Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) RMA-AMT Module 1 Practice Test

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• Which term describes infection or inflammation of the middle ear?
• Which term refers to cancer of the mouth, throat or tongue?
• Which region is located in the middle portion of the abdomen where the naval is located?
• Which modality is often described as the method of choice for imaging the brain and spine due to high soft-tissue contrast?
• Which best describes the primary function of muscle tissue?
• Which test measures the electrical activity of the muscles and the speed of nerve conduction?
• What is the acute disease causing a break in the cornea?
• What is the overall sense described by these features?
• What opening in the eye regulates light entering by changing size?
• The space that connects the ventricles with the subarachnoid space is called what?
• Which lobe is located behind the forehead and is related to emotions?
• Which progressive brain disease is described as the most common form of dementia, affecting memory, thinking, and behavior, with no known cure?
• Which organelle is involved in organizing spindle fibers during cell division?
• Which connective tissue is stretchable and forms the subcutaneous layer of the skin?
• Which flavor is detected by taste buds at the tip of the tongue?
• The space between the dura mater and arachnoid is called what?
• The basic unit of neural tissue is which cell?
• Where does the sympathetic nervous system begin?
• Which organelle is the site of protein synthesis?
• Too little fluid leads to which condition?
• Which option correctly lists the three classifications of paralysis?
• A trait that is expressed only when both alleles are recessive is called?
• Turner syndrome generally results from the presence of a single X chromosome (karyotype 45,X). Which of the following karyotypes corresponds to Turner syndrome?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential cause of epilepsy?
• Which structure is primarily refracting light to help focus images on the retina?
• What is the benign growth of tissue in a nostril?
• Grand mal refers to seizures lasting up to five minutes.
• Which term describes a malignant brain growth that is often difficult to treat and may limit life expectancy?
• Which part receives information from other neurons?
• Which body system processes and transmits information throughout the body?
• The inner layer of the meninges that nourishes nerve tissue is which?
• The middle ear bone that transmits vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear is which?
• Which statement is NOT a typical symptom of Alzheimer's disease?
• Which imaging method is commonly used to identify skull fractures and dense areas of the skull?
• Which structure coordinates balance and movement below the cerebrum?
• What is the medical term for inflammation of the meninges?
• Which lobe is the far back portion of the brain associated with vision?
• Which structure is also called the auricle?
• Cerebral palsy is caused by which of the following conditions?
• Which process is described as 'cell eating'?
• What do living cells require to survive?
• Inflammation of the eyelids is called what?
• Which statement best describes the function of neuroglia?
• The term meaning pertaining to or adjacent to the cheek is which?
• During which phase do chromosomes separate and move toward opposite poles?
• Which term describes obstruction of the ear canal, usually cerumen?
• Candidiasis is the medical term for which condition?
• What is the typical water content of tissues?
• The kidneys reside in the posterior abdominal space known as the retroperitoneal.
• Which term describes the position in which the body stands with the hands at the sides, palms facing forward, and the feet together?
• What condition is characterized by excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain?
• The signs of high fever, chills, headache, vomiting, and positive Brudzinski's and Kernig's signs are most characteristic of which condition?
• Action occurs without control or conscious awareness.
• Approximately 75% of patients with juvenile diabetes develop which condition within 20 years after onset?
• Which transparent layer covers the front of the eye and helps focus light?
• Inflammation of the tongue is called which term?
• Which term refers to cancer of the mouth, throat or tongue?
• Which disease is a progressive crippling disease that affects about 1 in 100 people over 60, with unknown cause and no cure?
• Which plane divides the body vertically into right and left?
• Which neuron structure tends to be long and slender and conducts impulses away from the cell body?
• Which condition occurs when movement triggers vertigo due to stimulation of inner ear receptors or misinterpretation of visual input and motion?
• Peripheral Nerves are outside the brain and spinal cord and fibers are covered with a myelin sheath and neurilemma. Which statement is true?
• Which region lies on the left side of the umbilical region?
• Excessive accumulation of fluids is called?
• What are the two divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System?
