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\nPart ONE
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\nLESSON 1
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\nQuestions 1 to 25: Select the best answer to each question. Note that a question and its answers may be split across a page
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\nBreak, so be sure that you have seen the entire question and all the answers before choosing an answer.
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\n1. A patient is having problems with the function of the small intestines. What will this problem most likely?
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\naffect?
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\nA. Lubrication
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\nB. Acid secretion
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\nC. Nutrient absorption
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\nD. Waste storage
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\n2. A patient is told that she has a joint disorder that\u2019s caused by an infection. What type of disorder does
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\nthis person have?
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\nA. Bursitis
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\nB. Osteoarthritis
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\nC. Gout
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\nD. Septic arthritis
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\n3. What are the constituents of DNA?
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\nA. Lipids, nitrogenous bases, and proteins
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\nB. Sugars and lipids
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\nC. Sugars, phosphates, and nitrogenous bases
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\nD. Proteins and sugars
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\n4. A person needs to lie on the stomach to expose the back for a procedure. In which position will the
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\nperson be placed?
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\nA. Prone
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\nB. Supine
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\nC. Fowler\u2019s
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\nD. Trendelenburg
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\n5. Which one of the following processes is achieved through osmosis?
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\nA. Transport of proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi apparatus
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\nB. Particles of oxygen filling the lungs
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\nC. A cube of sugar dissolving in coffee
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\nD. Water moving across the cell membrane
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\n6. Which part of the endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes lipids and steroids?
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\nA. Smooth
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\nB. Rough
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\nC. Cilia
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\nD. Flagella
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\n7. A 22-year-old man is stabbed in the chest. Which organ systems are most likely to be directly injured?
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\nA. Nervous and circulatory systems
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\nB. Respiratory and circulatory systems
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\nC. Respiratory and reproductive systems
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\nD. Digestive and endocrine systems
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\n8. During an emergency room examination for an injured arm, the physician palpates the arm\u2019s entire
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\nlength, starting at the shoulder and ending at the fingers of the hand. This process takes him from a(n)
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\n_______ position.
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\nA. anterior to ventral
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\nB. proximal to distal
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\nC. right to left
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\nD. coronal to transverse
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\n9. When you do a push-up from the floor, what kind of movement describes the motion of your elbow?
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\nA. Extension
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\nB. Rotation
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\nC. Flexion
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\nD. Abduction
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\n10. The skin plays a major role in
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\nA. absorption of vitamin A and certain drugs.
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\nB. temperature regulation and sensation.
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\nC. retention of oxygen and excretion of carbon dioxide.
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\nD. synthesis and storage of proteins.
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\n11. What is the medical term for the kneecap?
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\nA. Tarsus
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\nB. Femur
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\nC. Patella
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\nD. Tibia
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\n12. Muscles are attached to bones by
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\nA. ligaments.
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\nB. cartilage.
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\nC. nerves.
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\nD. tendons
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\n13. A patient is infected with an organism that enters the cell and uses the cell\u2019s energy parts to grow and
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\nmultiply. What type of organism is causing this patient\u2019s infection?
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\nA. Protozoa
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\nB. Fungi
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\nC. Virus
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\nD. Bacteria
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\n14. In which phase of the cell cycle are the chromosomes split?
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\nA. Prophase
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\nB. Metaphase
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\nC. Telophase
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\nD. Anaphase
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\n15. What is the mechanism that maintains a stable environment within the body?
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\nA. Prognosis
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\nB. Symptoms
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\nC. Syndrome
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\nD. Equilibrium
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\n16. A person is diagnosed with a problem with the gall bladder. Which part of the abdomen will be
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\nexamined for this problem?
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\nA. Left upper quadrant
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\nB. Right lower quadrant
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\nC. Right upper quadrant
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\nD. Left lower quadrant
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\n17. A person has a sideways curvature of the vertebral column. What type of curvature does this person
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\nhave?
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\nA. Kyphosis
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\nB. Ptosis
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\nC. Scoliosis
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\nD. Lordosis
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\n18. The process of breaking a complex substance down into smaller components is called
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\nA. catabolism.
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\nB. neutralization.
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\nC. anabolism.
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\nD. metabolism.
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\n19. A patient has a problem with adjusting water balance and tissue metabolism. Which structure within the
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\nendocrine system regulates these functions?
