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Anatomy hesi Must Study

1.

Characteristic of viral herpes?

skin eruption

2.

when a boxer gets hit and has a deviated septum?

vomer (in nose)

3.

which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory?

Pharynx

4.

A person who has damage to their ulnar nerve will have decreased sensation in

arm

5.

Which bone does not articulate with any other bone?

Hyoid

6.

which of the following statements best describe endocrine glands?

They secrete chemicals into the blood

7.

Diet is important because bone are storage places for

Calcium and phosphorus

8.

Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and the urinary system?

Urethra

9.

Ligaments provides what connection?

bone to bone

10.

What structure conducts urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder?

Ureter

11.

Anaerobic respiration can lead to a burning sensation caused by which molecule?

Lactic acid

12.

As part of the negative feedback system, which type of cell is stimulated to resorb bone matrix in response to a decrease in calcium in the blood?

Osteoclasts

13.

Sweat on the skin's surface cools the body through which process?

Evaporation

14.

When assessing a female client who describes herself as a vegetarian in the nurse notes that has an unusual skin color. The nurse should ask the client if she has eaten a large amount of?

carrot and squash

15.

Which hand position describes an anatomical position of a person who is standing erect with feet forward?

Palms of hand facing facing anterior

16.

Which structure is a ball and socket joint?

Shoulder

17.

Which anatomical position houses the malleus, incus, and stapes?

Skull ear

18.

What are cells grouped together called?

tissue

19.

The pulse point located behind the knee is palpated over which artery?

Popliteal

20.

Ceruminous glands secrete

ear wax

21.

What type of synovial joint is the elbow?

Hinge

22.

What occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated?

Increased cardiac output

23.

Where does digestion begin in the digestive system?

Oral cavity

24.

Which structure regulates the transport of substances in and out of the cell?

Cell membrane

25.

The mediastinum is located within which cavity?

Thoracic

26.

What is the effect of serotonin, a neurotransmitter?

Involved with mood, anxiety and sleep

27.

What is the response of cells in collecting tubules in the nephrons when antidiuretic hormone AHD is secreted?

Water is absorbed from the urinary filtrate

28.

What is the function of the thrombocytes (platelets)?

Play role in blood clotting

29.

Which muscles of the quadriceps femoris group lies on the slide surface of the lower extremity?

Vastus lateralis

30.

Which structure is located on the sternum?

Xiphoid process

31.

The occipital region is located in which part of the body?

Head

32.

Which structure carries oxygen to the cells?

hemoglobin

33.

Which gland is commonly known as the "master gland"?

pituitary gland

34.

Aspirin occurs when there is a tear in which structure?

Ligament

35.

What epidermal derivative is involved in temperature homeostasis?

Eccrine gland

36.

Which statement is true about bone?

Osteoblast, epiphyseal, diaphysis

37.

Aqueous humor is watery fluid in which part of the body?

Eye

38.

The malleus, Incus, and stapes are located in which part of the body?

Ear

39.

Dorisflexion plantar flexion are types of joint movement that are associated with which part of the body?

foot

40.

Within which vessel does blood return from the lungs?

pulmonary vein

41.

Which part of the brain is involved in auditory functioning?

Temporal lobe

42.

what internal structure of the ear is concerned with hearing?

cochlea

43.

fertilization of an ovum occurs in which anatomical structure?

Fallopian tubes

44.

Where is the tibialis anterior muscle located?

lower leg

45.

an overproduction of cerumen (earwax) can accumulate in which area?

external ear canals

46.

The mitral valve is located between which two structures?

left ventricle and left atrium

47.

The olfactory nerves is associated in which sense?

Smell

48.

vessel carries blood from the body to the heart

vena cava

49.

Hormone(s) is/are produced by the ovaries?

estrogen and progesterone

50.

Plane divides the body into right and left sides?

sagittal

51.

Two principle divisions that make up the nervous system?

peripheral (PNS) and central (CNS)

52.

The orthopedic surgeon informs you that you have broken the distal region of the humerus. What area is he describing?

Epiphysis

53.

Part of the brain attached to the spinal cord

medulla oblongata

54.

which term is used to describe movement of the arms and legs away from the midline of the body?

abduction

55.

structure provides pulse reading in the neck?

carotid artery

56.

which hormone is produced by the posterior pituitary gland?

oxytocin and ADH

57.

what is the primary function of hemoglobin (blood)?

carry oxygen

58.

what stimulates the chemoreceptors to function?

rise in CO2; Fall in o2

59.

What condition causes a client to say "I can't see far away"?

nearsightedness

60.

Anaerobic respiration can lead to burning sensation caused by which molecule?

lactic acid

61.

