ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Endocrine and Circulatory System
Blood carries hormones throughout the body
respiratory system
delivers oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from cells.
muscular system
helps with movement and heat production
car...
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Endocrine and Circulatory System
Blood carries hormones throughout the body
respiratory system
delivers oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from cells.
muscular system
helps with movement and heat production
cardiovascular system
transports blood throughout the body
integumentary system
body's outer layer and helps provide protection for the body.
lymphatic system
maintains fluid balance.
jaundice
yellowing of the skin
Jaundice is an indication of ...
liver failure or poor functioning liver
inferior
Lower on the body, farther from the head. When comparing from one item to the next
the item that is below is interior.
Superior
Higher on the body, nearer to the head. Above the other item.
Body Quadrants
right upper (RUQ), left upper (LUQ), right lower(RLQ), left lower(LLQ)
9 abdominal regions
1. Right hypochondriac region
2. Epigastric region
, 3. Left hypochondriac region
4. Right lumbar region
5. Umbilical region
6. Left lumbar region
7. Right iliac region
8. Hypogastric region
9. Left iliac region
Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)
refers to the area encompassing the left lobe of the liver, the stomach, the spleen,
lateral portion of the pancreas, and portions of the small and large intestines
Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)
refers to the area encompassing the right lobe of the liver, the gallbladder, medial
portion of the pancreas, and portions of the small and large intestines
Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)
refers to the area encompassing portions of the small and large intestines, the left
ureter, and the left ovary and uterine tube in women or the left spermatic duct in men
Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)
refers to the area encompassing portions of the small and large intestines, the
appendix, the right ureter, and the right ovary and uterine tube in women or the right
spermatic duct in men
Nucleus
A part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
red blood cells (erythrocytes)
transport oxygen and carbon dioxide
Hemoglobin
The iron binding protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen for delivery to cells
blood culture
Test to determine if infection is present in the bloodstream. Blood draw performed by
sterile technique.
emphysema
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