Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

Hector visits his doctor because lately he has been losing his balance when doing simple activities, such as walking. Hector most likely has problems with which structure?

Kenya is unsure how to spell the respiratory system term that means “normal breathing.” How should she spell it?

A patient was originally diagnosed with a disease that later led to cervicitis. What was most likely the patient’s original diagnosis?

The diagram shows components of the lymphatic system.

The stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, and stratum basale are all components of the integumentary system. What does the word “stratum” most likely mean?

Helen has just been diagnosed with hirsutism. Which symptoms does she most likely have?

A diagram of the male reproductive system is shown.

Which best defines alternating waves of smooth muscle contractions that move food through the alimentary canal?

Which best describes a difference between a spinal fusion and a laminectomy?

Which describes the main function of the pupil?

Nate had a bone marrow transplant, and after several tests it was confirmed that he had abnormally high levels of white blood cells. Which disease will the patient most likely be diagnosed with?

Gregory is having surgery to move one of his testicles into the scrotum and stitch it into place. Which condition does he most likely have?

How would a student spell the term that means “swallowing excess amounts of air”?

A medical coder writes in a patient’s insurance claim that the patient has pneumoconiosis. Which most likely caused the disease?

A patient has severe combined immunodeficiency. Which best explains why the patient cannot benefit from immunizations to treat the disease?

Which statement best describes how two structures work together to hold urine inside the body until it is ready to be released?

A patient who has renal failure and is waiting for a kidney transplant would most likely receive

Dani says that her pulmonary ventilation occurs in her respiratory zone. What is another way of saying this?

A patient was instructed not to eat for twelve hours before coming to the hospital for a procedure. What is the most likely reason for these instructions?

How are amniocentesis and spinal taps similar?