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HUMAN ANATOMY for CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS
1) The primary function of the bones and the skeleton is
a) to provide support and protection for the body.
b) to produce endocrine hormones.
c) to regulate blood pressure and heart rate.
d) to break down nutrients.
2) Which of the following is a connective tissue?
a) Sino-atrial node.
b) Pleura.
c) Ligaments.
d) Ureter.
3) The nervous system consist of the
a) brain, renal pelvis, and testis.
b) brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
c) peripheral nerves, pancreas, and thyroid gland.
d) spinal cord, urethra, and alveoli.
4) The primary function of the cardio-vascular system is to
a) maintain acid-base balance.
b) regulate glucose metabolism.
c) eliminate carbon dioxide.
d) circulate blood.
5) The heart beat is initiated in the
a) pineal gland.
b) sino-atrial node.
c) pancreas.
d) right ventricle.
6) The primary function of the respiratory system is
a) gas exchange.
b) regulation of fluid levels.
c) regulation of blood glucose levels.
d) eliminating oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide.
7) Oxygen is absorbed and carbon dioxide is eliminated in the
a) nephron.
b) pericardium.
c) alveoli.
d) trachea.
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8) Most fluids and nutrients are absorbed in the
a) larynx.
b) large intestine.
c) rectum.
d) small intestine.
9) Which of these is a primary function of the renal system?
a) Absorption of nutrients.
b) Formation of urine.
c) Gas exchange.
d) circulation of blood.
10) A hormone is defined as a substance that is
a) produced by a gland and has a regulatory effect on other organs.
b) essential for basic functioning of the kidney.
c) secreted by the pericardium.
d) used for maintaining normal blood circulation.
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