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The passageway that accepts both food and air in the respiratory tract
a) epiglottis
b) esophagus
c) pharynx
d) trachea

One or more bones move out of their normal position in a join,
a) dislocation
b) sprain
c) strain
d) fracture

A tissue flap that prevents solids and liquids from entering the trachea
a) epiglottis
b) pharynx
c) larynx
d) trachea

Sac like structures at the end of the bronchi where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exhchanged
a) bronchi
b) Bronchioles
c) alevoli
d) larynx

Fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones
a) ligaments
b) fascia
c) tendons
d) sprain

small vessels with thin walls that allow the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
a) arteries
b) veins
c) capillaries
d) arterioles

Occurs when vital organs are not receiving enough oxygen
a) shock
b) cardiac arrest
c) Stroke
d) myocardial infarction

A tearing of muscle or tendon tissue usually caused by overexertion
a) sprain
b) dislocation
c) strain
d) fracture

refers to the chest area enclosed by the ribs, where the heart and lungs are located
a) spinal
b) pelvic
c) abdominal
d) thoracic

A type of blood vessel problem involving arteries in the brain
a) stroke
b) myocardial infarction
c) COPD
d) Shock

A balanced state within the body, necessary for effective functioning
a) hypo-tension
b) homeostasis
c) equilibrium
d) hypertension

Which of the following is a function of the respiratory system
a) inhaling and exhaling
b) moving oxygen into the blood
c) moving carbon dioxide out of body tissues
d) all of the above

The heart pumps blood to all body tissues through which blood vessles
a) arteries
b) veins
c) capillaries
d) all of the above

A spinal injury may result in-
a) myocardial infarction
b) lung infection
c) paralysis
d) all of the above

Why might a fracture femur be life threatening
a) severe bleeding
b) loss of calcium stored in the bone
c) injury to soft tissue of the leg
d) all of the above

A problem in one body system=
a) can also affect the functioning of other body systems
b) affects only that system
c) affects only that system plus the nervous system
d) affects every system in the body

The functions of the musculoskeletal system include
a) protecting internal organs
b) producing lymph
c) circulating blood
d) regulating hormones

Skin changes may help you determine when a victim has-
a) hypothermia
b) heatstroke
c) sudden illness
d) all of the above

Inside the vertebrae is the -
a) spinal ligament
b) central nervous system
c) spinal cord
d) peripheral nervous system

Refers to both arms and legs
a) cavities
b) regions
c) extensions
d) extremities

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