Anatomy and Physiology

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a disorder of the peripheral nervous system.T/F?

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a disorder of the peripheral nervous system.T/F?

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a disorder of the peripheral nervous system.
T/F? A) True
B) False

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An electromyograph records electrical activity in muscles.T/F?

An electromyograph records electrical activity in muscles.T/F?

An electromyograph records electrical activity in muscles.
T/F? A) True
B) False

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shaigh

Of the hormones necessary for menstruation, which one comes from the ovary?

Of the hormones necessary for menstruation, which one comes from the ovary?

Of the hormones necessary for menstruation, which one comes from the ovary?
A) Testosterone
B) Follicle stimulating hormone
C) Luteinizing hormone
D) Estrogen

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XinXu

A hernia is caused when tendons become inflamed.T/F?

A hernia is caused when tendons become inflamed.T/F?

A hernia is caused when tendons become inflamed.
T/F? A) True
B) False

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shaigh

Smooth muscle is voluntary muscle.T/F?

Smooth muscle is voluntary muscle.T/F?

Smooth muscle is voluntary muscle.
T/F? A) True
B) False

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shaigh

The movement of semen out of the penis is known as ________.

The movement of semen out of the penis is known as ________.

The movement of semen out of the penis is known as ________.
A) Arousal
B) Erection
C) Semen ejection
D) Ejaculation

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shaigh

Females have all the eggs they will ever have by the age of ________.

Females have all the eggs they will ever have by the age of ________.

Females have all the eggs they will ever have by the age of ________.
A) Puberty
B) 8 months
C) 4 months in utero
D) 13 years

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shaigh

Breast cancer occurs in the ________ glands.

Breast cancer occurs in the ________ glands.

Breast cancer occurs in the ________ glands.
A) Vulvar
B) Mammary
C) Endocrine
D) Genital

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shaigh

________ sweat glands become active at puberty.

________ sweat glands become active at puberty.

________ sweat glands become active at puberty.
A) Sebaceous
B) Eccrine
C) Apocrine
D) Salivary

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shaigh

The skin is attached to the muscles of the body by the ________ layer.

The skin is attached to the muscles of the body by the ________ layer.

The skin is attached to the muscles of the body by the ________ layer.
A) Hypodermis
B) Subcutaneous
C) Epidermis
D) Dermis

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shaigh

This coiled tube is a comma-shaped structure that lies along the top of and behind the testis.

This coiled tube is a comma-shaped structure that lies along the top of and behind the testis.

This coiled tube is a comma-shaped structure that lies along the top of and behind the testis.
A) Ductus deferens
B) Seminiferous tubule
C) Epididymis
D) Ejaculatory duct

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shaigh

Connective tissue of the skin is developed from ________.

Connective tissue of the skin is developed from ________.

Connective tissue of the skin is developed from ________.
A) Fascia
B) Collagen
C) Melanocytes
D) Fibroblasts

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shaigh

After ovulation, the ruptured follicle is transformed into the hormone-secreting structure called ...

After ovulation, the ruptured follicle is transformed into the hormone-secreting structure called ...

After ovulation, the ruptured follicle is transformed into the hormone-secreting structure called the ________.
A) Antrum
B) Corpus luteum
C) Granulose cells
D) Graafian follicle

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shaigh

After a severe burn, a patient may require a(n) ________, in which skin is removed from an ...

After a severe burn, a patient may require a(n) ________, in which skin is removed from an ...

After a severe burn, a patient may require a(n) ________, in which skin is removed from an unaffected area of his body and moved to the burned area.
A) Donor site
B) Antibacterial patch
C) Autograft
D) Heterograft

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shaigh

The smooth muscle layer of the uterus is called the ________.

The smooth muscle layer of the uterus is called the ________.

The smooth muscle layer of the uterus is called the ________.
A) Cervix
B) Fundus
C) Endometrium
D) Myometrium

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XinXu

Epidermal cells are sloughed off from the ________.

Epidermal cells are sloughed off from the ________.

Epidermal cells are sloughed off from the ________.
A) Clear layer
B) Horny layer
C) Basal layer
D) Dermal layer

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XinXu

Specialized epithelial cells originating from the nail ________ form your nails.

Specialized epithelial cells originating from the nail ________ form your nails.

Specialized epithelial cells originating from the nail ________ form your nails.
A) Base
B) Cells
C) Bed
D) Root

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shaigh

What color would you expect to see at a healthy nail bed?

What color would you expect to see at a healthy nail bed?

What color would you expect to see at a healthy nail bed?
A) Blanche
B) Tan
C) White
D) Pink

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XinXu

Which of the following is not true of the vagina?

Which of the following is not true of the vagina?

Which of the following is not true of the vagina?
A) It receives sperm during intercourse.
B) It is the last part of the birth canal.
C) It is part of the female external genitalia.
D) All of the above are true of the vagina.

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Which of the following is the hormone most responsible for ovulation?

Which of the following is the hormone most responsible for ovulation?

Which of the following is the hormone most responsible for ovulation?
A) Estrogen
B) Follicle-stimulating hormone
C) Luteinizing hormone
D) Progesterone

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Which of the following is not a fungal infection?

Which of the following is not a fungal infection?

