Question 1

Which anatomical term best describes a structure located closer to the head than another structure in the body?

Accepted Answer

Superior

Question 2

A patient is experiencing pain in the right lower quadrant of their abdomen. Which organ is most likely to be involved?

Accepted Answer

Appendix

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

Standing upright, arms at sides, palms facing forward

Question 4

If a tissue sample is taken from the stratum basale, which organ system is being studied?

Accepted Answer

Integumentary system

Question 5

Which of the following is a function of the mitochondrion in a cell?

Accepted Answer

Energy (ATP) production

Question 6

A histology slide shows a single layer of flat cells lining a blood vessel. What type of epithelium is this?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium

Question 7

Which of the following bones contains the foramen magnum?

Accepted Answer

Occipital bone

Question 8

A patient has a fracture at the surgical neck of the humerus. Which region of the body is affected?

Accepted Answer

Arm

Question 9

Which of the following joints is classified as a ball and socket joint?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder

Question 10

If the total magnification of a microscope is calculated by multiplying the ocular lens power by the objective lens power, what is the total magnification when using a $10	imes$ ocular lens and a $40	imes$ objective lens?

Accepted Answer

$400	imes$

Question 11

Which of the following is a landmark found on the scapula?

Accepted Answer

Coracoid process

Question 12

A tissue sample is identified as dense regular connective tissue. Which of the following is a likely location for this tissue?

Accepted Answer

Tendon

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the function of the lamellae in bone tissue?

Accepted Answer

Provide concentric layers of matrix for strength

Question 14

A patient presents with a dislocated shoulder. Which type of joint is involved, and what is its main characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Ball and socket joint; allows movement in multiple planes

Question 15

Which of the following structures is found in the right hypochondriac region of the abdominopelvic cavity?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct order of the layers of the epidermis from superficial to deep?

Accepted Answer

Stratum corneum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the function of the pericardial cavity?

Accepted Answer

Contains the heart

Question 18

A histology slide shows multiple layers of cells with the apical layer being flat. What type of epithelium is this?

Accepted Answer

Stratified squamous epithelium

Question 19

Which of the following is a function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

Accepted Answer

Lipid synthesis

Question 20

A patient has difficulty flexing their forearm at the elbow. Which bone landmark is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Olecranon fossa

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