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\nA. Thymus
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\nB. Pituitary gland
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\nC. Adrenal glands
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\nD. Pancreas
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\n20. While being examined, a patient is found to have problems moving the thumb. Which type of joint is
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\nbeing affected?
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\nA. Saddle
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\nB. Hinge
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\nC. Gliding
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\nD. Pivot
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\n21. During football practice, a high school student injures the left pectoral girdle. Which bones are affected
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\nby this injury?
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\nA. Clavicle and scapula
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\nB. Scapula and humerus
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\nC. Clavicle and ischium
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\nD. Scapula and radius
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\n22. The function of smooth muscle is to provide
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\nA. rapid contractions.
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\nB. involuntary movement.
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\nC. cushioning around the joints.
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\nD. skeletal support.
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\n23. A eukaryotic cell in a human body has just reproduced assexually. Which of the following has mostl
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\nlikely just occurred?
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\nA. Mitosis
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\nB. Meiosis
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\nC. Fertilization
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\nD. Metastasis
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\n24. Glucose is the main source of cell energy, but any glucose that can\u2019t be used immediately is stored for
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\nfuture use as
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\nA. fat.
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\nB. carbohydrates.
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\nC. galactose.
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\nD. glycogen.
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\n25. Chromosomes can be seen only during
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\nA. neutralization.
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\nB. active transport.
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\nC. cell division.
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\nD. meiosis.
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\nPART TWO
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\nLESSON 2
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\nQuestions 1 to 25: Select the best answer to each question. Note that a question and its answers may be split across a page
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\nbreak, so be sure that you have seen the entire question and all the answers before choosing an answer.
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\n1. A person is complaining of muscle weakness, numbness, paralysis, and pain. Which disorder of the
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\nnervous system is this person most likely experiencing?
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\nA. Carpal tunnel syndrome
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\nB. Peripheral neuropathy
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\nC. Meningitis
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\nD. Myasthenia gravis
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\n2. Where are keratinized cells found in the body?
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\nA. Hair and nails
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\nB. Subcutaneous layer of the skin
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\nC. Capillaries and nerve endings
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\nD. Sweat and sebaceous glands
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\n3. The three membranous coverings that protect the brain and spinal cord are called
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\nA. gyri.
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\nB. pons.
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\nC. meninges.
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\nD. sulci.
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\n4. A seven-year-old boy breaks his tibia and requires immobilization by a hard cast for six weeks until the
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\nbreak heals. A potential consequence of this therapy is atrophy of the
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\nA. gastrocnemius.
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\nB. trapezius.
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\nC. serratus anterior.
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\nD. pectoralis major.
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\n5. The skin plays a major role in
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\nA. storage of fatty tissure for energy.
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\nB. retention of oxygen and excretion of carbon dioxide.
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\nC. synthesis and storage of proteins.
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\nD. absorption of vitamin A and certain drugs.
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\n6. The __________ gland regulates the function of many other endocrine glands.
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\nA. thyroid
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\nB. thymus
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\nC. adrenal
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\nD. pituitary
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\n7. Structurally, what is the difference between the dermis and the epidermis?
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\nA. The epidermis is thicker.
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\nB. The epidermis consists of mostly adipose cells.
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\nC. The dermis contains more types of tissue.
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\nD. The dermis is made mostly of dead cells.
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\n8. The muscle contractions that propel food through your intestines are controlled by the _______ nervous
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\nsystem.
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\nA. voluntary
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\nB. peripheral
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\nC. central
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\nD. autonomic
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\n9. A secretary who experiences pain, swelling, and tingling sensations in her hands and arms may suffer
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\nfrom
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\nA. bell\u2019s palsy.
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\nB. neuritis.
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\nC. carpal tunnel syndrome.
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\nD. trigeminal neuralgia.
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\n10. A 6-year-old boy is noticeably taller than his classmates. He stands 5 feet, 7 inches tall. What glandular
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\nproblem do you suspect he may have?
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\nA. Dysfunction of erior pituitary gland
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\nB. Dysfunction of the anterior pituitary gland
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\nC. Dysfunction of the parathyroid gland
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\nD. Dysfunction of the thyroid gland
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\n11. A person is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. What is another name for this disorder?
