WEST COAST EMT FINAL EXAM LATEST 2023-2024
REAL EXAM CHAPTER 1-29QUESTIONS AND
100%CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
The central nervous system is composed of the:
• brain and sensory nerves.
• motor and sensory nerves.
• brain and spinal cord.
• spinal cord and sensory nerves. - Answer C. brain and spinal cord. Correct
The waste products of aerobic metabolism include:
• uric acid and nitrogen.
• ATP and glucose.
• glucose and lactic acid.
• carbon dioxide and water. - Answer D. carbon dioxide and water. Correct
Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the:
• ureters.
• renal duct.
• prostate.
• urethra. - Answer A. ureters. Correct
What happens when blood volume is lost from the body?
• The arteries contract to increase the blood pressure.
• Arterial blood is diverted to the skin and muscles.
• The veins dilate to increase systemic perfusion.
• Widespread vasodilation causes blood pressure to decrease. - Answer A. The
arteries contract to increase the blood pressure. Correct
What is the function of the fallopian tubes?
• To supply blood to the uterine lining
• To produce progesterone and estrogen
• To transport a mature egg to the uterus
• To connect the ovaries - Answer C. To transport a mature egg to the uterus
Correct
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
• Metabolic coordination
• Temperature regulation
• Sensory reception
,• Pressure and pain perception - Answer A. Metabolic coordination Correct
Which of the following is NOT true of the lymphatic system?
• It relies on muscle movement to circulate lymph.
• It circulates waste products of metabolism away from cells.
• It circulates oxygen, nutrients and hormones to the cells.
• Its vessels closely parallel the major arteries in the body. - Answer D. Its vessels
closely parallel the major arteries in the body. Correct
Which of the following structures does NOT contain smooth muscle?
• Skeletal system
• Urinary system
• Gastrointestinal tract
• Blood vessels - Answer A. Skeletal system Correct
Which of the following systems is responsible for releasing hormones that regulate
body activities?
• Nervous
• Reproductive
• Endocrine
• Skeletal - Answer C. Endocrine Correct
Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the
abdomen?
• Stomach
• Cecum
• Spleen
• Liver - Answer C. Spleen Correct
Which of the following are found in the retroperitoneal space?
Liver
Spleen Kidneys
Stomach - Answer Kidneys
The cartilaginous tip of the sternum is called the:
costal arch.
manubrium. angle
of Louis.
xiphoid process. - Answer xiphoid process.
A person with bilateral femur fractures has:
, fractured one of his or her femurs.
fractured both of his or her femurs.
one femur fractured in two places.
fractured the lateral aspect of the femur. - Answer fractured both of his or her femurs.
The MOST prominent landmark on the anterior surface of the neck is the:
mastoid process.
cricoid cartilage.
thyroid cartilage.
cricothyroid membrane. - Answer thyroid cartilage
Insulin is produced in the:
liver.
pancreas.
thyroid gland.
adrenal glands. - Answer pancreas.
connect muscles to bones.
Ligaments
Cartilage
Tendons
Joints - Answer Tendons
The normal resting adult heart rate is:
50 to 70 beats/min.
60 to 100 beats/min.
80 to 110 beats/min.
110 to 120 beats/min. - Answer 60 to 100 beats/min.
oxygenated; lungs
deoxygenated; body
oxygenated; body
deoxygenated; lungs - Answer oxygenated; lungs
The largest part of the brain is the:
cerebrum.
brain stem.
cerebellum.
foramen magnum. - Answer cerebrum.
Which of the following statements about red blood cells is FALSE?
They contain iron.
They carry oxygen.
REAL EXAM CHAPTER 1-29QUESTIONS AND
100%CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
The central nervous system is composed of the:
• brain and sensory nerves.
• motor and sensory nerves.
• brain and spinal cord.
• spinal cord and sensory nerves. - Answer C. brain and spinal cord. Correct
The waste products of aerobic metabolism include:
• uric acid and nitrogen.
• ATP and glucose.
• glucose and lactic acid.
• carbon dioxide and water. - Answer D. carbon dioxide and water. Correct
Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the:
• ureters.
• renal duct.
• prostate.
• urethra. - Answer A. ureters. Correct
What happens when blood volume is lost from the body?
• The arteries contract to increase the blood pressure.
• Arterial blood is diverted to the skin and muscles.
• The veins dilate to increase systemic perfusion.
• Widespread vasodilation causes blood pressure to decrease. - Answer A. The
arteries contract to increase the blood pressure. Correct
What is the function of the fallopian tubes?
• To supply blood to the uterine lining
• To produce progesterone and estrogen
• To transport a mature egg to the uterus
• To connect the ovaries - Answer C. To transport a mature egg to the uterus
Correct
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
• Metabolic coordination
• Temperature regulation
• Sensory reception
,• Pressure and pain perception - Answer A. Metabolic coordination Correct
Which of the following is NOT true of the lymphatic system?
• It relies on muscle movement to circulate lymph.
• It circulates waste products of metabolism away from cells.
• It circulates oxygen, nutrients and hormones to the cells.
• Its vessels closely parallel the major arteries in the body. - Answer D. Its vessels
closely parallel the major arteries in the body. Correct
Which of the following structures does NOT contain smooth muscle?
• Skeletal system
• Urinary system
• Gastrointestinal tract
• Blood vessels - Answer A. Skeletal system Correct
Which of the following systems is responsible for releasing hormones that regulate
body activities?
• Nervous
• Reproductive
• Endocrine
• Skeletal - Answer C. Endocrine Correct
Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the
abdomen?
• Stomach
• Cecum
• Spleen
• Liver - Answer C. Spleen Correct
Which of the following are found in the retroperitoneal space?
Liver
Spleen Kidneys
Stomach - Answer Kidneys
The cartilaginous tip of the sternum is called the:
costal arch.
manubrium. angle
of Louis.
xiphoid process. - Answer xiphoid process.
A person with bilateral femur fractures has:
, fractured one of his or her femurs.
fractured both of his or her femurs.
one femur fractured in two places.
fractured the lateral aspect of the femur. - Answer fractured both of his or her femurs.
The MOST prominent landmark on the anterior surface of the neck is the:
mastoid process.
cricoid cartilage.
thyroid cartilage.
cricothyroid membrane. - Answer thyroid cartilage
Insulin is produced in the:
liver.
pancreas.
thyroid gland.
adrenal glands. - Answer pancreas.
connect muscles to bones.
Ligaments
Cartilage
Tendons
Joints - Answer Tendons
The normal resting adult heart rate is:
50 to 70 beats/min.
60 to 100 beats/min.
80 to 110 beats/min.
110 to 120 beats/min. - Answer 60 to 100 beats/min.
oxygenated; lungs
deoxygenated; body
oxygenated; body
deoxygenated; lungs - Answer oxygenated; lungs
The largest part of the brain is the:
cerebrum.
brain stem.
cerebellum.
foramen magnum. - Answer cerebrum.
Which of the following statements about red blood cells is FALSE?
They contain iron.
They carry oxygen.