Golgi apparatus functions as?

process protein secretion, synthesize carbs and glycoproteins

62.

what organ produces insulin?

pancreas

63.

what effects do serotonin have on neurotransmitters?

appetite, sleep, mood

64.

fertilization occurs in the?

fallopian tubes

65.

when drawing blood from autecubital region which blood vessel is used to obtain blood?

median cubital

66.

what hormone induces growth of pubic and axillary hair at puberty?

testosterone and estrogen

67.

increase in rate of depth of breath results in what blood PH change?

alkalosis

68.

what lobe of the brain is responsible for auditory functioning?

temporal

69.

what is the function of the hypothalamus?

regulates function of body, balance, thermoregulation

70.

How many carb per gram do carbohydrates contain?

4

71.

when water molecules move across cell membrane from high to low concentration this process is called?

osmosis

72.

what is the result of carbon dioxide in the body?

body becomes more acidic

73.

what plane divides the body from left to right?

sagittal

74.

what part of the body is the lower back?

lumbar

75.

high levels of which ion would most likely result in cardiac arrest?

potassium

76.

what blood vessel perfuses the kidney?

renal artery

77.

what gland is located on the anterior surface of the trachea?

thyroid gland

78.

in white blood cells what contributes to phagocytosis?

macrophages and neutrophils

79.

what part of the brain is attached to the spinal cord?

medulla oblongata

80.

what structure of the eye picks out the color?

retina

81.

What is the outer most protective layer of the skin?

epidermis

82.

the organ of corti is located in?

Ear

83.

where in the body are nutrients absorbed?

small intestine

84.

what cell structure regulates the transportation of substances in and out the cell?

plasma membrane

85.

the rough endoplasmic reticulum functions in the human cell to?

synthesize protein

86.

what is the response of cells in the collecting tubules in the nephrons when antidiuretic hormone ADH is secreted?

water is absorbed from urinary filtrate

87.

tissue repair is enhanced by a diet high in?

protein

88.

what is the definition of chyme?

bolus turns into soupy substance. The result of action by the stomach

89.

what are hormones?

chemical messengers

90.

what female reproductive organ produces oocytes, estrogen and progesterone?

ovaries

91.

what structure is located in the upper airways?

nose, pharynx

92.

what cellular process helps move debris and mucous through the lining of the tubules?

cilia

93.

which is a hollow organ?

gall bladder

94.

which muscle is located in the quadriceps group?

rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius

95.

which structure is responsible for normal respiratory function?

medulla oblongata

96.

the mitral valve is located between which two structures?

left atrium and left ventricle

97.

which hormone is produced by the posterior pituitary gland?

ADH and OT

98.

Client has large pituitary tumor what part of the body does this effect?

head hurt, sickness, low blood pressure

99.

which structure produces b-lymphocytes?

red bone marrow

100.

what occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulation increased?

increased cardiac output

101.

what occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulation increased?

increased cardiac output

102.

The buttocks are on which surface of the body?

dorsal

103.

the esophagus is located in which body cavity?

thoracic

104.

the tympanic membrane is located between which structures?

external auditory canal and middle ear

105.

how many days is the average menstrual cycle?

28 days

106.

which structure produces t-lymphocytes?

Thymus

107.

a person who has damaged their ulnar nerve will have decreased sensation in which are?

Arm

108.

calcaneus is located in?

foot

109.

urinary system in the human body's primary task is to?

expel waste

110.

which of the following produce progesterone to prepare the uterus for pregrnancy?

corpus luteum

111.

what are the fingerprints made of ?

friction ridges dac

112.

ABCD of cancer?

Melanoma

113.

which of the following would the urinary bladder and internal reproductive organ be found?

pelvic region

114.

which one increases angle at the joint?

extensor

115.

which hormone is released by the posterior lobe?

oxytocin

116.

order of organization of living things

organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, populations, communities, ecosystem, and biosphere.

117.

what bones are formed during first membranous ossification?

flat bone of face and cranial

118.

most obvious skin cancer?

basal cell carcinoma

119.

active transport requires _______

energy and work from cell

120.

passive transport and examples

doesn't require energy

ex. diffusion & osmosis

121.

diffusion?

the passive movement of molecules or particles along a concentration gradient, or from regions of higher to regions of lower concentration

122.

osmosis?

movement of water across a membrane

123.

cartiliaginous?

connection between articulating bones made up of cartilage

124.

synovial joints?

highly moveable

125.

two types of asexual reproduction?

binary fission and mitosis

126.

eustachian tube?

links the nasopharynx to the middle ear

127.

parathyroid?

calciferol is controlled by

128.

sebaceous gland?

secretes oil

129.

endocytosis?

engulfs and brings in

130.

exocytosis?

fuses with plasma membrane and releases content outside of cell

131.

pituitary gland produces?

adrenocorticotropic hormone GH

132.

adrenal gland secretes?

cortisol and aldosterone

133.

