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WorksheetsHS1 Mock Final Exam 1
Total questions: 77
Worksheet time: 39mins
Which organ is found in the buccal cavity?
cecum
esophagus
pylorus
tongue
Which structure is found in the abdominal cavity?
parotid gland
esophagus
intestines
palate
A lifeguard outdoors during the summer is sweating profusely and displaying pale, ashen skin. Which condition is the lifeguard most likely suffering from?
heat exhaustion
hyperglycemia
hypoglycemia
heat stroke
George is suffering from chest pain that is radiating into his jaw and left arm. The pain has been intermittent for the past 30 minutes. George is experiencing symptoms of what emergent condition?
heat-related emergency
cold-related emergency
heart attack
seizure
Which body cavity has the most inferior location?
abdominal
cranial
pelvic
thoracic
Which connective tissue stores fat cells?
adipose
cartilage
ligaments
tendons
Daniel is working in his carpentry class when his finger slips and is cut by the circular saw. Ashton, another student, gives Daniel a clean gauze to apply direct pressure to the wound. Blood continues to ooze through the gauze. What should Ashton do next?
apply an additional gauze over the original dressing
remove the dressing and apply a clean dressing
immediately call 911
apply a tourniquet
Which structure contains a similar group of cells that work together to perform a function?
organ
organism
system
tissue
Which body plane divides the body into the top and bottom halves?
coronal
frontal
sagittal
transverse
Sydney made an incision into a gummy bear. When she made the incision, the anterior (front) portion of the gummy bear separated from the posterior (back) portion of the gummy bear. Which plane was the incision made through?
coronal
lateral
sagittal
transverse
Abby sees a woman collapse in front of her as she enters the lobby of an office building. Abby checks the scene and then checks the victim for consciousness. The woman is unresponsive. What should Abby do next?
Call or have someone else call 911
Drive the woman to the hospital
Give two rescue breaths
Check for signs of life
A victim with internal bleeding has a weak and rapid pulse. He may develop what condition?
heart attack
seizure
stroke
shock
In relation to the diaphragm, the location of the heart is:
distal
inferior
lateral
superior
Liam suffered an injury to his Achilles tendon during a basketball game. As the orthopedic practitioner educates Liam about his injury, she explains that a tendon is which type of tissue?
connective
epithelial
muscular
nervous
Which type of tissue protects the body by covering internal and external surfaces and producing secretions?
connective
epithelial
muscle
nervous
What is the relationship of the arms to the body’s core?
distal
lateral
medial
proximal
In relation to skin, muscle is:
deep
lateral
medial
superficial
The heart, blood vessels, and blood are in which system?
circulatory
endocrine
integumentary
sensory
Which structure is composed of two thin tissue layers that secrete fluids?
ligament
membrane
skin
tendon
Which abdominal region is above the hypogastric region?
hypochondriac
iliac
lumbar
umbilical
Which muscle is located on the head?
gluteus maximus
external oblique
diaphragm
occipitalis
The thick middle layer of the hair shaft that provides strength and color is the:
cortex.
follicle.
medulla.
shaft.
Hair follicles originate in which skin layer?
adipose
dermis
epidermis
subcutaneous
Which is a muscle on the posterior portion of the upper arm?
deltoid
trapezius
gastrocnemius
triceps brachii
Preston was born with a genetic disorder that was undiagnosed until he was in preschool. His muscles began getting weaker and he lost his ability to walk at age 10. While his condition is incurable, treatments include: medications, assistive devices, and physical and respiratory therapy. What disorder does Preston have?
muscular dystrophy
myasthenia gravis
fibromyalgia
tendinitis
Anaerobic exercises performed over prolonged periods without adequate rest will cause a/an:
increase in muscle atrophy.
loss of minerals in bones.
increase in blood sugar.
buildup of lactic acid.