Which of the following is not a fungal infection?
A) Tinea cruris
B) Tinea pedis
C) Tinnitus corporis
D) Tinea corporis

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shaigh

Failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac is called ________.

Failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac is called ________.

Failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac is called ________.
A) Cryptorchidism
B) Prostatitis
C) Hydrocele
D) None of the above

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XinXu

Fourth degree burns penetrate ________. (Multiple Choice)

Fourth degree burns penetrate ________. (Multiple Choice)

Fourth degree burns penetrate ________.
A) To the muscle
B) To the bone
C) To the subcutaneous tissue
D) To the skin

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shaigh

Pubic lice are often called ________.

Pubic lice are often called ________.

Pubic lice are often called ________.
A) Nits
B) Sex bugs
C) Crabs
D) Bugs

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shaigh

Diabetes is a disease that may cause reduced blood flow to the extremities. This condition is known ...

Diabetes is a disease that may cause reduced blood flow to the extremities. This condition is known ...

Diabetes is a disease that may cause reduced blood flow to the extremities. This condition is known as ________.
A) Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
B) Folliculitis
C) Keloid
D) Dermatitis

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XinXu

Treatment for Herpes is ________. (Multiple Choice)

Treatment for Herpes is ________. (Multiple Choice)

Treatment for Herpes is ________.
A) Antibiotics
B) Antivirals
C) Steroids
D) Medicated cream

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Stassi

Plantar warts are found ________. (Multiple Choice)

Plantar warts are found ________. (Multiple Choice)

Plantar warts are found ________.
A) On the sole of the foot
B) On the genitals
C) On children's hands and fingers
D) Around the mouth and nose

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shaigh

A lesion can include all of the following except ________.

A lesion can include all of the following except ________.

A lesion can include all of the following except ________.
A) Infected follicle
B) Single patch of skin
C) Injury
D) Wound

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shaigh

A condition that has a "bulls-eye" macule/papule is ________.

A condition that has a "bulls-eye" macule/papule is ________.

A condition that has a "bulls-eye" macule/papule is ________.
A) Lyme disease
B) Acne
C) Scabies
D) General warts

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shaigh

Tinea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea pedis, and tinea cruris are caused by ________.

Tinea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea pedis, and tinea cruris are caused by ________.

Tinea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea pedis, and tinea cruris are caused by ________.
A) Ringworms
B) Mites
C) Fungi
D) Bacteria

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XinXu

Signs and symptoms of postpartum depression include ________.

Signs and symptoms of postpartum depression include ________.

Signs and symptoms of postpartum depression include ________.
A) Feeling of worthlessness
B) Anxiety
C) Fatigue
D) All of the above

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XinXu

Causes of alopecia (baldness) include ________.

Causes of alopecia (baldness) include ________.

Causes of alopecia (baldness) include ________.
A) Chemotherapy and other medications
B) Scalp infections
C) Aging and heredity factors
D) All of the above

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Stassi

Which statement is not true of the epidermis?

Which statement is not true of the epidermis?

Which statement is not true of the epidermis?
A) It is the outermost layer of skin.
B) It is a stratified squamous epithelium.
C) It is composed mostly of connective tissue.
D) It contains the stratum corneum.

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XinXu

This syndrome is a genetic disorder that can result in a broad range of malfunctions of the male ...

This syndrome is a genetic disorder that can result in a broad range of malfunctions of the male ...

This syndrome is a genetic disorder that can result in a broad range of malfunctions of the male reproductive system, from complete lack of external or internal male genitalia to patients with ambiguous genitalia to patients who have typical male gen

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XinXu

The skin tans in response to sunlight because of the release of ________.

The skin tans in response to sunlight because of the release of ________.

The skin tans in response to sunlight because of the release of ________.
A) Collagen
B) Sebum
C) Keratin
D) Melanin

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XinXu

Which of the following statements is true about zygotes?

Which of the following statements is true about zygotes?

Which of the following statements is true about zygotes?
A) They have half the number of chromosomes as gametes.
B) The number of chromosomes in a zygote is independent of the number of chromosomes in the gamete.
C) They have double th

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shaigh

________ is an eruption of extremely painful vesicles that occur in a band-like pattern along the ...

________ is an eruption of extremely painful vesicles that occur in a band-like pattern along the ...

________ is an eruption of extremely painful vesicles that occur in a band-like pattern along the course of a spinal nerve pathway.
A) Pediculosis
B) Herpes zoster
C) Scabies
D) Acne vulgaris

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shaigh

The treatment of cellulitis includes ________.

The treatment of cellulitis includes ________.

The treatment of cellulitis includes ________.
A) Antifungal medications
B) Incision and drainage
C) Antibiotics
D) All of the above

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shaigh

This skin infection is also called furuncles.

This skin infection is also called furuncles.

This skin infection is also called furuncles.
A) Tinea
B) Warts
C) Boils
D) Impetigo

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shaigh

Folliculitis is inflammation of the hair follicles and is usually caused by what type of bacteria?

Folliculitis is inflammation of the hair follicles and is usually caused by what type of bacteria?

Folliculitis is inflammation of the hair follicles and is usually caused by what type of bacteria?
A) Staphylococcus
B) Mycobacterium
C) E. Coli
D) Streptococcus

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