• Which part conducts impulses away from the cell body?
• The liquid that flows through the cavities of the brain and spinal cord, providing a watery cushion and transporting nutrients, is what?
• What is the term for separation of the retina from the choroid?
• Gradual loss of hearing due to natural aging?
• Approximately how many neurons are in the human brain?
• Away from the midline is called which directional term?
• Bell's Palsy is characterized by affecting which cranial nerve and typically presents with what feature?
• Which disorder causes vertigo and loss of balance, typically affecting only one ear?
• Which condition is primarily characterized by muscle rigidity and tremor, commonly seen in older adults?
• Which term defines the science of how the body parts and systems function?
• Drainage angle is wide but aqueous humor cannot drain due to blockage describes which glaucoma?
• What term is defined as the result from the initial cellular structure at conception?
• ALS stands for which condition?
• Which term refers to the recognizable results of the effect of a gene or group of genes?
• Which field is the study of tissues?
• Pinkeye is inflammation of which ocular membrane?
• Which disorder is characterized by tics, onset before age 21, with the first symptom often a facial tic and treated with medications to control outbursts?
• Which cavity contains the heart and major vessels within the thorax?
• The Glasgow Coma Scale is used to describe which aspect of a patient’s condition?
• A fatty insulating material that surrounds some nerve fibers is called a
• Which condition is characterized by unilateral dorsal root ganglion inflammation with vesicular skin lesions?
• What term describes intracellular structures with specific functions?
• Which muscle tissue is found in the walls of the blood vessels and hollow organs?
• Which term describes a nosebleed?
• Which brain structure acts as the relay station for impulses traveling to and from the brain and cerebellum?
• Located on either side between the frontal and occipital lobes. Which lobe is this?
• Which process involves engulfing of large particles like bacteria by white blood cells?
• What term describes the misalignment of one eye relative to the other?
• Glaucoma has two types. Which phrase correctly identifies them?
• Which part continues vibrations to the auditory nerve?
• Which agents increase the speed of nerve impulses?
• Which retinal cells are sensitive to color and enable color vision in well-lit conditions?
• Which term studies how living organisms function?
• Which sex-linked disorder is caused by a chromosome abnormality and is typically identified by puberty, with incomplete maturation of male sexual characteristics?
• What term refers to conditions that occur during fetal life and are not hereditary, something an infant is born with?
• What term describes the transmission of signals along a neuron?
• Nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. Fibers are covered with myelin sheath and neurilemma.
• Which brain region is associated with regulating appetite and energy balance?
• Which region lies on the right side of the umbilical region?
• DNA fingerprinting can be used for positive identification in criminal investigations. DNA can be found in which sources?
• Which bone is known as the anvil?
• Which tissue type is specialized for contraction and moves or stabilizes the skeleton?
• Deep furrows and folds on the brain are referred to as which surface?
• What term denotes the drooping of the upper eyelid?
• Loss of motor or sensory function in the lower extremities is known as which condition?
• Treatment options for myopia include which of the following?
• Which sex-linked chromosomal disorder affects females and results in only 45 chromosomes?
• Which body region has the highest density of touch receptors?
• Which gene expresses a trait even if only one copy is present?
• Nissl bodies are best described as what cellular feature in neurons?
• What is the general category name for cell division that includes mitosis and meiosis?
• Which glands produce moisture in the form of saliva?
• Which of the following is a symptom of a transient ischemic attack?
• EMG is particularly useful in evaluating which two peripheral nerve conditions?
• Which cellular structure is primarily responsible for protein synthesis?
• Which structure bends (refracts) light to focus it on the retina?
• Nearsightedness is also known as which condition?
• Approximately how many nerves per square inch are present in the fingertip area?
• The sense of smell is primarily detected by which organ?
• Presbyopia is the inability of the lens to accommodate for near vision due to aging. What is the common treatment?
• Approximately how many Americans are affected by myopia?
• Which condition is characterized by episodes of excruciating facial pain triggered by stimulation of a trigger zone?
• Which imaging modality uses a series of X-ray images in layers to construct a three-dimensional picture of the brain?