Sebaceous glands produce an increased amount of sebum during adolescence leading to which integumentary system disorder?
acne
alopecia
eczema
herpes
Which glands are found in large numbers under the arms and on the palms, soles of the feet, and forehead?
papilla
sebaceous
subcutaneous
sudoriferous
Lou’s grandmother suffered a fracture and complains that she is shorter than all her sisters. She used to be the tallest. What disorder would explain this condition?
gout
lordosis
osteoporosis
scoliosis
Cory stretches every night after running. What is the desired outcome for his muscles?
atrophy
contractibility
extensibility
hypertrophy
Mary has had muscle pain and fatigue for over three months. Her doctor prescribed treatment for her symptoms. Mary’s diagnosis is most likely:
Muscular dystrophy.
myasthenia gravis.
muscle spasm.
fibromyalgia.
Which large muscle is located on the back and is inferior to the trapezius?
sternocleidomastoid
gluteus maximus
external oblique
latissimus dorsi
Regular exercise and strength training will:
reduce muscle contractability.
cause a buildup of lactic acid.
antagonize circulation.
improve muscle tone.
The end of a long bone is known as the:
diaphysis.
endosteum.
epiphysis.
periosteum.
John fell on an outstretched arm while running outside. John’s fracture caused the bone to break through the skin. What type of fracture does John have?
comminuted
compound
greenstick
stress
A 76-year-old female was transported to the hospital following a fall. Upon examination, it was determined that she sustained a fracture to the head of her femur. This injury is most likely related to:
bone deformity.
osteoporosis.
acromegaly.
myxedema.
Receptors for touch, cold, and pain present in the skin are responsible for which function of the integumentary system?
regulation of body temperature
protection from the sun
production of vitamin D
sensory perception
Courtney works in the kitchen at her dad’s restaurant. She is preparing fries and drops the hot oil on her arm. Immediately a blister forms. She has a:
decubitus ulcer.
first degree burn.
second degree burn.
third degree burn.
Athlete’s foot, herpes simplex, and impetigo are similar because they are all:
treated with antibiotics.
caused by bacteria.
caused by viruses.
contagious.
The evaporation of perspiration enables which function of the integumentary system?
regulation of body temperature
production of vitamin D
protection from the sun
sensory perception
Which part of the nerve cell is specially constructed to transmit a message from one cell to another nerve cell?
myelin sheath
dendrite
neuron
axon
Which part of the kidney contains the functional units known as nephrons?
renal medulla
renal capsule
renal cortex
renal pelvis
A fifty-year-old patient was recently diagnosed with diabetes. The urinalysis revealed glycosuria, indicating that the patient’s kidney exceeded its threshold. Which process of urine formation was ineffective?
excretion
filtration
reabsorption
secretion
Which is a primary structure of the digestive system?
salivary gland
gall bladder
esophagus
tongue
People who contract this viral infection are often unaware of symptoms and may become chronic carriers. What is the name of this asymptomatic disorder?
gastroesophageal reflux
gastroenteritis
cholelithiasis
hepatitis C
Weston presented in the emergency department with abdominal pain and nausea after eating a meal that was high in fat. His symptoms indicate which most likely diagnosis?
gastroesophageal reflux
gastroenteritis
cholelithiasis
hepatitis C
Which neurons carry messages from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands?
nerve impulse neurons
associative neurons
sensory neurons
motor neurons
Which function of the urinary system leads to the elimination of excessive substances in the urine, such as sodium and potassium?
diffusion
filtration
reabsorption
secretion
Weston feels an increase in stress related to completing graduation requirements and preparing for final exams. He could be at risk for developing:
a peptic ulcer.
constipation.
cirrhosis.
diarrhea.
Joe experienced hallucinations, seizures, and temporary loss of consciousness. An EEG test showed uncontrolled electrical activity of neurons in Joe's brain. Which disorder was Joe most likely diagnosed with?
epilepsy
hydrocephalus
meningitis
neuritis
Eating a diet high in calcium will improve the health of one's bones, teeth, and nervous system as well as:
heal damaged tissue.
aid in blood clotting.
produce energy.
store fat.
Mr. Burns had a stroke and has been urinating involuntarily. What is this condition called?
cystitis
glomerulonephritis
incontinence
pyuria
George went for his yearly eye exam and was told that the lens of his eye had become cloudy. His optometrist informed him that this is a progressive disorder that will cause loss of vision. His treatment option is to have surgery to replace the lens. What disorder has George been diagnosed with?
diabetic retinopathy
presbyopia
glaucoma
cataracts
The digestive organ responsible for absorption of nutrients is the:
large intestine.
small intestine.
pancreas.
stomach.
