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Where does digestion begin in the alimentary canal?
Oral cavity
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Which of the following lists the correct pathway of blood through the circulatory system?
Right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary valve, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left atrium, mitral valve, left ventricle, aortic valve, aorta, body tissues, vena cava, right atrium
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Where is the popliteal artery located?
Behind the knee
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Which of the following male reproductive organs is also a part of the urinary system?
Urethra
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Which of the following muscles is located towards the outer side of the leg?
Vastus lateralis
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Which of the following is a byproduct of anaerobic respiration that can lead to muscular fatigue, muscle cramps, muscle pain, or a burning sensation in the muscles?
Lactic Acid
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Which of the following occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated?
Heart rate increases, pupils dilate, digestion slows down
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Which bones form via intramembranous ossification?
The flat bones of the skull, the mandible, and clavicles
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What is the function of endocrine glands?
They secrete hormones directly into the blood.
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The carpals articulate with the distal ends of which two bones?
Radius and ulna
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What is the purpose of gastric mucous?
To protect the stomach lining from acid and digestive enzymes.
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What does the presence of antidiuretic hormone stimulate?
Water reabsorption from the urinary filtrate
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Which of the following glands secrete earwax?
Ceruminous
What is erythropoiesis and where does it occur?
The formation of red blood cells; Red bone marrow
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Which of the following is not a bone of the lower extremities?
Ulna
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Which of the following types of cancer would present warning signs that are identified using the ABCDE method?
Melanoma
The internal reproductive organs are located in which of the following anatomical regions?
Pelvic
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Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?
Standing upright, facing the observer, upper extremities at the body's sides, feet flat and directed forward, and the palms facing anteriorly
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A patient with a lower than normal amount of thrombocytes could be at risk of ____________.
extensive bleeding
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Which organelle is responsible for regulating the transport of substances in and out of the cell?
Cell membrane
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Which of the following is defined as "a group of similar cells and their intercellular matrix that carry out a specific function together?"
Tissues
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The shoulder is an example of which type of synovial joint?
Ball and socket
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A sprain occurs when which of the following structures is stretched or torn?
Ligament
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Which of the following organelles would you expect to find an abundance of in leukocytes?
Lysosomes
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A patient who is on a plant-based diet complains that their skin is appearing to take on a yellowish color. Which of the following foods would you expect the patient to have eaten a large amount of?
Carrots
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The diaphragm is _________ to the lungs.
Inferior
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Which of the following features of veins results in the venous system operating at lower pressures than the arterial side?
Veins have thinner, more compliant vessel walls than arteries.
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The components found in blood that carry out blood clotting are:
thrombocytes
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Which of the following terms describes the process of forming new red blood cells?
Erythropoiesis
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What is one of the functions of the hypothalamus?
Regulating body temperature
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If the femoral artery was cut, which of the following blood vessels would not receive blood as a result?
Popliteal artery
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Which glands release an oily secretion through the hair follicles that lubricates the skin and prevents drying?
Sebaceous glands
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Which of the following salivary glands primarily contributes to the production and secretion of saliva?
Submandibular glands
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Which of the following is the correct sequence of transport of filtrate from the nephrons to the renal pelvis?
Proximal Convoluted Tubule - Loop of Henle - Distal Convoluted Tubule - Collecting Duct - Minor Calyx - Major Calyx - Renal Pelvis
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What is the outermost layer of the epidermis?
Stratum corneum
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Which structure lies between the thoracic and abdominal cavities?
Diaphragm
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A tissue sample studied under a microscope exhibits the following characteristics: an extracellular matrix providing rigidity to the tissue, and the presence of lacunae. Which type of tissue is this?
Bone
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What form of tissue provides support and structure for the organs?
Connective
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Which structure in the epidermis is responsible for cooling the body to maintain temperature homeostasis?
Eccrine glands
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The hormone __________ assists estrogen in stimulating the formation of the endometrium.
progesterone
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Which blood vessel delivers blood directly into the right atrium?
Vena cava
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In which part of the body would you find aqueous humor?
Between the lens and cornea in the eye
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Which of the following about the hyoid bone is correct?
It is the only bone that does not articulate with any other bone.
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Listening to music stimulates which of the following organs?
Cochlea
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The pharynx is a conduit for air and food. It is divided into three segments which contain lymphoid structures that play significant roles in protection and defense. Which segment of the pharynx contains the pharyngeal tonsils?
