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Body activities such as breathing, circulation, and heartbeat are regulated by the - CORRECT
ANSWERS B. Autonomic nervous system
Which gas is brought into the body, and which is eliminated by the respiratory system? -
CORRECT ANSWERS D. Oxygen, carbon dioxide
The muscular tissue of the heart is called the - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Myocardium
Blood enters the right atrium of the heart from the - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Vena cava
The disorder characterized by degeneration of the myelin sheath is - CORRECT ANSWERS A.
Multiple sclerosis
The functional, microscopic filtration unit of the kidney is the - CORRECT ANSWERS B.
Nephron
The testes produce - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Both A and B. A - Sperm; B - Testosterone
The amount of circulating blood in the body of an average adult is about - CORRECT ANSWERS
D. 6 liters
The main function of white blood cells is to - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Defend the body against
invading bacteria and viruses
The process that stops bleeding is called - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Hemostasis
,The spinal cavity contains the - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Spinal cord
Air is brought into the lungs by way of the - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Trachea
The longest and strongest bone of the skeleton is the - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Femur
The dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity is the -
CORRECT ANSWERS C. Diaphragm
Which of the following organs serves as a reservoir for blood? - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Spleen
The skin performs all of the following functions EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Nitrogen-
containing waste excretion
The vocal cards are located in the - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Larynx
Otitis media is an inflammatory condition of the - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Ear
Insulin is produced in the - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Pancreas
If a patient is diagnosed with enteritis, which part of the digestive tract is inflamed? - CORRECT
ANSWERS D. Intestines
Which portion of the external ear is shaped to catch sound waves? - CORRECT ANSWERS B.
Pinna
, The peripheral nervous system is made up of - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Peripheral nerves
Another name for the eardrum is the - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Tympanic membrane
Legally, a physician - CORRECT ANSWERS D. None of the above (A - May not refuse to accept a
patient if he or she chooses; B - May refuse to provide follow-up care after treatment; C - Must
provide a medical history to the patient's insurance company if the insurance company so
requests
In order to release medical information to another source - CORRECT ANSWERS B. The patient
must sign a release form
In order for a contract to be enforceable, the contract must include - CORRECT ANSWERS D.
All of the above (A - An offer; B - A consideration; C - An acceptance
The medical record of a patient who is a minor should be kept - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Until
the patient reaches the age of majority, plus the number of years for the statue of limitations in
the particular state
The medical record is owned by - CORRECT ANSWERS D. The physician/clinic
Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures that protect the medical office and staff
from lawsuits is called - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Risk management
Statute of limitations refers to - CORRECT ANSWERS C. The time period allowed for beginning
a lawsuit for malpractice