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\nA. Addison\u2019s disease
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\nB. Cushing\u2019s syndrome
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\nC. Hashimoto\u2019s disease
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\nD. Graves\u2019 disease
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\n12. After an eye examination a person is told that glasses are needed for nearsightedness. What common
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\ndisorder of the eye is this person experiencing?
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\nA. Myopia
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\nB. Amblyopia
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\nC. Hyperopia
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\nD. Presbyopia
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\n13. Which process is performed by the endocrine system?
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\nA. Breakdown of hormones into simpler molecules
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\nB. Secretion of hormones from cells
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\nC. Transport of hormones to muscles
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\nD. Excretion of hormones from the body
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\n14. In addition to the nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell membrane, a single neuron possesses
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\nA. one dendrite and several axons.
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\nB. one nucleus and many neuroglia.
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\nC. many nuclei and one neurilemma.
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\nD. several dendrites and one axon.
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\n15. Which part of the ear is normally filled with fluid to aid in the transmission of sound waves?
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\nA. Semicircular canals
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\nB. Auditory canal
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\nC. Cochlea
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\nD. Malleus
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\n16. A person is having problems chewing. Which cranial nerve is most likely affected in this person?
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\nA. Accessory
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\nB. Trochlear
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\nC. Trigeminal
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\nD. Abducens
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\n17. The portion of the nervous system that controls involuntary activities is a subdivision of the _______
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\nnervous system.
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\nA. sympathetic
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\nB. parasympathetic
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\nC. peripheral
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\nD. central
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\n18. A 63-year-old man has become progressively hard of hearing. He\u2019s a retired airplane mechanic. He also
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\nnotices a lot of wax in his ears. What kind of hearing loss is this man likely to have?
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\nA. Infectious and sensorineural
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\nB. Infectious
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\nC. Conductive
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\nD. Conductive and sensorineural
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\n19. Which part of the brain is responsible for the maintenance of muscle tone and the coordination of
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\nmuscle movements?
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\nA. Hippocampus
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\nB. Hypothalamus
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\nC. Cerebellum
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\nD. Midbrain
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\n20. A young man happens to spot an ex-girlfriend he\u2019s trying to avoid. Why does his mouth become dry?
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\nA. His central nervous system shuts down saliva production.
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\nB. His sympathetic nervous system overrides the parasympathetic stimulation for
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\nsaliva production.
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\nC. His cervical plexus overrides the parasympathetic stimulation for saliva production.
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\nD. His cranial nerves shut down saliva production.
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\n21. A 15-year-old gymnast falls and suffers an injury to her brachial plexus. What action might now be
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\ndifficult for her?
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\nA. Extending her wrist
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\nB. Flexing her knee
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\nC. Flexing her foot
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\nD. Extending her neck
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\n22. Acne is an example of a(n)
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\nA. nodule.
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\nB. papule.
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\nC. vesicle.
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\nD. ulcer.
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\n23. The hypothalamus is considered the brain of the brain because it
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\nA. controls voluntary movement.
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\nB. maintains balance.
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\nC. regulates vital body functions.
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\nD. produces cerebrospinal fluid.
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\n24. A 60-year-old woman is diagnosed with a tumor in her left temporal lobe. The surgeons remove the
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\ntumor along with a large portion of her temporal lobe. After surgery, the woman might have difficulty with
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\nA. detecting taste.
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\nB. moving her arms.
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\nC. sensing pain.
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\nD. speaking fluently.
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\n25. Impairment of the vagus nerve may affect the ability to move the
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\nA. tongue.
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\nB. face.
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\nC. eyes.
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\nD. lungs.
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\nPART THREE
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\nLesson 3
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\nQuestions 1 to 45: Select the best answer to each question. Note that a question and its answers may be split across a page
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\nbreak, so be sure that you have seen the entire question and all the answers before choosing an answer.
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\n1. As we grow older, our hair turns grey because of a reduction in an enzyme that neutralizes
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\nA. lunula.
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\nB. keratin.
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\nC. hydrogen peroxide.
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\nD. sebum.
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\n2. A 30-year-old man is involved in a serious car accident from which he suffers internal injuries. The man
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\nrequires surgery to remove most of his pancreas. What condition may develop as a possible consequence
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\nof this surgery?
