CST Exam Questions with Complete
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Structure located in the alveolar processes - ANSWERS-Teeth
The portion of the stomach surrounding the lower esophageal sphincter is called the: -
ANSWERS-Cardia
The islets of Langerhans secrete: - ANSWERS-Insulin
The area in the duodenum where the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty is called
the: - ANSWERS-Ampula of Vater
The primary function of the gallbladder is to: - ANSWERS-Store Bile
The plicae circulares, microvilli, and villi are: - ANSWERS-Structures that increase surface
absorption area in the small intestine
The first part of the small intestine is the - ANSWERS-Duodenum
The appendix is attached to the: - ANSWERS-Cecum
The double-layered, apron-like structure that hangs from the lower border of the stomach is
the: - ANSWERS-Greater omentum
The main function of the large intestine is to: - ANSWERS-Reabsorb water and electrolytes
,A chemical reaction that provides energy by the breakdown of food molecules is called: -
ANSWERS-Catabolism
The body's preferred source of energy - ANSWERS-Carbohydrates
The process by which glucose is stored in the liver and skeletal muscle cells as glycogen is: -
ANSWERS-Glycogenesis
The structure that binds the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall is the - ANSWERS-
Mesentery
The salivary glands located in the front of the ear that become inflamed and enlarged during
mumps are the - ANSWERS-Parotid
The catabolism of fats produces which substance - ANSWERS-Ketone bodies
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are absorbed in the - ANSWERS-Intestine
The organ that lies posterior to the greater curvature of the stomach and is connected by a duct
to the duodenum is the - ANSWERS-pancreas
When body cells require energy, what molecule is broken down? - ANSWERS-ATP molecule
The outer layer of the intestine is the: - ANSWERS-Serosa
The cricoid cartilage is a: - ANSWERS-Ring of cartilage forming the inferior walls of the larynx
,The passageway for foods and liquids into the digestive system and for air into the respiratory
system is the: - ANSWERS-Pharynx
The larynx is located between the: - ANSWERS-Pharynx and trachea
The vocal cords are located in the: - ANSWERS-Larynx
Which structure has three divisions consisting of naso, oro, and laryngeal? - ANSWERS-Pharynx
The function of the trachea is to: - ANSWERS-Conduct air to and from the lungs
The space between the vocal cords is called the: - ANSWERS-Glottis
The nasal cavity is divided into two portions by the: - ANSWERS-Septum
The structure that drains excess tears to the nasal cavity, causing the nose to run is the: -
ANSWERS-Nasolacrimal duct
The cartilaginous nasal septum lies upon which bone? - ANSWERS-Vomer
The structure that connects the middle ear and the throat, allowing the eardrum to vibrate
freely, is the: - ANSWERS-Eustachian tube
Another name for the tympanic membrane is the: - ANSWERS-Eardrum
The winding, cone-shaped tube of the inner ear is the - ANSWERS-Cochlea
, The nasal sinus located between the nose and the orbits is the - ANSWERS-Ethmoid
Which ossicle of the middle ear covers the oval window? - ANSWERS-Stapes
The large, leaf-shaped laryngeal cartilage that acts as a trap door over the larynx is the: -
ANSWERS-Epiglottis
Which part of the ear is responsible for equilibrium? - ANSWERS-Semicircular canals
A term referring to a waxy secretion in the external ear canal is: - ANSWERS-Cerumen
Name the ossicles of the middle ear - ANSWERS-Malleus, Incus, and stapes
The fluid within the membranous labyrinth is called: - ANSWERS-Endolymph
In the physiology of hearing, sound waves collect in the _______ and pass on to hit the
________: - ANSWERS-External auditory canal, tympanic membrane
Striated-voluntary muscle tissue is found in the _____ muscle tissue - ANSWERS-Skeletal
The white, tough layer of the eye that gives it its shape is the: - ANSWERS-Sclera
The layer of the eye that is clear, covers the iris, and contains no blood vessels is the: -
ANSWERS-Cornea
The layer of the eye that absorbs light rays and nourishes the retina through its numerous blood
