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EMERGENCY CARE CHAPTERS 1-8QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS 2024
What are the structures and functions of the Musculoskeletal System? - ANSWER Structures : Bones
O
joints muscles Functions: Skeleton supports and protects the body, forms blood cells, and stores
minerals. Muscles produce movement
What are the structures and functions in the Respiratory System? - ANSWER Structures: Nasal cavity,
O
pharynx, larnyx, trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs Functions: Obtains oxygen and removes carbon dioxide
from the body
What are the structures and functions in the Cardiovascular System? - ANSWER Structures: Heart,
O
Arteries, veins Functions: Pumps blood throughout the entire body to transport nutrients, oxygen, and
waste.
What are the structures and functions of the Blood System? - ANSWER Structures: Plasma , red plasma
O
cells , white blood cell, platelets Functions: Transports oxygen, protects against pathogens and promotes
clotting to control bleeding
What are the structures and functions of the Lymphatic System? - ANSWER Structures: Tonsils/adenoids,
O
Thymus gland, Spleen, Lymph nodes, Lymphatic vessels Functions: Helps to maintain the fluid balance of
the body and contributes to the body's immune system
What are the structures and functions of the the Nervous System ? - ANSWER Structures: Brain, Spinal
O
cord, Nerves Receives sensory information and coordinates the body"s response
What are the structures and functions of the Digestive System? - ANSWER Structures: Oral Cavity,
O
Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas Functions:
Ingest, digests, and absorbs nutrients for the body
What are the structures and functions of the Integumentary System? - ANSWER Structures: Skin, Hair,
O
Nails, Sweat glands Functions: Forms protective barrier and aids in temperature regulation
,What are the structures and functions of the Endocrine System? - ANSWER Structures: Pituitary Gland,
O
Pineal gland, Thyroid gland, Parathyroid glands, Thymus gland, Adrenal gland, Pancreas, Testes , Ovaries
Functions: Regulates metabolic/hormonal activities of the body
What are the structures and functions of the Renal/Urinary Systems? - ANSWER Structures: Kidneys,
O
Ureters, Urinary bladder, Urethra. Functions: Filters waste products out of the blood and removes them
from the body
What are the structures and functions of the Male Reproductive System ? - ANSWER Structures: Testes,
O
Epididymis, Vas Deferens, Penis, Seminal Vesicles, Prostate gland Functions: Produces sperm for
reproduction
What are the structures and functions of the Female Reproductive System? - ANSWER Structures:
O
Ovaries, Fallopian tubes, uterus, Vagina, Vulva, Breast Functions: Produces eggs for reproduction and
provides place and nutrients for a growing baby
How many Systems are in the Human Body? - ANSWER 12: Female Reproductive, Male Reproductive, R
O
What are the 3 main functions in the musculoskeletal system? - ANSWER 1. Give the body shape
O
2. Protect vital internal organs
3. provide for body movement
What is the difference in the respiratory anatomy in children compared to adults? - ANSWER 1. Child has
O
smaller nose and mouth
2. In child, more space is taken up by the tongue
3. Child trachea is narrower
4. Child's Cricoid cartilage is less rigid and less developed
5. Airway structures are more easily obstructed
The interactions to WHAT two systems is essential to life? - ANSWER 1. Respiratory System
O
2. Cardiovascular System
,What is the primary function of the red blood cells (RBC)? - ANSWER To carry oxygen to the tissues
O
What do white blood cells (WBC) do ? - ANSWER They are involved in destroying microorganisms
O
(germs) and producing substances called antibodies, which help the body resist infection.
What happens when platelets are activated? - ANSWER They release chemical clotting factors needed to
O
form blood clots.
What are some Peripheral Pulses? - ANSWER Pulses found on the outer reaches of the body
O
Radial, Brachial, Posterior tibial, & Dorsalis pedis
What are some Central Pulses? - ANSWER Carotid & Femoral Pulses
O
Can be felt in the central part of the body
The force blood exerts against the walls of blood vessels is know as ________________
__________________. - ANSWER Blood Pressure
O
The pressure created in the arteries by blood is called _______ ? - ANSWER systolic blood pressure
O
When the left ventricle of the heart is refilling , the pressure remaining in the arteries is called
________? - ANSWER diastolic blood pressure
O
What is perfusion? - ANSWER The adequate supply of oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the body, with
O
the removal of waste products.
Hypoperfusion also known as shock is a series condition. What happens in hypoperfusion? - ANSWER O
With hypoperfusion, there is inadequate circulation of blood through one or more organs or structures.
When oxygen is present , glucose is converted in a process called _________________? - ANSWER O
Aerobic Metabolism
, What does the Spleen do? - ANSWER Cleanses blood and removes old red blood cells
O
The Thymus is necessary for the development of the _____________. - ANSWER Immune SystemO
The _______ system is a collaboration of organs, tissues (nodes), thin-walled vessels, and fluids that are
found throughout the entire body - ANSWER Lymphatic System
O
What are some Lymphoid organs? - ANSWER adenoids, tonsils, spleen, and thymus
O
The ____________ system consist of the brain, spinal cord, and nerve tissue. - ANSWER Nervous System
O
The ________system is composed of the brain and the spinal cord. - ANSWER Central Nervous System
O
(CNS)
Where is the location of the spinal cord? - ANSWER The spinal cord is located within the spinal column
O
and stretches from the brain to the lumbar vertebrae
The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consist of two types of nerves. What are those two types of nerves
? - ANSWER Sensory and motor
O
The _______ nervous system is the division of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary
motor functions and affects such things as digestion and heart rate. - ANSWER Autonomic Nervous
O
System
The autonomic nervous system can be further broken down into the sympathetic and parasympathetic
nervous systems. What are these systems? - ANSWER Sympathetic: referred to as "fight or flight"
O
response. This system is engaged when the body is in crisis. Heart will beat faster, lungs breathe deeper,
and blood vessels constrict.
Parasympathetic : asserts an opposite effect. It is engaged in times of relaxation and is often referred to
as the "feed or breed" response. Cases increased blood flow to digestive tract and to the reproductive
organs. Can also cause heart to slow down and blood vessels to dialate.
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