Chapter 2 AAPC - Anatomy

1.Which of the following is not a function of skin?

Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A

2. Which layer is NOT considered part of the skin?

Hypodermis

3. Which of the following is true of the stratum germinativum?

It lies on top of the dermis and has access to a rich supply of blood

4.Which of the following best describes psoriasis?

A chronic condition characterized by wheals and generally accompanied by pruritus

5. Muscle is attached to bone by what method?

Tendons, aponeurosis and directly to bone

6. What is affected by myasthenia gravis?

Neuromuscular junction

7. Which bone(s) have trochanters

Femur

8. What is the great toe called?

Hallux

9. What is a function of the alveoli in the lungs

Oxygen exchange

10. Through which vessel is oxygenated blood returned to the heart from the lungs?

Pulmonary vein

11. Which respiratory structure is comprised of cartilage and ligaments?

Trachea

12. How many lobes make up the right lung?

Three

13 what is a myocardial infarction?

Lack of oxygen to the heart tissue, resulting in tissue death

14. Which of the following does not circulate fluids throughout the body?

Endocrine system

15. Which of the following is significant of an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

It is a weakness in a large artery and rupture can be deadly

16. Which chamber of the heart is considered the one working the hardest?

Left Ventricle

17. Which of the following best describes constituent components of the human lymphatic system?

Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, spleen, thoracic duct

18. The term hemic specifically refers to what bodily fluid?

Blood

19. What distinguishes a sentinel node from other lymph nodes?

Sentinel node is the first lymph node in a group of nodes to be reached by metastasizing

cancer cells

20.The mediastinum contains all of the following except?

Lungs

21. The term pneumomediastinum describes what condition?

The presence of air in the mediastinum

22. Which of the following is NOT true of the thoracic diaphragm?

It is a frequent site of a Spigelian (lateral ventral) hernia

23. Upon leaving the stomach, nutrients move through the small intestine in what order?

a. Duodenum,jejunum, ileum

24.Upon leaving the last portion of the small intestine, nutrients move through the large intestine in what order?

Cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon

25. The splenic left colic flexure lies in the upper left quadrant, between what two portions of the large intestine?

The transverse and descending colon

26. In order, starting with the innermost layer, what are the four walls of the digestive tract?

Mucosa, submucosa, muscle, serosa

27. Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder by which structure?

Ureter

28. The loop of Henle is located in which structure?

Kidney

29. What is Bowman's capsule?

C-shaped structure partially surrounding the glomerulus

30.The structure of the male anatomy carrying sperm out of the epididymis is call?

Vas deferens

31. What is the function of the Cowper's glands?

Helps lubricate the urethra

32. A part of the male genital system sitting below the urinary bladder and surrounding the urethra is called the .

Prostate

33.What is endometriosis?

When the endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus

34. If a woman has a Pap smear performed by her gynecologist what part of the female anatomy is involved?

Cervix

35. The corpus luteum secretes progesterone. What is an effect of the secretion?

Thickens the endometrium for implantation and is necessary to sustain pregnancy

36.an ectopic pregnancy is a complication in which the fertilized ovum is implanted in any tissue other than the.

Uterine wall

37. What is vernix caseosa

A white cheese like substance covering the fetus and newborn

38. The term episiotomy best describes a procedure of what type?

An incision made in the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery

39.Which gland is located on the superior surface of the kidney?

Adrenal gland

40. What is the function of the thyroid gland

It secretes hormones regulating body metabolism and blood calcium

41. Which cells produce hormones to regulate blood sugar

Pancreatic islets

42. Which part of the brain controls blood pressure, heart rate and respiration?

Medulla

43. What are chemicals which relay, amplify and modulate signals between a neuron and another cells?

Neurotransmitters

44. Which of the following conditions results from an injury to the head? The symptoms include headache, dizziness and vomiting

Concussion

45. Lacrimal glands are responsible for which of the following

Production of tears

46. Which of the following does not contribute to refraction in the eye?

Macula

47. A patient diagnosed with glaucoma has:

Abnormally high intraocular pressure

48. Which of the following is true about the tympanic membrane

It separates the external ear from the middle ear

49 which of the following is true about the function of the cochlea

It transmits sound only

50. Which of the following are auditory ossicles?

Stapes and incus