Knowledge Flashcards
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Which type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of hollow organs such as the intestines?
Answer: Smooth muscle
Smooth (visceral) muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of hollow organs like the intestines, bladder, and blood vessels.
What is the function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
Answer: Transport oxygen throughout the body
Hemoglobin is an iron-containing protein in red blood cells that binds and transports oxygen from the lungs to body tissues.
Which vitamin is produced by the skin upon exposure to sunlight?
Answer: Vitamin D
The skin synthesizes Vitamin D when exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation from sunlight.
A patient's chart lists 'Dx: DM Type 2.' What condition does this abbreviation represent?
Answer: Diabetes mellitus type 2
DM Type 2 stands for Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, a metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance.
What is the primary purpose of the lymphatic system?
Answer: Filter blood and return interstitial fluid to circulation
The lymphatic system collects excess interstitial fluid, filters it through lymph nodes, and returns it to the bloodstream.
Which of the following is a diarthrosis (freely movable) joint?
Answer: Shoulder joint
The shoulder (glenohumeral) joint is a synovial joint classified as diarthrosis because it allows a wide range of free movement.
Which blood type is considered the universal donor for red blood cells?
Answer: Type O negative
Type O negative blood lacks A, B, and Rh antigens, making it safe to transfuse to patients of any blood type in emergencies.