LPN Entrance Exam
Inductive reasoning Method of arriving at general principles from specific facts. Conclusion is
formed by information that is most likely true
Atoms The smallest part of an element that still retains all the original properties of the
element. They combine to form molecules
Molecules a chemical bonding of atoms. They combine to form cells!!!
Organs Two or more tissue types that work together to perform a specific function
What are the four types of tissue? epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous
Epithelial tissue Provides covering or produce secretions. Commonly exists in layers and does
not have its own blood supply. Because of this, it depends on nearby
capillaries for food and oxygen, via diffusion.
What are the two TYPES of epithelial tissue? 1. Simple epithelium = One layer of cells. Found in body structures where
absorption, secretion, and filtration occur.
2. Stratified epithelium = Multiple layers of cells. Serves as protection
What are the three SHAPES of epithelial tissue? Squamous, cuboidal, and columnar
What body parts are made of connective tissue? tendons, ligaments, bones, blood, and adipose (fat). Some connective tissues,
such as ligaments, do not have their own blood supply.
tendon strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
Ligament strong connective tissue that attaches bone to bone
What are the three types of muscle tissue? 1. Skeletal = Supports voluntary movements connected to bones in the skeletal
system
2. Cardiac = Found in heart. Under Involuntary control
3. Smooth = Found in walls of hollow organs such as intestines, blood vessels,
bladder, and uterus. Also under involuntary control
Nervous tissue makes up the... Brain, spinal cord, and nerves
, LPN Entrance Exam
The circulatory system is made up of what? What is its The heart, blood vessels, and blood. Circulates and distributes various
function? substances throughout the body such as oxygen, hormones, and nutrients from
food
The digestive system consists of... All the organs from mouth to the anus. This includes the esophagus, stomach,
small and large intestines, rectum, liver, pancreas, and anus.
What is the function of the digestive system? Indigestion and breakdown of food. MANUFACTURES ENZYMES that break
down food so nutrients can be passed into the blood and then into the body
what parts is the small intestine made of, and what is its The small intestine is made up of the duodenum, jejunum and ileum. It is the site
function? for nutrition absorption.
ABSORBS NUTRIENTS
What is the function of the colon? the colon removes WATER from the waste that remains after absorption by the
small intestine.
REMOVES WATER
What is the function of the liver? The liver produces bile that helps break down fats.
PRODUCES BILE
What is the function of the pancreas? The pancreas delivers enzymes to the small intestine that aid in digestion
DELIVERS ENZYMES
What is the function of the endocrine system? The endocrine system controls body functions such as growth and metabolism.
It is made up of glands that secrete hormones to the blood, then to organs,
then to the rest of the body.
what are the glands of the endocrine system? the pineal, pituitary, thalamus, hypothalamus, thyroid, thymus, and adrenal
glands.
PPHATTT
what is the integumentary system made up of, and what made up of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nails. Protects internal
is its function? tissues from injury and pathogens. Also waterproofs the body and regulates
body temperature.
HNMS (like the store H&M)
what is the function of the lymphatic system? Lymph nodes and lymph vessels carry lymph, Which is a clear fluid rich in
antibodies. Houses and transports white blood cells to and from lymph nodes.
Returns leaked fluid back into the blood vessels (back into blood).
, LPN Entrance Exam
What does the lymphatic system consist of? The spleen, thymus, and tonsils. They are all made of lymphoid tissue.
Muscular system The muscular system consists ONLY of skeletal muscles, as well as tendons and
ligaments. The muscular system DOES NOT include cardiac and smooth
muscles, which are involuntary
What parts does the nervous system consist of, and The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It is the
what is its function? body's control system. Sensory receptors detect stimuli that can occur both
inside and outside the body.
What does the reproductive system consist of? Testes, penis, ovaries, vagina, and breasts. These organs house hormones that
encourage or suppress activities within the body, and they also influence the
development of the body.
What is the function of the respiratory system? The respiratory system keeps the body's cells supplied with oxygen, and it
removes CO2 as it is released from cells. Alveoli are tiny air sacks in the lungs
through which oxygen and CO2 move in and out of via small blood vessels
called arterioles.
What are arterioles? Arterioles are small blood vessels found in the walls of alveoli which are found
in the lungs. Oxygen and CO2 move in and out of these small blood vessels.
What does the respiratory system consist of? Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and the lungs.
What does the skeletal system consists of, and what is The skeletal system consists of bones, cartilage, ligaments, and joints. It
its function? provides support and protection, and a framework that creates movements
(with the help of muscles).
What is the function of the urinary system? The urinary system helps maintain the water/electrolyte balance within the
body. It also regulates the acid-base balance of the blood, and removes all
nitrogen-containing waste from the body.