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\nA. Diabetes
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\nB. Bell\u2019s palsy
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\nC. Cushing\u2019s syndrome
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\nD. Acromegaly
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\n3. A young child has a neurological disorder that causes spastic paralysis. What disease does this child most
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\nlikely have?
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\nA. Myasthenia gravis
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\nB. Huntington\u2019s disease
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\nC. Cerebral palsy
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\nD. Subdural hematoma
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\n4. A middle-aged patient is diagnosed with a bone disorder caused by vitamin D deficiency. Which type of
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\ndisorder is caused by a lack of vitamin D?
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\nA. Osteomalacia
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\nB. Osteomyelitis
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\nC. Osteoporosis
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\nD. Scurvy
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\n5. A patient presents to the emergency room with a severe headache that began after a bike accident, in
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\nwhich he suffered a blow to his head. A CT scan shows bleeding between the dura mater and the
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\narachnoid layers. What is the correct diagnosis?
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\nA. Subdural hematoma
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\nB. Subarachnoid hemorrhage
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\nC. Epidural hemorrhage
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\nD. Epidural hematoma
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\n6. Several bones form the _______, which is attached to leg bones and muscles.
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\nA. xiphoid process
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\nB. pelvic girdle
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\nC. obturator foramen
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\nD. axial skeleton
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\n7. A 32-year-old man has trouble tying his shoelaces, writing, and walking in a straight line. A computed
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\ntomographic (special x-ray) scan of the brain would likely reveal that the man has an abnormality in the
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\nA. cerebellum.
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\nB. diencephalon.
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\nC. brain stem.
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\nD. cerebrum.
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\n8. What movement are you demonstrating if you stand with your arms down at your sides and lift them up
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\nto shoulder height?
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\nA. Adduction
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\nB. Abduction
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\nC. Rotation
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\nD. Flexion
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\n9. On what part of the body are sudoriferous glands present in highest concentrations?
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\nA. On the scalp and thighs
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\nB. Under the arms and on the palms of hands
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\nC. On the back and behind the knees
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\nD. On the neck and arms
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\n10. A medical procedure performed to keep the ends of a broken bone together is called
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\nA. reduction.
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\nB. casting.
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\nC. remodeling.
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\nD. traction.
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\n11. Both cranial and spinal cavities are contained within the _______ cavity.
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\nA. dorsal
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\nB. thoracic
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\nC. anterior
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\nD. orbital
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\n12. Respiration, heart rate, and digestion are all regulated by the _______ system.
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\nA. autonomic nervous
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\nB. peripheral nervous
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\nC. sympathetic
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\nD. limbic
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\n13. The part of the brain that translates the impulses that the eyes receive into vision is the
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\n_______ lobe.
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\nA. frontal
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\nB. parietal
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\nC. temporal
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\nD. occipital
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\n14. Bone cells that deposit new bone are called
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\nA. endostea.
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\nB. erythrocytes.
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\nC. osteoblasts.
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\nD. osteoclasts.
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\n15. The white matter that provides for communication between the right and left sides of the cerebrum is
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\ncalled the
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\nA. central fissure.
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\nB. cerebral aqueduct.
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\nC. choroid plexus.
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\nD. corpus callosum.
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\n16. A protein molecule that can affect a chemical reaction in the body without being affected by the
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\nreaction is a(n)
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\nA. phospholipid.
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\nB. carbohydrate.
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\nC. steroid.
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\nD. enzyme.
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\n17. A patient has blue eyes. Which part of the eye has color?
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\nA. Retina
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\nB. Vitreous humor
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\nC. Sclera
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\nD. Iris
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\n18. What type of fracture, common among children, is characterized by incomplete breakage of the bone?
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\nA. Compound fracture
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\nB. Comminuted fracture
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\nC. Greenstick fracture
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\nD. Closed fracture
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\n19. The inner ear contains three semicircular canals that are exclusively used for
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\nA. maintaining balance.
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\nB. hearing faint sounds.
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\nC. equalizing air pressure.
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\nD. transmitting sound waves.
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\n20. By what process is a particular substance engulfed by a cell membrane and then digested?
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\nA. Diffusion
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\nB. Phagocytosis
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\nC. Pinocytosis
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\nD. Osmosis
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\n21. The hormones stored in erior pituitary are released only when triggered by the
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\nA. pancreas.
