Clinical Medical Assistant

Anorexia is synonymous with: Lack of appetite. Lack of nutrition. Condition of the anus. Condition of the rectum.

The middle layer of the skin (realSkin) is the: Dermis. Epidermis. Subcutaneous. Cutaneous.

The inner layer of the skin is: Dermis. Epidermis. Subcutaneous. Cutaneous.

The outer layer of the skin is: Dermis. Epidermis. Subcutaneous. Cutaneous.

The largest and innermost organelle in the cell It is spherical body near the center of the cell, and it contains D.N.A. Ribosome. Mitochondrion. Cilium. Nucleus.

A small, rod-shaped organelle that serves as the power plant of the cell that provides energy.Cellular respitarion is a function of the mithocondria. Ribosome. Golgi apparatus. Mitochondrion. Centriole.

A granular organelle composed of RNA. Ribosomes provide enzymes that link amine acids for protein synthesis. Ribosome. Golgi apparatus. Mitochondrion. Centriole.

A network of tubules that transport material through the cytoplasm and aids y the synthesis of proteins and lipids. Ribosome. Golgi apparatus. Mitochondrion. Endoplasmatic Reticulum.

basic structural unit of all organisms. Cell. organ. tissue. system.

A collection of organs working together to carry out a bodily function;. Cell. organ. tissue. system.

All of the following are major functions of the skin: Sensory system. Protection. Synthesis of vitamin D. All above.

Body regions and location: MATCH. Axilla. Brachial. Buccal. Oral. Cervical. Cranial. Deltoid.

Abdominal Regions: The abdominal area is divided into nine regions: Epigastric region:. Umbilical:. Hypogastric. Hypochondriac (right and left) :. Lumbar (right and left):. Iliac(right and left):.

Tissue: A collection of similar cell acting together to perform a particular function. Epithelium:. Connective tissue. Muscle tissue:. Nervous tissue.

what kind of tissue its blood: epithelial. connective. muscular. nervous. vascular.

Anatomical planes –cross sectional imaginary surfaces that organizes the body for anatomical reference. Coronal (Frontal). Sagittal. Transverse (horizontal) or axial.

Pathophysilogy of the skin, Discoloration: Cyanosis. Erythema. Albinism. Jaundice.

The shaft of a bone best describes the. Epiphysis. Diaphysis. Endosteum. Periosteoum.

Jaundice means: Yellowing of the skin often due liver, gallbladder or blood disease,. Redness of the skin. Bluing of the skin due to hypoxia. Extreme whiteness of the skin due to lack of the pigment melanin.

Which of the following describes a function of respiratory system?. Hormone production. Movement. Oxidation. Air exchange.

In the structural hierarchy of organisms, which of the following immediately precedes the organ level?. Organism. Systems. Tissues. Cells.

In the structural hierarchy of organisms, which of the following immediately precedes the TISSUE level?. Organism. Systems. Tissues. Cells.

In the structural hierarchy of organisms, which of the following immediately precedes the ORGANISM level?. Organism. Systems. Tissues. Cells.

The structure containing the voice box is the. Pharynx. Larinx. Epiglotis. Oropharynx.

Abnormal condition of stones in the gallbladder is: Cholelitiasis. Colitis. Cholecystitis. Cystitis.

The most large organs of the body is: The Integumentary System. Lungs. Brain. Clavicle.

Movement of a part away from the body. Flexion. Abduction. Adduction. Rotation.

A movement that decreases the angle between two bones or joints. Flexion. Abduction. Adduction. Rotation. Extension.

A movement that increases the angle between two bones or joints. Flexion. Abduction. Adduction. Rotation. Extension.

Which of the following is an organ of the digestive system?. Kidney. Esophagus. Testis. Cerebellum.

The femur, radius, and humerus , are?. Short bones. Long bones. Flat bones. Irregular bones.

The vertebrae bones, are?. Short bones. Long bones. Flat bones. Irregular bones.

Muscles that can not be controlled consciously best describes. Smooth muscle. voluntary muscle. Striate muscle. Cardiac muscle.