• A CAT scan can detect which brain conditions?
• Painful, red eye with a mid-dilated pupil and a need for aggressive drug therapy and peripheral iridotomy describes which glaucoma?
• Inflammation of the sciatic nerve of the leg, typically presenting as unilateral leg pain, is known as which condition?
• The described sense is primarily used to detect physical contact and texture. Which option best fits this sense?
• Which imaging test uses a catheter inserted into a carotid artery to visualize cerebral blood vessels with dye?
• Which term describes the study of larger body structures visible without magnification?
• The organs of the senses include which pair correctly matched with its sense?
• Which condition is commonly known as lazy eye and is most prevalent in children?
• Which plane divides the body into upper and lower parts?
• Which muscle tissue is found in the walls of blood vessels and hollow organs?
• Which is the most common cause of conductive hearing loss due to bone growth immobilizing the stapes?
• The process describing the spread of molecules from high to low concentration until equilibrium is reached is called?
• Petit mal refers to seizures of what duration?
• Which organs constitute the Central Nervous System?
• The semicircular canals are primarily involved in detecting what kind of motion?
• Which colored portion of the eye controls light entry by adjusting the size of the pupil?
• Salt taste buds are located on which part of the tongue?
• Which term describes large structures visible to the unaided eye?
• Which structure is located below the cerebrum and connected to the pituitary gland?
• Which statement best describes the receptors involved in this sense?
• What are chemical messengers released into the cleft?
• Which structural malformation of the feet, commonly known as Clubfoot, involves turning of one or both feet?
• Otosclerosis involves bone growth immobilizing which auditory structure leading to conductive hearing loss?
• The chest, including the heart, trachea, great vessels, is which cavity?
• Which glaucoma type typically presents with insidious, bilateral symptoms often not recognized until late?
• Which of the following is NOT described as a symptom of essential tremor?
• What is the basic building block of life?
• The sense of smell is mediated by which organ?
• Which phase follows metaphase and ends with the formation of two new nuclei?
• Which structure receives information from other neurons and delivers impulses to the cell body?
• Which phase involves chromosomes aligning at the cell's equator?
• What term refers to cells that protect, support, and repair neural tissue?
• Which tissue serves as the body's communication network?
• Which cavity contains the lungs and pleural linings?
• Electromyography (EMG) is useful in diagnosing which of the following conditions?
• Scratch or trauma to the cornea is called what?
• Which statement about oral cancer is true?
• Which cavity is on either side of the mediastinum and contains the lungs and the pleural linings?
• Which lobe is associated with speech, movement of hands, feet and tongue, and sense of pain, touch heat, cold, hearing and smell?
• Cerebrospinal Fluid is produced continuously at approximately how many milliliters per day?
• Which statement best describes the role of a synapse in neural communication?
• Which term receives and processes information from receptors and sends out commands?
• Which auditory ossicle is also known as the anvil?
• Which vascular change occurs during a migraine?
• Reduced ability to hear?
• Touch receptors sense which of the following?
• Which treatment is used for multiple sclerosis?
• Bell's Palsy typically presents with weakness or paralysis on which part of the body?
• How many types of muscle tissue exist?
• Definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is currently possible only after death due to examination for signs of what brain marker?
• Which reflex does not require brain involvement?
• Which stage of cell division is characterized by chromosomes condensing?
• The congenital condition resulting from failure of neural tissue to close properly during early pregnancy, with spina bifida as the most common example, is categorized as which term?
• The space between the iris and the lens is known as the
• In myopia, where does the image focus relative to the retina?
• Which photoreceptor cells are sensitive to light and enable seeing in dim environments?
• What term describes a bundle of nerve fibers within the central nervous system?
• Which neuron causes a reaction by receiving impulse to produce movement?
• Arteriography is used to detect which vascular abnormality?
• Which part of the ear communicates vibrations to the inner ear?
• How many types of muscle tissue are described in the material?
• Which glaucoma type is associated with gradual loss of peripheral vision?
• Which brain structure is involved in emotions such as fear and pleasure?
