An example of a "ball and socket" joint is the ANS: hip
The kidneys are located behind the ANS: peritoneum
During swallowing, the larynx is covered by the ANS: epiglottis
The protein in epidermal cells that makes the skin relatively waterproof is ANS: keratin
At what point does systolic pressure occur ANS: During ventricular contraction
What is the medical term for "baby" teeth? ANS: Deciduous
What organ is located in the lymphatic system? ANS: Spleen
Digestion DOES NOT involve which organ ANS: Spleen
The mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid is called ANS: conjunctiva.
A deficiency of vitamin B12 leads to which type of anemia? ANS: Pernicious
The hormone responsible for ovulation is ANS: LH
The largest glandular organ in the body is the ANS: liver
,Approximately 60% of the plasma proteins are formed by ANS: albumins
The receptors for hearing and equilibrium are located in the ANS: inner ear
When a muscle contracts, it becomes ANS: shorter and thicker
Bilirubin specimens require what special preparation? ANS: Protection from light
The function of insulin is to ANS: assist glucose into the cells
Where are the sublingual glands located? ANS: Beneath mucous membrane
The thin membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the white of the eye is the ANS: conjunctiva
The three sections of the small intestine are the ANS: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum
Where do peristaltic waves occur ANS: Esophagus
Where do you find the pulse from the patient's dorsalis pedis artery ANS: Top of foot
Which one of the following is the most common blood disorder that may result from a variety of causes?
ANS: Anemia
The cavity within the kidney that collects urine is the ANS: renal pelvis
The outer layer of the skin is the ANS: epidermis
, The internal folds of the stomach are known as ANS: rugae
The left ventricle of the heart sends blood out through which artery? ANS: aorta
Which of the following constitutes 2%-4% of the WBCs? ANS: Eosinophils
egg cells are produced where? ANS: Ovarian follicles
The combining form "hist/o" means ANS: tissue
Which of the following is the most common eye condition associated with aging ANS: Presbyopia
The medical term for inflammation of the liver is ANS: hepatitis
The suffix meaning "inflammation" is ANS: itis
Which one of the following is a physician having a practice limited to the aging population? ANS:
Gerontologist
Inflammation of the salivary gland is known as ANS: sialadenitis
Choose the abbreviation that means four times a day. ANS: QID
"Ostomy" is a ANS: suffix