Which of the following is considered a disease of the skin?. Dermis. Dermatitis. Lordosis. Arthritis.

What is the medial bone of the forearm called?. radius. ulna. Humerus. Metacarpals.

Which of the following terms relates to a respiratory disorder?. Ml. Colitis. Stroke. COPD.

A synapse is. The junction between two neurons. The junction between two joints. The main part of the neuron. A type of nervous cell that supports, protects, and nourishes the neuron.

The organs of the Nervous System include all of the following, except. Brain. Cerebellum. Larynx. Nervous.

The skull bones are: Short bones. Long bones. Flat bones. lrregular bones.

The seven pairs of ribs, which attach to the sternum directly by their individual costal cartilage are: True ribs. False ribs. Floating ribs. Pectoral girdle.

The five pairs of ribs, which no attach to the sternum directly by their individual costal cartilage are: True ribs. False ribs. Floating ribs. Pectoral girdle.

The two pairs of ribs, which no attach to the sternum are: True ribs. False ribs. Floating ribs. Pectoral girdle.

The uper respiratory tract consists in the following. Except. nasopharynx. oropharynx. The lungs. The larynx.

The following are part of the neurons, excepts: Axon. Dendrites. Cell body (soma). Neuroglia cell.

The main part of the neuron that is also called. Cell body (soma). Dendrite. Axon. Synapse.

Which of the following terms is used to describe a lateral curvature of the spine?. Kyphosis. Scoliosis. Osteoporosis. Lordosis.

A patient with encephalitis is most likely to be treated by which of the following specialists?. Endocrinologist. Hematologist. Neurologist. Oncologist.

Hepatitis means: Blood cell disorder. Kidney infection. Liver inflammation. Muscle weakness.

Cellular respiration is a function of the: Ribosome. Mitochondrion. Cilium. Nucleus.

This cavity contains the heart and lungs, among other organs. Orbital. Nasal. Thoracic. Cranial.

The term meaning close to the point of attachment is: Distal. Proximal. Superior. Medial.

Which of the following allows gas exchange in the lungs?. Alveoli. Bronchi. Bronchioles. Capillaries.

Which of the following are correctly matched?. Short bone--------leg. Long bone---------wrist. lrregular bone-----sternum. Flat bone-----------craneum.

Which of the following terms relates to a respiratory disorder?. MI. Emphysema. Arthritis. Uremia.

Which of the following system removes waste products, salts, and excess water from the blood and eliminates them from the body.?. Digestive System. Cardiovascular System. Endocrine System. Urinary System.

The respiratory center which controls the rate, rhythm, and depth of breathing in in?. Hypothalamus. Cerebellum. Medulla oblongata. The spinal cord.

The temperature control center is in?. Hypothalamus. Cerebellum. Medulla oblongata. The spinal cord.

Damage to this area can result in tremors, loss of muscle tone, and loss of equilibrium. Meninges. Medulla oblongata. Hypothalamus. Cerebellum.

Wich of the following is the Neurotransmitter of Sympathetic nervous system?. proclactine. norepinephrine. acetylcholine. codeina.

Wich of the following is the Neurotransmitter of Parasympathetic nervous system?. proclactine. norepinephrine. acetylcholine. codeina.

Paralysis: loss voluntary muscular control and sensation to a body or region (match). Hemiplegia—. Bell’s palsy—. Quadriplegia—. Paraplegia—.

True or false: Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)—stroke caused by occlusion or hemorrhage of vessels supplying the brain. True. False.

true or false: Dysmenorrhea—painful menstruation. true. false.

match: Gastritis. Cholelithiasis. Appendicitis. Hernia.

The functional unit of the kidney that consist of the renal corpuscle, the renal tubule and the collecting tubule is?. Cortex. Nephron. ureter. Renal pelvis.

tThe first menstruation in females, which usually occurs between ages of 9 to 17 is is known as?. Menopause. Ovulation. Menarche. Menstrual cycle.

The cessation of the reproductive cycle between the ages of 35 to 60. is known as?. Menopause. Ovulation. Menarche. Menstrual cycle.