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1. An injury to the cervical area of the spinal cord can cause paralysis and los

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Question

1. An injury to the cervical area of the spinal cord can cause paralysis and loss of sensation in the:

A. arms and hands.

B. arms and legs.

C. legs and feet.

D. stomach and legs.

2. Normal heart rates for children are _______________ beats/min

A. 50 to 70

B. 80 to 100

C. 120 to 140

D. 140 to 180

3. The ____________ joint is the largest joint in the body

A. knee

B. hip

C. shoulder

D. elbow

4. The ______________ are the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.

A. arteries

B. capillaries

C. veins

D. alveoli

5. The inner layer of skin is called the:

A. epidermis.

B. dermis.

C. outer dermis.

D. subcutaneous.

6. The purpose of the respiratory system is to:

A. return oxygen-poor blood from the cells to the lungs.

B. deliver nutrients to the cells.

C. provide oxygen to and remove carbon dioxide from the lungs

D. deliver adequate amounts of oxygen to the body's cells and tissues

7. The sole and the instep of the foot are formed by the five long ____

A. tarsals

B. calcaneous

C. metatarsals

D. carpals

8. The spinal cord is a major communication pathway between the brain and:

A. the stomach

B. the heart.

C. the body

D. the feet

9. The thighbone is also known as the

A. tibia

B. humerus

C. radius

D. femur

10. Which of the following is the major artery of the lower arm?

A. Femoral

B. Carotid

C. Radial

D. Brachial

Explanation / Answer

1-B) arms and legs.

Because neck (cervical) area injuries in the spinal cord tend to damage the sensation in hands and legs.

2-B) 80-100 bets per minute is normal for the children.

All other will lead to the disordera as they are abnormal beats per minute. So they are wrong answers.

3-A) Knee is the largest joint in the human body.

4-A) arteries is the correct answer that carries the blood away from the heart.

B is the wrong answer because capillaries move blood from arteries to vein.

C is the wrong answer because veins carry the blood towards heart.

D is wrong because alveoli is the air sacs present in lungs that allow rapid gaseous exchange.