Jamie experienced tachycardia and dry mouth while getting off a fast roller-coaster ride. Which nervous system structures were most likely activated?
autonomic nervous system
peripheral nervous system
central nervous system
cerebral ventricles
Trey has symptoms of severe headache, nausea, and vomiting. At the doctor’s office, Trey had a lumbar puncture. His doctor is concerned Trey may have which disorder?
hydroencephalitis
cerebral palsy
meningitis
epilepsy
Which structure is an accessory organ of the digestive system?
esophagus
gallbladder
mouth
rectum
Joe has impacted ear wax in his right ear. What sensory disorder does he have?
sensorineural hearing loss
conductive hearing loss
tinnitus
vertigo
Which are the primary structures of the gastrointestinal tract that food passes through during the digestion process?
larynx, stomach, gallbladder, small intestine, rectum
pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon
esophagus, stomach, liver, small intestine, rectum
pharynx, trachea, stomach, small intestine, colon
A patient sustains a fall while getting out of the shower. Tests reveal damage to the inner most meningeal layer. What structure was damaged?
dura mater
arachnoid
ventricles
pia mater
What role do saliva and digestive enzymes play in breaking down food?
elimination of waste products
absorption of nutrients
chemical digestion
physical digestion
Runners who eat pancakes and pasta before a race choose these foods because these foods provide extra energy from:
carbohydrates.
folic acid.
proteins.
iron.
Which step of the urine formation process transports creatinine, hydrogen ions, potassium ions and some drugs from the blood to the collecting tubules?
elimination
filtration
reabsorption
secretion
Dialysis involves the use of a device that rids the body of harmful wastes as blood passes through:
an electrolyte gel.
a biological sponge.
a semipermeable membrane.
chemical neutralizers in a filter system.
Jack takes his blood pressure medicine every morning. After taking his medicine, he experiences urinary frequency. What type of blood pressure medicine is Jack taking?
ADH
antibiotic
diuretic
renin
Impulses enter the neuron by way of the:
myelin sheath.
dendrite.
synapse.
axon.
The structure made of bone and cartilage in the nose that separates the nasal cavity into two nostrils is the:
olfactory bulb.
nasal septum.
frontal bone.
nasal polyp.
Kaleb was involved in an ATV accident and sustained a severe injury to the brain and spinal cord. The medical staff at the trauma center understands this injury may cause which substance to leak into surrounding tissues?
cerebrospinal fluid
synovial fluid
chyme
bile
How is chyme different from a bolus?
A bolus moves through the digestive tract by peristalsis.
A bolus is produced by chemical digestion.
Chyme is acted on by enzymes.
Chyme is a liquid.
Judy presented to Dr. Jones with complaints of vertigo, nausea, vomiting, and tinnitus. After careful examination, he told Judy to get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids. He also prescribed a medication to help with vertigo. Judy was diagnosed with:
Ménière’s disease.
otitis media.
otosclerosis.
presbycusis.
Menopause normally occurs between the ages of forty-five and fifty-five, but can be induced prematurely by which procedure?
oophorectomy
tubal ligation
mastectomy
Pap smear
During a course of antibiotics for a urinary tract infection, the patient began to experience vaginal itching, burning, and leukorrhea. The patient exhibited signs of a:
salpingitis.
pregnancy.
fibroid tumor.
yeast infection.
Which structure of the male reproductive system is suspended in the scrotal sac?
Cowper's gland
epididymis
prostate
testes
The obstetrician instructs a new mother about the changes in her body. He explains that her breast milk production is the result of:
growth hormone.
vasopressin.
prolactin.
oxytocin.
Which structure of the female reproductive system contains the egg cells?
fallopian tube
uterus
cervix
ovary
Which structure of the female reproductive system is found between the opening of the vagina and the anus?
endometrium
labia majora
perineum
vulva
The pituitary gland is known as the:
secretory gland.
Adam’s apple.
master gland.
control room.