Nasopharynx
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Which of the following structures functions in directing sound waves into the ear?
Auricle
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Which of the following makes up the largest component of whole blood?
Plasma
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The anterior lobe of pituitary glands is called which of the following?
Adenohypophysis
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Which of the following gets absorbed directly into the blood?
Amino Acids
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Which system coordinates and regulates processes within the body through the use of hormones?
Endocrine system
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Which of the following is the primary organ of the female reproductive system responsible for releasing mature eggs?
Ovaries
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Which of the following acts as a store for fats and aids in bone function?
Yellow bone marrow
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The heart consists of four chambers, which include _________________.
right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left ventricle
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Wrist bones are called which of the following?
Carpals
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The _______________ artery is located in the upper arm, and is a continuation of the ________________ artery.
brachial; axillary
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The _________________ carry oxygen rich blood away from the heart, while the ________________ carry oxygen-depleted blood back towards the heart.
arteries; veins
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Which of the following hormones is primarily produced and secreted by the male reproductive system?
Testosterone
Reabsorption of water and electrolytes occur in various parts of the renal tubules. In which segment is sodium mostly reabsorbed?
Proximal Convoluted Tubules
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What type of animal tissue is composed of neurons and neuroglia?
Nervous
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If you were to cut the body through the median plane, what type of sectioning would occur?
Sagittal section
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Which gland releases melatonin?
Pineal gland
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Stratum basale and stratum spinosum are included in which layer of the epidermis?
Stratum granulosum
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Which vertebrae fuse to form the sacrum?
Sacral vertebrae
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What type of cell division occurs in the gonads?
meiosis
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The tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi is called ____________.
Trachea
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Which muscle is located towards the front of the lower leg?
Tibialis anterior
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The right atrium receives blood from the __________.
vena cava
The functions of the circulatory system include all of the following except:
to deliver carbon dioxide to body tissues.
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What connects skin to superficial muscles?
Hypodermis
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An irregular epiphysis at each end is present in which of the following?
A typical long bone
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Which exocrine gland produces sweat on the epidermal surface?
Eccrine
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Skeletal muscle work in pairs. The muscle that executes the given movement is called which of the following?
Prime mover
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Which of the following is not a function of cortisol?
Release growth hormones
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Which of the following is a primary function of the male and/or female reproductive systems?
To produce gametes
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Which of the following muscles draw the limb away from the midline?
Abductors
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How does serotonin affect the body?
It helps to regulate mood, anxiety, sleep, memory, and appetite.
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Which of the following is located in the thoracic cavity?
The mediastinum
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Which of the following is a molecule carrying genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction for all organisms?
DNA
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Which of the following best describes the primary function of hemoglobin?
Carries oxygen to tissues and organs
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Which of the following best describes the function of the mitral valve?
Lets blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle
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Which of the following statements about the endocrine system is false?
The hypothalamus is commonly known as the "master gland."
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Using the provided image, choose the anatomical structure designated by letter B.
Left atrium
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Where is the tibialis anterior located?
The front of the lower extremities
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In which of the following reproductive structures does the fertilization of an ovum occur?
Fallopian tube
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A patient complains of decreased sensation in the distal part of their arm and an inability to adduct and abduct their fingers. Based on these symptoms, which nerve is most likely compromised?
Ulnar
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Which of the following muscles pulls a body part away from the midline of the body?
Abductors
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What is the function of the sebaceous glands?
To secrete oil that lubricates the skin and prevents drying.
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A patient complaining of pain in their sternum reveals that they were recently in a mild car accident. Which of the following structures may have been injured in the accident?
Xiphoid process
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Which type of tissue is most widely distributed throughout the body?
Connective tissue
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Which part of the brain is involved in processing auditory information?
Temporal lobe
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Which important minerals are stored within the skeletal system?
Calcium and phosphorous
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Which of the four chambers of the heart has the thickest muscular wall?
Left ventricle
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Urine travels from the kidney to the urinary bladder through which structure?
Ureter
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Which type of connection do ligaments create?
Bone to bone
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Which of the following options correctly lists the layers of the epidermis from the most superficial to the deepest layer?
Stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum germinativum
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Which of the following structures is part of the upper respiratory system?
Pharynx
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Which plane divides the body into left and right sides?
Sagittal
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Which organ is responsible for most of the nutrient absorption in the body?
Small intestine
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The malleus, incus, and stapes are bones found in the _________.
Ear
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The elbow is what type of joint?
Hinge
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