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Which of the following is true concerning the brachial plexus
A. Roots are located furthest from the spinal cord
B. there are anterior and posterior divisions
C. Divisions branch next into cords; anterior and posterior
D. The the posterior cord forms the median nerve ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------B. There are anterior and posterior divisions
These contrain the ganglia for the sympathetic nervous system that
controls the effector organs in the trunk, head and limbs ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Sympathetic trunk ganglia
Which of the following is false concerning the sympathetic nervous
system
A. It is also called the thoracolumbar division
B. It is also called the craniosacral division
C. The primary neurotransmitter is norepinephrine
,D. It inhibits the digestive tract ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------It
is also called the craniosacral division
A patient comes into the ER following an accident. She is scared and
starting to hyperventilate. You talk with her in a calm, reassuring
manner as she recieves medical care. You are trying to increase the
activity in which division of her nervous system? Explain ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------You are trying to increase the activity of
the parasympathetic nervous system sometimes called the
'housekeeper system' because it promotes all the internal responses
we associate with a relaxed state. The parasympathetic system also
acts to slow down heart rate.
One of your patients sustained an ischemic CVA. You notice that their
gait is very unsteady. It almost appears as if they are intoxicated. What
portion of the brain was most likely affected by the stroke? Explain your
answer. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The cerebellum was
most likely affected as it is responsible for coordinating body
movements including gait
What sense does not have specialized sense organs ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------touch
,The posterior portion of the outer fibrous layer of the eye is called the -
--------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------sclera
The middle layer of the eye includes what regions ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------ciliary body and iris
True or false: cones operate best in dim light ---------CORRECT ANSWER-
----------------false
What is the correct order of how light passes through the eye ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------cornea, lens, vitreous fluid, retina
Which of following statements are true regarding the female
reproductive system
A.The bladder is located posterior to the uterus.
B. The rectum is located anterior to the uterus.
C. The ovaries are the site of estrogen and egg production.
D. It contains the site of the vas deferens ---------CORRECT ANSWER------
-----------C. the ovaries are the site of estrogen and egg production
, Which of the following statements are true concerning oogenesis?
A. It begins at the time of puberty.
B. The primary oocyte divides to produce a secondary oocyte.
C. Each primary oocyte produces in two to three mature ova.
D. The first polar body maintains all the cytoplasm.
E. B&C are true ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. The primary
oocyte divides to produce a secondary oocyte
Ovulation occurs when an egg is released from the _______ ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Ovarian follice
This layer of the uterus is shed monthly ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------endometrium
Which of the following statement is false concerning the vagina?
A. The fundus is made of elastic fibers, blood vessels, lymph vessels and
nerves.