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Practice Exam
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Describes the body's ability to maintain its normal state - answer
Homeostasis
Mature cells that have a nucleus - answer Lymphocyte, monocyte,
basophil, neutrophil
,Known to help prevent infection - answer Hair in the nose, mucous
membranes, saliva,tears
Flexible connective tissue that is attached to bones at the joints -
answer Cartilage
Located on the mediastinum - answer Aorta, esophagus,heart, trachea
Body cavity that contains the pituitary gland - answer Cranial
Closes and seals off the lower airway during swallowing - answer
Epiglottis
Located beneath the diaphragm in the left upper quadrant of the
abdominal cavity - answer Liver
Anatomical region of abdomen lies just distal to the sternum - answer
Epigastric
Cavities separated by the diaphragm - answer Pericardial and pleural
Term describing the motion of bending the forearm toward the body -
answer Flexion
, Position where the patient lies face down - answer Prone
If the foot is abducted, it is moved in which direction? - answer
Outward
The anatomical location of the spinal canal - answer Dorsal
Structural, fibrous protein found in the dermis - answer Collagen
A patient has a fracture in which the radius is bent but not displaced,
and the skin is intact. This type of fracture is known as.... - answer
Closed, Greenstick
Large bone found superior to the patella and inferior to the ischium -
answer Femur
The physician directs the medical assistant to complete a request form
for an x-Ray study of the fibula. This procedure will be performed on
what structure? - answer Lower leg
Disorder characterized by uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep
during the day - answer Narcolepsy
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