RMSR Quiz 8 (Chapter 8)

Question 1 of 16

1

A waste product found in the blood. This is normally filtered from the blood by the kidneys and then excreted in the urine.

Select one of the following:

gravida
myelin
urea
uvula

Explanation

Question 2 of 16

1

The process by which blood vessels relax and widen, increasing blood flow through them.

Select one of the following:

androgenation
celcation
expectoration
vasodilation

Explanation

Question 3 of 16

1

Chemicals produced by glands in the endocrine system and released directly into the bloodstream to perform specific functions elsewhere throughout the body.

Select one of the following:

cecum
fibroma
hormones
nitrates

Explanation

Question 4 of 16

1

A surgical instrument with a flat, blunt, spoonlike end:

Select one of the following:

cilia
gravida
milia
spatulate

Explanation

Question 5 of 16

1

A foreign substance that is capable of causing an immune response.

Select one of the following:

allergen
cyanosis
sphincter
T cell

Explanation

Question 6 of 16

1

In an ICU unit of an American hospital, CCU stands for:

Select one of the following:

cancer care unit
chronic cancer unit
colon care unit
coronary care unit

Explanation

Question 7 of 16

1

An abnormal or surgically created passage between two usually unconnected body channels or cavities:

Select one of the following:

fomite
joule
shunt
xenograft

Explanation

Question 8 of 16

1

Pertaining to, relating to, or originating in the stomach:

Select one of the following:

colonarpia
gastric
intesticle
stomachia

Explanation

Question 9 of 16

1

Spasm of the chewing muscles in the jaw. Also called lockjaw. May be caused by a variety of abnormal conditions or diseases.

Select one of the following:

cortisol
fascia
hematuria
trismus

Explanation

Question 10 of 16

1

A procedure to remove a section, or flap, of the skull to expose and operate on the tissues underneath, usually the brain:

Select one of the following:

craniotomy
iridectomy
lubitomy
tuboplasty

Explanation

Question 11 of 16

1

The capacity of a microorganism to overcome the body’s immune system and other defenses and cause disease:

Select one of the following:

gestation
gravida
myelin
virulence

Explanation

Question 12 of 16

1

Inflammation of the lining of the colon. May affect the entire colon or only parts of it

Select one of the following:

colitis
colostomy
medial
stoma

Explanation

Question 13 of 16

1

The entire genetic makeup of an individual is known as:

Select one of the following:

chromosomes
dna
genes
genotype

Explanation

Question 14 of 16

1

A surgical instrument used for cutting a circular hole:

Select one of the following:

bougie
scalpel
trephine
truss

Explanation

Question 15 of 16

1

All of these are systems of the body except:

Select one of the following:

endocrine
mammary
nervous
skeletal

Explanation

Question 16 of 16

1

A measurement of energy provided by food for the body is:

Select one of the following:

calorie
electrolyte
joule
watt

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RMSR Quiz 8 (Chapter 8)

RMSR Quiz 8 (Chapter 8)

Question 1 of 16

A waste product found in the blood. This is normally filtered from the blood by the kidneys and then excreted in the urine.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 16

The process by which blood vessels relax and widen, increasing blood flow through them.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 16

Chemicals produced by glands in the endocrine system and released directly into the bloodstream to perform specific functions elsewhere throughout the body.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 16

A surgical instrument with a flat, blunt, spoonlike end:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 16

A foreign substance that is capable of causing an immune response.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 16

In an ICU unit of an American hospital, CCU stands for:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 16

An abnormal or surgically created passage between two usually unconnected body channels or cavities:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 16

Pertaining to, relating to, or originating in the stomach:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 16

Spasm of the chewing muscles in the jaw. Also called lockjaw. May be caused by a variety of abnormal conditions or diseases.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 16

A procedure to remove a section, or flap, of the skull to expose and operate on the tissues underneath, usually the brain:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 16

The capacity of a microorganism to overcome the body’s immune system and other defenses and cause disease:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 16

Inflammation of the lining of the colon. May affect the entire colon or only parts of it

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 16

The entire genetic makeup of an individual is known as:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 16

A surgical instrument used for cutting a circular hole:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 16

All of these are systems of the body except:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 16

A measurement of energy provided by food for the body is:

Select one of the following:

Explanation