AAPC Chapter 2, Questions with answers. 2022/2023. Rated A

AAPC Chapter 2, Questions with answers. 2022/2023. Rated A Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A - What is NOT a function of skin? Hypodermis - Which layer is NOT considered part of the skin? It lies on top of the dermis and has access to a rich supply of blood - What is true about the stratum germinativum? A chronic condition characterized by red, dry, elevated lesions, covered by silvery scales - What is the best way to describe psoriasis? Neuromuscular Junction - What is affected by myasthenia gravis? femur (NOT the humerus or tibia) - What bones have tronchanters? Hallux - What is the great toe called? Pulmonary Vein - Through which vessel is oxygenated blood returned to the heart from the lungs? Three - How many lobes make up the right lung? Lack of oxygen to the heart tissue, resulting in tissue death. - What is a myocardial infarction? Endocrine System - Which system does NOT circulate fluids throughout the body? Left Ventricle - Which chamber of the heart is considered the hardest working? Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, spleen, thoracic duct - Which of the following best describes constituent components of the human lymphatic system? A sentinel node is the first lymph node in a group of nodes to be reached by metastasizing cancer cells - What distinguishes a sentinel node from other lymph nodes? Lungs - The mediastinum does not contain the (a) heart, b)lungs, c) trachea, or d) thymus): It is a frequent site of a Spigelian (lateral ventral) hernia - What is NOT true of the thoracic diaphragm? Duodenum, jejunum, ileum - Upon leaving the stomach, nutrients move through the small intestine in what order? Vas Deferens - The structure of the male anatomy carrying sperm out of the epididymis is called helps lubricate the urethra - What is the function of cowper's glands? When the endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus - What is endometriosis cervix - If a woman has a Pap smear performed by her gynecologist, what part of the female anatomy is involved? Thickens the endometrium for implantation and is necessary to sustain pregnancy - The corpus luteum secretes progesterone. What is an effect of this secretion?