Question 1

The __________ system provides the basic framework of the body, stores minerals, and manufactures blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  muscular 
B)  immune 
C)  lymphatic 
D)  skeletal 
A)  muscular 
B)  immune 
C)  lymphatic 
D)  skeletal

Question 2

Energy for muscles is stored as ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen 
B)  glucose 
C)  glycogen 
D)  lactic acid 
A)  oxygen 
B)  glucose 
C)  glycogen 
D)  lactic acid

Question 3

The system that produces life is the ________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal 
B)  endocrine 
C)  reproductive 
D)  muscular 
A)  skeletal 
B)  endocrine 
C)  reproductive 
D)  muscular

Question 4

The main function(s) of the blood is (are) to _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  protect against pathogens 
B)  regulate the amount of body fluids 
C)  transport nutrients, gases, waste products, and hormones 
D)  all of the above 
A)  protect against pathogens 
B)  regulate the amount of body fluids 
C)  transport nutrients, gases, waste products, and hormones 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

An example of a synovial joint is the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  joint between the bones of the vertebrae 
B)  temporomandibular joint 
C)  sutures between the bones of the cranium 
D)  none of the above 
A)  joint between the bones of the vertebrae 
B)  temporomandibular joint 
C)  sutures between the bones of the cranium 
D)  none of the above

Question 6

The parts of the lymphatic system include the:
1) spleen
2) thymus gland
3) lymph
4) lymph nodes

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  2, 3, 4 
C)  3, 4 
D)  3 only 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  2, 3, 4 
C)  3, 4 
D)  3 only

Question 7

The use of nitrous oxide may be indicated when a patient has respiratory disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The system that provides nutrients and drainage for body fluids is the ________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphatic 
B)  immune 
C)  digestive 
D)  nervous 
A)  lymphatic 
B)  immune 
C)  digestive 
D)  nervous

Question 9

Which muscle type is found in internal organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Striated or skeletal 
B)  Cardiac 
C)  Smooth 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Striated or skeletal 
B)  Cardiac 
C)  Smooth 
D)  None of the above

Question 10

A joint is an area where two or more bones meet or form a junction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The study of the body structure is _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  physiology 
B)  anatomy 
C)  either a or b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  physiology 
B)  anatomy 
C)  either a or b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 12

The __________ system protects the body from disease and harmful substances.

Accepted Answer

A)  circulatory 
B)  endocrine 
C)  digestive 
D)  immune 
A)  circulatory 
B)  endocrine 
C)  digestive 
D)  immune

Question 13

The epidermis is composed of connective tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The study of the body functions is _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  physiology 
B)  anatomy 
C)  either a or b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  physiology 
B)  anatomy 
C)  either a or b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 15

The bones of the cranium, face, spinal column, ribs, and sternum form the _______ skeleton.

Accepted Answer

A)  appendicular 
B)  axial 
C)  either a or b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  appendicular 
B)  axial 
C)  either a or b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 16

The basic structural unit of the nervous system is a(n) ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  neuron 
B)  axon 
C)  synapse 
D)  dendrite 
A)  neuron 
B)  axon 
C)  synapse 
D)  dendrite

Question 17

If the dental assistant notes the following abnormality on the patient's face, he or she should alert the dentist.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dry skin 
B)  Freckles 
C)  Pimple 
D)  Melanoma 
A)  Dry skin 
B)  Freckles 
C)  Pimple 
D)  Melanoma

Question 18

The endocrine glands release ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tears 
B)  saliva 
C)  insulin 
D)  hormones 
A)  tears 
B)  saliva 
C)  insulin 
D)  hormones

Question 19

Muscle attaches to a movable bone at the insertion point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The transverse plane ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  divides the body into left and right halves 
B)  divides the body into front and back sections 
C)  divides the body into upper and lower sections 
D)  none of the above 
A)  divides the body into left and right halves 
B)  divides the body into front and back sections 
C)  divides the body into upper and lower sections 
D)  none of the above

Exam 6: General Anatomy and Physiology

The __________ system provides the basic framework of the body, stores minerals, and manufactures blood cells.

Energy for muscles is stored as ___________.

The system that produces life is the ________ system.

The main function(s) of the blood is (are) to _______________.

An example of a synovial joint is the __________.

The parts of the lymphatic system include the: 1) spleen 2) thymus gland 3) lymph 4) lymph nodes

The use of nitrous oxide may be indicated when a patient has respiratory disease.

The system that provides nutrients and drainage for body fluids is the ________ system.

Which muscle type is found in internal organs?

A joint is an area where two or more bones meet or form a junction.

The study of the body structure is _________.

The __________ system protects the body from disease and harmful substances.

The epidermis is composed of connective tissue.

The study of the body functions is _________.

The bones of the cranium, face, spinal column, ribs, and sternum form the _______ skeleton.

The basic structural unit of the nervous system is a(n) ___________.

If the dental assistant notes the following abnormality on the patient's face, he or she should alert the dentist.

The endocrine glands release ___________.

Muscle attaches to a movable bone at the insertion point.

The transverse plane ___________.

Introduction to the Dental Profession

Psychology Communication and Multicultural Interaction

Ethics Jurisprudence and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act

Oral Health and Preventative Techniques

Nutrition

Head and Neck Anatomy

Embryology and Histology

Tooth Morphology

Microbiology

Infection Control

Management of Hazardous Materials

Preparation for Patient Care

Dental Charting

Pharmacology

Emergency Management

Introduction to the Dental Office and Basic Chairside Assisting

Basic Chairside Instruments and Tray Systems

Instrument Transfer and Maintaining the Operating Field

Anesthesia and Sedation

Introduction to Dental Radiography and Equipment

Production and Evaluation of Dental Radiographs

Extraoral and Digital Radiography

Endodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dental Implants

Oral Pathology

Orthodontics

Pediatric Dentistry

Dental Sealants

Periodontics

Coronal Polish

Fixed Prosthodontics and Gingival Retraction

Computerized Impression and Restorative Systems

Cosmetic Dentistry and Whitening

Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Cements Bases Liners and Bonding Agents

Restorative Materials Matrix and Wedge

Laboratory Materials and Techniques

Dental Office Management

Employment Strategies

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