Where does nitrogen-containing waste in the body Nitrogen-containing wastes are by-products of the breakdown of proteins and
come from? nucleic acids
Anatomical position - medial Toward the middle of the body/structure
Anatomical position - lateral Toward the outer sides of the body/structure
Inductive reasoning Method of arriving at general principles from specific facts. Conclusion is
formed by information that is most likely true
Atoms The smallest part of an element that still retains all the original properties of the
element. They combine to form molecules
Molecules a chemical bonding of atoms. They combine to form cells!!!
Organs Two or more tissue types that work together to perform a specific function
What are the four types of tissue? epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous
Epithelial tissue Provides covering or produce secretions. Commonly exists in layers and does
not have its own blood supply. Because of this, it depends on nearby
capillaries for food and oxygen, via diffusion.
What are the two TYPES of epithelial tissue? 1. Simple epithelium = One layer of cells. Found in body structures where
absorption, secretion, and filtration occur.
2. Stratified epithelium = Multiple layers of cells. Serves as protection
What are the three SHAPES of epithelial tissue? Squamous, cuboidal, and columnar
What body parts are made of connective tissue? tendons, ligaments, bones, blood, and adipose (fat). Some connective tissues,
such as ligaments, do not have their own blood supply.
tendon strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
Ligament strong connective tissue that attaches bone to bone
What are the three types of muscle tissue? 1. Skeletal = Supports voluntary movements connected to bones in the skeletal
system
2. Cardiac = Found in heart. Under Involuntary control
3. Smooth = Found in walls of hollow organs such as intestines, blood vessels,
bladder, and uterus. Also under involuntary control
Nervous tissue makes up the... Brain, spinal cord, and nerves
, LPN Entrance Exam
The circulatory system is made up of what? What is its The heart, blood vessels, and blood. Circulates and distributes various
function? substances throughout the body such as oxygen, hormones, and nutrients from
food
The digestive system consists of... All the organs from mouth to the anus. This includes the esophagus, stomach,
small and large intestines, rectum, liver, pancreas, and anus.
What is the function of the digestive system? Indigestion and breakdown of food. MANUFACTURES ENZYMES that break
down food so nutrients can be passed into the blood and then into the body
what parts is the small intestine made of, and what is its The small intestine is made up of the duodenum, jejunum and ileum. It is the site
function? for nutrition absorption.
ABSORBS NUTRIENTS
What is the function of the colon? the colon removes WATER from the waste that remains after absorption by the
small intestine.
REMOVES WATER
What is the function of the liver? The liver produces bile that helps break down fats.
PRODUCES BILE
What is the function of the pancreas? The pancreas delivers enzymes to the small intestine that aid in digestion
DELIVERS ENZYMES
What is the function of the endocrine system? The endocrine system controls body functions such as growth and metabolism.
It is made up of glands that secrete hormones to the blood, then to organs,
then to the rest of the body.
what are the glands of the endocrine system? the pineal, pituitary, thalamus, hypothalamus, thyroid, thymus, and adrenal
glands.
PPHATTT
what is the integumentary system made up of, and what made up of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nails. Protects internal
is its function? tissues from injury and pathogens. Also waterproofs the body and regulates
body temperature.
HNMS (like the store H&M)
what is the function of the lymphatic system? Lymph nodes and lymph vessels carry lymph, Which is a clear fluid rich in
antibodies. Houses and transports white blood cells to and from lymph nodes.
Returns leaked fluid back into the blood vessels (back into blood).
, LPN Entrance Exam
What does the lymphatic system consist of? The spleen, thymus, and tonsils. They are all made of lymphoid tissue.
Muscular system The muscular system consists ONLY of skeletal muscles, as well as tendons and
ligaments. The muscular system DOES NOT include cardiac and smooth
muscles, which are involuntary
What parts does the nervous system consist of, and The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It is the
what is its function? body's control system. Sensory receptors detect stimuli that can occur both
inside and outside the body.
What does the reproductive system consist of? Testes, penis, ovaries, vagina, and breasts. These organs house hormones that
encourage or suppress activities within the body, and they also influence the
development of the body.
What is the function of the respiratory system? The respiratory system keeps the body's cells supplied with oxygen, and it
removes CO2 as it is released from cells. Alveoli are tiny air sacks in the lungs
through which oxygen and CO2 move in and out of via small blood vessels
called arterioles.
What are arterioles? Arterioles are small blood vessels found in the walls of alveoli which are found
in the lungs. Oxygen and CO2 move in and out of these small blood vessels.
What does the respiratory system consist of? Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and the lungs.
What does the skeletal system consists of, and what is The skeletal system consists of bones, cartilage, ligaments, and joints. It
its function? provides support and protection, and a framework that creates movements
(with the help of muscles).
What is the function of the urinary system? The urinary system helps maintain the water/electrolyte balance within the
body. It also regulates the acid-base balance of the blood, and removes all
nitrogen-containing waste from the body.
Where does nitrogen-containing waste in the body Nitrogen-containing wastes are by-products of the breakdown of proteins and
come from? nucleic acids
Anatomical position - medial Toward the middle of the body/structure
Anatomical position - lateral Toward the outer sides of the body/structure
