Frequently asked Anatomy And Physiology ATI TEAS Test study guide- questions and answers

What is the primary function of red blood cells? A. Fight infection B. Transport oxygen C. Produce hormones D. Digest nutrients ️️ B. Transport oxygen Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxification in the human body? A. Heart B. Liver C. Kidney D. Lung ️️ B. Liver Which part of the cell controls all cellular activities? A. Ribosome B. Nucleus C. Mitochondria D. Lysosome ️️ B. Nucleus What is the main function of the skeletal system? A. Pump blood B. Produce hormones C. Provide structure and protection D. Digest food ️️ C. Provide structure and protection Which tissue type is responsible for movement of the body? A. Nervous B. Epithelial C. Muscular D. Connective ️️ C. Muscular What is the basic unit of life? A. Tissue B. Organ C. Cell 2 D. System ️️ C. Cell Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart? A. Veins B. Capillaries C. Arteries D. Venules ️️ C. Arteries Which organ system includes the brain and spinal cord? A. Endocrine B. Nervous C. Digestive D. Urinary ️️ B. Nervous What is the function of white blood cells? A. Carry oxygen B. Fight infection C. Clot blood D. Transport nutrients ️️ B. Fight infection Which organ produces insulin? A. Liver B. Pancreas C. Kidney D. Stomach ️️ B. Pancreas What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs? A. Filter blood B. Exchange gases C. Pump air D. Store oxygen ️️ B. Exchange gases Which system regulates hormones in the body? A. Endocrine B. Muscular C. Skeletal D. Respiratory ️️ A. Endocrine 3 Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea? A. Epiglottis B. Diaphragm C. Alveoli D. Pharynx ️️ A. Epiglottis What is the function of platelets? A. Fight infection B. Carry oxygen C. Blood clotting D. Produce hormones ️️ C. Blood clotting Which organ filters blood to produce urine? A. Liver B. Kidney C. Bladder D. Ureter ️️ B. Kidney What type of muscle is found in the heart? A. Skeletal B. Smooth C. Cardiac D. Voluntary ️️ C. Cardiac Which part of the digestive system absorbs most nutrients? A. Stomach B. Large intestine C. Small intestine D. Esophagus ️️ C. Small intestine What is the function of the mitochondria? A. Protein synthesis B. Energy production C. Waste removal D. Cell division ️️ B. Energy production Which hormone lowers blood glucose levels? A. Glucagon B. Insulin 4 C. Adrenaline D. Thyroxine ️️ B. Insulin Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination? A. Cerebrum B. Cerebellum C. Medulla D. Hypothalamus ️️ B. Cerebellum What is the function of the large intestine? A. Digest proteins B. Absorb water C. Produce enzymes D. Absorb oxygen ️️ B. Absorb water Which structure connects muscle to bone? A. Ligament B. Tendon C. Cartilage D. Fascia ️️ B. Tendon What is the function of the skin? A. Pump blood B. Protection and temperature regulation