Final Human Body Health and Disease

Which department of the laboratory performs H&H tests?

Clouding that develops in the lens of the eye is known as

What is another name for a heart attack?

The islets of which endocrine gland regulate the blood glucose levels?

Which respiratory action is initiated by a signal from the medulla oblongata?

All body systems work with each other for the body to achieve homeostasis.

Hepatitis affects which organ?

The ______________ is the saclike membrane surrounding the heart.

What is the main function of the immune system?

Patients may consume a milk shake on a clear liquid diet.

What is the principal sign of coronary artery disease?

Cryptorchidism is

Sensitive tissue in the right atrium wall that initiates the heartbeat is known as the

Fecal Occult blood screening is recommended for

Which of the following nutrients is preferred by the cells of the CNS for energy?

The medical term for the earwax formed by glands lining the external auditory canal is

The prefix staphylo- means that bacteria appear in

Which condition is not usually associated with injuries caused by accidents?

Which statement is not true of ALS?

Which of the endocrine glands is divided into anterior and posterior lobes?

o which part of the nervous system do the cranial nerves belong?

What is one of the principal functions of the subcutaneous layer of the skin?

In patients dx with DM, _____ the beta cells of the pancreas do not produce any insulin.

Males produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Which of the following is not considered one of the three layers of the integumentary system?

The point on a nerve cell where stimuli are passed to the adjacent nerve cell is called the

The neurologic center of vision is located in the

Amblyopia is an abnormal sensitivity to light.

The human papilloma virus is the leading cause of this type of cancer

Turning the palm of the hand in a posterior position is called

Candidiasis is characterized by

Increases in the RBC count are found in which of the following?

The procedure that measures the amount of air moving into and out of the lungs is

Constipation can be treated with

Which of the following is an anticoagulant?

When instilling ear drops in an adult, pull the pinna

A pregnant women who has O+ blood type will need an injection of Rhogam.

Patients experiencing GI symptoms that indicate a food-borne illness include all except

___________ causes a yellow discoloration of the skin.

Pouches or tunnels in the large intestine that can trap seeds are called

Helicobacter pylori infection has been discovered to be a possible cause of

Nonproductive cough and expiratory wheezing are signs of

The cerebellum is responsible for controlling the

The rapid detection test that assists in the diagnosis of stomach ulcers detects

Which structure is classified as part of the upper respiratory tract?

The Epstein Barr virus causes

_______ causes genital wart.

Treatment for a corneal abrasion includes

Which highly contagious disorder is caused by a parasite?

A sensation of noise or ringing in the ears is called

Blood type O negative is the universal donor.

Menses lasting longer than 7 days is called

Which type of specialty takes care of pregnant women?

Which of the following words means failure or irregularity of muscle actions and coordination?

Blood vessels branching from the aorta to carry oxygen rich blood to heart muscle are called

A disease that results in enlargement of the bones of the hands, feet, jaws, and cheeks is

All of the following are symptoms of diabetes insipidus except

Which statement does not describe a result of a full-thickness burn?

Tendons connect bone to bone and ligaments connect bone to muscle.

The condition of having gallstones is called

Hormonal contraceptives include the following:

During labor the cervix must open up, which is also known as

Which disorder of the eye is characterized by increased fluid inside the eyeball?

When treating frostbite you should vigorously rub the area to warm it back up.

Abbreviation for erythrocytes and leukocytes

Which contagious disorder is caused by streptococci and characterized by itchy vesicles?

patient describes seeing an aura before the onset of a headache, this often means they may have

A goniometer is used in the orthopedic examination to measure

When testing a patient’s far visual acuity, the medical assistant uses which type of chart?

Which heart chamber receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?

The average person blinks two or three times a second to

Lateral curvature of the spinal column is known as

The result of fat metabolism for energy is the production of

The cervix controls the opening to which organ?

Serum levels can vary due to gender, age, and race.

The signs and symptoms of endometriosis include

Peritoneal dialysis is performed by

Which phrase best describes the process of ventilation?

The knee joint is categorized as having which type of movement?

A patient with hyperopia has difficulty seeing objects

A patient who reports occasional acute pain in the big toe may be suffering from

_______ can put you at a higher risk for GERD.

A nasopharyngeal swab is used to make the diagnosis of RSV.

A DVT typically is diagnosed by

Which of the following is not typically transmitted sexually?

Which organ is responsible for transporting urine from the kidneys to the bladder?

Myxedema is

Antipruritics would be useful in treating which of the following conditions?

The muscular action that moves food along the gastrointestinal tract is called

Which of the following is NOT considered a risk for elevated cholesterol?

Pain or cramps with menstruation is called dysmenorrhea.

Peripheral neuropathy is frequently seen in patients with what other health problem?

Blood in the stool should be evaluated by your physician.

after a musculoskeletal injury, RICE therapy should be initiated. This stands for

Pap smears are recommended for all women beginning at age

When assessing a skin lesion for melanoa, the "A" in ABCDE stands for?

_________ regulates the amount of calcium in the blood and bones.

T cells and B cells are a subclassification of which of the following?

The tough outer layer of the meninges is the

Typical symptoms of diabetes mellitus include which of the following?

Which is not a health screening technique?

The best method of diagnosing osteopenia and osteoporosis is which test?

The medical term for a drooping eyelid is

Cushing’s disease is a

The pineal gland, located on the brain surface, secretes melatonin.

The most successful kidney transplantations are done between

Which of the following is a diagnostic tool for detecting prostate cancer?

The stomach is located in the:

A sac of synovial fluid near a joint is known as a

A bruit noted during auscultation in the area of a blood vessel often is a sign of a/an

Arteries typically carry oxygen rich blood.

Which of the following makes up approximately 55% of blood by volume?

Which of the following refers to the passage of urine from the body?

Women tend to have atypical symptoms when experiencing a myocardial infarction.

This test is an average of blood sugars over a 2-3 month course.

Loss of bone mass is known as

Which type of abortion may require a suction D&C?

Lymes disease is caused by a

A KUB is an x-ray study of the

The function of the sympathetic nervous system is to