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1HOSA BOWL QUESTIONS LATEST EDITION 2023-2024 EXAM 300+ EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the study of the form and structure of an organism? - ANSWER- anatomy
What is the study of the processes of living organisms or why and how they work? - ANSWER- physiology
What is the study of how diseases occur and the responses of living organisms to disease processes? - ANSWER- pathophysiology
What is the basic substance of all life made up of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen sulfur, nitrogen and phosphorus? - ANSWER- protoplasm
What is the asexual cellular process that forms two identical cells? - ANSWER- mitosis
What are cells of the same type that join together for a common purpose? - ANSWER- tissue
What is the condition when there is an excess amount of tissue fluid or swelling of tissues? - ANSWER- edema
What are the four main groups of tissue? - ANSWER- epithelial, connective, nerve and muscle tissue
What type of tissue covers the surface of the body and forms the lining of the intestinal, respiratory, circulatory and urinary tracts? - ANSWER- epithelial
What type of tissue is the supporting fabric of organs and other body parts and consists of soft and hard? - ANSWER- connective
What type of connective tissue includes adipose or fatty tissue which insulates the body and acts as a padding? - ANSWER- Soft connective tissue
What type of connective tissue includes cartilage and bone? - ANSWER- Hard connective tissue
Which body system protects the body from injury, infection and dehydration to help regulate body temperature and eliminate waste? - ANSWER- Integumentary
Which body system creates a framework for the body and protects internal organs and produces blood cells? - ANSWER- skeletal
Which body system produces movement, protects internal organs, produces body heat and maintains posture? - ANSWER- Muscular
Which body system coordinates and controls body activities? - ANSWER- nervous
Which body system carries oxygen and nutrients to body cells and carries waste products away from the cells to help produce cells to fight infection? - ANSWER- Circulatory
Which body system carries some tissue fluid and wastes to blood and assists with fighting infection? - ANSWER- lymphatic
Which body system breathes in oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide? - ANSWER- respiratory
Which body system digests food physically and chemically while transporting food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste? - ANSWER- Digestive
Which body system filters blood to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body and eliminates waste? - ANSWER- urinary
Which body system produces and secretes hormones to regulate body processes? - ANSWER- Endocrine
Which body plane divides the body into top and bottom halves? - ANSWER- transverse
Which body plane divides the body into right and left sides? - ANSWER- Midsagittal or median
Which body system divides the body into a front and back section? - ANSWER- frontal or coronal Which body cavity contains the brain? - ANSWER- cranial
4Which body cavity contains the spinal cord? - ANSWER- spinal cavity
Which body cavity is located in the chest and contains the esophagus, trachea, bronchi, lungs, heart and large blood vessels? - ANSWER- thoracic
Which body system is divided into an upper and lower part and contains the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, appendix, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and spleen? - ANSWER- abdominal
What are the three main layers of skin? - ANSWER- epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous
What are the two main layers of the epidermis? - ANSWER- stratum corneum -outermost stratum germinativum- innermost
What is the outermost layer of skin? - ANSWER- epidermis
What is the layer of tissue that contains blood vessels, nerves, involuntary muscles and sweat and oil glands? - ANSWER- Dermis
What is the innermost layer of the skin made up of elastic and fibrous connective tissue and connects the skin to underlying muscles? - ANSWER- subcutaneous fascia or hypodermis
What are the two main types of glands? - ANSWER- sudoriferous and sebaceous glands
