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EMT Chapter 6 The Human Body
EMT Chapter 6 The Human Body
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1
The lower jawbone is called the:
Mandible
Mastoid
Maxilla
Zygoma
2
What is the function of the fallopian tubes?
To produce progesterone and estrogen
To supply blood to the uterine lining
To connect the ovaries
To transport a mature egg to the uterus
3
What happens when blood volume is lost from the body?
The arteries contract to increase the blood pressure
Widespread vasodilation causes blood pressure to decrease
The veins dilate to increase systemic perfusion
Arterial blood is diverted to the skin and muscles
4
The right atrium receives blood from the pulmonary veins.
True
False
5
The ______ space is the space between the cells.
Molecules
Epidermis
Interstitial
Dermis
6
The _______ is connected to the intestine by the bile ducts.
The spleen
The liver
The stomach
The appendix
7
The leaf-shaped flap or tissue that prevents food and liquid from entering the trachea is called the:
Cricothyroid membrane
Uvula
Laryngopharynx
Epiglottis
8
The central nervous system is composed of the:
spinal cord and sensory nerves
brain and spinal cord
brain and sensory nerves
motor and sensory nerves
9
Which of the following structures does NOT contain smooth muscle?
Blood Vessels
Skeletal System
Urinary System
Gastrointestinal Tract
10
The aorta is the only artery that supplies the groin and lower extremities with blood.
True
False
11
The knee is a ball and socket joint.
False
True
12
There are a total of _____ lobes in the right and left lungs.
3
4
6
5
13
There are _______ cervical vertebrae
2
7
4
8
14
Exhaled air contains 21% Oxygen
True
False
15
Which of the following systems is responsible for releasing chemicals that regulate body activities?
Skeletal
Endocrine
Cardiovascular
Nervous
16
Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the:
urethra
ureters
prostate
renal duct
17
Which of the following would be considered an underlying cause of shock?
Increased blood volume
Increased pumping ability of the heart
Loss of blood vessel control
Decrease in anaerobic metabolism
18
The movement of air between the lungs and the environment is called:
Respiration
Ventilation
Breathing
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