Aerobic respiration takes place in?

the mitochondria and requires oxygen and glucose, and produces carbon dioxide, water and energy

134.

anaerobic respiration also produces?

energy and uses glucose, but it produces less energy and doesn't require oxygen

135.

what part of the respiratory system is the upper respiratory?

bronchioles, alveolar ducts, and alveoli

136.

aerobic respiration happens in the presence of?

oxygen

137.

soft spot on baby's head

fontanelle

138.

what do endocrine hormones do?

growth, metabolism and sexual development/function

139.

layers of epidermis (outer to inner)

corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basal

140.

top of sternum?

manubrium

141.

parts of sternum?

manubirum, body and xiphoid

142.

what makes up most plasma

water

143.

polypeptides are?

chains of amino acids

144.

mitosis?

the process of cell division that occurs in 5 stages before pinching two daughter cells in a process called cytokinesis.

145.

meiosis?

to make haploid gametes and the production of germs cells

146.

photosynthesis.?

precursor to the glucose molecule is produced in a process. use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water. generates oxygen as a biproduct

147.

the ribs are attached to?

the sternum

148.

auricle?

a thin pouch in the heart

149.

inspiration?

expands thoracic cavity

150.

separates the abdominal and thoracic cavity?

diaphragm

151.

PTH (parathyroid hormone)

distal convulted tubule controlled by

152.

HCL chemical in stomach, why not absorbed/harm stomach?

mucus lining protects.

153.

heart with largest layer?

left ventricle

154.

what makes colors of the skin?

melanin and melanocytes

155.

ADH (antidiuretic hormone)?

distal convoluted tubule works with hormone:

156.

oxytocin?

produced by hypothalamus and released by posterior pituitary

157.

ligament?

Connects bone to bone

158.

tendon?

Connects muscle to bone

159.

osteocytes?

bone forming cells

160.

4 steps of ossification?

hematoma formation

callus formation

ossification

bone remodeling

161.

gallbladder is part of?

digestive system

162.

vastus lateralis?

extends knee and stabilizes

163.

peristalsis?

muscle contraction that moves food through digestive tract

164.

Where are Schwann cells found?

nervous system

165.

how does nervous system work with muscular system?

tells muscles how to respond to environment

166.

somatic nervous systems?

voluntary movements

167.

autonomic nervous system?

involuntary movements (SNS and PNS)

168.

which organ system is responsible for regulating muscle growth ?

endocrine

169.

how does lymp work with circulatory?

lymph draws excess fluid from the cells and deposits it into blood vessels

170.

function of parathyroid hormone?

activation of vitamin d

171.

what is a normal beat?

72 bpm 120 over 80

172.

how is pepsin used in the body?

breakdown proteins

173.

esophagus is part of the?

digestive system

174.

which system produces antibodies?

lymphatic

175.

blood that has supplied nutrients and oxygen to heart muscle returns to right atrium via ?

coronary sinus

176.

diploid?

46 chromosomes

177.

haploid?

23 chromosomes

178.

skeletal system function?

1.protection

2.movement

3.mineral storage

4.production of blood

179.

efferent?

away from CNS

180.

afferent?

toward CNS

181.

ovum?

a mature female reproductive cell, especially of a human or other animal, that can divide to give rise to an embryo usually only after fertilization by a male cell.

182.

gamete?

a mature haploid male or female germ cell that is able to unite with another of the opposite sex in sexual reproduction to form a zygote.

183.

Capillaries?

carry blood away from body in order to exchange nutrients oxygen and waste

184.

what is the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and blood through the alveoli called?

external respiration

185.

most of the carbon dioxide in the blood does which of the following?

it is converted to bicarbonate ions by carbonic anhydrase within red blood cells

186.

what are the functions of the male and female sex organs?

production of gametes and production of hormones

187.

what are the glands of the skin that produce a thin and watery secretion?

eccrine glands

188.

all actions of the nervous system depend on the transmission of nerve impulses over which of the following?

neurons

189.

monocytes?

become macrophages

190.

Lymphocytes?

important in immune system

191.

neutrophils?

phagocytize microorganisms

192.

in order for inhalation to occur?

contraction of the diaphragm, which enlarges the chest cavity and draws air

193.

functional units of the kidney?

nephrons

194.

where does fertilization occur?

fallopian tubes

195.

cellular contact is important for?

wound healing

196.

connective tissue?

most abundant tissue in the body

197.

Which structure regulates the transport of substances in and out of a cell?

