The thoracic and the abdominal cavities are separated by the:
diaphragm
The main tissue of the outer layer of the skin is:
epithelial
The glands that are saclike in structure and produce oily secretions that lubricate the skin are:
sebaceous
The portion of skeletal bone that manufactures blood cells is the:
red bone marrow
The structure that attach muscles to bones are:
tendons
Nerve fibers are insulated and protected by a fatty tissue material called:
myelin
The function of the lacrimal apparatus is to:
produce tears to lubricate to the eye
A bone that is part of the pelvic girdle is the:
zygomatic
The cellular components of blood include:
erthrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets
The chambers of the heart are the:
ventricles and atria
An organ located in the left upper quadrant is the:
spleen
An example of active immunity is:
producing antibodies as a result of having a disease
The structure in the body also known as the voice box is the:
laynx
The wavelike movement that propels food through the digestive tract is called:
peristalsis
The process that does not require oxygen for the breakdown of glucose is referred to as being:
anaerobic
The term that means the body is in a state of equilibrium:
homestasis
The funnel shaped basin the forms the upper end of the ureter is the:
renal cortex
In both males and females, the entire pelvic floor is called the:
perineum
A pregnancy that develops in a location outside the uterine cavity is referred to as:
ectopic
The body system that includes the thyroid and the pituitary glands is the:
Endocrine
The term inguinal pertains to what area or structure of the body?
groin
The measure of acidity or alkalinity of a solution is called:
pH
A term that describes a solution that has the same concentration as cell fluids is:
isotonic
The fibrous bands that support organs to hold them in place are:
fascia
The membrane that surrounds the heart is the:
pericardium
The small tip of cartilage at the lower end of the sternum is the:
xiphoid process
A major muscle in the body that assists in raising the arm away from the body is the:
deltoid
Cells that carry or transmit impulses toward the central nervous system are called:
afferent neurons
The spaces in the brain where cerebrospinal fluid is formed is/are the:
ventricles
Impulses from the receptors for smell are carried to the brain by the:
olfactory nerve
The hormone that is essential for growth is produced in the :
pituitary gland
The layers of the heart are:
epicardium and myocardium
The blood vessel that brings blood from the head, chest, and arms back to the heart is the:
superior vena cava
The proper sequence for the flow of blood in the body is:
artery, arteriole, and capillary
The condition of inflammation of the lymphatic vessels is called:
lymphangitis
The lymphatic system includes what organs and tissues:
thymus, spleen, tonsils, and adenoids
The process in which white blood cells take in and destroy waste and foreign material is called:
phagocytosis
The structure common to the respiratory and digestive systems is the:
pharynx
An accumulation of air in the pleural space the may lead to collapse of the lung is called:
pneumothorax
The leaf shaped cartilage that covers the opening of the larynx is the:
epiglottis
Most of the digestive process occurs in the:
small intestine
The lining of the stomach has many folds called:
rugae
The first portion of the small intestine is the:
duodenum
An accumulation of excessive fluid in the intercellular spaces is called:
edema
The kidneys are located in the:
retro peritoneal space
The term hydronephrosis means:
distention of the renal pelvis resulting from obstructed flow of urine
The sex glands of the male and female reproductive system are the:
testes and ovaries
The bone that lies between the hip and the knee is the:
femur
The largest artery in the body is the:
abdominal aorta
The term that refers to absence of menstrual flow in a woman of reproductive age is:
amenorrhea
The hormone produced by the embryonic cells of the fetus is:
human chorionic gonadotropin horomone
A substance necessary for proper formation of a blood clot is:
thrombin
The left atrioventricular valve (AV) in the heart is also know as the:
mitral valve
The only artery in the body that carries deoxygenated blood is the:
pulmonary artery
A localized dilation resulting form weakness of a blood vessel wall is a(n):
aneurysm
An example of a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is:
emphysema
A portion of the large intestine is the:
sigmoid
A chronic degenerative disease of the liver is:
cirrhosis
The tube that permits urine to pass from the bladder to the outside of the body is the:
urethra
The innermost layer of the uterus is the:
endometrium
The frontal or coronal plane of the body divides the body into:
