MBLEx Content questions with correct answers

The mineral in the body that is essential for the structure of bones, muscles contractions, and blood coagulation is CORRECT ANSWER calcium Blood circulating to the lungs from the heart would pass through which of the following structures CORRECT ANSWER Pulmonary artery Chemicals break down protein in the stomach? CORRECT ANSWER Hydrochloric acid and peppsin Ninety percent of the absorption of the nutrients takes places in the CORRECT ANSWER small intestine Which of the following glands has both endocrine and exocrine gland characteristics? CORRECT ANSWER pancreas What part of the autonomic nervous system stimulates the release of hormones by the adrenal medulla CORRECT ANSWER Sympathtic Which of the following is the correct order of layers of the skin, from deep to superficial? CORRECT ANSWER Superficial fascia, dermis, eidermis One function of the integumentary system is to CORRECT ANSWER regulate temperature. Which open-ended vascular system begins in the interstitial spaces and drains fluid from nearly all tissues and organs? CORRECT ANSWER Lymphatic