The cell membrane

198.

which structure is located on the sternum?

xiphoid process

199.

Which structure is a ball and socket joint?

shoulder

200.

Which structure carries Oxygen to the cells?

Hemoglobin

201.

Which statement are true about bone?

Osteoblast (buildup of bone),
Epiphyseal (end of bone) ,
Diaphysis (shaft of bone)

202.

Which organ system is responsible for regulating muscle growth?

endocrine

203.

Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and the urinary system?

urethra

204.

Which of the following statements best describe endocrine glands?

They secrete chemicals into the
blood

205.

which of the following location would the urinary bladder and internal reproductive organ
be found?

pelvic region

206.

Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory?

pharynx

207.

Which hand position describes an anatomical
position of a person who is standing erect
with feet forward?

palms facing forward anterior

208.

Which gland is commonly known as the
"Master Gland"?

pituitary gland

209.

which chamber has the thickest layer in the
heart?

left ventricle

210.

Which bone dose not articulate with any
other bone?

hyoid

211.

Which anatomical structure houses the
malleus, incus, and stapes?

ear

212.

where does erythropoiesis occur in babies
after birth?

bone marrow

213.

When water molecules move across the cell
membrane from high to low concentration,
this process is called

osmosis

214.

What type of synovial joint is the elbow?

hinge

215.

what structure helps expelling waste WBC?

lysosomes

216.

what structure conducts urine from the
kidney to the urinary bladder?

ureter

217.

what occurs when the sympathetic nervous
system is stimulated/increased?

cardiac
output
increases

218.

what is the response of cells in collecting
tubules in nephrons when antidiuretic
hormone (adh) is secreted?

water is
reabsorbed
from
urinary
filtrate

219.

what is the function of thrombocytes
((Platelets))?

blood clotting

220.

What internal structure of the ear is
concerned with hearing?

cochlea

221.

What is the effect of Serotonin, a
neurotransmitter?

Involved with
mood, anxiety,
sleep, happiness,
appetite

222.

What epidermal derivative is involved
in temperature homeostasis?

Eccrine gland
(Merocrine /
sweat gland)

223.

What cellular process helps to move
debris and mucous through the lining
of tubules?

cilia

224.

the distal end of and
articulate with carpals?

radius and ulna

225.

Diet is important because
bone are storage places
for?

calcium & phosphorus

226.

Blood that has supplied
nutrients & Oxygen to heart
muscle returns to right
atrium via

coronary sinus

227.

Cellular contact is important
for?

wound healing

228.

As part of the negative
feedback system, which
type of cell is stimulated to
resorb bone matrix in
response to a decrease in
calcium in the blood?

osteoclast

229.

Anaerobic respiration can
lead to a burning sensation
caused by with molecule?

lactic acid

230.

4 steps of bone ossification

Hematoma formation, Callus
formation, Ossification, Bone
remodeling

231.

4 steps to mend a broken
bone?

hematoma
callus formation
ossification
bone remodeling

232.

Ceruminous (Apocrine)
glands secrete

ear wax

233.

The distal convoluted tubule
is controlled by?

Reabsorbing calcium,
sodium, and chloride and
regulates the pH of urine by
secreting protons and
absorbing bicarbonate,
Works with hormone
Aldosterone

234.

Dorsiflexion plantar flexion
are types of joint movement
that are associated with which
part of the body?

foot

235.

HCL is a chemical in the
stomach, why is not absorbed
or cause harm to the stomach?

mucus lining protects it

236.

The mediastinum is located
within which cavity?

thoracic

237.

The mitral valve is located
between which two structures

left ventricle & left atrium

238.

name the type of white blood
cells

neutrophils.
lymphocytes.
eosinophils.
monocytes.
basophils.

239.

The occipital region is located
in which part of the body??

head/skull

240.

Organization of the body?

Organelle, cells, tissue,
organs, organ systems,
organisms, populations,
communities, exosystem,
and biosphere

241.

The orthopedic surgeon
informs you that you have
broken the distal region of
the humerus. What area is he
describing

epiphysis

242.

An overproduction of
cerumen (earwax) can
accumulate in which area?

external ear & canals

243.

Part of the brain attaches to
spinal cord?

medulla oblongata

244.

Passive movement of MOLECULES or
PARTICLES along a concentration
gradient, (high to low concentration.)

diffusion

245.

A person who has damage to their
ulnar nerve will have decreases
sensation in

Arm

246.

The pulse point located behind the
knee is palpated over which artery?

popliteal

247.

A sprain occurs when there is a tear in
which structures?

ligament

248.

what are finger prints made of?

dermal papillae
(dactyloscopy)

249.

What are the glands of the skin that
produce a thin, watery secretion?

eccrine