Chapter 23 Multiple Choice

Please answer all questions


1	The largest organ of the human body is the:
		A)	intestine
		B)	skin
		C)	stomach
		D)	heart


2	Skin is composed of three layers. Which of the following is not a layer of skin?
		A)	epidermis
		B)	cutanius
		C)	dermis
		D)	subcutis


3	Herpes Simplex Type 1 is a viral infection that is characterized by signs of:
		A)	a cold sore or fever blister around the lips
		B)	a rash and vesicles around the genitalia
		C)	open sores on the chest and back
		D)	microorganisms that produce vesicles filled with puss


4	Early signs and symptoms of an acute asthma attack include all but one of the following.
		A)	dilated pupils
		B)	anxious appearance
		C)	fast breathing
		D)	vomiting
		E)	fatigue unrelated to activity


5	In many cases, the athlete with mononucleosis may resume easy training within __________ week(s) after the onset.
		A)	1
		B)	2
		C)	3
		D)	4


6	The normal life span of a red blood cell is 120 days, while the life span of a sickle cell is only ________ to ________ days.
		A)	5, 15
		B)	15, 25
		C)	25, 35
		D)	35, 45


7	The upper blood pressure limits for an eighteen year old while at rest should be:
		A)	120/90 mm hg
		B)	130/90 mm hg
		C)	140/90 mm hg

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