$$BSA = \sqrt{\frac{height (cm) \times weight (kg)}{3600}}$$

Question 1

Which anatomical plane divides the body into right and left halves?

Accepted Answer

Sagittal plane

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Appendix

Question 3

Which of the following correctly matches the tissue type with its primary function?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue: absorption

Question 4

Which structure is found in the papillary layer of the dermis and is responsible for tactile sensation?

Accepted Answer

Meissner's (tactile) corpuscle

Question 5

A bone cell located in a lacuna and responsible for maintaining bone tissue is called:

Accepted Answer

Osteocyte

Question 6

Which of the following is a cartilaginous joint (amphiarthrosis)?

Accepted Answer

Intervertebral discs

Question 7

A muscle cell contains many myofibrils. Which structure surrounds each individual muscle fiber?

Accepted Answer

Endomysium

Question 8

Which nerve structure carries sensory information from the periphery to the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

Dorsal root

Question 9

A patient has damage to the occipital lobe. Which function is most likely impaired?

Accepted Answer

Vision

Question 10

Which structure in the ear is responsible for detecting rotational movement?

Accepted Answer

Semicircular canals

Question 11

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the difference between compact and spongy bone?

Accepted Answer

Spongy bone contains trabeculae, while compact bone contains osteons.

Question 12

Which muscle is part of the rotator cuff and is responsible for lateral rotation of the arm?

Accepted Answer

Infraspinatus

Question 13

A lesion in the dorsal root ganglion would most likely affect which type of neuron?

Accepted Answer

Sensory neuron

Question 14

Which anatomical direction describes a structure closer to the point of attachment to the trunk?

Accepted Answer

Proximal

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

$$BSA = \sqrt{\frac{height (cm) 	imes weight (kg)}{3600}}$$

Question 16

Which structure is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Scapula

Question 17

Which of the following is a function of the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

Control of homeostasis and endocrine functions

Question 18

A patient is unable to flex their forearm at the elbow. Which muscle is most likely impaired?

Accepted Answer

Biceps brachii

Question 19

Which of the following structures is found in the white matter of the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

Ascending and descending nerve fibers

Question 20

Which of the following is the correct order of layers in the epidermis from deepest to most superficial?

Accepted Answer

Stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum corneum

Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab Study Guide: BIOL 2201

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