Anatomy/Physiology B Final Exam Review

The historical symbol that represents medicine is the calceus of Asclepius, the Greek god of healing and medicine.

What is the key health benefit of documenting a patient's diagnosis and treatment in a medical record?

Organs or tissues that are removed from patients during surgeries or procedures are ultimately incinerated.

All hormones secreted by the endocrine system can be classified as anabolic or hyperbolic.

Hearing stridor in the upper airway is a sign that the patient needs immediate emergency medical intervention.

What is an example of an objective statement appropriate to be included in a medical record?

Which breath sound indicates a collection of fluid or sputum in the lungs?

Data related to fremitus is collected through which technique?

The doctor notes that the patient has trouble eating due to stomach pains but feels better when they eat.

Direct percussion is more commonly used than indirect percussion because it provides much more accurate assessments.

Which tone should be heard in a percussive assessment of the liver?

Which part of the adrenal gland's outer cortex is most related to the urinary system?

Which disease is caused by bacteria?

Data collection improves medical care for individuals, medical research, and budgeting for healthcare institutions.

What might cause weight loss, vomiting, and unusual cravings for salty food. What disease should he be tested for?

Delilah has a chart that shows how much money the US currently spends on cancer research each year. How much?

Glands are the only structures that produce and release hormones.

Ruth spends most of her time working with patients suffering from emphysema, performing diagnostic tests, etx. Job?

Melissa directs a program where patients, particularly older people with arthritis, learn painting techniques. What job?

It's standard practice for surgeons to wash their hands thoroughly before interacting with patients. Who developed this?

Which disease of the endocrine system can be prevented in part through a healthy diet and exercise?

What is a visible symptom of iodine deficiency?

While all organ systems play a role in maintaining homeostasis, which two could be considered the most important?

The first step in a cascade is a result of:

Vivian is dissecting a cadaver, where she will explore the islets of Langerhans. Where on the body would she be looking?

What is another term for human growth hormone?

The most famous anatomy book ever written is the Vitruvian Man.

What general term refers to the group of professions related to the delivery of healthcare to human and animals?

Which famous figure from history is considered to be the father of medicine?

Delta cells secrete a hormone that is also released by the heart and spinal cord.

Glands are a structure of specialized cells that synthesize a product that is exported to another area in the body.

What is an example of a report of qualitative data?

Based on its usage in anatomy and physiology, what does the term "genesis" refer to?

The chief cells of the parathyroid glands are responsible for maintaining levels of which substance?

Linda works in a rehabilitation center, helping patients who have suffered recent disabilities re-learn skills. Job?

Which part of the body is most likely to be assessed with direct percussion?

The path through which the eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus is named after which scholar?

Which cranial nerve is being tested if the physician is holding a strong-smelling object three inches from the patient?

The reason for seeking care includes the original diagnosis made by the patient's family medicine specialist.

What is the earliest civilization that has been shown to document symptoms and treatments?

What is one of the five major branches of human health professions?

The pancreas is the only gland that stores hormones.

Which breath sounds are similar to leaves rustling in the wind?

In 1980, the average life expectancy meant that most people could expect to live into their:

What body part is responsible for moving oocytes through the fallopian tube?

Cushing's disease primarily affects which part of the body?

Diabetes was originally discovered in Egyptians due to the reaction of dogs to some human's urine

Which breath sound indicates conditions like asthma?

The adrenal glands release hormones related to physical stress, pancreas releases in response to psychological stress.