carbon dioxide and water. D. ATP and glucose.
The correct answer is: ureters.
Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the: Select one: A. renal duct. B. ureters. C. urethra. D. prostate.
The correct answer is: The arteries contract to increase the blood pressure.
What happens when blood volume is lost from the body? Select one: A. The arteries contract to increase the blood pressure. B. Arterial blood is diverted to the skin and muscles. C. The veins dilate to increase systemic perfusion. D. Widespread vasodilation causes blood pressure to decrease.
The correct answer is: To transport a mature egg to the uterus
What is the function of the fallopian tubes? Select one: A. To connect the ovaries B. To produce progesterone and estrogen C. To transport a mature egg to the uterus D. To supply blood to the uterine lining
The correct answer is: Its vessels closely parallel the major arteries in the body.
Which of the following is NOT true of the lymphatic system? Select one: A. Its vessels closely parallel the major arteries in the body. B. It circulates oxygen, nutrients and hormones to the cells. C. It circulates waste products of metabolism away from cells. D. It relies on muscle movement to circulate lymph.