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Some organs of the integumentary system include skin, hair, and nails. The cardiovascular system includes the heart, veins, and arteries. Which best describes the relationship of the integumentary system to the cardiovascular system?

A
The hair of the integumentary system is intermediate to the veins of the cardiovascular system.
B
The hair of the integumentary system is superficial to the veins of the cardiovascular system.
C
The hair of the integumentary system is proximal to the veins of the cardiovascular system.
D
The hair of the integumentary system is distal to the veins of the cardiovascular system.
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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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Which term describes an anatomical region that is part of the axial skeleton?

A
axillary
B
buccal
C
crural
D
palmar
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The sternum, or breastbone, connects the ribs in the chest area while the vertebral column connects the ribs on the back area of the body. Which directional terms best describe the location of the sternum in relation to the vertebral column?

A
in the axial region of the body, inferior to the vertebral column
B
in the appendicular region of the body, anterior to the vertebral column
C
in the appendicular region of the body, superior to the vertebral column
D
in the axial region of the body, anterior to the vertebral column
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Kesia just finished medical school. What is the next step for her to be able to work full time as a doctor?

A
Find a residency.
B
Get a license.
C
Go to graduate school.
D
Get a certificate.
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Which superficial landmarks would best help describe the location of the dark spot on the image below?

Question illustration
A
anterior and posterior axillary lines
B
anterior axillary and midaxillary lines
C
midaxillary line only
D
midaxillary and posterior axillary lines
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What does the medical abbreviation MD stand for?

A
macular dystrophy
B
macular degeneration
C
muscular degeneration
D
muscular dystrophy
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Look at the table displaying data collected in a health class after a test is taken.Scores Based on Average Time StudyingTime spent studying (hours)Score on test (%)0450.25480.5560.75621701.5802832.5763903.2596498What would most likely help improve the lowest test scores?

A
practice analyzing diagrams
B
effective time management
C
use of mnemonic devices
D
help reading scientific content
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Two technicians were told to test a particular blood sample. One technician used a hematograph, and the other technician used a hemacytometer. What could have been done to ensure that the technicians used the same test?

A
Use specific medical terminology.
B
Use a limited amount of equipment for the tests.
C
Incorporate more training for technicians.
D
Incorporate stricter lab policies.
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Eleanor was tracing the pathway of food from the mouth to the release of feces. Which system was she primarily studying?

A
alimentary
B
gastrointestinal
C
musculoskeletal
D
excretory
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Levi is having chest pains and his doctors are worried about a possible heart attack. Which test will Levi most likely receive?

A
ALS
B
DNR
C
EEG
D
ECG/EKG
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Bio is a root word that means

A
heart.
B
life.
C
cell.
D
sugar.
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What two regions of the body are represented in blue in the diagram below?

Question illustration
A
axial and appendicular
B
cranial and spinal
C
hands and feet
D
upper extremities and lower extremities
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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: back of the head, B: scapula, C: sacrum, D: vertebrae, E: calf
B
dorsal; A: back of the head, B: vertebrae, C: sacrum, D: scapula, E: calf
C
ventral; A: back of the head, B: sacrum, C: vertebrae, D: scapula, E: calf
D
dorsal; A: back of the head, B: scapula, C: vertebrae, D: sacrum, E: calf
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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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An imaginary plane that divides the head so that the face is one side and the back of the head is the other side is known as

A
a frontal plane.
B
a sagittal plane.
C
a transverse plane.
D
an oblique plane.
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Surface anatomy is the study of

A
shapes and structures on the surface of the body, as they relate to deeper structures.
B
shapes and structures of the internal organs of the body, as they relate to the organ system that they belong to.
C
shapes and structures on the surface of the body, as they relate to parts of the brain.
D
shapes and structures of the internal organs of the body, as they relate to parts of the nervous system.
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Which superficial landmarks could help a health professional locate the pancreas in the body?

Question illustration
A
midclavicular line and midventral line
B
midventral line and midpupillary line
C
midpupillary line and midaxillary line
D
midaxillary line and midclavicular line
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A two-dimensional section of the body is known as an

A
anatomical position.
B
anatomical plane.
C
anatomical image.
D
anatomical section.

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