Question 1

Which of the following best describes the difference between anatomy and physiology?

Accepted Answer

Anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body, while physiology is the study of body function.

Question 2

Arrange the following levels of structural organization in order from simplest to most complex: tissue, organ, chemical, cellular, organismal, organ system.

Accepted Answer

Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organismal

Question 3

A patient presents with a deep cut to the anterior aspect of the upper limb and cannot flex their elbow. Which organ system is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Muscular system

Question 4

Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?

Accepted Answer

Coronal (frontal) plane

Question 5

If a trauma patient has pain in the left lower quadrant after a car accident, which organ is most at risk?

Accepted Answer

Descending colon

Question 6

Which imaging technique is best for visualizing bones and abnormal dense structures?

Accepted Answer

X-ray

Question 7

Which serous membrane directly covers the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Visceral pleura

Question 8

A sagittal plane divides the body into which parts?

Accepted Answer

Right and left

Question 9

Which organ system is responsible for synthesizing vitamin D and protecting deeper tissues from injury?

Accepted Answer

Integumentary system

Question 10

Which imaging technique is most appropriate for determining the age of a developing fetus?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound imaging

Question 11

Which of the following is a function of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

Returns fluid leaked from blood vessels to the blood

Question 12

Which body cavity contains the heart surrounded by the pericardial cavity?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic cavity

Question 13

Which directional term describes a structure closer to the midline of the body?

Accepted Answer

Medial

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular system

Question 15

Which imaging technique distinguishes body tissues based on their relative water content?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the function of serous fluid?

Accepted Answer

It lubricates the surfaces of serous membranes to reduce friction.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Synthesizing vitamin D

Question 18

A radiologist uses a contrast medium to highlight vessel structure and then subtracts images taken before and after injection. Which imaging technique is being used?

Accepted Answer

Digital subtraction angiography (DSA)

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the organ system level of organization?

Accepted Answer

Organs working together for a common purpose

Question 20

A specimen is stained with a positively charged dye molecule. What type of stain is this?

Accepted Answer

Basic stain

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