• Which tissue contracts to produce active movement and supports various bodily functions such as moving the skeleton and maintaining temperature?
• Which neurodiagnostic test is primarily used to assess brain electrical activity and is especially sensitive for detecting epilepsy?
• Which term describes nerves and ganglia extending from the brain and spinal cord?
• Which statement best describes the function of neurons?
• Which phase features chromatids separating and moving toward opposite poles?
• Sour taste buds are located on which area of the tongue?
• Which division reverses the action of the sympathetic nervous system by slowing down its activity?
• Urinary bladder is located in which cavity?
• Which neuron carries impulses to another neuron?
• Which part of the nervous system serves as communication lines among sensory organs, the brain and spinal cord, and glands or muscles?
• What term describes nerve pain?
• Migraine headaches are associated with which of the following features?
• For anterior epistaxis, which initial management step is recommended?
• Which region lies on the right side of the epigastric region?
• Which structural defect involves a defect in the roof of the mouth caused by failure of soft and bony tissue to unite during the 8th through 12th week of gestation?
• What term refers to anything the body is able to detect by means of its receptors?
• Which muscle tissue is found only in the heart?
• Which disease is described as progressive, with unknown cause and no cure?
• A triplet in the genetic code codes for which of the following?
• Touch receptors are mostly concentrated in which area?
• Approximately how fast can nerve impulses travel?
• Which division accelerates activity of smooth muscles?
• Above is called which term?
• Essential tremor is often confused with which disease?
• The space between the cornea and the iris filled with clear fluid is called the
• Which condition is an infection of the external auditory canal?
• Which term describes when DNA is lost, rearranged or paired in error?
• Which cells transmit information as electrical impulses?
• Which brainstem structure influences heart rate, respiration, and autonomic secretions?
• EEG testing is used to detect abnormalities associated with which conditions?
• Which type of nerve fibers transmit messages from sense organs to the spinal cord and brain?
• ALS typically strikes within which age range?
• Which organelle is known as the brain of the cell and contains DNA?
• The organ most closely associated with the sense of sight is the?
• Which organelle is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins for export from the cell?
• Which cavity contains the stomach, small intestines, liver, spleen, pancreas, gallbladder, most of the large intestine (and kidneys)?
• Which procedure involves injecting dye into the cerebrospinal fluid to outline spinal structures on X-ray?
• What disease affects the macula and causes gradual loss of central vision?
• How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?
• Which term describes permanent paralysis affecting all body parts below the level of a spinal cord injury, usually as a result of trauma?
• Which lobe is primarily associated with vision?
• Which imaging modality uses a radioactive tracer to assess metabolic activity and is commonly used to locate tumors?
• The brain stem comprises midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata. Which structure is this?
• What is the organ described as the mass of nerve tissue made up of about 100 billion neurons?
• Which term specifically studies tissues at the microscopic level?
• Which test records the brain's electrical activity?
• Which glands secrete tears to moisten and cleanse the surface of the eye?
• Essential tremor is described as which of the following?
• Gradual clouding of the lens leading to a milky pupil; treatment may include sunglasses and removal of the lens.
• Which cavity contains reproductive organs, urinary bladder, last section of the large intestine, and pelvic girdle?
• How many divisions make up the nervous system?
• Which auditory ossicle is hammer-shaped?
• Which condition is characterized by demyelination of the nervous system and often affects young adults?
• Two or more types of tissue working together to perform a specific body function are called what?
• Which phase results in two new nuclei forming?
• Cranial nerves are classified as what types?
• Definitive confirmation of Alzheimer's disease is typically obtained through which postmortem procedure?
• The inside layer of the eyeball that contains rods or cones and focuses an image for recording is the?
• Which cavity is divided into upper abdominal and lower pelvic portions?
• What term describes neurons that connect sensory and motor pathways within the nervous system?
• Bitter taste buds are located on which part of the tongue?
• A common vector associated with encephalitis is which of the following?
• Which condition is defined by incomplete closure of one or more vertebra without protrusion of the spinal cord or meninges?
