Question 1

Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

Standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides with palms facing forward, feet slightly apart

Question 2

A patient presents with pain in the right hypochondriac region. Which organ is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Question 3

Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?

Accepted Answer

Frontal (coronal) plane

Question 4

Which term refers to a structure that is closer to the head than another structure?

Accepted Answer

Cranial

Question 5

During mitosis, which stage is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes along the metaphase plate?

Accepted Answer

Metaphase

Question 6

Which organelle is responsible for ATP production in the cell?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondrion

Question 7

A tissue sample shows cells arranged in a single layer, elongated and column-shaped. Which type of epithelium is this?

Accepted Answer

Simple columnar epithelium

Question 8

Which of the following is a function of the basement membrane?

Accepted Answer

Anchors epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue

Question 9

Which type of transport requires energy and moves substances against their concentration gradient?

Accepted Answer

Active transport

Question 10

A microscope has an ocular lens of 10x and an objective lens of 40x. What is the total magnification?

Accepted Answer

$10 	imes 40 = 400$

Question 11

Which serous membrane lines the thoracic cavity and covers the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Pleura

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the function of melanin in the skin?

Accepted Answer

Protects against ultraviolet (UV) radiation

Question 13

Which cell organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

Ribosome

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

Accepted Answer

Production of red blood cells

Question 15

Which term describes a structure that is farther from the point of attachment to the trunk?

Accepted Answer

Distal

Question 16

Which of the following best describes osmosis?

Accepted Answer

Movement of water from high to low concentration across a semipermeable membrane

Question 17

Which of the following is a connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue

Question 18

Which stage of mitosis is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids toward opposite poles?

Accepted Answer

Anaphase

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the function of microvilli on epithelial cells?

Accepted Answer

Increase surface area for absorption

Question 20

A forensic scientist is analyzing a fingerprint pattern. Which type of pattern is characterized by circular or spiral ridges?

Accepted Answer

Whorl

Anatomy & Physiology Exam 1 Study Guide: Foundational Concepts, Cells, Tissues, and Integumentary System

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