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MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS Select the one correct answer to each of the following questions. 1. Which of the following best defines the term “gender” as used in this text? a) A person’s sex b) A person’s sex as defined by society c) A societal response to a person’s self-representation as a man or woman d) A person’s biological presentation as defined by himself or herself 2. Which factor bears most on women’s health care today? a) The complexity of women’s health b) Wome...

CHAPTER 1: EMS Systems 1. EMS stands for: a. Evolve Medical Service b. Emergency Medical Services c. Emergency Medical School d. European Medical Services ANSWER: B DIF: Easy REF: Pg. 4 2. The first recorded use of an ambulance was by the military during the Siege of Malaga in: a. At the beginning of 1400 b. In the mid of 1400 c. At the start of 1500 d. At the end of 1400 ANSWER: D DIF: Moderate REF: pg. 4 3. (CoAEMSP) is the only accrediting body for paramedic programs which stands...

CHAPTER 1: EMS Systems 1. EMS stands for: a. Evolve Medical Service b. Emergency Medical Services c. Emergency Medical School d. European Medical Services ANSWER: B DIF: Easy REF: Pg. 4 2. The first recorded use of an ambulance was by the military during the Siege of Malaga in: a. At the beginning of 1400 b. In the mid of 1400 c. At the start of 1500 d. At the end of 1400 ANSWER: D DIF: Moderate REF: pg. 4 3. (CoAEMSP) is the only accrediting body for paramedic programs which stands...

Chapter 1 Cellular Function 1. The nucleus , which is essential for function and survival of the cell. A) is the site of protein synthesis B) contains the genetic code C) transforms cellular energy D) initiates aerobic metabolism 2. Although energy is not made in mitochondria, they are known as the power plants of the cell because they: A) contain RNA for protein synthesis. B) utilize glycolysis for oxidative energy. C) extract energy from organic compounds. D) store calcium bonds fo...

1. An Introduction to the Human Body the study of the larger structures of the body, those visible without the aid of magnification (A) Gross anatomy (B) Microscopic anatomy (C) Macroscopic anatomy (D) Physical anatomy Ans A Diff Easy Page 8 2. The word ―anatomy‖ comes from a Greek root that means ―.....’’ (A) To cut apart (B) To fix with (C) To view inside (D) To study exterior Ans A Diff Easy Page 8 3. Dissection is still used in …………. (A) Medical schools (B) ...

Chapter 1. Changes With Aging Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. The major impact of the physiological changes that occur with aging is: A. Reduced physiological reserve B. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms C. Impaired immunological response D. All of the above 2. The strongest evidence regarding normal physiological aging is available through: A. Randomized controlled clinical trials B. Cross-sectional studies C. Longitudina...

Chapter 1 Test A MULTIPLE CHOICE INSTRUCTIONS: The following selections relate to distinguishing arguments from nonarguments and identifying conclusions. Select the best answer for each. 1. There appears to be a growing happiness gap between men and women. Women today are working more and relaxing less, while men are working less and relaxing more. Forty years ago a typical woman spent 40 minutes more per week than the typical man performing an activity considered unpleasant. Today, w...

A runner has depleted all the oxygen available for muscle energy. Which of the following will facilitate his continued muscle performance? - answer-Answer: Anaerobic glycolysis What causes the rapid change in the resting membrane potential that initiates an action potential? - answer-Answer: Sodium gates open, and sodium rushes into the cell, changing the membrane potential from negative to positive. A 12-year-old male is diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome. His karyotype would reveal whic...

True or False? Pharmacogenomics is the study of individual genetic differences in order to be able to make better choices about medications for a given patient. - answer-False All of the following are TRUE about the PTC taste test conducted in class EXCEPT: The ability to taste bitterness is inherited. The ability to taste bitterness is the genotype. The ability to taste bitterness is related to having one of 2 alleles. The ability to taste bitterness is the phenotype. - answer-The ability ...

Do women or men more often have multiple sclerosis? - answer-Women (2-3:1) Which disease has the following risk factors: -Epstein-barr virus (EBV) -Live above the 37th parallel -Caucasian -Female -Vitamin D deficiency: Decreased time between clinical isolated syndrome (CIS) and 2nd exacerbation -Smoking - answer-Multiple Sclerosis What is the main pathophysiological theory for multiple sclerosis? - answer-It's an autoimmune/neurodegenerative disease: -inflammation -demyelination/remyeli...