Chapter 6: The Human Body
A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a: A. distal humerus fracture. B. proximal elbow fracture. C. distal forearm fracture. D. proximal humerus fracture.
A
An increase in heart rate and contractility occurs due to stimulation of: A. beta-1 receptors. B. beta-2 receptors. C. alpha-1 receptors. D. alpha-2 receptors.
A
Kory, a 16-year-old boy, attempted to jump down a flight of stairs on his skateboard but landed face down on his chest and stomach, where he stayed until found. He was not wearing a helmet, and he hit the pavement with his head. Two bones were protruding from his right ankle. If the patient were to develop pain in his upper-right quadrant, what organ may be causing the pain? A. Liver B. Stomach C. Spleen D. Appendix
A
What is the minute volume of a patient with a tidal volume of 500 mL, a dead space volume of 150 mL, and a respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min? A. 5,600 mL B. 6,000 mL C. 7,200 mL D. 8,000 mL
A
Which of the following is NOT a function of the urinary system? A. Fluid control B. Hormone regulation C. pH balancing D. Waste filtration
B
Topographically, the term distal means: A. near the trunk. B. associated with a point of reference. C. near the free end of extremity. D. toward the center of the body.
C
Which of the following statements regarding nervous system control of the cardiovascular system is correct? A. When stimulated, the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for increasing the heart rate. B. Alpha-adrenergic receptors are located exclusively in the heart and are stimulated by epinephrine. C. Baroreceptors located throughout the body provide information to the brain regarding the blood pressure. D. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work together to perform the same function.
C
Stimulation of alpha-adrenergic receptors results in: A. increased heart rate. B. dilation of the blood vessels. C. increased cardiac contractility. D. constriction of the blood vessels.
D
The _______ is connected to the intestine by the bile ducts. A. stomach B. spleen C. appendix D. liver
D
