Deck 2: Anatomy and Physiology of Body Systems

Question 1

If the victim is standing erect, arms down to the sides and the palms facing you, what position is she in?

A) lateral recumbent
B) prone
C) supine
D) anatomical

Answer 1

anatomical

Question 2

A victim lying on his back is in what position?

A) supine
B) prone
C) lateral recumbent
D) anatomical

Answer 2

supine

Question 3

The victim is lying face down. What position is she in?

A) anatomical
B) supine
C) prone
D) lateral recumbent

Answer 3

prone

Question 4

If the victim is lying on the left or right side, what position is he in?

A) supine
B) prone
C) anatomical
D) lateral recumbent

Question 5

The directional term that indicates above or higher than the point of reference is:

A) superior.
B) inferior.
C) anterior.
D) posterior.

Question 6

The directional term that means toward the front is:

A) posterior.
B) anterior.
C) superior.
D) inferior.

Question 7

The term lateral means:

A) to the left or right of the midline.
B) toward the front.
C) toward the midline.
D) near the surface.

Question 8

The term medial means:

A) to the left or right of the midline.
B) remote from the surface.
C) toward the midline or center of the body.
D) near the surface.

Question 9

The directional term that means near the surface is:

A) internal.
B) external.
C) deep.
D) superficial.

Question 10

A modified recumbent position of the body used for spinal injuries is called the:

A) Haines recovery position.
B) coma position.
C) lateral recumbent position.
D) right recumbent position.

Question 11

The function of the ligament is to connect:

A) bone to bone.
B) bone to muscle.
C) muscle to muscle.
D) muscle to organ.

Question 12

The function of the tendon is to connect:

A) bone to bone.
B) muscle to bone.
C) muscle to muscle.
D) muscle to organ.

Question 13

The elbow and knee are examples of what type of joint?

A) immovable
B) freely movable
C) slightly movable
D) voluntary movable

Question 14

Another name for the thigh bone is the:

A) humerus.
B) fibula.
C) tibia.
D) femur.

Question 15

The lower leg consists of the fibula and the:

A) tibia.
B) tarsals.
C) patella.
D) sacrum.

Question 16

The spinal column consists of ________ bones called vertebrae.

A) 33
B) 30
C) 23
D) 20

Question 17

A muscle over which there is little or no conscious control is a:

A) cardiac muscle.
B) smooth muscle.
C) voluntary muscle.
D) skeletal muscle.

Question 18

Muscles that make walking, smiling, talking, and swallowing possible are:

A) skeletal muscles.
B) involuntary muscles.
C) smooth muscles.
D) cardiac muscles.

Question 19

________ carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the cells of the body.

A) Capillaries
B) Venules
C) Veins
D) Arteries

Question 20

The function of the veins is to:

A) exchange fluid, oxygen, and carbon dioxide between the blood and tissue cells.
B) carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the cells of the body.
C) carry oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart.
D) carry oxygenated blood to the heart.

Question 21

________ is the process of air going into and out of the lungs.

A) Ventilation
B) Inhalation
C) Inspiration
D) Exhalation

Question 22

The ________, which pumps blood through the body, is the strongest and thickest part of the heart.

A) right atria
B) left atria
C) left ventricle
D) right ventricle

Question 23

Which artery supplies the heart with a blood supply?

A) brachial
B) carotid
C) femoral
D) coronary

Question 24

Respiration is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. This takes place between the blood and the:

A) bronchi.
B) alveoli.
C) artery.
D) trachea.

Question 25

The skin is the body's largest organ. The layer that contains the sensory nerves is the:

A) epidermis.
B) dermis.
C) hypodermis.
D) adipose.

Question 26

Endocrine glands secrete ________ directly into the bloodstream.

A) wastes
B) hormones
C) chemicals
D) fluids

Question 27

________ are the two main structural divisions of the nervous system.

A) Voluntary and autonomic
B) Sympathetic and parasympathetic
C) Central and peripheral
D) Thoracic and lumbar

Question 28

There are two functional divisions of the nervous system. They are the ________ nervous system and the ________ nervous system.

A) voluntary, autonomic
B) sympathetic, parasympathetic
C) central, peripheral
D) thoracic, lumbar

Question 29

The part of the nervous system that responds to stress, pain, injury, and blood loss with the classic fight or flight syndrome is the:

A) parasympathetic.
B) sympathetic.
C) voluntary.
D) peripheral.

Question 30

The nervous system has two main functions: communication and ________.

A) sensation
B) reaction
C) control
D) flight

Question 31

The ________ nervous system influences the activities of the involuntary muscles and glands.

A) peripheral
B) involuntary
C) parasympathetic
D) autonomic

Question 32

Which one of the following is not contained in the dermis layer of skin?

A) sweat glands
B) sensory nerves
C) hair follicles
D) fatty tissue

Question 33

How many body cavities does the body have?

A) four
B) five
C) six
D) seven

Question 34

The normal breathing rate at rest for adults is:

A) 25-50 breaths/minute.
B) 15-30 breaths/minute.
C) 12-20 breaths/minute.
D) 8-10 breaths/minute.

Question 35

Anatomy deals with the functions of the living body and its parts.

Question 36

The victim is lying face down on his stomach. The victim is in supine position.

Question 37

The modified Haines recovery position is used when spinal injury is suspected and the victim is vomiting.

Question 38

The thorax is made up of the ribs, sternum, and pelvis.

Question 39

Bones and their adjacent tissues help to move, support, and protect the vital organs.

Question 40

The structure of a joint determines the kind of movement that is possible because the bone ends articulate at the joint.

Question 41

Cardiac muscle cells are able to generate electrical impulses to cause the heart muscle to contract.

Question 42

The circulatory system has two major fluid transportation systems: the cardiovascular and the lymphatic.

Question 43

The elimination of body wastes is a function of the digestive system.

Question 44

Blunt or penetrating injury to the abdomen may lead to severe bleeding.

Question 45

The heart is a three-chambered pump.

Question 46

The thoracic cavity includes: heart, trachea, lungs, large vessels, and esophagus.

Question 47

The abdominal cavity includes: liver, spleen, gallbladder, intestines, pancreas, appendix, and stomach.