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\nB. parathyroid.
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\nC. hypothalamus.
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\nD. thalamus.
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\n22. A patient has a disease process that affects the adrenal cortex. Which hormone level will be affected by
\n\u00a0
\nthis disease process?
\n\u00a0
\nA. Growth hormone
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\nB. Adrenocorticosteroids
\n\u00a0
\nC. Norepinephrine
\n\u00a0
\nD. Glucagon
\n\u00a0
\n23. Infant bones are very soft and pliable because of
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\nA. mineral deposition in select areas of the body.
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\nB. incomplete ossification at birth.
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\nC. cartilage formation throughout the body.
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\nD. fluid accumulation between collagenous fibers.
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\n24. A 27-year-old woman suffers a fracture of the tibia where a part of the bone is pushed through the
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\nskin. How would this fracture be classified?
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\nA. Spiral
\n\u00a0
\nB. Compound
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\nC. Comminuted
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\nD. Hairline
\n\u00a0
\n25. The second largest bone in the body, and the only bone in the upper arm, is the
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\nA. humerus.
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\nB. radius.
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\nC. scapula.
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\nD. ulna.
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\n26. The study of tissues as a part of microscopic anatomy is known as
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\nA. histology.
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\nB. physiology.
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\nC. endocrinology.
\n\u00a0
\nD. cytology.
\n\u00a0
\n27. During a windstorm, something is blown into your eye causing you discomfort. You immediately rub
\n\u00a0
\nyour eye to try to remove the particle. What part of the eye might be irritated by this rubbing?
\n\u00a0
\nA. Retina
\n\u00a0
\nB. Optic nerve
\n\u00a0
\nC. Sclera
\n\u00a0
\nD. Cornea
\n\u00a0
\n28. Movement across a cell membrane that occurs through a selectively permeable membrane is called
\n\u00a0
\nA. filtration.
\n\u00a0
\nB. facilitated diffusion.
\n\u00a0
\nC. diffusion.
\n\u00a0
\nD. osmosis.
\n\u00a0
\n29. Glucose is an example of a
\n\u00a0
\nA. triglyceride.
\n\u00a0
\nB. monosaccharide.
\n\u00a0
\nC. polysaccharide.
\n\u00a0
\nD. diglyceride.
\n\u00a0
\n30. A state of _______ is necessary for proper cell function within the body.
\n\u00a0
\nA. bacteriostasis
\n\u00a0
\nB. homeostasis
\n\u00a0
\nC. ionization
\n\u00a0
\nD. neutralization
\n\u00a0
\n31. The basic unit of structure and function of all living things is the
\n\u00a0
\nA. atom.
\n\u00a0
\nB. ion.
\n\u00a0
\nC. molecule.
\n\u00a0
\nD. cell.
\n\u00a0
\n32. _______ carry messages away from the cell body.
\n\u00a0
\nA. Myelin
\n\u00a0
\nB. Axons
\n\u00a0
\nC. Neurilemma
\n\u00a0
\nD. Dendrites
\n\u00a0
\n33. All 31 pairs of spinal nerves, which carry messages to and from the brain, spinal cord, and all parts of
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\nthe body, are called _______ nerves.
\n\u00a0
\nA. motor
\n\u00a0
\nB. sensory
\n\u00a0
\nC. mixed
\n\u00a0
\nD. cranial
\n\u00a0
\n34. The simplest response to a stimulus is a
\n\u00a0
\nA. motor movement.
\n\u00a0
\nB. reflex.
\n\u00a0
\nC. parasympathetic response.
\n\u00a0
\nD. sympathetic response.
\n\u00a0
\n35. The loss of heart muscle tissue is detrimental because the tissue
\n\u00a0
\nA. grows too rapidly.
\n\u00a0
\nB. doesn\u2019t repair itself.
\n\u00a0
\nC. heals very slowly.
\n\u00a0
\nD. builds up in the heart.
\n\u00a0
\n36. In which step of cell division does the nucleus disappear and spindle fibers are formed?
\n\u00a0
\nA. Metaphase
\n\u00a0
\nB. Prophase
\n\u00a0
\nC. Telophase
\n\u00a0
\nD. Anaphase
\n\u00a0
\n37. A 45-year-old man dislocates his shoulder. To restore proper joint position, the doctor must maneuver
\n\u00a0
\nthe head of the
\n\u00a0
\nA. humerus back into the socket of the clavicle.
