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CDC - 4N051 Vol 2A
Aerospace Medical Technician
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03/24/2015

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Term
How does the anatomical lateral position differ from the term medial?
Definition
Away from the midline of the body or body part.
Term
A line projecting at right angles to the plane of motion best describes which of the following
body movements?
Definition
Axis of joint rotation.
Term
You are double-checking the doctor's orders before going into one of your patients, Mrs.
Jones room. What would it mean for Mrs. Jones if the doctor's orders are written as NPO?
Definition
May not have anything to eat or drink.
Term
You have just completed screening a patient with an appointment for blurred vision in the
right eye. How should you document this information correctly?
Definition
Patient complains of blurred vision-right eye.
Term
You would not find which of the following components in the cytoplasm of a cell?
Definition
Nucleus
Term
The network of tubules that moves molecules within the cell is the
Definition
endoplasmic reticulum.
Term
What part of the cell provides the primary source of cellular energy?
Definition
Mitochondria.
Term
What part of the cell plays an important role in processing proteins within the cell and other
areas of the body?
Definition
Ribosomes.
Term
Which phase of mitosis would signify that the nucleus of the cell is actually dividing?
Definition
Anaphase.
Term
In what part of the cell life cycle would the cell continue to grow until it divided again?
Definition
Interphase.
Term
The complicated process responsible for the distinction of cell characteristics is known as
Definition
cell differentiation
Term
What type of tissue is found in the spinal cord?
Definition
Nervous
Term
What type of tissue can change its shape?
Definition
Muscle.
Term
Because of its striated appearance, which tissue is similar to skeletal muscle tissue?
Definition
Cardiac muscle.
Term
Which muscle is attached to the eyelid?
Definition
Levator palpebrae superioris
Term
Aqueous humor fills the space between the cornea and the
Definition
iris.
Term
What part of the eye is largely responsible for viewing dimly lit images?
Definition
Rods.
Term
What nerve is the pathway to vision?
Definition
Optic
Term
The auditory ossicles are located in the
Definition
middle ear.
Term
Movement of the stapes causes stimulation of fluid within the
Definition
cochlea.
Term
What is the system of chambers and tubes within the inner ear called?
Definition
Labyrinth.
Term
Which of the following is a nasal air passageway?
Definition
Middle meatus.
Term
Odors are described as belonging to which of these groups?
Definition
seven primary odors, or a combination of at least two of them.
Term
What part of the nasal cavity does the superior meatus, middle meatus and inferior meatus
make up?
Definition
nasal conchae
Term
The layer of the epidermis that is next to the deepest layer is the
Definition
stratum spinosum
Term
Which glands play a role in keeping the hair and skin soft and waterproof?
Definition
Sebaceous.
Term
The nail grows outward from the white area at the base called the
Definition
lunula.
Term
What substance is secreted by the sebaceous gland?
Definition
Sebum.
Term
Pigmentation is attributed to
Definition
melanin.
Term
What substance does melanocyte produce?
Definition
Melanin
Term
Where would you find very little compact bone in the skeletal system?
Definition
Bone ends.
Term
Where are nerves and blood vessels contained in the bone?
Definition
Medullary cavity
Term
What bones are usually located within tendons where pressure is frequently applied?
Definition
Sesamoid.
Term
What is the name of the triangular shaped bone that lies over the anterior portion of the knee
joint?
Definition
Patella.
Term
The epimysium is located beneath the
Definition
fascia.
Term
What type of muscle is skeletal muscle?
Definition
Voluntary; striated
Term
The muscle layer that lies just below the epimysium is the
Definition
perimysium
Term
What attaches skeletal muscles to the bone?
Definition
Tendons.
Term
What type of joint joins the distal end of the tibia and fibula?
Definition
Syndesmosis
Term
What type of joint connects the sternum and first rib?
Definition
Synchondrosis.
Term
What fluid acts as a joint lubricant and a nutrient supplier for cartilage within the joint?
Definition
Synovial.
Term
The valve that leads from the right atrium to the right ventricle is the
Definition
tricuspid valve.
Term
What is the term for the muscular portion of the heart?
Definition
Myocardium.
Term
What is the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle?
Definition
Mitral.
Term
What cells are responsible for the clotting action in blood?
Definition
Platelets.
Term
The pressure in the blood vessels when the heart is at rest between contractions is the
Definition
diastolic blood pressure
Term
What vein returns blood back to the heart from the lower body?
Definition
Inferior vena cava.
Term
What is the only vein that carries oxygenated blood?
Definition
Pulmonary.
Term
What is the purpose of the lymphatic system?
Definition
Defends the body against infection and remove excess fluid.
