CST Certification Review Questions and
Answers Graded A+
BASIC SCIENCE: - Correct answer-ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? - Correct
answer-Teeth
The portion of the stomach surrounding the lower esophageal sphincter is called
the: - Correct answer-Cardia
The islets of Langerhans secrete: - Correct answer-Insulin
The area in the duodenum where the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct
empty is called the: - Correct answer-Ampulla of Vater
The primary function of the gallbladder is to: - Correct answer-Store Bile
The plicae ciculares, microvilli, and villi are - Correct answer-structures that
increase surface absorption area in the small intestine
The first part of the small intestine is the: - Correct answer-Duodenum
The appendix is attached to the: - Correct answer-Cecum
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,The double-layered, apron-like structure that hangs from the lower border of the
stomach is the: - Correct answer-Greater Omentum
The main function of the large intestine is to: - Correct answer-Reabsorb Water and
Electrolytes
A chemical reaction that provides energy by the breakdown of food molecules is
called: - Correct answer-Catabolism
Which of the following substances is the body's preferred source of energy? -
Correct answer-Carbohydrates
The process by which glucose is stored in the liver and skeletal muscle cells as
glycogen: - Correct answer-Glycogenesis
The structure that binds the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall is the: -
Correct answer-Mesentery
The salivary glands located in the front of the ear that become inflamed and
enlarged during mumps are the: - Correct answer-Parotid
The catabolism of fats produces which of the following substances? - Correct
answer-Ketone Bodies
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are absorbed in the: - Correct answer-Intestine
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,The organs that lies posterior to the greater curvature of the stomach and is
connected by a duct to the duodenum is the: - Correct answer-Pancreas
When body cells require energy, what molecule is broken down? - Correct answer-
ATP Molecule
The outer layer of the intestine is the: - Correct answer-Serosa
Cricoid cartilage is: - Correct answer-The ring of cartilage forming the inferior
walls of the larynx
The passageway for foods and liquids into the digestive system and for air into the
respiratory system is the: - Correct answer-Pharynx
The larynx is located between the: - Correct answer-Pharynx and Trachea
The vocal cords are located in the: - Correct answer-Larynx
Which structure has three divisions consisting of naso, oro, and laryngeal? -
Correct answer-Pharynx
The function of the trachea is to: - Correct answer-Conduct air to and from the
lungs
The space between the vocal cords is called the: - Correct answer-Glottis
The nasal cavity is divided into two portions by the: - Correct answer-Septum
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, The structure that drains excess tears to the nasal cavity, causing the nose to run is
the: - Correct answer-Nasolacrimal Duct
The cartilaginous nasal septum lies upon which bone? - Correct answer-Vomer
The structure that connects the middle ear and the throat, allowing the eardrum to
vibrate freely, is the: - Correct answer-Eustachian Tube
Another name for the tympanic membrane is the: - Correct answer-Eardrum
The winding, cone-shaped tube of the inner ear is the: - Correct answer-Cochlea
The nasal sinus located between the nose and the orbits is the: - Correct answer-
Ethmoid
Which ossicle of the middle ear covers the oval window? - Correct answer-Stapes
The large, leaf-shaped laryngeal cartilage that acts as a trap door over the larynx is
the: - Correct answer-Epiglottis
Which part of the ear is responsible for equilibrium? - Correct answer-Semicircular
Canals
A term referring to a waxy secretion in the external ear canal is: - Correct answer-
Cerumen
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Answers Graded A+
BASIC SCIENCE: - Correct answer-ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? - Correct
answer-Teeth
The portion of the stomach surrounding the lower esophageal sphincter is called
the: - Correct answer-Cardia
The islets of Langerhans secrete: - Correct answer-Insulin
The area in the duodenum where the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct
empty is called the: - Correct answer-Ampulla of Vater
The primary function of the gallbladder is to: - Correct answer-Store Bile
The plicae ciculares, microvilli, and villi are - Correct answer-structures that
increase surface absorption area in the small intestine
The first part of the small intestine is the: - Correct answer-Duodenum
The appendix is attached to the: - Correct answer-Cecum
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,The double-layered, apron-like structure that hangs from the lower border of the
stomach is the: - Correct answer-Greater Omentum
The main function of the large intestine is to: - Correct answer-Reabsorb Water and
Electrolytes
A chemical reaction that provides energy by the breakdown of food molecules is
called: - Correct answer-Catabolism
Which of the following substances is the body's preferred source of energy? -
Correct answer-Carbohydrates
The process by which glucose is stored in the liver and skeletal muscle cells as
glycogen: - Correct answer-Glycogenesis
The structure that binds the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall is the: -
Correct answer-Mesentery
The salivary glands located in the front of the ear that become inflamed and
enlarged during mumps are the: - Correct answer-Parotid
The catabolism of fats produces which of the following substances? - Correct
answer-Ketone Bodies
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are absorbed in the: - Correct answer-Intestine
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,The organs that lies posterior to the greater curvature of the stomach and is
connected by a duct to the duodenum is the: - Correct answer-Pancreas
When body cells require energy, what molecule is broken down? - Correct answer-
ATP Molecule
The outer layer of the intestine is the: - Correct answer-Serosa
Cricoid cartilage is: - Correct answer-The ring of cartilage forming the inferior
walls of the larynx
The passageway for foods and liquids into the digestive system and for air into the
respiratory system is the: - Correct answer-Pharynx
The larynx is located between the: - Correct answer-Pharynx and Trachea
The vocal cords are located in the: - Correct answer-Larynx
Which structure has three divisions consisting of naso, oro, and laryngeal? -
Correct answer-Pharynx
The function of the trachea is to: - Correct answer-Conduct air to and from the
lungs
The space between the vocal cords is called the: - Correct answer-Glottis
The nasal cavity is divided into two portions by the: - Correct answer-Septum
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, The structure that drains excess tears to the nasal cavity, causing the nose to run is
the: - Correct answer-Nasolacrimal Duct
The cartilaginous nasal septum lies upon which bone? - Correct answer-Vomer
The structure that connects the middle ear and the throat, allowing the eardrum to
vibrate freely, is the: - Correct answer-Eustachian Tube
Another name for the tympanic membrane is the: - Correct answer-Eardrum
The winding, cone-shaped tube of the inner ear is the: - Correct answer-Cochlea
The nasal sinus located between the nose and the orbits is the: - Correct answer-
Ethmoid
Which ossicle of the middle ear covers the oval window? - Correct answer-Stapes
The large, leaf-shaped laryngeal cartilage that acts as a trap door over the larynx is
the: - Correct answer-Epiglottis
Which part of the ear is responsible for equilibrium? - Correct answer-Semicircular
Canals
A term referring to a waxy secretion in the external ear canal is: - Correct answer-
Cerumen
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