vessels is the - ANSWERS-Choroid
Solutions124
Structure located in the alveolar processes - ANSWERS-Teeth
The portion of the stomach surrounding the lower esophageal sphincter is called the: -
ANSWERS-Cardia
The islets of Langerhans secrete: - ANSWERS-Insulin
The area in the duodenum where the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty is called
the: - ANSWERS-Ampula of Vater
The primary function of the gallbladder is to: - ANSWERS-Store Bile
The plicae circulares, microvilli, and villi are: - ANSWERS-Structures that increase surface
absorption area in the small intestine
The first part of the small intestine is the - ANSWERS-Duodenum
The appendix is attached to the: - ANSWERS-Cecum
The double-layered, apron-like structure that hangs from the lower border of the stomach is
the: - ANSWERS-Greater omentum
The main function of the large intestine is to: - ANSWERS-Reabsorb water and electrolytes
,A chemical reaction that provides energy by the breakdown of food molecules is called: -
ANSWERS-Catabolism
The body's preferred source of energy - ANSWERS-Carbohydrates
The process by which glucose is stored in the liver and skeletal muscle cells as glycogen is: -
ANSWERS-Glycogenesis
The structure that binds the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall is the - ANSWERS-
Mesentery
The salivary glands located in the front of the ear that become inflamed and enlarged during
mumps are the - ANSWERS-Parotid
The catabolism of fats produces which substance - ANSWERS-Ketone bodies
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are absorbed in the - ANSWERS-Intestine
The organ that lies posterior to the greater curvature of the stomach and is connected by a duct
to the duodenum is the - ANSWERS-pancreas
When body cells require energy, what molecule is broken down? - ANSWERS-ATP molecule
The outer layer of the intestine is the: - ANSWERS-Serosa
The cricoid cartilage is a: - ANSWERS-Ring of cartilage forming the inferior walls of the larynx
,The passageway for foods and liquids into the digestive system and for air into the respiratory
system is the: - ANSWERS-Pharynx
The larynx is located between the: - ANSWERS-Pharynx and trachea
The vocal cords are located in the: - ANSWERS-Larynx
Which structure has three divisions consisting of naso, oro, and laryngeal? - ANSWERS-Pharynx
The function of the trachea is to: - ANSWERS-Conduct air to and from the lungs
The space between the vocal cords is called the: - ANSWERS-Glottis
The nasal cavity is divided into two portions by the: - ANSWERS-Septum
The structure that drains excess tears to the nasal cavity, causing the nose to run is the: -
ANSWERS-Nasolacrimal duct
The cartilaginous nasal septum lies upon which bone? - ANSWERS-Vomer
The structure that connects the middle ear and the throat, allowing the eardrum to vibrate
freely, is the: - ANSWERS-Eustachian tube
Another name for the tympanic membrane is the: - ANSWERS-Eardrum
The winding, cone-shaped tube of the inner ear is the - ANSWERS-Cochlea
, The nasal sinus located between the nose and the orbits is the - ANSWERS-Ethmoid
Which ossicle of the middle ear covers the oval window? - ANSWERS-Stapes
The large, leaf-shaped laryngeal cartilage that acts as a trap door over the larynx is the: -
ANSWERS-Epiglottis
Which part of the ear is responsible for equilibrium? - ANSWERS-Semicircular canals
A term referring to a waxy secretion in the external ear canal is: - ANSWERS-Cerumen
Name the ossicles of the middle ear - ANSWERS-Malleus, Incus, and stapes
The fluid within the membranous labyrinth is called: - ANSWERS-Endolymph
In the physiology of hearing, sound waves collect in the _______ and pass on to hit the
________: - ANSWERS-External auditory canal, tympanic membrane
Striated-voluntary muscle tissue is found in the _____ muscle tissue - ANSWERS-Skeletal
The white, tough layer of the eye that gives it its shape is the: - ANSWERS-Sclera
The layer of the eye that is clear, covers the iris, and contains no blood vessels is the: -
ANSWERS-Cornea
The layer of the eye that absorbs light rays and nourishes the retina through its numerous blood
vessels is the - ANSWERS-Choroid
