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WorksheetsEssentials of Health Care Science Final
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. When muscles contract, they become longer and thinner.
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Foramina are openings in a bone that allow nerves and blood vessels to enter or leave the bone.
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 3. Diet, cosmetics, soaps, and emotional stress can result in Acne Vulgaris.
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Synovial joints are freely movable.
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. The rectum is a storage area for indigestibles.
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 6. Hypotension is high blood pressure.
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 7. Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer.
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 8. The uvula prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing.
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 9. Another word for the term ventral is anterior.
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. The left lung has three lobes, while the right lung has two lobes.
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. In the stomach, food is converted into a semifluid material called chyme.
True
False
Type A, or infectious, hepatitis is transmitted by blood and serum.
True
False
During expiration, the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles contract.
True
False
The left lung is smaller than the right lung.
True
False
If a muscle functions without conscious thought or control, it is called voluntary.
True
False
Blood on the left side of the heart is deoxygenated blood.
True
False
The intercostal muscles are important for breathing.
True
False
Hard connective tissue includes cartilage and bone.
True
False
Sudoriferous glands usually open into a hair follicle.
True
False
Tiny hairlike structures that filter inhaled air to trap dust and pathogens are ____.
cilia
sinuses
olfactory receptors
cisterni chili
The five vertebrae located below the thoracic vertebrae are ____.
cervical
lumbar
sacral
thoracic
The _____ gland secretes the oil substance sebum to prevent the hair from becoming dry and brittle.
Sebaceous
Sweat
Pineal
Thyroid
The most accurate method for taking a temperature is ___
aurally
axillary
orally
rectally
How many quadrants is the abdomen separated into?
3
4
2
9
Which of the following muscles is not an injection site?
triceps brachii
deltoid
quadriceps femoris
gluteus maximus
The shoulder girdle is made up of what bones?
Scapula and Clavicle
Scapula, Ribs, Clavicle
Shoulder bone, scapula, clavicle
Clavicle and Rib cage
Which of the following statements is correct?
The toes are proximal.
The elbow is proximal.
The shoulder is proximal.
The knee is proximal.
Body parts close to the midsagittal plane are called ____.
medial
inferior
proximal
lateral
When a person has a yellow tint to their skin due to bile in the bloodstream, this condition is called?
Erythema
Cyanosis
Melanin
Jaundice
What is the goal of the right side of the heart?
get blood to the lungs to become oxygenated
deliver oxygenated blood to the body
get blood to the cells to become oxygenated
get blood deoxygenated
In order to carry air to both lungs, the trachea branches into two tubes called ____.
trachea
terminal bronchioles
bronchi
alveoli
When a muscle attaches to a bone, the end that does not move is called the
origin
insertion
abduction
adduction
What is the function(s) of the gallbladder?
produce amylase
concentrate and store bile
produce bile
all of the above
Hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice is responsible for ____.
killing bacteria
facilitating the absorption of iron
activating the enzyme pepsin
all of the above
Which of the following statements is not correct if the body is in anatomic position?
The body is facing forward.
The arms are held out from the sides.
The body is standing erect.
The palms of the hand are facing forward.
A fracture caused when bone fragments or splinters into more than two pieces is ____.
greenstick
spiral
comminuted
depressed
A tough, sheeetlike membrane that covers and protects the tissue is a ____.
ligament
tendon
fascia
viscera
A respiratory disorder caused by a sensitivity to an allergen is ____.
asthma
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
bronchitis
emphysema
Areas where two or more bones join together are ____.
joints
ligaments
sinuses
foramina
When the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax and air is forced out of the lungs and air passages this is called ____.
inspiration
respiration
expiration
ventilation
The tissue that lines the intestinal and respiratory tracts and forms body glands is ____.
epithelial
connective
muscle
adipose
The walls of the small intestine are lined with fingerlike projections called ____.
lacteals
capillaries
villi
rugae
The blood cells that contain hemoglobin are the ____.
leukocytes
platelets
erythrocytes
thrombocytes
The body cavity that contains the brain and spinal cord is the ____.
spinal cavity
cranial cavity
ventral cavity
dorsal cavity
The blood vessels that are more muscular and elastic than are the other blood vessels are the ____.
arterioles
venules
capillaries
arteries
The muscle on the buttocks that extends the thigh is the ____.
sartorius
rectus abdominus
latissimus dorsi
gluteus maximus
The blood cells that fight infection are the ____.
erythrocytes
leukocytes
thrombocytes
platelets
If the lower leg is straightened away from the upper leg, the movement is ____.
abduction
adduction
flexion
extension
Areas where the cranial bones have joined together are ____.
fontanels
foramina
sutures
sinuses
The cavity for the mouth is the ____.
cranial cavity
orbital cavity
buccal cavity
ventral cavity
The four main groups of tissues are ____.
epithelial, bone, blood, and nerve
nerve, muscle, adipose, and connective
muscle, nerve, epithelial, bone
nerve, connective, epithelial, and muscle
The cavity that contains the eyes is the ____.
buccal cavity
ventral cavity
orbital cavity
dorsal cavity
The blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are the ____.
arteries
veins
venules
capillaries
The _____ artery carries blood to the lungs.
aortic
coronary
pulmonary
brachial
A loss of muscle tone due to the inactive use of muscles is ___________.
atrophy
contracture
muscle spasms
sprain
A noninfectious, chronic respiratory condition that occurs when the walls of the alveoli deteriorate and lose their elasticity is ____.
asthma
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
emphysema
pleurisy
The most accurate method for taking a temperature is _______.
axillary
rectally
orally
aurally
The constant state of fluid balance is ____.
edema
dehydration
hydration
homeostasis
The correct name for the voice box is the ____.
pharynx
larynx
trachea
alveolus
What is the Atrioventricular Node known as in the heart?
pacemaker
gamekeeper
gatekeeper
rhythm keeper
The _______ body plane separates the body into equal front and back halves.
TransverseMidsagittal
Midsagittal
Frontal
Medial
The largest artery in the body is the ____.
coronary
aorta
femoral
carotid
The muscle on the upper arm that extends the lower arm is the ____.
deltoid
biceps brachii
triceps brachii
trapezius
A sprain occurs when a tear occurs to a ____.
joint
tendon
ligament
muscle
What is the proper name for sweat glands?
Subcutaneous fascia
Sebaceous glands
Wheals glands
Sudoriferous glands
The body cavity located in the chest is the ___.
dorsal cavity
spinal cavity
thoracic cavity
abdominal cavity
Salivary glands produce salivary amylase, which ____.
begins the chemical breakdown of carbohydrates
starts the chemical digestion of fats
converts sugar to energy
begins the chemical breakdown of proteins
The folds in the mucous membrane lining of the stomach are called ____.
rugae
villi
cilia
sphincters
The shaft of long bones is the ____.
diaphysis
endosteum
epiphysis
medullary canal
Baldness or the permanent loss of hair from the scalp is _______.
Albino
Erythema
Cyanosis
Alopecia
The structures that allow for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and blood are ____.
bronchioles
bronchi
alveoli
epiglottis
Which of the following is not a function of the large intestine?
Absorption of remaining water
Production of intestinal juice containing enzymes
Transportation of waste products
Absorption of remaining nutrients
Spaces, or “soft spots,” in the cranium that allow for the enlargement of the skull as brain growth occurs are _____.
fontanels
foramina
sutures
sinuses
The measurement of the balance between heat produced and heat loss is ____.
vital signs
homeostasis
temperature
wellness
What is the ideal blood pressure for a healthy adult?
130/80
119/70
120/80
125/80
