AAPC Anatomy

AAPC Anatomy Which of the following is NOT a function of skin? - ☑Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A Which layer is NOT considered part of the skin? - ☑Hypodermis Which of the following is true of the stratum germinativum? - ☑It lies on top of the dermis and has access to a rich supply of blood Which of the following best describes psoriasis? - ☑A chronic condition characterized by red, dry, elevated lesions, covered by silvery scales Muscle is attached to bone by what method? - ☑Tendons, aponeurosis and directly to bone What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - ☑Neuromuscular junction Which bone(s) have trochanters? - ☑Femur What is the great toe called? - ☑Hallux What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs? - ☑Oxygen exchange Through which vessel is oxygenated blood returned to the heart from the lungs? - ☑Pulmonary vein Which respiratory structure is comprised of cartilage and ligaments? - ☑Trachea How many lobes make up the right lung? - ☑three A myocardial infarction is - ☑Lack of oxygen to the heart tissue, resulting in tissue death Which of the following does NOT circulate fluids throughout the body? - ☑Endocrine system An abdominal aortic aneurysm is significant because - ☑It is a weakness in a large artery and rupture can be deadly Which chamber of the heart is considered the one working the hardest? - ☑Left ventricle Which of the following best describes constituent components of the human lymphatic system? - ☑Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, spleen, thoracic duct The term "hemic" specifically refers to what bodily fluid? - ☑Blood What distinguishes a "sentinel" node from other lymph nodes? - ☑A sentinel node is the first lymph node in a group of nodes to be reached by metastasizing cancer cells The mediastinum contains all of the following except: - ☑Lungs The term "pneumomediastinum" describes what condition? - ☑The presence of air in the mediastinum Which of the following is NOT true of the thoracic diaphragm? - ☑It is a frequent site of a Spigelian (lateral ventral) hernia Upon leaving the stomach, nutrients move through the small intestine in what order? - ☑Duodenum, jejunum, ileum Upon leaving the last portion of the small intestine, nutrients move through the large intestine in what order? - ☑Cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, sigmoid colon, descending colon, rectum, anus The splenic (left colic) flexure lies in the upper left quadrant, between what two portions of the large intestine? - ☑The transverse and descending colon In order, starting with the innermost layer, what are the for walls of the digestive tract? - ☑Mucosa, submucosa, muscle, serosa Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder by which structure? - ☑Ureter The loop of Henle is located in which structure? - ☑Kidney What is Bowman's capsule? - ☑C-shaped structure partially surrounding the glomerulus The structure of the male anatomy carrying sperm out of the epididymis is called: - ☑Vas deferens What is the function of the Cowper's glands? - ☑Helps lubricate the urethra A part of the male genital system sitting below the urinary bladder surrounding the urethra is called the: - ☑Prostate