Nursing Preparation Study Guide

Nursing Preparation Study Guide

Chapter 6 Review Questions 1. Calcium plays an important role in all of the following except? a. Hormonal regulation b. Blood clotting c. Muscle contraction d. Neural conduction 2. A nerve impulse is received first by what part of the neuron? a. Axon b. Soma 3. Which of the following statements is false? a. A function of the integumentary system is the regulation of body temperature. b. A function of the integumentary system is water regulation. c. A function of the integumentary system is nutrient absorption. d. A function of the integumentary system is the synthesis of vitamin D. 4. Which of the following membranes protects the brain and spinal cord? a. Myelin sheath b. Meninges c. Axomembranes d. Spinal fluid 5. The hollow space in the middle of bones is filled with: a. Blood b. Bone marrow c. Bone cells d. Air Synapse c. Dendrite d.

6. Bones are strong because of __________. a. Silica b. Cartilage c. Blood and marrow d. Calcium and phosphorous 7. A __________ deficiency can lead to redness and itching of the skin. a. Iron b. Zinc c. Protein d. Vitamin B12 8. Which of these is not a function of the integumentary system? a. The synthesis of vitamin D b. Thermoregulation c. Hydroregulation d. Nutrient absorption 9. In sensory neurons, stimuli are received by the ________? a. Axons b. Receptor c. Cell body d. Myelin 10. The rough ER is so named because it has an abundance of __________ on it. a. Mitochondria b. Lysosomes c. Golgi bodies d. Ribosomes The Answer Key is found on page 167

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