Which of the following is true of muscles?

They provide movement of body parts.

movement of esophagus and intestines to move food through

Condition in which all body systems are working their best

How does the immune system protect the body from disease?

Through nonspecific and specific immunity

Which of the following statements is true of the skin?

It feels heat, cold, pain, touch, and pressure.

The three main sections of the brain are

Cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem

the shortening of a muscle, possibly permanent

the chambers of the heart fill with blood

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T McKinney CNA Ch 9 The Healthy Human Body

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1
Which of the following is true of muscles?
They prevent contractures.
They provide movement of body parts.
Muscle strength increases with age.
They do not atrophy.
2
What is the male hormone needed for the male reproductive system to work properly?
Estrogen
Testosterone
Oxytocin
Progesterone
3
What is peristalsis?
movement of esophagus and intestines to move food through
involuntary movement of the tongue
movements of the eyelashes
movement of the lips
4
Which gland regulates the uptake of calcium in the body
Parathyroid
Thyroid
Pituitary
Pancreas
5
Why are females more likely to have urinary tract infections than males?
Child-bearing
inefficiency of kidneys
Due to incontinence
shorter urethras
6
Homeostasis is
The building block of the body
A group of cells that perform a similar task
Abnormal changes in the body systems
Condition in which all body systems are working their best
7
How does the immune system protect the body from disease?
Through inspiration and expiration
Through hormones
Through nonspecific and specific immunity
Through digestion and elimination
8
Which of the following statements is true of the skin?
The epidermis is the innermost layer of the skin.
It becomes more elastic as a person ages.
It is a chemical created by to control body functions.
It feels heat, cold, pain, touch, and pressure.
9
The yellowish fluid that carries disease-fighting cells is called
sputum
urine
lymph
blood
10
The three main sections of the brain are
Cerebrum, central nervous system, cerebral cortex
Mina, Patella, and the Cortex
Cerebrum, central cortex, and nerves
Cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem
11
What is the “master gland” in the body?
ovaries in females, testes in males
pancreas
pituitary
pineal
12
The eyes and ears are part of which body system?
the integumentary system
the excretory system
the respiratory system
the nervous system
13
A way an NA can help with normal changes of aging related to the integumentary system is
Withhold fluids so a resident won't need to urinate
Clip toenails frequently
Rub lotion into red or irritated spots on the skin
Keep sheets wrinkle-free
14
The basic unit of the nervous system is called
a neuron
a dendrite
a cell
an axon
15
Which gland controls blood sugar by secreting insulin?
Pancreas
Pineal
Liver
Pituitary
16
Which of the following is a normal part of aging related to the reproductive system in females?
increased flexibility of bones
Longer menstrual periods
decrease in calcium in bones
Thickening of the walls of the vagina
17
The lower chambers of the heart are called
pleura
atria
superior and inferior vena cava
ventricles
18
The upper chambers of the heart are the
aortic arches
apex
ventricles
atria
19
A contracture is
not painful
is a normal part of aging
the shortening of a muscle, possibly permanent
maintained by ROM
20
Which gland regulates metabolism?
Parathyroid
Hypothalmus
Thyroid
Pineal
21
During diastole
blood from the right atrium is forced into the lungs
the chambers of the heart fill with blood
blood is forced from the left ventricle into the aorta
blood enters the left atrium from the pulmonary veins
22
Which gland helps to regulate sleep/wake cycles?
Parathyroid
Pineal
Pancreas
Pituitary
23
Which of the following is involved in the process of digestion?
lymph
cerebrospinal fluid
saliva
urine
24
How can a nursing assistant help prevent constipation?
Offer laxatives
Encourage resident to "go quickly"
Encourage fluids
Encourage fat consumption

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