Question 1

A patient is lying face up on an examination table. Which anatomical term best describes this position?

Accepted Answer

Supine

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the sternum and the heart?

Accepted Answer

The sternum is superficial to the heart.

Question 3

A transverse (horizontal) plane divides the body into which of the following sections?

Accepted Answer

Superior and inferior

Question 4

Which serous membrane directly covers the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Pleura

Question 5

A stab wound penetrates the abdominal wall and enters the peritoneal cavity. Which serous membrane is breached?

Accepted Answer

Peritoneum

Question 6

A patient presents with pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. Which organ is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Appendix

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the function of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

Returning excess tissue fluid to the bloodstream and providing immune defense

Question 8

A scientist places a red blood cell in a hypotonic solution. What will happen to the cell?

Accepted Answer

It will swell and may burst due to water influx.

Question 9

Which of the following tissues would you expect to find lining the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs, and why?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium, for efficient gas exchange

Question 10

Which connective tissue type is specialized for storing fat?

Accepted Answer

Adipose connective tissue

Question 11

During mitosis, which stage is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes along the center of the cell?

Accepted Answer

Metaphase

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a function of the plasma membrane?

Accepted Answer

Synthesizing proteins

Question 13

A histology slide shows multiple layers of flat cells. Which tissue type is this most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

Stratified squamous epithelium

Question 14

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Sternum

Question 15

A fracture occurs at the lateral malleolus. Which bone is affected?

Accepted Answer

Fibula

Question 16

Which cranial suture connects the parietal bones to the frontal bone?

Accepted Answer

Coronal suture

Question 17

Which part of the integumentary system is responsible for producing sweat?

Accepted Answer

Eccrine sweat gland

Question 18

A patient has a herniated intervertebral disc between the L4 and L5 vertebrae. Which region of the vertebral column is affected?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

ATP production through cellular respiration

Question 20

A student is using a light microscope and wants to increase the magnification. Which part should they adjust?

Accepted Answer

Objective lens

Anatomy & Physiology Lab Study Guide: Body Organization, Tissues, and Skeletal System

Study Guide - Practice Questions