Term
Vessels that lead out of the lymph nodes are called
Definition
efferent lymphatic vessels
Term
What is the largest lymphatic organ?
Definition
Spleen.
Term
Lymph is transported through the lymphatic trunk directly to the
Definition
collecting duct.
Term
What special organs do the larger lymphatic vessels lead to?
Definition
lymph nodes.
Term
What part of the lymph system acts as the filter?
Definition
Nodes.
Term
What lymphatic organ is located in the mediastinum between the aorta and sternum?
Definition
Thymus.
Term
Where does lymph from the right lymphatic duct empty?
Definition
Right subclavian vein.
Term
Once excess fluid from the body tissue enters lymphatic capillaries, it is known as
Definition
lymph.
Term
The larynx is composed of how many cartilages?
Definition
Three single and three paired cartilages
Term
What part of the lower respiratory system does air travel to and from the lungs through a
cylindrical tube composed of cartilage?
Definition
Trachea
Term
During inhalation, the intercostal muscular contraction permits the ribs to move
Definition
forward and slightly upward
Term
The amount of air that enters and leaves the lungs with each natural respiration is known as
Definition
tidal air.
Term
The small spaces between neurons are called the
Definition
synapses.
Term
What type of neuron has one axon extending from one end of the soma and one dendrite
extending from the other?
Definition
Bipolar
Term
The part of the brain stem that connects to the spinal cord is the
Definition
medulla oblongata.
Term
What are the three major parts of the brain?
Definition
Cerebrum, cerebellum and brain stem
Term
What is the function of the interior of the cerebrum?
Definition
Storing knowledge.
Term
What is the name of the large intersection of interlaced spinal nerves?
Definition
plexus.
Term
What cranial nerve is responsible for the sensation of sight?
Definition
Optic.
Term
What cranial nerve conveys taste?
Definition
Glossopharyngeal.
Term
The "fight-or-flight" reaction is controlled by the
Definition
sympathetic nervous system.
Term
The parasympathetic nervous system is designed to
Definition
prevent extensive overworking of the body.
Term
Where is the sigmoid colon located in the abdominal cavity?
Definition
LLQ.
Term
The layer of the alimentary canal that is responsible for movement of substances through
the canal is the
Definition
muscular.
Term
What part of the alimentary canal is between the pharynx and the stomach?
Definition
Esophagus.
Term
The ileocecal valve in the small intestine connects to the
Definition
cecum.
Term
What is the mucous membrane that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth?
Definition
Frenulum.
Term
What is the difference in the number of primary teeth and the number of permanent teeth a
person will develop?
Definition
12.
Term
Where will undigested chime go after leaving the ileum?
Definition
Cecum.
Term
Which organ absorbs beneficial water for use by the body?
Definition
Colon
Term
What gland secretes a substance to moisten food particles and help with swallowing?
Definition
Salivary.
Term
What liquid is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder?
Definition
Bile.
Term
Kidneys are in the posterior abdominal cavity and extend from the
Definition
thoracic to the lumbar spinal region.
Term
What is the primary function of the renal cortex?
Definition
Protect kidney functions in the renal medulla.
Term
Backflow of urine into the ureters is prevented by
Definition
a flap of mucous membrane
Term
The urge to urinate is usually first experienced when the bladder contains approximately
how many milliliters of urine?
Definition
250.
Term
What part of the kidney filters blood to remove waste and regulate water and electrolyte
concentrations?
Definition
Nephron
Term
The testes are two oval-shaped structures that are made of
Definition
connective tissue.
Term
The coiled tubule located on the top and to the side of each testis is the
Definition
epididymis
Term
What is the tubule that leads from the urinary bladder to the exterior of the body?
Definition
Urethra.
Term
Where are sperm cells produced?
Definition
testes.
Term
Fluid is secreted from the seminal vesicles to help carry sperm through the
Definition
ejaculatory duct
Term
What is the inner wall of the uterus called?
Definition
Endometrium
Term
What happens to the ovum after a sperm fertilizes it?
Definition
Travels to the uterus and attaches to the endometrium
Term
The second phase of the menstrual cycle begins when
Definition
an ovum is released from one of the ovaries
Term
What is the term used to describe the first menstrual cycle that occurs once puberty is
reached?
Definition
Menarche.
Term
What hormone is secreted during the menstrual cycle?
Definition
Progesterone.
Term
The pituitary gland is divided into two sections called the
Definition
anterior lobe and the posterior lobe
Term
Which organ secrets the adrenocorticotropic hormone?
Definition
Anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
Term
Which hormone accounts for the majority of the thyroid hormones?
Definition
Thyroxine.
Term
Which part of the adrenal gland makes up most of it?
Definition
Adrenal cortex.
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