Meninges
The membrane covering the brain and spinal cord are the
Ventricles
Hollow spaces in the brain filled with cerebrospinal fluid are called
Dura Mater
The thick, tough outer covering of the brain and spinal cord is the
Homeostasis
The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work together to maintain a balanced state called
Hemiplegia
A cerebrovascular accident commonly causes
Epilepsy
Abnormal electrical impulses in the neurons of the brain cause
Shingles
An acute inflammation of nerve cells caused by the herpes virus is
Encephalitis
An inflammation of the brain frequently caused by a virus contracted from a mosquito bite is
Carpal tunnel Syndrome
A condition caused by continuous repetitive movement of the wrist is
Conjuctiva
The mucous membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the front of the eye is the
Iris
The colored portion of the eye with an opening in the center called a pupil is the
Eustachian
The tube that connects the middle ear with the pharynx is the
B.Auditory Nerve Damage
Which of the following is not a cause of conductive hearing loss? A. Cerumen plug B. Auditory Nerve Damage C.Otoslerosis D.Ruptured tympanic membrane
Olfactory receptors
The sense of smell is made possible by
Choroid coat
The layer of the eye that is interlaced with blood vessels to nourish the eye is the
Myocardium
The muscle layer of the heart is the
Right Atrium
The chamber of the heart that receives deoxgenated blood as it returns from body cells is the
Left Atrium
The chamber of the heart that recieves oxygenated blood as it returns from the lungs is the
Mitral Valve
The valve between the left atrium and left ventrical that prevents blood from flowing back into the left atrium is the
Veins
The blood vessels that contain valves to prevent blood from flowing in a backward direction are the
Arteries
The blood vessels that are more muscular and elastic than are the other blood vessels are the
A.Hemoglobin
Which of the following blood proteins does not aid in clotting? A.Hemoglobin B.Fibrinogen C.Prothrombin D.All of the above
Erythrocytes
The blood cells that contain hemoglobin are the
4.5 to 5.5 million
The number of erythrocytes in one cubic millimeter of blood is
Hemoglobin - carrying oxygen
The bright red color of blood indicates
Leukocytes
The blood cells that fight infection are the
D.Thrombocytes fight infection
Which of the following is not true of thrombocytes A. Thrombocytes lack a nucleus B.Thrombocytes vary in shape and side C.Thrombocytes are required for the clotting process D.Thrombocytes fight infection
Hemophilia
An inherited disease that occurs almost exclusively in males and in which the blood is unable to clot is
Lymphocytes
The leukocytes that provide immunity for the body by developing antibodies and protest against the formation of cancer cells are
Folic Acid
Which acid is required for the development of mature erythrocytes?
5,000 to 9,000
A normal leukocyte count per cubic millimeter of blood is
A. Sinuses provide the sense of smell
Which of the following statements is not true of sinuses A.Sinuses provide the sense of smell B.Sinuses are lined with a mucous membrane C. Sinuses provide resonance for the voice D.Sinuses warm and moisten air
Nasopharynx
The pharyngeal tonsils are located in the
Laryngopharynx
The esophagus and trachea branch off to the
Larynx
The correct name for the voice box is the
Pleura
The membrane or sac that encloses each lung is a
Cellular Respiration
When cells use oxygen and nutrients to produce energy, water, and carbon dioxide, the process is called
Emphysema
A noninfectious, chronic respiratory condition that occurs when the walls of the aveoli deteriorate and lose their elasticity is
B. It cannot be prevented
Which of the following statements is not true about lung cancer A. It is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women B. It cannot be prevented C. There are no symptoms in the early stages D. Prognosis is poor
Cilia
Tiny hairlike structures that filter inhaled air to trap dust and pathogens are
Sleep Apnea
A CPAC is mainly used for the disorder known as
Hard Palate
The body structure that forms the roof of the mouth is the
D.Submaxillary
Which of the following is not a pair of salivary glands?A.parotid B.sublingual C.submandibular D.submaxillary
Begins the chemical breakdown of carbohydrates
Salivary glands produce salivary amylase, which
Pyloric Sphincter
The circular muscle between the stomach and small intestine that keeps food in the stomach is the
D. All the above
Hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice is responsible for A.killing bacteria B.facilitating the absorption of iron C. Activating the enzyme pepsin D. All of the above
Lactase
Intestinal juice produced by the small intestine contains the enzyme
Cerebrum
Part of the brain responsible for thought, reasoning, memory, judgement, speech and voluntary body movement is the
Choroid plexuses
Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by special structures called
Paraplegia
Paralysis of the lower extremities is