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Which traits describe visceral muscles?
- A. Smooth and voluntary
- B. Smooth and involuntary
- C. Striated and voluntary
- D. Striated and involuntary
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Visceral (smooth) muscles will not function at will; thus, they act involuntarily.
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Which term explains the processes and functions of many structures of the body and how they interact with one another?
- A. Anatomy
- B. Mitosis
- C. Filtration
- D. Physiology
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Physiology explains the processes and functions of the various structures and how they interrelate with one another.
Which is the type of tissue composed of cells that contract in response to a message from the brain or spinal cord?
- A. Epithelial
- B. Connective
- C. Membrane
- D. Muscle
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Muscle tissue is composed of cells that contract in response to a message from the brain or spinal cord.
Active transport in the movement of ions and other water-soluble particles across cell membranes requires that the body uses which process?
- A. rapid filtration.
- B. charged diffusion.
- C. a chemical pump.
- D. osmosis.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Active transport of ions and other water-soluble particles of the cell membrane require a chemical pump, such as insulin, to move glucose into the cell.
When the nurse assesses an arm in proximal to distal order, the assessment is performed in which manner?
- A. From the shoulder to the fingers.
- B. From the front to the back.
- C. From the fingers to the center of the body.
- D. From the center of the body to the fingers.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proximal is nearest the origin of the structure. Distal is farthest from the origin of the structure.
Which is the term for the passage of water containing dissolved materials through a membrane as the result of a greater mechanical force on one side?
- A. Metabolism
- B. Mitosis
- C. Filtration
- D. Osmosis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Filtration is the movement of water and particles through a membrane by a force from either pressure or gravity.