NBE - Sciences Exam Quiz and
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The cardiac sphincter would be associated with the: - Answer- Stomach
Which of the following lists the parts in order that food passes through from the stomach
to the small intestines? - Answer- Duodenum, jejunum, ileum
Which of the following bones are located within the cranium? - Answer- Temporal
What artery is a continuation of the femoral artery - Answer- Popliteal
Characteristics of RBCs include - Answer- anucleate when mature; contain hemoglobin;
live 100-120 days.
Which of the following has a direct connection to the cerebral arterial circle? 1-Posterior
cerebral, 2-Common carotid, 3-Internal carotid, 4-Vertebral - Answer- 1 and 3 only
Which of the following is NOT true during ventricular systole - Answer- Semilunar valves
close.
Which of the following lists the complete venous route from the lower extremities to the
inferior vena cava: 1-Lesser saphenous, 2-External iliac, 3-Popliteal, 4-Femoral -
Answer- 1, 3, 4, 2
After blood passes the mitral valve, it will be in the - Answer- Left ventricle
Blood flow to the arm and hand will reach the following arteries in what order? 1-
Brachial, 2-Axillary, 3-Radial, 4-Deep palmar arch - Answer- 2, 1, 3, 4
The first and shortest part of the small intestine is the - Answer- Duodenum
Which one of the following is a term used to refer to the digestive tract - Answer-
Alimentary canal
Which of the following is a facial bone - Answer- Vomer
A practitioner analyzes remains where tissue has been harvested from the anterior
portion of both thighs. The best treatment would be which of the following - Answer-
Cauterization with phenol, cavity packs, or embalming gel packs
A transfusion reaction is rarely fatal, but can cause which of the following - Answer- All
of the above.
,Which of the following lists the vessels in order going from the aorta towards the upper
extremity?1-Axillary, 2-Brachiocephalic, 3-Brachial, 4-Subclavian - Answer- 2, 4, 1, 3
In relation to the lungs, the heart is - Answer- Medial
Blood exits the left ventricle in which of the following blood vessels - Answer- Aorta
The anatomical guide that lies lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle
describes the - Answer- Ulnar artery
Formed elements of the blood - Answer- include erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets
While injecting the right common carotid artery of an autopsied body, the practitioner
noticed that fluid is not distributing well to the face. Extravascular discolorations are not
being removed from the face, and embalming fluid is pooling in the occipital region.
Which of the following is true? 1-The percent solution of embalming fluid is too high, 2-
The practitioner failed to clamp the internal carotid arteries, 3-Extravascular
discoloration's cannot be removed through arterial injection, 4-The practitioner failed to
clamp the vertebral arteries. - Answer- 2 and 4 only
The union of two arteries is called - Answer- Anastamoses
The deceased has been in a prone position that has allowed lividity to develop in the
face. If the practitioner utilized a restricted cervical injection and is injecting the body
separate from the head, embalming fluid may be distributed to the areas of the face
because: - Answer- Of collateral circulation through the vertebral arteries
When using the 9-region method for cavity embalming, the cecum is located in which of
the following regions? - Answer- Right inguinal
Which of the following is NOT one of the derivatives of the integumentary system -
Answer- Teeth
What cavity would the tip of the trocar be placed in to aspirate the urinary bladder? -
Answer- Pelvic
Which of the following would NOT cause an increase in the heart rate - Answer-
Stimulation of the vagus nerve.
Identify the final portion of the intrinsic conduction system of the heart, which transmits
the wave of depolarization over the ventricles, causing them to contract from the heart
apex toward the atria. - Answer- Purkinje fibers
When a dead person's finger is ligated as a test for death, there will be - Answer- No
change in color
,The study of the circulatory system is also known as - Answer- Angiology
The part of the heart that receives venous blood returning from all parts of the body,
except the lungs, is known as the: - Answer- Right atrium
Which of the following is involved in anchoring the AV valve flaps to the walls of the
ventricles - Answer- Chordae tendineae
Which of the following would NOT lead to an increase in cardiac output - Answer- A
decrease in venous return
Which of the following vessels is NOT a branch of the arch of the aorta - Answer- Right
common carotid
When attempting to locate the femoral artery, the process can be facilitated by locating
which of the following muscles? 1-Sartorius, 2-Coracobrachialis, 3-Adductor longus, 4-
Quadriceps femoris - Answer- 1 and 3 only
Which of the following lists the blood vessels in the order that an erythrocyte passes as
it leaves the heart, travels to a tissue, and returns to the heart? 1-Arteriole, 2-Capillary,
3-Venule, 4-Artery - Answer- 4, 1, 2, 3
Compared to an artery, the wall of a vein differs in which of the following ways - Answer-
The middle tunic is thin
What plane or section would be used to divide the thoracic cavity from the abdominal
cavity? - Answer- Transverse
The ovarian follicle is also known as - Answer- Graafian follicle
Choose the correct path that spermatozoa would take as it leaves the testes: 1-
Epididymis, 2-Urethra, 3-Vas deferens, 4-Ejaculatory duct - Answer- 1, 3, 4, 2
Which of the following blood vessels carries oxygen-rich blood - Answer- Pulmonary
veins
Erythropoietin controls - Answer- the rate of erythrocyte production.
