Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered a common function of all living things?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

Question 2

Which statement best distinguishes between anatomy and physiology?

Accepted Answer

Anatomy studies the structure of body parts, while physiology studies their function.

Question 3

Arrange the following levels of organization from simplest to most complex: tissue, organ, cell, organ system.

Accepted Answer

Cell, tissue, organ, organ system

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the 11 organ systems of the human body?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthetic system

Question 5

Homeostasis is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

The maintenance of a stable internal environment

Question 6

A patient’s body temperature rises above normal. The body responds by sweating to cool down. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Negative feedback

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of positive feedback in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Blood clotting after a vessel injury

Question 8

What is the correct anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides, palms facing forward

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the prone position?

Accepted Answer

Lying face down

Question 10

A patient is experiencing pain in the right lower quadrant (RLQ) of the abdomen. Which organ is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Appendix

Question 11

Which directional term best describes the relationship of the heart to the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Medial

Question 12

A surgeon makes a cut that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts. Which plane is this?

Accepted Answer

Coronal (frontal) plane

Question 13

Which of the following body cavities contains the heart and lungs?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic cavity

Question 14

If a patient is lying supine, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

The patient is lying on their back, face up

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the sagittal plane?

Accepted Answer

A vertical plane that divides the body into right and left parts

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular system

Question 17

A patient has a tumor in the dorsal body cavity. Which organ might be affected?

Accepted Answer

Brain

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a homeostatic imbalance?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes mellitus

Question 19

If a structure is described as 'proximal' to another, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

It is closer to the point of attachment to the trunk

Question 20

A patient is experiencing referred pain in the left upper quadrant (LUQ) after a car accident. Which organ is most likely injured?

Accepted Answer

Spleen

Fundamental Concepts in Anatomy & Physiology: Study Guide

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