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PLTW human body systems EOC Exam Questions and Answers Reflex - Answer-An automatic and often inborn response to a stimulus that involves a nerve impulse passing inward from a receptor to the spinal cord and thence outward to an effector (as a muscle or gland) without reaching the level of consciousness and often without passing to the brain. Synapse - Answer-The place at which a nervous impulse passes from one neuron to another. Endocrine Gland - Answer-A gland (as the thyroid or the pit...

National Board Exam AAMI Comprehensive 1 & 2 Final Questions and Answers 2024/2025 adrenaline (epinephrine) and norepinephrine - CORRECT ANSWER-What hormones do the adrenal glands secrete? left ventricle - CORRECT ANSWER-coronary circulation BEGINS in the: right ventricle - CORRECT ANSWER-coronary circulation TERMINATES in the: axillary vein - CORRECT ANSWER-The basilic vein and the brachial vein meet to form the? Cephalic - CORRECT ANSWER-superficial vein on the lateral side of the...

Teeth - Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? Clean-contaminated - Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? Alpha-chymotrypsin - An enzyme used before cataract surgery to soften the zonules of the lens is: Enter head first, exit feet first - How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR Pfannenstiel - A curved transverse incision across the lower abdomen used freq...

Pulmonary artery - CORRECT ANSWER-One of two arteries that carry venous (oxygen poor) blood from heart to lungs What type of intubation is preferred with emesis with aspiration? - CORRECT ANSWER-ETT. LMA or combitube acceptable. What emergency would a cricothyrotomy typically be performed? - CORRECT ANSWER-Airway obstruction Atropine would be given in which emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER-Symptomatic bradycardia Adenosine would be given in which emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER-SVT Amiodarone would ...

Diabetes mellitus group of serious and chronic disorders affecting the metabolism of carbs, hyperglycemia, high amounts of sugar in the blood Pre-diabetes A condition in which a person's blood glucose levels are above normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, can be realized by growing insulin resistance Facts about insulin secreted by Islets of Langerhans in pancreas, controlled blood sugar. Too little insulin means glucose cannot enter cells, causing hypergly...

What are the two components of a nephron? correct answers 1. Renal corpuscle 2. Renal tubule What is the function of the renal corpuscle? correct answers Renal corpuscle filters blood plasma What is the function of the renal tubule? correct answers Renal tubule refines the filtered fluid (filtrate) into urine Identify the components of a nephron and their functions. correct answers Renal corpuscle: filters blood plasma Renal tubule: refines the filtered fluid (filtrate) into urine I...

Exam 1: NSG 221/ NSG221 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Mental Health Review | Questions and Verified Answers| All Units Covered| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Neurotransmitters Chemical substances manufactured in the neuron that aid in the transmission of information throughout the body. Neurotransmitters •Play a major role in everyday life and functioning •3 Actions: excitatory, inhibitory & modulatory •Neurotransmitters are categorized into one of 6 types: amino acids, peptides, mon...

CST EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST WITH PASSED SOLUTIONS VERIFIED 100%CORRECT!! Clean-Contaminted - Correct Answer-Which of the following is the wound classifications for a bronchoscopy: Clean Contaminated Dirty and infected Clean-contaminated Teeth - Correct Answer-Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? Teeth Sinuses Tonsils Villi Alpha-chymotrypsin - Correct Answer-The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: Atropine sulf...

Surgical Technology - Certification Exam 2024 Question Bank | 1500 Questions and 100%Correct Solutions. Teeth - Answer Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? Clean-contaminated - Answer Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? Alpha-chymotrypsin - Answer An enzyme used before cataract surgery to soften the zonules of the lens is: Enter head first, exit feet first - Answer How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to...

What percentage of women have some form of diabetes during pregnancy? - ANSWER-7% What is the role of the pancreas? - ANSWER-Exocrine function: to aid digestion with use of enzymes Endocrine function: to help regulate blood glucose with use of hormones Where are the Islets of Langerhans located, and what cells are present here? - ANSWER-Islets of Langerhans are located in the pancreas. They contain alpha, beta and delta cells What do alpha cells secrete? - ANSWER-glucagon What do b...