What are sweat glands called? - ANSWER- sudoriferous glands
What are oil glands? - ANSWER- sebaceous glands
Condition of baldness? - ANSWER- alopecia
What are the functions of the integumentary system? - ANSWER- protection, sensory perception, body temperature regulation, storage, absorption, absorption, excretion, and production
What are the two pigments? - ANSWER- melanin and carotene
What is the brownish-black pigment? - ANSWER- melanin
What is the yellowish-red pigment? - ANSWER- carotene
absence of color pigments - ANSWER- albino
reddish color of the skin that can be caused by either burns or congestion of blood in the vessels - ANSWER- erythema
yellow discoloration of the skin - ANSWER- jaundice
bluish discoloration of the skin caused by insufficient oxygen - ANSWER- cyanosis skin eruption that consists of flat spots on the skin - ANSWER- macules
skin eruptions that consist of firm, raised areas such as pimples? - ANSWER- papules
skin eruptions that consist of blisters or fluid-filled sacs - ANSWER- vesicles
skin eruptions that consist of pus-filled sacs such as those seen in acne or pimples. - ANSWER- pustules
skin eruptions that consist of areas of dried pus and blood - ANSWER- crusts
skin eruptions that consist of itchy, elevated areas with an irregular shape, hives and insect bites - ANSWER- wheals
skin eruptions that result in a deep loss of skin surface and extend into the dermis - ANSWER- ulcer inflammation of the sebaceous glands and caused by hormonal changes and increased secretion of sebum - ANSWER- acne
vulgaris contagious fungal infection that usually affects the feet, results in itchy skin, blisters and cracks into open sores - ANSWER- athlete's foot
inflammation of the skin, caused by any substance that irritates the skin - ANSWER- dermatitis
noncontagious inflammatory skin disorder caused by an allergen or irritant and - ANSWER- eczema highly contagious skin infection caused by streptococci or staphylococci organisms - ANSWER- impetigo chronic,
noncontagious, inherent skin diseases including thick, red areas covered with white or silver scales - ANSWER- psoriasis
a highly contagious fungal infection of the skin or scalp - ANSWER- ringworm
warts caused by a viral infection of the skin - ANSWER- verrucae
What are the functions of the skeletal system? - ANSWER- framework, protection, levers, production of blood cells and storage
What are the long shafts in bones called? - ANSWER- diaphysis
What are the two extremities called? - ANSWER- epiphysis
The cavity in the diaphysis filled with yellow marrow - ANSWER- medullary canal
The membrane that lines the medullary canal and keeps yellow marrow intact - ANSWER- endosteum The outside of the bone covered with a tough membrane which contains blood vessels, lymph vessels and osteoblasts - ANSWER- periosteum
The two divisions of the skeletal system - ANSWER- axial and appendicular
The part of the skeleton that forms the main trunk of the body and is composed of the skull, spinal column, ribs and breastbone? - ANSWER- axial skeleton
Spaces or soft spots that allow for the enlargement of the skull as brain growth occurs - ANSWER- fontanels
Areas where cranial bones are joined together - ANSWER- sutures
air spaces in the bones of the skull that act as resonating chambers for the voice - ANSWER- sinuses
openings in bones that allow nerves and blood vessels to enter or leave the bone - ANSWER- foramina What is the 2015 Biomedical Debate Topic? - ANSWER- E-Cigarettes- More harmful to your health than regular cigarettes
What are the 5 Medical Reading Books? - ANSWER- Living and Dying in Brick City, What Everybody is Saying, How They Croaked, The Running Dream, Throwaway Players
What is the 2015 HOSA National Service Project? - ANSWER- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society What is the 2015 HOSA Public Service Announcement? - ANSWER- Concussions: Prevention, Recognition and Treatment
What is the 2015 Prepared Speaking and Speaking Skills? - ANSWER- HOSA: Lead! What is the 2015 Public Health Topic? - ANSWER- Second-Hand Stress
What is the 2015 Researched Persuasive Speaking Topic? - ANSWER- Childhood Vaccines: Parent Choice? Should Children Play contact sports?
