Random Review
A high glucose level due to the inadequate secretion of insulin is ________.
diabetes mellitus
Which of these is used to rescue a person experiencing anaphylaxis?
epinephrine
The ________ is a transparent area on the front of the eye that allows light to enter the eye.
cornea
A buildup of earwax within the external auditory canal is ________.
cerumen impaction
A recommendation to prevent osteoporosis is ________.
regular exercise
Which nonspecific defense activates cells in the body to attack pathogens?
fever
Which body system contains the skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands?
Integumentary
As the iris contracts and relaxes, the opening at its center, the ________, grows larger or smaller.
pupil
The three tiny bones that vibrate in response to sound are called ________.
ear auditory ossicle
Inflammation of the liver is ________.
hepatitis
Which of the following vitamins is produced in skin?
Vitamin D
The ________ is the main site of nutrient absorption.
small intestine
What happens under conditions of low light?
The iris will contract and the pupil will dilate.
What is the medical term for the eardrum?
Tympanic membrane
Which part of the cardiac conduction system is located in the wall of the right atrium?
SA node
A woman of childbearing age should know her Rh type because if she is Rh-negative and conceives a child that is Rh-positive, __________ .
her second baby will have erythroblastosis fetalis
Which of the following is caused by a virus and lasts 5–10 days?
influenza
The condition in which the lens of the eye has an abnormal shape or the cornea is unevenly curved is:
astigmatism
At which age should infants be startled by loud noises and recognize their mother’s voice better than others?
up to 4 months of age
As aging occurs, muscle contractions ________.
become slower
A ________ often begins with a mole.
melanoma
Which of the following causes herpes simplex?
a virus
Which of the following structures is on the medial aspect of each eye and drains tears into the nose?
nasolacrimal ducts
When spicy foods are eaten, which receptors on the tongue are activated?
pain
Red blood cells live for approximately __________ .
four months or 120 days