MBLEX Study Guide: | Questions and Answers with complete solution

Which vessels can easily be seen on the dorsal surface of the hand? - Veins Which muscle has the greatest affect on the return of venous blood and lymph to the heart? - Diaphragm List parts of small intenstine: - Duodenum, jejunum, ileum The digestive system is responsible for - the absorption of nutrients The thyroid gland is part of which system? - Endocrine Which of the following hormones would be elevated due to stress? - cortisol Which is the body's largest organ? - The skin The primary function of the integumentary system is to..? - Provide protection Which bean-shaped structures are found throughout the body, with palpable groups found in the groin, axilla and neck? - Lymph nodes The function of the spleen is to? - Act as a site of lymphocyte maturation, blood filtration, and storage Muscles are attached to bones by? - Tendons Which tissues contract to create movement in the body? - Muscle