Health Science Semester Review

Impulses enter through which portion of the neuron?

Functions of the muscular system include which of the following?

(True or False)  Masks must be changed every 90 minutes or any time they become moist or wet.

Bacteria that are round or spherical in shape are called ____________.

NAME THE BODY SYSTEM - carry materials throughout the body; includes heart and blood vessels.

How many muscle types are found in the human body?

How many chambers are found in the human heart?

Which of the following are included in the process of digestion?

Any microorganism that causes disease and infection is called a _______.  Also known as a germ.

Skeletal muscle tissue consists of long, straight _________ cells with bands or "striations."

Which organ system functions to protect internal organs?

What is the method called that is used to prevent the spread of germs?

Three types of muscle found in the human body are __________, _________, and _______.

2 tablets of 325 mg Tylenol taken every 6 hours for 2 days.  How many total mg taken in 2 days?

Once an egg is fertilized it is called a ___________.

What disinfectant solution can be used to wipe up spills of blood or body fluid?

Many bacilli contain threadlike projections similar to a tail called _________ .

Convert 186 lbs into kilograms (kg).  Round to the nearest whole number.

What type of infections are typically acquired by an individual in a health care facility?

Microogranisms that require oxygen are known as ____________ microorganisms.

Found in the lining of the small intestine and aids in absorption of nutrients.

Who presides in the absence of the President?

Which virus causes avian or bird flu?

NAME THE ORGAN SYSTEM - rids the body of wastes and toxins; includes the kidneys and bladder.

The protein _________ from cells infected by viruses stimulates other cells to produce enzymes.

Which gland in the endocrine system is responsible for regulating sleep?

Oxygenated blood circulates through the _________ side of the heart.

Why does the body raise temperature when invaded by a virus or bacteria?

How many organ systems exist in the human body?

What portion of the brain is responsible for memory, intelligence, learning, and judgement?

How many "main" valves are found in the human heart?

(True or False)  Most health care facilities allow artificial nails.

What type of tissue conducts IMPULSES and transmits electrical signals throughout the body?

What is the term for the necessary number of members for a meeting to be held?

What is the body's first layer of defense found in the immune system?

The "DELTOID" is part of which organ system?

The lower brain stem is composed of which of the following?

What type of tissue can be found in the epidermis, dermis, and lining of the intestine?

What is the smallest unit of an organism that can perform life functions?

What is the main function of the thyroid gland?

Where does the oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange occur within the lungs?

Convert 4/15 into a percentage.  Round to the nearest tenths.

The majority of nutrient absorption occurs in the ________________.

NAME THE ORGAN SYSTEM - covers and protects the body; includes the skin, hair, and nails.

What containers are used for infectious waste such as contaminated dressings and gloves?

A flap of cartilage covering the opening of the windpipe/trachea during swallowing?

When a group arrives at a consensus they have done which of the following?

10:18 pm written in military time?

Before a motion may be discussed what must it have?

This tissue stores essential vitamins and nutrients for use in the body.