Where was the first HOSA organizing meeting? - ANSWER- Cherry Hill, New Jersey
What were the first 6 charter states? - ANSWER- Alabama, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas
Where was the Constitutional Convention? - ANSWER- Arlington Texas
Where was the Second HOSA conference? - ANSWER- Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Where was the first National HOSA conference? - ANSWER- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Where was the third national HOSA conference? - ANSWER- Asheville, North Carolina Where were the first national HOSA headquarters? - ANSWER- Raleigh, North Carolina Where was the first National HOSA office? - ANSWER- Wilmington, Delaware What is the current national HOSA motto? - ANSWER- The Hands of HOSA mold the Health of Tomorrow Which therapy involves pressure applied with fingers, palms, thumbs or elbows to specific pressure points to stimulate flow of energy? - ANSWER- Acupressure What is an Ancient Chinese therapy involving the insertion of very thin needles into specific points along pathways of the body to stimulate the flow of energy? - ANSWER- Acupuncture
Which therapy encourages the use of substances to prevent or inhibit oxidation and neutralize free radicals? - ANSWER- Antioxidants
Which therapy involves the use of selected fragrances to alter mood and restore the body, mind and spirit? - ANSWER- Aromatherapy
Which therapy uses monitoring devices to provide a patient with information about his/her reaction to stress and show its effect on the body? - ANSWER- Biofeedback
Which therapy involves the Ancient Japanese and Tibetan idea that disease causes an imbalance in the body's energy fields? - ANSWER- Healing Touch
Which therapy uses very minute, dilute doses of drugs made from natural substances to stimulate the immune system to remove toxins and heal the body? - ANSWER- Homeopathy
Which therapy uses water in any form for healing purposes? - ANSWER- hydrotherapy
Which nutritional therapy is based on the Taoist concept of the balance between yin and yang and different foods representing the two? - ANSWER- Macrobiotic Diet
Which therapy is based on the ancient theory that health is harmony with nature and the universe and a balanced state of yin and yang? - ANSWER- Tai Chi
Which therapy is based on an ancient healing practice with the belief that illness is an imbalance in an individual's energy field? - ANSWER- Therapeutic Touch
A main motion is one that - ANSWER- brings business before the assembly
before a member in an assembly can speak he must - ANSWER- Obtain the floor
the standard order of business is presented - ANSWER- immediately after approval of the minutes Calling a meeting to order is - ANSWER- not part of the order of business
If a chair makes a mistake in assigning the floor, a member may make a motion - ANSWER- to raise a Point of Order
The quorum should be fixed at the number of members who can REASONABLY be expected to attend meeting - ANSWER- true
What is the first item of business at a regular meeting? - ANSWER- reading and approval of minutes The order of business is also known as - ANSWER- the agenda or program
When is a member allowed to rise? - ANSWER- once the speaker yields the floor
What are the steps in handling a motion? - ANSWER-
1) member makes a motion
2)another member seconds the motion
3)the chair states the question
4)members debate the question
5)Chair takes a vote
6)Chair announces the results of the vote
A member makes a motion by saying... - ANSWER- " I move that....."
What does a member do as soon as motion is made? - ANSWER- Resumes his seat
What does a member do if he or she is unsure of the proper wording of a motion? - ANSWER- may seek assistance from the chair
Does the seconder of a motion need to obtain the floor? - ANSWER- NO
A second implies that the seconder - ANSWER- agrees that the motion should come before the meeting When is a motion open to debate? - ANSWER- when the chair states it
The maker of a motion - ANSWER- has the right to speak first
What must the debate on a question consist of? - ANSWER- only the merits of the pending question How many times can a member speak on the same question the same day? - ANSWER- two
Who can require that a voice vote be retaken as a standing vote(rising vote) when there is doubts as to which side prevailed? - ANSWER- Any member
when can the chair vote? - ANSWER- only when the vote is by secret ballot or the vote would not effect the outcome
What happens if there is a tie on a main motion ? - ANSWER- the motion is lost
hunchback - ANSWER- kyphosis
swayback - ANSWER- lordosis
side to side curvature - ANSWER- scoliosis
Part of the brain responsible for muscle coordination, balance, posture and muscle tone - ANSWER- cerebellum
Part of the brain responsible for relay center and directs sensory impulses to the cerebrum - ANSWER- thalamus
Part of the brain responsible for regulating and controlling temperature, appetite, water balance, sleep - ANSWER- hypothalamus
Part of the brain responsible for conducting impulses between brain parts and for certain eye and auditory reflexes - ANSWER- midbrain
Part of the brain responsible for conducting messages to other parts and reflex actions like chewing, tasting, saliva and respiration - ANSWER- Pons
Part of the brain responsible for regulating heartbeat, swallowing, coughing and blood pressure - ANSWER- medulla oblongata
Part of the nervous system is responsible for many reflex actions and carrying sensory messages up to the brain - ANSWER- spinal cord