$$BSA = \sqrt{\frac{height \times weight}{3600}}$$

Question 1

Which of the following pairs of directional terms correctly describes the relationship between the heart and the lungs?

Accepted Answer

The heart is medial to the lungs.

Question 2

A patient presents with a wound on the anterior surface of the forearm. Which body plane would best be used to view a cross-section of this wound?

Accepted Answer

Transverse plane

Question 3

Which serous membrane directly covers the surface of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Visceral pleura

Question 4

If a physician is palpating the right lower quadrant (RLQ) of the abdomen, which organ is most likely being examined?

Accepted Answer

Appendix

Question 5

Which epithelial tissue type is best suited for diffusion and filtration due to its thin, flat cells?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous

Question 6

A tissue sample from the urinary bladder shows cells that change shape and have multiple layers. Which epithelial tissue is present?

Accepted Answer

Transitional epithelium

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue is highly vascularized.

Question 8

Which connective tissue type is responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and wastes throughout the body?

Accepted Answer

Blood

Question 9

A tendon is primarily composed of which type of connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 10

Which muscle tissue type is striated, voluntary, and responsible for movement of the skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

Question 11

A neuron consists of which main parts? Select the correct combination.

Accepted Answer

Axon, dendrites, cell body

Question 12

Which type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of hollow organs such as the intestines and blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

Smooth muscle

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the function of nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

Transmission of electrical impulses

Question 14

Which of the following equations correctly represents the calculation of body surface area (BSA) using the Mosteller formula?

Accepted Answer

$$BSA = \sqrt{\frac{height 	imes weight}{3600}}$$

Question 15

A histology slide shows tissue with cells embedded in a rigid matrix containing calcium salts. Which tissue is most likely being observed?

Accepted Answer

Bone

Question 16

Which type of epithelial tissue lines the trachea and contains cilia to help move mucus?

Accepted Answer

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar

Question 17

Which connective tissue type stores energy, insulates the body, and cushions organs?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Protection against abrasion

Question 19

Which body cavity contains the heart and is lined by the pericardial serous membrane?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic cavity

Question 20

A patient has a cut that is proximal to the wrist on the forearm. Which of the following best describes the location of the cut?

Accepted Answer

Closer to the elbow than the wrist

Foundations of Anatomy & Physiology: Body Organization and Tissue Types

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