front and rear
The membrane attached to internal organs is the:
visceral layer
The term that describes a disorder that breaks down tissues in a body system is:
degenerative
The study of the cause of any disease or of all factors that may be involved in the development of a disease:
etiology
The chronic skin condition characterized by a red, flat area covered with silvery scales is:
psoriasis
The cranial bones are:
frontal, parietal, ethmoid, and temporal
The bone that is part of the shoulder girdle and is between the sternum and the scapula:
clavicle
The type of muscle responsible for producing peristalsis is:
smooth
The type of joint motion that allows movement away from the midline of the body; such as moving the arms straight out to the sides, is:
abduction
The sympathetic system of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for:
dilation of the bronchi of the lungs
The portion of the brain that aids in the coordination of voluntary muscle action is the:
cerebellum
Strabismus is a condition of the eye causing:
cross-eyed appearance
A structure found in the inner ear is the:
cochlea
The clusters of cells called the islets of Langerhans are located in the:
pancreas
A goiter is associated with abnormal function of the:
thyroid gland
A the Rh factor is blood is:
an antigen that affects a person's blood type
The area of the heart that initiates a heartbeat is the:
sinoatrial node (SA node)
A heart disease that is present at birth is:
congenital heart disease
A blood vessel that is proximal to the heart:
Ascending aorta
Acquired, natural, active immunity is achieved by:
contracting the disease
The human immunodeficiency virus is the cause of what disease?
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
An accurate statement about the lungs is:
the sac covering the lungs is the pleural sac
A communicable, infectious disease of the lungs is:
tuberculosis
A example of inflammatory bowel disease is:
Crohn disease
A function of the liver is to:
detoxify harmful substances, such as alcohol and certain drugs
The fluid contained within the body cells is called:
intracellular fluid
Two important electrolytes found in the body are:
sodium and potassium
A condition resulting from renal failure and causing high levels of blood urea nitrogen is:
uremia
The period of pregnancy is called:
gestation
The hormone that causes contraction of uterine muscle during labor is:
oxytocin
The region located directly below the umbilical region is the:
hypogastric region
An example of exocrine glands are:
sebaceous glands
The order of the vertebral column from top to bottom is:
cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccyx
The muscle located on the anterior thigh and that functions to extend the leg is the:
quadriceps femoris
The artery located in the upper arm is the:
brachial artery
Any foreign substance that enters the body and induces an immune response is a (n);
antigen
The smaller leg bone, lateral to the tibia, is the:
fibula
The small pouch that is the first portion of the large intestine is the:
cecum
The hormone that regulates the amount of water that is eliminated with urine is:
ADH
An excessive curvature in the thoracic portion of the spinal column, also known as hunchback is:
kyphosis
Diabetic retinopathy is a result of damage to the:
eyes
Type 2 diabetes is:
non-insulin dependent diabetes
Protein found in the epidermis that makes skin waterproof is:
keratin
Common condition of the eye associated with aging:
presbyopia
The structure at the neck of the bladder and surrounds the urethra is the:
prostate
The epigastric anatomical region of the abdomen is located:
distal to the sternum
Collegen, a substance found in the dermis, is a:
fibrous protein
Glands that are located on the sides of the vaginal opening and produce mucus are the:
bartholin glands
When the foot is moved outward, the joint movement is:
abduction
The master gland of the body is the:
pituitary gland
A fracture of the radius characterized by bending of the bone with the skin left intact is referred to as:
greenstick, closed
Spermatozoa normally fertilize the female ovum in the:
fallopian tube
The glomerulus is a cluster of blood capillaries found in the:
nephron
The disorder characterized by uncontrolled episodes of falling asleep is:
narcoloepsy
The regulation of body temperature is controlled by the:
hypothalamus
A substance that is not a neurotransmitter is:
aldosterone
Cranial nerve 1, the olfactory nerve, is related to the sense of:
smell
A blood cell that carries oxygen and has no nucleus is a/an:
erythrocyte
During repsiration, exhaled air contains primarily:
carbon monoxide
A condition causing a backflow of stomach acid through the incompetent esophageal sphincter:
GERD ( gastroesophageal reflex disease)