• Which process is described as 'cell drinking'?
• What contains receptors for flavor located on the tongue?
• The term for temporary or permanent loss of voluntary function of the body is?
• What is the term for misalignment of the eyes?
• A stye is a localized infection of which eyelid structure?
• Which part of the body is explicitly noted as having a high density of receptors for this sense?
• Which tissue type forms the supportive structure of the body and connects other tissue together to form organs?
• Which structure turns sound waves into mechanical vibrations?
• Which term describes the nine regions of the abdomen including epigastric, left hypochondriac, umbilical, right lumbar, left lumbar, hypogastric, right iliac, left iliac?
• How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?
• Which type of cell division provides an exact duplication of a cell for growth and repair?
• Which receives vibrations from the stapes and sends them to the cochlea?
• Which structure lies below the cerebrum and is responsible for smooth muscle movement and coordination such as equilibrium and walking?
• Which advanced treatment option may be used for posterior nasal bleeds?
• Which term describes brief, stroke-like episodes that may warn of an impending stroke?
• Which option describes the signs commonly associated with Parkinson's disease?
• Hyperopia is characterized by images focusing where?
• What are the peripheral nerve endings of sensory nerves that respond to stimuli called?
• Which type of nerve fiber carries impulses toward the spinal cord and brain?
• Which term describes complete paralysis of all four limbs and the trunk below the level of injury?
• The organ of Corti is located in which structure?
• Which tissue type forms glands and covers the surface of the body, lines cavities, and includes glands that secrete endocrine or exocrine products?
• Cerebral palsy is nonprogressive and is often linked to brain injury occurring during which period?
• Which condition is typically treated with antibiotics due to bacterial infection?
• Which disease is a demyelinating disease of the nervous system often diagnosed between 20 and 40 years of age and treated with ACTH and steroids?
• What structure is located in the space between the cerebrum and brain stem and houses the hypothalamus and thalamus?
• Which sex chromosome disorder is characterized by infertility and abnormal secondary sexual development in males?
• Which field deals with structures that cannot be seen without magnification?
• Which term describes the result of improper sex cell division at the time of fertilization, due to inheritance of altered genes?
• Which region lies on the left side of the hypogastric region?
• Which system is primarily represented by the skin?
• Which part of the ear houses the three auditory ossicles?
• What structure divides the brain into two hemispheres?
• Approximately how many Americans suffer from migraines, and what percentage of sufferers are women?
• Which statement about encephalitis is true?
• Which membrane lines the inner surface of the eyelids and covers the anterior surface of the sclera?
• Upper middle portion region?
• Approximately how many blood vessels are in the same area per square inch?
• Approximately how many base pairs are in the human genome?
• Osmosis is the diffusion of which through a selectively permeable membrane?
• Name a nerve associated with the parasympathetic division.
• The components midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata constitute which part of the brain?
• What virus causes herpes zoster?
• The area where the optic nerve exits the retina is called the:
• What substance slows the speed of nerve impulses?
• The functional unit of heredity is what?
• What is the white of the eye, the tough fibrous tissue that protects the eye and helps maintain its shape?
• Which statement about the described sense is true?
• Which term describes tissue controlled at will with impulses from the brain, enabling movement?
• Multiple sclerosis is commonly first diagnosed between which ages?
• Which organelle modifies, packages, and sorts proteins for secretion or delivery to other organelles?
• Which condition is a structural malformation of the spine due to incomplete closure during early pregnancy?
• In emergency brain imaging, which modality is commonly used to rapidly detect acute bleeding and mass effect?
• Which term describes toward the midline?
• Which disease is described by an insidious onset of muscle weakness that progresses to muscle atrophy and paralysis?
• Which is responsible for maintaining equilibrium?
• Which region lies on the right side of the hypogastric region?
• Toward the midline of the body is called what?
• What term describes a thin grayish-white arc near the edge of the cornea that accompanies normal aging?
• Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell, producing ATP?
• Radial keratotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat which condition?
• Excessive intraocular pressure that causes atrophy of the optic nerve describes which condition?