The artery which supplies arterial solution directly into the thumb side of the hand is the:
- Answer- Radial
A line drawn or visualized on the surface of the skin to represent the approximate
location of some more deeply-lying structure is the: - Answer- Linear guide
What is the function of the salts in the blood? - Answer- Osmotic balance, pH buffering
and regulation of membrane permeability
, Points of origin and points of termination in relation to adjacent structures refer to -
Answer- Anatomical limits
What gland is NOT part of the endocrine system - Answer- Prostate
An inadequate hemoglobin content in RBCs - Answer- can be a result of heavy
menstrual flow or a bleeding ulcer, and is called iron-deficiency anemia
While embalming a skin donor, the practitioner notices fluid leaking from the areas of
the body where the skin was procured. Fluid leaks from these areas are because: -
Answer- The dermis was exposed during the procurement of skin
The foramen magnum is located on what bone - Answer- Occipital
Which of the following bones are located within the bones of the face? - Answer- Maxilla
Which of the following lists the muscles in the order in which rigor mortis appears? 1-
Gastrocnemius, 2-Diaphragm, 3-Orbicularis oculi, 4-Sternocleidomastoid - Answer- 3, 4,
2, 1
What effect does the vagus nerve have on the heart? - Answer- Slow steady heartbeat
resulting in a stronger heartbeat.
A decrease in the oxygen-carrying ability of the blood ___________. - Answer- is called,
in any form, anemia
The doctor sticks your finger, takes some blood, and does a WBC count. The count
(12,500 cells/mm3) indicates leukocytosis. What could you conclude? - Answer- It is a
high WBC count, indicating a bacterial or viral infection
Which of the following blood vessels is NOT part of the systemic circulation? - Answer-
Pulmonary arteries.
Which of the following indicates atrial depolarization in an electrocardiogram? - Answer-
P wave.
The study of the tissues of the human body with the aid of a microscope is: - Answer-
Histology
Most often, systemic arterial blood pressure is measured in the ____ with the
auscultatory method, using a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer. - Answer- brachial
artery
When attempting to locate the right axillary artery, the practitioner might facilitate the
process by locating which of the following? 1-Hairline of the axilla, 2-Medial border of
Answers 100% Solved 2025
The cardiac sphincter would be associated with the: - Answer- Stomach
Which of the following lists the parts in order that food passes through from the stomach
to the small intestines? - Answer- Duodenum, jejunum, ileum
Which of the following bones are located within the cranium? - Answer- Temporal
What artery is a continuation of the femoral artery - Answer- Popliteal
Characteristics of RBCs include - Answer- anucleate when mature; contain hemoglobin;
live 100-120 days.
Which of the following has a direct connection to the cerebral arterial circle? 1-Posterior
cerebral, 2-Common carotid, 3-Internal carotid, 4-Vertebral - Answer- 1 and 3 only
Which of the following is NOT true during ventricular systole - Answer- Semilunar valves
close.
Which of the following lists the complete venous route from the lower extremities to the
inferior vena cava: 1-Lesser saphenous, 2-External iliac, 3-Popliteal, 4-Femoral -
Answer- 1, 3, 4, 2
After blood passes the mitral valve, it will be in the - Answer- Left ventricle
Blood flow to the arm and hand will reach the following arteries in what order? 1-
Brachial, 2-Axillary, 3-Radial, 4-Deep palmar arch - Answer- 2, 1, 3, 4
The first and shortest part of the small intestine is the - Answer- Duodenum
Which one of the following is a term used to refer to the digestive tract - Answer-
Alimentary canal
Which of the following is a facial bone - Answer- Vomer
A practitioner analyzes remains where tissue has been harvested from the anterior
portion of both thighs. The best treatment would be which of the following - Answer-
Cauterization with phenol, cavity packs, or embalming gel packs
A transfusion reaction is rarely fatal, but can cause which of the following - Answer- All
of the above.
,Which of the following lists the vessels in order going from the aorta towards the upper
extremity?1-Axillary, 2-Brachiocephalic, 3-Brachial, 4-Subclavian - Answer- 2, 4, 1, 3
In relation to the lungs, the heart is - Answer- Medial
Blood exits the left ventricle in which of the following blood vessels - Answer- Aorta
The anatomical guide that lies lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle
describes the - Answer- Ulnar artery
Formed elements of the blood - Answer- include erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets
While injecting the right common carotid artery of an autopsied body, the practitioner
noticed that fluid is not distributing well to the face. Extravascular discolorations are not
being removed from the face, and embalming fluid is pooling in the occipital region.
