Question 1

Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

Standing erect, facing the observer, feet slightly apart, arms at the sides with palms facing forward and thumbs away from the body

Question 2

A patient has a cut on the anterior side of their forearm. Which of the following best describes the location of the cut?

Accepted Answer

On the front of the forearm

Question 3

If a structure is described as 'proximal' to another, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

It is closer to the point of attachment to the body

Question 4

Which directional term would best describe the location of the nose relative to the ears?

Accepted Answer

Medial

Question 5

A midsagittal plane divides the body into:

Accepted Answer

Equal right and left halves

Question 6

Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic cavity

Question 7

The liver is primarily located in which abdominopelvic region?

Accepted Answer

Right hypochondriac region

Question 8

Which membrane directly covers the surface of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Visceral pleura

Question 9

A patient is experiencing pain in the right lower quadrant (RLQ) of the abdomen. Which organ is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Vermiform appendix

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the function of the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

Separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities

Question 11

Which tissue type is characterized by being avascular but innervated, and rapidly replaces lost cells by cell division?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue

Question 12

Which of the following is a function of simple squamous epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion and filtration in air sacs of lungs

Question 13

Which connective tissue type is found in tendons and ligaments and is characterized by densely packed collagen fibers?

Accepted Answer

Dense connective tissue

Question 14

A histology slide shows cells with large fat vacuoles pushing the nucleus to the periphery. Which tissue is this?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue

Question 15

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of skeletal muscle tissue?

Accepted Answer

Striations and voluntary movement

Question 16

Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for continual cell division (mitosis)?

Accepted Answer

Stratum basale (germinativum)

Question 17

A patient presents with a deep laceration that penetrates through the epidermis and into the layer containing connective tissue and sensory receptors. Which layer is affected?

Accepted Answer

Dermis

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the function of the arrector pili muscle?

Accepted Answer

Contracts to produce goose bumps

Question 19

Which of the following formulas correctly represents the total magnification ($M$) of a microscope if the ocular lens is $10	imes$ and the objective lens is $40	imes$?

Accepted Answer

$M = 10 	imes 40$

Question 20

A patient has a tumor located deep to the skin but superficial to the abdominal organs. In which layer is the tumor most likely found?

Accepted Answer

Hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue)

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