Which one of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?

A type of skin injury that affects both the outer layer (epidermis) and part of the underlying layer (dermis) of the skin. It is characterized by redness, swelling, blistering, and pain.

A chronic autoimmune skin condition characterized by the rapid overproduction of skin cells, leading to the formation of red, raised, and often scaly patches on the skin's surface.

A condition that results from the deposition of urate crystals in joints. The primary cause is an inefficient processing or elimination of uric acid by the body.

A rare and severe genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. It primarily affects males and is caused by mutations in the X chromosome.

What is the electrical charge difference across the cell membrane of an unstimulated cell called?

What triggers the opening of gated Na+ channels in a skeletal muscle fiber?

What is the neurotransmitter that stimulates skeletal muscles?

What is the best definition of epilepsy?

Encephalitis is a condition in which, for some reason, the _________ is experiencing inflammation.

A progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the most common cause of dementia, a syndrome characterized by a decline in cognitive function, affecting a person's ability to perform daily activities.

An autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). The immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering of nerve fibers, called myelin, leading to inflammation, damage, and the formation of scar tissue.

The part of the PNS that controls involuntary actions

Hormones travel through the blood and encounter many cells. How do they affect ONLY target cells?

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in females and supports spermatogenesis in males.

Elevates calcium level in blood by stimulating bone breakdown; stimulates calcium re-absorption in the kidneys.

Stimulates the secretion of testosterone in males for the development of male secondary characteristics, and the production of estrogen and progesterone for ovulation and formation of corpus luteum in females.

Where is anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) produced?

What is hypothyroidism?

What is Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?

What is the diagnosis of having a 139/80 blood pressure?

The valves located between the right atrium and the right ventricle is the

The three types of granulocytes are the following except:

An 8-year old boy has periodic trouble breathing. A complete blood count is performed on the boy to determine if he has stress-anxiety syndrome or asthma (an allergic reaction). With which type(s) of white blood cells should you be most concerned?

Red blood cells:

Which of these statements concerning ABO blood types is correct?

Which of these does NOT help to prevent blood loss?

Which of these leukocytes is NOT correctly matched with its function or description?

Student Nurse Jayvee was asked by his professor, "What are Korotkoff Sounds?"

The Contraction of the smooth muscles in the blood vessels is called what?

A toxin or other foreign substance which creates an immune response and the production of antibodies

A vaccine made from weakened pathogens is called

Which of the following cells make antibodies?

What is the antigen-presenting cell that stimulates helper T cells to divide?

It is a non-selective type of immunity that prevents and destroys pathogens.

What is the advantage of becoming the lymph fluid before returning into the blood cirulatory system?

A 3 month old baby contracts a virus called whooping cough (pertussis) after receiving the first of a sequence of 3 necessary DPT vaccines designed to prevent 3 diseases (diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus). The vaccines are given at 2, 4, and 6 months of age to allow the body to develop specific immunity against these diseases. After the infant recovered from the disease, the doctor informed the parents that from now on the infant would only need the DT (diphtheria, tetanus) part of the vaccine. Why does the infant only need the DT vaccine?

Food, drink, and air all pass through the ____________.

It is a large dome of skeletal muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.

A disease of respiratory system that occurs in the epithelium of the respiratory tract; can easily spread to other parts of the body because of the rich blood and lymphatic supply to the lungs.

Respiration includes the following except:

suspension of breathing. There is no movement of muscles of inhalation and the volume of the lungs initially remains unchanged

A condition characterized by an elevated level of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood.

A cavity within a bone or other tissue, especially one in the bones of the face or skull connecting with the nasal cavities.

What do you call the involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal, creating wave-like movements that push the contents of the canal forward?

What will happen if the epiglottis won't cover the trachea while swallowing food?

What is the main function of the large intestine (colon)?

Where does the digestion of proteins take place?

Where is the bile produced?

On which part of the small intestine are the secretions from the pancreas and liver emptied into?

What is the correct order of the following processes?

Where does reabsorption occur?

The tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body is called …………….

What organ is responsible for filtering the blood?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?

What is the periodic shedding of tissues and blood from the inner lining of the

uterus?

In males, which is the correct pathway of sperms release?

Which structure allows nutrients to pass to the embryo and takes wastes away from the embryo?

Which part of the female reproductive system is the site of fertilization?

The three layers of connective tissue membranes that cover and protect the spinal cord and brain are the ____.

An anatomical section that separates the body into right and left portions is a __________ section.

Which body part sends input about stimuli to the control center?

The combination of chemical reactions through which an organism builds up or breaks down materials as it carries out its life processes is called ...

Sternum is located in front of the heart. The front part of the body is called ___.

The first cervical vertebrae, which supports the head, is called the ____.

The following organs are part of the urinary system, except.____.

Too little growth hormone secreted before puberty, as a result of abnormal development of the pituitary gland, results in a condition known as ____.

The pharynx is divided into three portions, the nasopharynx, the oropharynx, and the ____.

The double-folded serous membrane that encloses and protects the lungs is the ____.

What is the condition characterized by a buildup of cholesterol and narrowing of arteries?

The flight or fight reaction is controlled by which gland?

Which of the following is correct about goiter?

Exposure to ultraviolet light causes the skin to darken (becomes suntan) by stimulating the

These are veins that transfer oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.

__________ occurs when the heart muscle relaxes.

Food is pushed through your __________ and into your stomach with a series of muscle contractions.​

The diaphragm is located __________ the lungs.

In the process of diffusion, the alveoli receive CO2 and give out O2 to which blood vessel?

Which part of the immune system is a physical barrier?