\n\u00a0
\nB. femur back into the socket of the clavicle.
\n\u00a0
\nC. femur back into the socket of the scapula.
\n\u00a0
\nD. humerus back into the socket of the scapula.
\n\u00a0
\n38. The body\u2019s master gland is the
\n\u00a0
\nA. testes.
\n\u00a0
\nB. thyroid.
\n\u00a0
\nC. pituitary.
\n\u00a0
\nD. thymus.
\n\u00a0
\n39. A patient is scheduled to have the parathyroid glands removed. What will the removal of these glands
\n\u00a0
\nmost likely affect?
\n\u00a0
\nA. Calcium level
\n\u00a0
\nEnd of exam
\n\u00a0
\nB. Level of growth hormone
\n\u00a0
\nC. Genetic transfer
\n\u00a0
\nD. Red blood cell production
\n\u00a0
\n40. Which membrane covers the brain surface?
\n\u00a0
\nA. Dura mater
\n\u00a0
\nB. Pia mater
\n\u00a0
\nC. Periosteal mater
\n\u00a0
\nD. Arachnoid mater
\n\u00a0
\n41. _______, or afferent, neurons carry messages toward the spinal cord and brain.
\n\u00a0
\nA. Sensory
\n\u00a0
\nB. Motor
\n\u00a0
\nC. Interneurons
\n\u00a0
\nD. Associative
\n\u00a0
\n42. Which pair of hormones exerts opposite effects?
\n\u00a0
\nA. Calcitonin and epinephrine
\n\u00a0
\nB. Insulin and glucagon
\n\u00a0
\nC. Growth hormone and insulin
\n\u00a0
\nD. Thyroid hormone and parathyroid hormone
\n\u00a0
\n43. Which neurotransmitter is needed for muscle function?
\n\u00a0
\nA. Epinephrine
\n\u00a0
\nB. Serotonin
\n\u00a0
\nC. Acetylcholine
\n\u00a0
\nD. Norepinephrine
\n\u00a0
\n44. A patient comes in to see the physician after stepping on a rusty nail. Which health problem is this
\n\u00a0
\npatient prone to developing?
\n\u00a0
\nA. Guillain-Barr\u00e9 syndrome
\n\u00a0
\nB. Neuritis
\n\u00a0
\nC. Tetanus
\n\u00a0
\nD. Myasthenia gravis
\n\u00a0
\n45. A patient has fractured the right trochanter. Where is this patient\u2019s injury?
\n\u00a0
\nA. Femur
\n\u00a0
\nB. Neck
\n\u00a0
\nC. Elbow
\n\u00a0
\nD. Lower leg
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\n\u00a0
\n\u00a0
\n\u00a0
\n\u00a0
\n\u00a0
\n\u00a0
\nBACKGROUND
\n\u00a0
\nDuring your study, you may have found one of the medical
\n\u00a0
\ndisorders you read about to be especially interesting. This
\n\u00a0
\nassignment gives you an opportunity to apply what you\u2019ve
\n\u00a0
\nlearned by doing some research in outside sources and
\n\u00a0
\nincreasing your understanding of one disorder.
\n\u00a0
\nPROCEDURE
\n\u00a0
\nGo to http:\/\/lessons.pennfoster.com\/pdf\/sp0754.pdf and
\n\u00a0
\nread the instructions for research papers. Select a single medical
\n\u00a0
\ndisorder that affects the skeletal, muscular, integumentary,
\n\u00a0
\nnervous, sensory, or endocrine systems. Consult the software
\n\u00a0
\nprogram Anatomy & Physiology Revealed 3.0, and determine
\n\u00a0
\nthe Histology and possible Imaging studies used to diagnose the
\n\u00a0
\ndisorder. Utilize other resources including textbooks, journal
\n\u00a0
\narticles, and primary websites to validate your findings. Then
\n\u00a0
\nprepare a detailed report on the medical disorder, including
\n\u00a0
\nthe following elements:
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\n1. Definition
\n\u00a0
\n2. Method(s) of diagnosis
\n\u00a0
\n3. Symptoms and complications of the disorder
\n\u00a0
\n4. Diagnostic findings from Imaging and Histology
\n\u00a0
\n5. Treatment of the disorder
\n\u00a0
\n6. Methods of prevention, if any
\n\u00a0
\n7. Directions for future research
\n\u00a0
\nThe information from this course should be incorporated but
\n\u00a0
\nnot limited to what you\u2019ve learned while studying this course.
