FREE CSFA Surgical First Assist Anatomy & Physiology Questions and Answers

Question 1

Blood will flow at a ____ rate through a blood vessel with a ____ internal radius.

Accepted Answer

Both answers are correct

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larger, greater

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smaller, lesser

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None of the answers are correct

Question 2

The intrinsic conduction system of the heart enables communication between its muscle fibers.

Accepted Answer

contract on their own

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receive oxygen from other cells

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receive energy from other cells

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contract only when they receive a nerve impulse

Question 3

Which of the following is a crucial role played by the skull?

Accepted Answer

To protect vital organs like the brain and eyes.

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To protect vital organs like the brain and carpus.

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To protect vital organs like the spinal cord and nose.

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To protect vital organs like the spinal cord and nose.

Question 4

Which bone kind is longer than it is wide?

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Long bones

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Short bone

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All the answers are correct.

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Sesamoid bones

Question 5

At the larynx's entrance, a cartilage called the epiglottis .

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prevents food from entering the lungs when we swallow

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prevents food from entering the intestines when there is excessive peristalsis

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prevents food from entering the pancreas when there is excessive peristalsis

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prevents food from entering the esophagus when we swallow

Question 6

Which of the following compounds helps feces travel through the large intestine more easily?

Accepted Answer

mucus

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amylase

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hydrochloric acid

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chyme

Question 7

The upper respiratory system includes the mouth, nose, and

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pharynx

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lungs

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larynx

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bronchioles