ATI RN
Nutrition And Metabolism Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The carpal bones are examples of ___ bones.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carpal bones are short bones, cube-shaped and found in the wrist.
Question 2 of 5
The spinal cord consists of four regions and ___ segments.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The spinal cord has 31 segments: 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 1 coccygeal.
Question 3 of 5
Axons terminate in a series of fine extensions known as
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Telodendria are the fine extensions at the end of an axon.
Question 4 of 5
Damage to the medulla oblongata can result in death because
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The medulla oblongata contains vital centers regulating heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure, making damage potentially fatal.
Question 5 of 5
How does the body use triglycerides? Cholesterol?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: triglycerides are used for ATP, insulation, padding, and vitamin absorption, while cholesterol forms hormones, bile salts, and stabilizes membranes ; others mismatch roles.