\n\u00a0
\n81
\n\u00a0
\n82 Research Project
\n\u00a0
\nGOAL
\n\u00a0
\nThis assignment is designed to help you apply what you\u2019ve
\n\u00a0
\nlearned from your lessons by researching and writing about a
\n\u00a0
\nmedical disorder you\u2019ve studied and to give you an opportunity
\n\u00a0
\nto demonstrate your written communication and research skills.
\n\u00a0
\nWRITING GUIDELINES
\n\u00a0
\n1. Type your submission, double-spaced, in a standard
\n\u00a0
\nprint font, Times New Roman or Arial Font size 12. Use
\n\u00a0
\na standard document format with 1-inch margins. (Do
\n\u00a0
\nnot use any fancy or cursive fonts.)
\n\u00a0
\n2. Include the following information at the top of your paper:
\n\u00a0
\na. Name and complete mailing address
\n\u00a0
\nb. Student number
\n\u00a0
\nc. Course title and number (Anatomy and Physiology 1,
\n\u00a0
\nSCI 135)
\n\u00a0
\nd. Research project number (40943400)
\n\u00a0
\n3. Read the assignment carefully and address the topic
\n\u00a0
\nsuggested. Use proper citation in either APA or MLA style.
\n\u00a0
\n4. Be specific. Limit your submission to the main
\n\u00a0
\ntopic identified.
\n\u00a0
\n5. Include a reference page in either APA or MLA style. On
\n\u00a0
\nthis page, list websites, journals, and all other references
\n\u00a0
\nused in preparing the submission.
\n\u00a0
\n6. Proofread your work carefully. Check for correct spelling,
\n\u00a0
\ngrammar, punctuation, and capitalization.
\n\u00a0
\nResearch Project 83
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\nGRADING CRITERIA
\n\u00a0
\nYour grade will be based on the following criteria:
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\nContent 40 percent
\n\u00a0
\nWritten communication 40 percent
\n\u00a0
\nFormat 20 percent
\n\u00a0
\nHere\u2019s a brief explanation of each of these points.
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\nContent
\n\u00a0
\nThe student
\n\u00a0
\n\u25a0 Provides a clear discussion of the assigned topic or issue
\n\u00a0
\n\u25a0 Addresses the subject in complete sentences, not just
\n\u00a0
\nsimple yes or no statements
\n\u00a0
\n\u25a0 Supports his or her opinion by citing specific information
\n\u00a0
\nfrom the assigned websites and any other references using
\n\u00a0
\ncorrect APA or MLA guidelines for citations and references
\n\u00a0
\n\u25a0 Stays focused on the assigned issues
\n\u00a0
\n\u25a0 Writes in his or her own words and uses quotation
\n\u00a0
\nmarks to indicate direct quotations
\n\u00a0
\nWritten Communication
\n\u00a0
\nThe student
\n\u00a0
\n\u25a0 Includes an introductory paragraph, a body,
\n\u00a0
\nand a concluding paragraph
\n\u00a0
\n\u25a0 Uses correct grammar, spelling, punctuation,
\n\u00a0
\nand sentence structure
\n\u00a0
\n\u25a0 Provides clear organization (for example, uses words like
\n\u00a0
\nfirst, however, on the other hand, and so on, consequently,
\n\u00a0
\nsince, next, and when)
\n\u00a0
\n\u25a0 Makes sure the paper contains no typographical errors
\n\u00a0
\n84 Research Project
\n\u00a0
\nFormat
\n\u00a0
\nThe paper is double-spaced and typed using either Times
\n\u00a0
\nNew Roman or Arial in font size 12. It includes the student\u2019s
\n\u00a0
\n\u25a0 Name and complete mailing address
\n\u00a0
\n\u25a0 Student number
\n\u00a0
\n\u25a0 Course title and number (Anatomy and Physiology 1,
\n\u00a0
\nSCI 135)
\n\u00a0
\n\u25a0 Research project number (40943400)
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