1. Bronchi < > the two branches of the trachea that go to each lung are called the?
2. Diaphragm < > the muscle below the lungs that assists with breathing is called
3. Alveoli < > the air sacs that expand and contract with breathing are called
4. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) < > defined as a persistent lung
disorder that blocks the airways and makes breathing difficult
5. Diabetes is a < > endocrine disorder
6. emphysema < > alveoli that lose their elasticity and a barrel chest are signs of a
disease called
7. epiglottis < > the flap of skin that covers the larynx when we eat or drink is called
the
8. asthma < > an illness brought on by allergies, exertion, cold or stress and constricts the
bronchi is called
9. pharynx < > medically the throat is known as the
10. calcium < > which substance in the blood is closely monitored by the parathyroid
glands
11. homeostasis < > a stable state within the body is known as
12. pancreas < > which of the following secretes the antagonistic hormones, insulin
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, and glucagon
13. glucose and starch < > insulin is required for the breakdown of which substance
14. Pituitary < > which of the following is known as the master gland
15. true < > type 1 diabetes mellitus is childhood onset, insulin dependent
16. thyroid < > the metabolic rate of the body is regulated by which gland
17. protection < > indicate one function of the skin
18. oil < > which substance does the skin secrete to keep it soft and supple
19. Epidermis < > the outer layer of the skin is called
20. sweat glands < > body temperatures is regulated by what part of the dermis
21. pigment < > skin colour is called
22. true < > skin is made up of epithelial, connective, nerve, and muscle tissue
23. skin tears < > due to the fragile skin condition of most elderly clients, the most
common injury is
24. kidney, ureter, bladder and urethra < > major structures of the urinary system are
25. ureter < > the tube running from the kidney to the bladder is known as the
26. right atrium < > which of the following contains deoxygenated blood
27. left atrium < > which chamber of the heart first receives oxygenated blood
28. true < > complications of hypertension include stroke, heart attack, kidney failure
and blindness
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