Chapter 9 Review

Question 1

What happens to muscles when they atrophy?

Accepted Answer

They get smaller

Question 2

The cerebrum, cerebellum and _____________ are the 3 main sections of the brain.

Accepted Answer

brainstem

Question 3

What chamber of the heart receives blood from the lungs?

Accepted Answer

left atrium

Question 4

True or False: The NA should apply lotion/ointment to irritated areas of skin.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 5

The Pituitary gland is located in the brain, and is sometimes referred to as the...

Accepted Answer

Master Gland

Question 6

The shoulder is _________ to the elbow.

Accepted Answer

proximal

Question 7

What does the pancreas secrete?

Accepted Answer

insulin

Question 8

Females are more likely to have a UTI because of this anatomical difference...

Accepted Answer

shorter urethra

Question 9

Inspiration + Expiration = __________________

Accepted Answer

respiration

Question 10

During what phase does the heart rest/relax?

Accepted Answer

diastole

Question 11

The heart has 4 chambers; 2 atria and 2...

Accepted Answer

ventricles

Question 12

Which chamber of the heart pumps blood to the body?

Accepted Answer

left ventricle

Question 13

When looking at someone's back, you are viewing which side of their body?

Accepted Answer

posterior

Question 14

The adult human body has how many bones?

Accepted Answer

206

Question 15

This is the basic unit of the nervous system...

Accepted Answer

neuron

Question 16

The brain and spinal cord make up which part of the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Central Nervous System

Question 17

The eyes and ears are part of what body system?

Accepted Answer

nervous

Questions 17