• Which system controls internal organs and self-regulating body functions?
• Which disease is noted as the 8th leading cause of death in the United States and has no known cure?
• Which area involves examining relatively large structures that are visible with the unaided eye?
• Which term describes the four quadrants of the abdomen: RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ?
• Which cells support neurons in neural tissue?
• What is the bending of light as it passes through a lens that allows a focused image to form on the retina?
• Which term refers to a normal or balanced state of the body?
• Which membrane lines the inner surface of the eyelids and covers the front of the sclera?
• The term for the front of the body is called what?
• Which chromosomal disorder is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21?
• Near the point of attachment is which directional term?
• Which condition is a form of vascular retinopathy associated with diabetes?
• Which system is involuntary and controls smooth and cardiac muscles and glands?
• Which term describes a bulge on the posterior root containing tissue receiving and sending impulses?
• Cerebral Palsy is best described as what type of brain injury?
• Which region is the lower middle portion?
• The tough outer layer of the meninges is which?
• What is the thin membrane between the myelin sheath and the endoneurium called?
• Which plane divides the body into left and right portions?
• Which tissue type includes adipose tissue, the body's fat storage tissue?
• Which structural malformation of the spine results from the posterior portion of the spinal tissue failing to close during the first three months of pregnancy?
• Which imaging modality uses radio waves and magnets to create detailed images of the brain and spine?
• The division of the body vertically into front and back is the:
• In humans, how many total chromosomes are present in somatic cells?
• Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
• Which structure contains the hypothalamus and thalamus?
• The skull bone that protects the brain is called the what?
• CT stands for which of the following?
• Which nerve fiber type transmits impulses from sense organs toward the spinal cord and brain?
• Which discovery completed in February 2001 revealed the 3 billion-letter code of human DNA?
• Which part of the eye can cause blurred vision and may result in astigmatism when abnormally shaped?
• The term for the back of the body is called what?
• Which term describes the glands that produce saliva?
• What term describes the drooping of the upper eyelid?
• Which part of the ear contains the auditory ossicles and transmits vibrations to the inner ear?
• Which process involves elimination of waste from the body?
• Which condition is a runny nose caused by airborne allergens?
• Which organelle contains enzymes that digest waste materials and cellular debris?
• Which condition typically presents with facial pain on one side and involves the fifth cranial nerve?
• Tears are produced by which glands to keep the eye moist?
• The lower portion of the brain made up of three sections is known as which structure?
• Which set of symptoms includes loss of equilibrium, perspiration, headache, nausea, and vomiting due to irregular motion?
• What medication is commonly used to treat essential tremor?
• Which feature is true about the fingertips area for this sense?
• How many nerves per square inch are described for the fingertip area?
• Inflammation of the tongue is called which term?
• Which of the following is a typical symptom of Alzheimer's disease?
• Which quadrant is the upper left quadrant?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a primary tissue type?
• Which structure directly channels sound to the tympanic membrane?
• The cavities within the brain and spinal cord that contain CSF are called what?
• Which term is defined as collection of blood within the subarachnoid space?
• Which term describes the study of the internal and external structures of the body and the relationships among its parts?
• Epilepsy is diagnosed by which finding?
• Which structure enables the sense of smell and is located at the top of the nasal cavity?
• Which term describes a structural malformation of the feet where the feet turn inward, outward, downward, or upward?
• Which drug is cited as reducing migraine incidence and severity?
• Identify the three types of nerve fibers described.
• Which brain region is responsible for autonomic nervous system control, body temperature regulation, thirst, and appetite regulation?
• The sense of taste is primarily detected by which organ?
• What is the bulge on the posterior root of a spinal nerve called?
• What is the junction where impulses cross from one neuron to another?
• Which muscle tissue is primarily responsible for voluntary movement of the skeleton?
• What term describes a seizure disorder that affects about 1-2% of the population?
• Which cavity contains stomach, small intestines, liver, spleen, pancreas, gallbladder, most of the large intestine, and the kidneys in a retroperitoneal space?
• The movement of solutes and water across a semipermeable membrane due to a force such as gravity or blood pressure is called?