Which of the following is true? 1-The percent solution of embalming fluid is too high, 2-
The practitioner failed to clamp the internal carotid arteries, 3-Extravascular
discoloration's cannot be removed through arterial injection, 4-The practitioner failed to
clamp the vertebral arteries. - Answer- 2 and 4 only
The union of two arteries is called - Answer- Anastamoses
The deceased has been in a prone position that has allowed lividity to develop in the
face. If the practitioner utilized a restricted cervical injection and is injecting the body
separate from the head, embalming fluid may be distributed to the areas of the face
because: - Answer- Of collateral circulation through the vertebral arteries
When using the 9-region method for cavity embalming, the cecum is located in which of
the following regions? - Answer- Right inguinal
Which of the following is NOT one of the derivatives of the integumentary system -
Answer- Teeth
What cavity would the tip of the trocar be placed in to aspirate the urinary bladder? -
Answer- Pelvic
Which of the following would NOT cause an increase in the heart rate - Answer-
Stimulation of the vagus nerve.
Identify the final portion of the intrinsic conduction system of the heart, which transmits
the wave of depolarization over the ventricles, causing them to contract from the heart
apex toward the atria. - Answer- Purkinje fibers
When a dead person's finger is ligated as a test for death, there will be - Answer- No
change in color
,The study of the circulatory system is also known as - Answer- Angiology
The part of the heart that receives venous blood returning from all parts of the body,
except the lungs, is known as the: - Answer- Right atrium
Which of the following is involved in anchoring the AV valve flaps to the walls of the
ventricles - Answer- Chordae tendineae
Which of the following would NOT lead to an increase in cardiac output - Answer- A
decrease in venous return
Which of the following vessels is NOT a branch of the arch of the aorta - Answer- Right
common carotid
When attempting to locate the femoral artery, the process can be facilitated by locating
which of the following muscles? 1-Sartorius, 2-Coracobrachialis, 3-Adductor longus, 4-
Quadriceps femoris - Answer- 1 and 3 only
Which of the following lists the blood vessels in the order that an erythrocyte passes as
it leaves the heart, travels to a tissue, and returns to the heart? 1-Arteriole, 2-Capillary,
3-Venule, 4-Artery - Answer- 4, 1, 2, 3
Compared to an artery, the wall of a vein differs in which of the following ways - Answer-
The middle tunic is thin
What plane or section would be used to divide the thoracic cavity from the abdominal
cavity? - Answer- Transverse
The ovarian follicle is also known as - Answer- Graafian follicle
Choose the correct path that spermatozoa would take as it leaves the testes: 1-
Epididymis, 2-Urethra, 3-Vas deferens, 4-Ejaculatory duct - Answer- 1, 3, 4, 2
Which of the following blood vessels carries oxygen-rich blood - Answer- Pulmonary
veins
Erythropoietin controls - Answer- the rate of erythrocyte production.
The artery which supplies arterial solution directly into the thumb side of the hand is the:
- Answer- Radial
A line drawn or visualized on the surface of the skin to represent the approximate
location of some more deeply-lying structure is the: - Answer- Linear guide
What is the function of the salts in the blood? - Answer- Osmotic balance, pH buffering
and regulation of membrane permeability
, Points of origin and points of termination in relation to adjacent structures refer to -
Answer- Anatomical limits
What gland is NOT part of the endocrine system - Answer- Prostate
An inadequate hemoglobin content in RBCs - Answer- can be a result of heavy
menstrual flow or a bleeding ulcer, and is called iron-deficiency anemia
While embalming a skin donor, the practitioner notices fluid leaking from the areas of
the body where the skin was procured. Fluid leaks from these areas are because: -
Answer- The dermis was exposed during the procurement of skin
The foramen magnum is located on what bone - Answer- Occipital
Which of the following bones are located within the bones of the face? - Answer- Maxilla
Which of the following lists the muscles in the order in which rigor mortis appears? 1-
Gastrocnemius, 2-Diaphragm, 3-Orbicularis oculi, 4-Sternocleidomastoid - Answer- 3, 4,
2, 1
What effect does the vagus nerve have on the heart? - Answer- Slow steady heartbeat
resulting in a stronger heartbeat.
A decrease in the oxygen-carrying ability of the blood ___________. - Answer- is called,
in any form, anemia
The doctor sticks your finger, takes some blood, and does a WBC count. The count
(12,500 cells/mm3) indicates leukocytosis. What could you conclude? - Answer- It is a
high WBC count, indicating a bacterial or viral infection
Which of the following blood vessels is NOT part of the systemic circulation? - Answer-
Pulmonary arteries.
Which of the following indicates atrial depolarization in an electrocardiogram? - Answer-
P wave.
The study of the tissues of the human body with the aid of a microscope is: - Answer-
Histology
Most often, systemic arterial blood pressure is measured in the ____ with the
auscultatory method, using a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer. - Answer- brachial
artery
When attempting to locate the right axillary artery, the practitioner might facilitate the
process by locating which of the following? 1-Hairline of the axilla, 2-Medial border of
