Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets (9TH EDITION) Test
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What is the function of a baroreceptor? - ANSWER-Monitoring changes
in arterial pressure
The limbic system, a portion of the cerebrum and diencephalon,
contains structures that: - ANSWER-Influence emotions and mood.
In the bloodstream, _____________ reacts with the plasma protein
angiotensinogen to form angiotensin I. - ANSWER-renin
What hormone is secreted in response to a decrease in the sodium
level or an increase in the potassium level? - ANSWER-Aldosterone
What is the cardiac output of a person with a stroke volume of 60mL
and a heart rate of 90 beats/minute? - ANSWER-5.4L
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,Normal inhalation is the result of - ANSWER-negative pressure in the
thoracic cavity
All of the following are facial bones EXCEPT: maxilla, parietal, palatine,
lacrimal - ANSWER-Parietal
Blood enters the right atrium of the heart from the - ANSWER-vena
cavae and coronary sinus
A specialized part of the venous system that filters the blood and
metabolizes various drugs is called the: - ANSWER-hepatic portal
system
Which of the following structures comprise the axial skeleton? -
ANSWER-Skull, face, thoracic cage, vertebral column
The two major veins that drain the head and neck of blood are the: -
ANSWER-jugular veins
Which layer of the heart would be penetrated during an emergent
medical procedure in order to remove fluid? - ANSWER-pericardium
The Broca region of the left frontal lobe is responsible for the muscular
actions that are associated with: - ANSWER-speech
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,The S2 heart sound represents: - ANSWER-closure of the semilunar
valves
The average total body water content of a healthy adult is
approximately ____% of his or her body weight. - ANSWER-60
The left main coronary artery rapidly divides into the: - ANSWER-Left
anterior descending and circumflex arteries
What is a function of the lymphatic system? - ANSWER-Filtration of
debris and bacteria from the blood
Freshly oxygenated blood is returned to the left atrium through the: -
ANSWER-Pulmonary veins
Efferent nerves of the peripheral nervous system are responsible for: -
ANSWER-carrying commands from the brain to the muscles
The pulmonary circulation is responsible for: - ANSWER-ensuring that
blood gets reoxygenated.
Molecules that bind to a receptor's cells and trigger a response by that
cell, thereby resulting in some kind of action or biologic effect, are
called: - ANSWER-agonists
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, During an acidotic state, the kidneys attempt to maintain a normal pH
by: - ANSWER-retaining bicarbonate
The thick fibrous membrane that surrounds the heart is called the: -
ANSWER-pericardium
The metabolic breakdown of stored carbohydrates, fats, or proteins in
order to provide energy is called: - ANSWER-catabolism
The ilium is defined as the: - ANSWER-bony prominences of the pelvis
Which of the following is NOT part of the pelvis? Trochanter, iliac crest,
pubic symphysis, sacroiliac joint - ANSWER-Trochanter
A person with type A+ blood could receive which of the following blood
types? A+, B-, AB-, A- - ANSWER-A+
The substance that contains all the cellular contents between the cell
membrane and the nucleus is called the: - ANSWER-cytoplasm
Which hormone prepares the uterus for implantation? - ANSWER-
progesterone
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Bank | Complete Guide Chapter 1-53 (study guide) A+ Rated latest
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What is the function of a baroreceptor? - ANSWER-Monitoring changes
in arterial pressure
The limbic system, a portion of the cerebrum and diencephalon,
contains structures that: - ANSWER-Influence emotions and mood.
In the bloodstream, _____________ reacts with the plasma protein
angiotensinogen to form angiotensin I. - ANSWER-renin
What hormone is secreted in response to a decrease in the sodium
level or an increase in the potassium level? - ANSWER-Aldosterone
What is the cardiac output of a person with a stroke volume of 60mL
and a heart rate of 90 beats/minute? - ANSWER-5.4L
1|Page
,Normal inhalation is the result of - ANSWER-negative pressure in the
thoracic cavity
All of the following are facial bones EXCEPT: maxilla, parietal, palatine,
lacrimal - ANSWER-Parietal
Blood enters the right atrium of the heart from the - ANSWER-vena
cavae and coronary sinus
A specialized part of the venous system that filters the blood and
metabolizes various drugs is called the: - ANSWER-hepatic portal
system
Which of the following structures comprise the axial skeleton? -
ANSWER-Skull, face, thoracic cage, vertebral column
The two major veins that drain the head and neck of blood are the: -
ANSWER-jugular veins
Which layer of the heart would be penetrated during an emergent
medical procedure in order to remove fluid? - ANSWER-pericardium
The Broca region of the left frontal lobe is responsible for the muscular
actions that are associated with: - ANSWER-speech
2|Page
,The S2 heart sound represents: - ANSWER-closure of the semilunar
valves
The average total body water content of a healthy adult is
approximately ____% of his or her body weight. - ANSWER-60
The left main coronary artery rapidly divides into the: - ANSWER-Left
anterior descending and circumflex arteries
What is a function of the lymphatic system? - ANSWER-Filtration of
debris and bacteria from the blood
Freshly oxygenated blood is returned to the left atrium through the: -
ANSWER-Pulmonary veins
Efferent nerves of the peripheral nervous system are responsible for: -
ANSWER-carrying commands from the brain to the muscles
The pulmonary circulation is responsible for: - ANSWER-ensuring that
blood gets reoxygenated.
Molecules that bind to a receptor's cells and trigger a response by that
cell, thereby resulting in some kind of action or biologic effect, are
called: - ANSWER-agonists
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, During an acidotic state, the kidneys attempt to maintain a normal pH
by: - ANSWER-retaining bicarbonate
The thick fibrous membrane that surrounds the heart is called the: -
ANSWER-pericardium
The metabolic breakdown of stored carbohydrates, fats, or proteins in
order to provide energy is called: - ANSWER-catabolism
The ilium is defined as the: - ANSWER-bony prominences of the pelvis
Which of the following is NOT part of the pelvis? Trochanter, iliac crest,
pubic symphysis, sacroiliac joint - ANSWER-Trochanter
A person with type A+ blood could receive which of the following blood
types? A+, B-, AB-, A- - ANSWER-A+
The substance that contains all the cellular contents between the cell
membrane and the nucleus is called the: - ANSWER-cytoplasm
Which hormone prepares the uterus for implantation? - ANSWER-
progesterone
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