• Which procedure involves inserting a needle into the subarachnoid space to remove cerebrospinal fluid for testing?
• Which term is defined as collection of blood within the subdural space?
• The brain weighs about how many pounds?
• Neural tissue consists of two types of cells: which are they?
• Which term denotes the body's ability to maintain stability through physiological processes?
• Which sense uses the skin as its primary organ?
• The division of the body horizontally is the:
• What is the space between dendrite and axon within a neuron called?
• Which condition is an infection or inflammation of the middle ear?
• Which cavity includes the heart, trachea, great vessels and some other structures?
• Approximately how much CSF is present at any given time?
• Which division slows heart rate and promotes digestion?
• Which phase features chromosomes condensed and the nuclear envelope dissolving?
• The bone in the middle ear commonly called the stirrup is which?
• Which term refers to recurring stroke-like events that last from a few seconds to a few hours and are warning signs of an impending stroke?
• Which glaucoma type is an acute emergency with severe eye pain and red eye, often treated with laser peripheral iridotomy?
• Iritis is inflammation of which part?
• Which tissue is formed when cartilage becomes impregnated with calcium salts?
• DNA Fingerprinting was discovered in which year?
• Which organelle is the primary site of protein synthesis?
• The protective and supportive covering of the brain is known as what?
• Which eye condition is characterized by gradual clouding of the lens, turning the pupil milky white, and is commonly treated with lens removal?
• In the limbs, which term describes a structure farther from the point of attachment?
• Which condition is the inflammation of the iris?
• Found only in the heart and responsible for moving blood and maintaining blood pressure.
• Which statement about the Human Genome is correct?
• Which layer of the eye lies under the sclera and contains a nonreflective pigment to prevent light reflection?
• Complete paralysis of all four limbs is called?
• Which process uses carrier proteins to move substances against their concentration gradient?
• Which set of symptoms best describes encephalitis?
• Which of these statements accurately describes the receptors involved in this sense?
• Which connective tissue contains blood and lymphatic vessels and participates in repair of damaged tissue?
• This sense detects which stimuli?
• The colored portion of the eye is called the
• Nissl bodies are primarily associated with which cellular process?
• Thrush is the fungal infection of mucous membranes of the mouth and throat. What is the medical term?
• Seizure disorders affect approximately what percentage of the population?
• Which term is described as incomplete closure of one or more vertebra without protrusion of the spinal cord or meninges, usually requiring no treatment?
• Which brain region is located below the midbrain and above the medulla oblongata?
• Which coil contains the organ of Corti that transmits impulses to the auditory nerve?
• Which part of a neuron contains a large nucleus, nucleolus, and organelles?
• What term describes groups of cells with similar structure and function?
• The middle layer of the meninges is which?
• Which chromosomal condition results from an extra copy of chromosome 21?
• The body system responsible for perception and sensation, including sight and hearing, is called what?
• Which structure pushes vibration against the fluid in the inner ear?
• Which is the largest division of the brain, divided into lobes?
• Away from the point of attachment is which directional term?
• Which imaging technique visualizes physiologic performance of the body, including metabolic processes?
• Which term describes muscle tissue that is under conscious control?
• Which region lies on the left side of the epigastric region?
• Which special exam evaluates balance function?
• Unilateral paralysis due to damage to one side of the brain is called?
• Which structure adjoins the spinal cord?
• An excessive growth of scar tissue is called what?
• Which field is the study of cells?
• Below is called which term?
• What is the leading cause of blindness in adults?
• Which sense requires direct contact with the body through contact receptors?
• Which are the three main sections of the brain?
• During which phase do chromosomes align at the cell's equator?
• Which term describes away from the midline?
• A defective gene carried on the X chromosome is known as what?
• The structure that receives vibrations from stapes and sends them to the cochlea?
• Which term describes a condition present at birth that is not hereditary?
• Which structure connects the middle ear to the throat?
• Which condition is the separation of the retina from the choroid?
• Which type of nerve fibers carry impulses from the brain or spinal cord to muscles, organs, or glands?