Question 1

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the heart and the lungs in anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

The heart is medial to the lungs.

Question 2

A patient has a stab wound that penetrates the pleura. Which cavity has been entered?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic cavity

Question 3

Which sectional plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?

Accepted Answer

Frontal (coronal) plane

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Liver

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the function of the Pacinian corpuscle?

Accepted Answer

Detects deep pressure and vibration

Question 7

A cell is placed in a hypertonic solution. What will happen to the cell?

Accepted Answer

It will shrink as water leaves the cell.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Sternum

Question 9

Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for mitotic cell division?

Accepted Answer

Stratum basale

Question 10

A patient has a fracture of the bone that contains the crista galli and perpendicular plate. Which bone is fractured?

Accepted Answer

Ethmoid bone

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the function of the arrector pili muscle?

Accepted Answer

Contracts to cause hair to stand up (goosebumps)

Question 12

Which of the following is the correct order of the phases of mitosis?

Accepted Answer

$$prophase \rightarrow metaphase \rightarrow anaphase \rightarrow telophase$$

Question 13

Which connective tissue type is found in tendons and ligaments and is characterized by densely packed collagen fibers running parallel?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 14

A patient presents with a burn that destroys both the epidermis and the entire dermis. Which skin layer is now exposed?

Accepted Answer

Hypodermis

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Returns excess tissue fluid to the bloodstream and provides immune defense

Question 16

Which of the following is a function of osteocytes in bone tissue?

Accepted Answer

Maintain bone matrix

Question 17

A patient is unable to flex their forearm at the elbow. Which bone feature is most likely involved in this movement?

Accepted Answer

Coronoid process of the ulna

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the function of the sebaceous gland?

Accepted Answer

Secretes oil (sebum) to lubricate skin and hair

Question 19

Which of the following bones contains the foramen magnum?

Accepted Answer

Occipital bone

Question 20

A scientist observes a cell with a visible nucleolus, chromatin, and a nuclear envelope. Which phase of the cell cycle is this cell most likely in?

Accepted Answer

Interphase

Anatomy & Physiology I: Foundational Concepts, Tissues, and Skeletal System Study Guide

Guida di studio - Domande di pratica