Question 1

Which of the following organs is primarily located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Descending colon

Question 3

Which membrane lines the thoracic cavity and covers the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Pleura

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

Hormone secretion

Question 5

A histology slide shows tissue with striations and multiple nuclei per cell. Which tissue type is this?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

Question 6

Which layer of the epidermis is only found in thick skin, such as the palms and soles?

Accepted Answer

Stratum lucidum

Question 7

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Femur

Question 8

Which joint classification allows for the greatest range of motion?

Accepted Answer

Ball and socket

Question 9

A cell is placed in a solution and shrinks. What type of solution is it?

Accepted Answer

Hypertonic

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

ATP production

Question 11

Which connective tissue type contains lacunae and is found in the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

Bone

Question 12

Which of the following is a feature of simple cuboidal epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Single layer of cube-shaped cells

Question 13

Which of the following movements describes moving a limb away from the midline of the body?

Accepted Answer

Abduction

Question 14

Which bone feature is found on the femur and serves as a site for muscle attachment?

Accepted Answer

Greater trochanter

Question 15

Which of the following is a serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity?

Accepted Answer

Peritoneum

Question 16

If 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 17

Which organ system is responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and wastes throughout the body?

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular system

Question 18

Which of the following is a function of the stratum basale in the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

Produces new keratinocytes

Question 19

Which of the following structures is NOT found in the dermis?

Accepted Answer

Stratum corneum

Question 20

A patient has a fracture in the diaphysis of the humerus. Where is this located?

Accepted Answer

In the shaft of the bone

Anatomy & Physiology Study Guide: Body Cavities, Membranes, Cell Biology, Tissues, Integumentary System, and Skeletal System

Study Guide - Practice Questions