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| 1. | Triglycerides: |
| 2. | A patient has been diagnosed with having irreversible kidney failure (ESRD). Which system of the body is "primarily" involved in this condition? |
| 3. | Which enzyme is produced by the salivary glands and begins the chemical digestion of carbohydrates? |
| 4. | Which of the following is the system that has a secondary function of storing calcium and phosphorus for the body. |
| 5. | Each testis is surrounded by a tough, whitish membrane called the: |
| 6. | There are __________ thoracic vertebrae. |
| 7. | Acids have: |
| 8. | The body's heaviest organ is the: |
| 9. | Decrease in the size of individual cells is called: |
| 10. | The last part of the respiratory tree is the: |
| 11. | Which of the following systems contains the body's heaviest organ? |
| 12. | After ovulation, the ruptured follicle is transformed into the hormone-secreting structure called the: |
| 13. | An eye refractive surgery procedure often used to correct myopia is called: |
| 14. | The opposite term for superficial is: |
| 15. | Which structure is not part of the lymphatic system? |
| 16. | "ABCDE" is an acronym used to describe which of the following? |
| 17. | Which of the following bones does not contain a paranasal sinus? |
| 18. | Urinalysis can be used to help diagnose diabetes mellitus. |
| 19. | The myocardium is not a working part of the heart. |
| 20. | Which of the following is not a white blood cell? |
| 21. | A group of cells that act together to perform a function is called a(n): |
| 22. | Which of the following is not an epithelial membrane? |
| 23. | The following muscle is classified as a flexor of the thigh: |
| 24. | Which blood vessel muscle layer is usually thicker in the arteries than in veins? |
| 25. | The source of lymph is blood plasma. |
| 26. | Like most arteries, the aorta carries blood that is rich in oxygen. |
| 27. | The P wave in an electrocardiogram results from: |
| 28. | The lining of the mouth is an example of a __________ membrane. |
| 29. | Cells are: |
| 30. | The two major functions of the respiratory system are gas exchange and air distribution. |
| 31. | Which of the following is not part of the lower respiratory tract? |
| 32. | A depressed skin level that shows loss of tissue is called: |
| 33. | Another name for the latent stage in an infectious disease is the __________ stage. |
| 34. | The pH of blood must stay: |
| 35. | The heart is located in the mediastinum. |
| 36. | Which bone is not part of the hard palate? |
| 37. | The desirable body-fat percentage for women is: |
| 38. | Which of the following is the system that regulates body functions rapidly but its effects last for a short duration? |
| 39. | Which of the following is the system that regulates body functions slowly but its effects are long lasting? |
| 40. | A screening process in which cell markers in a donated organ or tissue are identified so that they can be matched to recipients is called: |