Movement of a body part around a central point or axis is known as ________.
A) abduction
B) inversion
C) extension
D) rotation
QUESTION 2The thymus is also considered to be one of the endocrine glands.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 3Petechiae, ecchymosis, and purpura all involve blood appearing under the skin. Differentiate these three disorders by describing them.
What will be an ideal response?
QUESTION 4The gastric mucosa is arranged in thick, deep folds that expand as the stomach fills called ________.
A) haustra
B) rugae
C) uvula
D) villi
QUESTION 5Inflammation and degeneration of a joint is known as:
A. achondroplasia
B. anklyosis
C. arthritis
D. spondylarthritis
QUESTION 6A patient whose fear of flying in an airplane is due to claustrophobia would most likely be treated with which psychotherapeutic technique?
A) aversion therapy
B) systematic desensitization
C) psychoanalysis
D) art therapy
QUESTION 7Which type of burn is NOT associated with blisters?
A) first degree
B) second degree
C) third degree
D) all burns cause blisters
QUESTION 8Which word part ends in a hyphen?
A) prefix
B) combining form
C) suffix
D) prefix and combining form
QUESTION 9Cellulite is a local even surface of the skin and is a sign of subcutaneous fat deposition.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 10In the esophagus, food moves toward the stomach by coordinated contractions known as ________.
A) defecation
B) mastication
C) peristalsis
D) regurgitation
QUESTION 11Vasoconstriction causes the pressure in the artery to ________.
A) increase
B) decrease
C) remain the same
D) fluctuate
QUESTION 12________ literally means pertaining to beyond sound.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 13Children are more likely to suffer from the ear condition called ________ than adults.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 14The spleen is the major site of erythrocyte destruction.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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