EMT Chapter 6 The Human Body Quiz Complete Rated A+

EMT Chapter 6 The Human Body Quiz Complete Rated A+ The ____________ is a muscular dome that forms the inferior boundary of the thorax, separating the thorax from the abdomen. Ans- diaphragm Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the: Ans- gallbladder. The ___________ is made up of the maxilla and zygoma, as well as the frontal bone of the cranium. Ans- orbit The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the: Ans- foramen magnum. Which of the following structures does NOT contain smooth muscle? Ans- Skeletal system A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is: Ans- heat. If a patient's chest barely moves during inhalation, even if the patient's respiratory rate is normal, you should suspect that: Ans- minute volume is decreased. What happens when blood volume is lost from the body? Ans- The arteries contract to increase the blood pressure. A patient has a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg. The "130" in this measurement represents: Ans- ventricular contraction. The central nervous system is composed of the: Ans- brain and spinal cord. Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? Ans- Metabolic coordination Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the abdomen? Ans- Spleen Which of the following systems is responsible for releasing hormones that regulate body activities? Ans- Endocrine Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the: Ans- ureters. What is the function of the fallopian tubes? Ans- To transport a mature egg to the uterus The waste products of aerobic metabolism include: Ans- carbon dioxide and water. Pathophysiology is the study of the functional changes that occur when the body reacts to a particular: Ans- disease. A patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sac surrounding the heart. Which type of shock would this condition cause? Ans- Obstructive Large amounts of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) are generated when: Ans- the cells function with adequate oxygen. Which of the following is NOT true of the lymphatic system? Ans- Its vessels closely parallel the major arteries in the body. The axial skeleton is composed of the: Ans- skull, face, thorax, and vertebral column. The ___________ is made up of the maxilla and zygoma, as well as the frontal bone of the cranium. Ans- orbit The atlas is the: Ans- first cervical vertebra, which articulates with the skull. Twelve pairs of ribs attach to which section of the spinal column? Ans- Thoracic The ___________ portion of the spinal column is joined to the iliac bones of the pelvis. Anssacrum The most distal four spinal vertebrae, which are fused together, form the: Ans- coccyx. The most superior section of the sternum is called the: Ans- manubrium. The inferior cartilaginous tip of the sternum is called the: Ans- xiphoid process. The large, flat, triangular bone that overlies the posterior thoracic wall is called the: Ansscapula. The bones of the forearm are called the: Ans- radius