IBAM 3-68-10 HOMEWORK 2- QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
The structure in the throat that is described as the voice box is called the Correct Ans-Larynx
A leaf—shaped valve that prevents food and foreign objects from entering the trachea is called
the Correct Ans-epiglottis
Oxygen passes from the environment to the lungs in what order? Correct Ans-Mouth,
pharynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli
When the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax, the size of the chest cavity Correct Ans-
decreases, causing exhalation
The difference between the adult airway and the pediatric airway is that Correct Ans-all
structures are smaller and more easily obstructed in a child
The body system that is responsible for the breakdown of food into absorbable forms is called
the _______ system. Correct Ans-digestive
An organ containing acidic gastric juices that begin the breakdown of food into components that
the body will be able to convert to energy is the Correct Ans-stomach
The major artery in the thigh is called the Correct Ans-femoral
The vessel that carries oxygen—poor blood from the portions of the body below the heart and
back to the right atrium is called the Correct Ans-inferior vena cava
, The heart has a right and left side as well as upper and lower chambers. The left atrium
Correct Ans-receives blood from the pulmonary veins
The fluid that carries the blood cells and nutrients is called Correct Ans-plasma
The blood component that is essential to the formation of blood clots is called Correct Ans-
platelets
The pressure on the walls of an artery when the left ventricle contracts is called the _______
pressure. Correct Ans-systolic
The two main divisions of the nervous system are Correct Ans-central and peripheral.
Patients have many different types of nerves. Nerves that carry information from throughout
the body to the brain are ______ nerves. Correct Ans-sensory
One of the functions of the integumentary system is to Correct Ans-protect the body from
the environment, bacteria and other organisms.
The system that secretes hormones, such as insulin and adrenaline, and that is responsible for
regulation many body activities, is called the _______ system. Correct Ans-endocrine
Your patient was in a car wreck, and on assessment you note that he has no sensation and
movement in both of his legs. When documenting this on the prehospital care report, you
should note that the patient Correct Ans-demonstrated paraplegia.
Your patient is being treated for heart disease and was referred to a specialist for further
treatment. The type of physician he is going to see is most likely a(n) Correct Ans-
cardiologist.
ANSWERS
The structure in the throat that is described as the voice box is called the Correct Ans-Larynx
A leaf—shaped valve that prevents food and foreign objects from entering the trachea is called
the Correct Ans-epiglottis
Oxygen passes from the environment to the lungs in what order? Correct Ans-Mouth,
pharynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli
When the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax, the size of the chest cavity Correct Ans-
decreases, causing exhalation
The difference between the adult airway and the pediatric airway is that Correct Ans-all
structures are smaller and more easily obstructed in a child
The body system that is responsible for the breakdown of food into absorbable forms is called
the _______ system. Correct Ans-digestive
An organ containing acidic gastric juices that begin the breakdown of food into components that
the body will be able to convert to energy is the Correct Ans-stomach
The major artery in the thigh is called the Correct Ans-femoral
The vessel that carries oxygen—poor blood from the portions of the body below the heart and
back to the right atrium is called the Correct Ans-inferior vena cava
, The heart has a right and left side as well as upper and lower chambers. The left atrium
Correct Ans-receives blood from the pulmonary veins
The fluid that carries the blood cells and nutrients is called Correct Ans-plasma
The blood component that is essential to the formation of blood clots is called Correct Ans-
platelets
The pressure on the walls of an artery when the left ventricle contracts is called the _______
pressure. Correct Ans-systolic
The two main divisions of the nervous system are Correct Ans-central and peripheral.
Patients have many different types of nerves. Nerves that carry information from throughout
the body to the brain are ______ nerves. Correct Ans-sensory
One of the functions of the integumentary system is to Correct Ans-protect the body from
the environment, bacteria and other organisms.
The system that secretes hormones, such as insulin and adrenaline, and that is responsible for
regulation many body activities, is called the _______ system. Correct Ans-endocrine
Your patient was in a car wreck, and on assessment you note that he has no sensation and
movement in both of his legs. When documenting this on the prehospital care report, you
should note that the patient Correct Ans-demonstrated paraplegia.
Your patient is being treated for heart disease and was referred to a specialist for further
treatment. The type of physician he is going to see is most likely a(n) Correct Ans-
cardiologist.
