Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

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Disease prevention that occurs after a person has been diagnosed with a disease is

A
primary prevention.
B
secondary prevention.
C
tertiary prevention.
D
quaternary prevention.
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Which two terms indicate the same area of the body?

A
superior and cranial
B
dorsal and inferior
C
ventral and posterior
D
lateral and medial
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A patient is having surgery to replace her bone marrow because it does not function properly. The patient’s body most likely has an inability to

A
protect the organs.
B
transmit signals to the brain.
C
move efficiently.
D
fight infections.
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What would most likely be the gene combinations of three brown-eyed children of parents that both carry a dominant and recessive gene for brown eye color?

A
bb, bb, BB
B
Bb, bb, Bb
C
BB, bb, bb
D
BB, Bb, BB
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Lana is studying the lumbar, or lower back, area of the body. She is trying to learn the names and locations of the organs in this area. Lana is studying the ________ of ________.

A
physiology, an organ system
B
gross anatomy, an anatomical region
C
superficial anatomy, an anatomical region
D
body cavity, an organ system
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In contrast to a disease, a disorder is generally defined as

A
any genetic mutation.
B
an untreatable condition.
C
an illness with specific symptoms.
D
any abnormality of body function.
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Which of these is a general preventative measure for all homeostatic disorders?

A
taking medications to promote regular sleep cycles
B
taking sodium bicarbonate powder between meals
C
monitoring and checking blood sugar levels every day
D
regularly avoiding eating foods high in fat and sugar
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Amanda’s doctor diagnosed her with minor internal bleeding and gave her instructions to follow at home while recovering. A week later, Amanda was admitted to the hospital with more severe bleeding related to the same injury. Which of these would have most likely caused Amanda’s internal bleeding to worsen?

A
Amanda did not exercise while recovering.
B
Amanda used ice instead of heat to treat her injury.
C
Amanda applied pressure to the injured area.
D
Amanda received a massage after seeing her doctor.
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All the DNA of the bacterium Escherichia coli is located in the

A
nucleoid region of the cell.
B
nucleus of the cell.
C
ribosomes of the cell.
D
flagella of the cell.
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Skin is the main barrier between internal organs and the outside environment. The outer layer of skin is composed mostly of epithelial cells. Which is a characteristic of epithelial cells that makes them ideal for providing this type of protection?

A
The cells are packed tightly together.
B
The cells are surrounded by a lot of extracellular matrix.
C
The cells are separated by synapses.
D
The cells are organized into a mesh structure.
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What abbreviation is commonly used for the term “prescription”?

A
Rp
B
PO
C
Pr
D
Rx
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After a meal that is high in carbohydrates, starch is converted into glycogen, a sugar storage molecule. The chart describes the stages a starch molecule goes through as it is metabolized. Pathway of Starch to Glycogen during DigestionStarting moleculeEnd result of metabolismStarchBroken down into maltose in the mouthMaltoseBroken down into glucose in the intestines and absorbed into the bloodGlucoseRemoved from blood; many glucose molecules are stored in the liver as a molecule of glycogenWhich process(es) are occurring in the cell to convert starch into glycogen?

A
only catabolism
B
only anabolism
C
both catabolism and anabolism
D
neither catabolism nor anabolism
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Scientists have been able to make plants resistant to diseases by modifying their DNA. The main tool for exploring this type of cell research is most likely

A
immunostaining.
B
genetic engineering.
C
medication.
D
vaccination.
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Which answer choice correctly identifies the anatomical side that is featured in the diagram below and the anatomical features that are labeled?

Question illustration
A
ventral; A: face, B: navel, C: groin, D: sternum, E: knee
B
dorsal; A: face, B: navel, C: groin, D: sternum, E: knee
C
ventral; A: face, B: sternum, C: navel, D: groin, E: knee
D
dorsal; A: face, B: sternum, C: navel, D: groin, E: knee
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The table lists four patients and their types of injuries.Patient InjuriesPatient nameType of injuryLorannAvulsionDerekThird-degree burnVanessaSprainCarmenLacerationWhich patient suffered from an internal injury?

A
Lorann
B
Derek
C
Vanessa
D
Carmen
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Jaina just got home from a difficult workout. She is complaining of muscle soreness and cramps. Which waste product of fermentation caused the soreness and cramps?

A
lactic acid
B
pyruvic acid
C
ATP
D
carbon dioxide
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Diarthrosis joints are subclassified according to the kind of movement that they permit. Which types of diarthrosis joints allow rotational movement?

A
ball and socket, saddle, and pivot joints
B
ball and socket, ellipsoidal, and gliding joints
C
ellipsoidal, hinge, and pivot joints
D
ellipsoidal, saddle, and gliding joints
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Organic compounds are more plentiful in the human body because carbon

A
transfers important minerals.
B
reacts well with water.
C
is delivered to the body via salts.
D
can create so many bonds.
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A zygote (a fertilized egg) will divide, build proteins for development, and utilize energy so that it can divide further. This scenario best describes a cell’s ability to

A
perform vital functions.
B
do protein synthesis.
C
do metabolism.
D
do replication.

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