A&P 101 (Anatomy & Physiology I) practice
questions and answers,
Section 1: Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
1. What is the difference between anatomy and physiology?
· Answer: Anatomy is the study of the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another.
Physiology is the study of the function of the body and how the parts work.
2. What is the correct anatomical position?
· Answer: The body is standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides with palms facing forward, and
feet flat on the floor.
3. The heart is ________ to the sternum (breastbone).
· Answer: Deep (or Posterior). (The sternum is superficial to the heart).
4. Which body cavity contains the lungs and heart?
· Answer: The Thoracic Cavity (specifically, the heart is in the pericardial cavity and the lungs are in the
pleural cavities).
5. Which organ system is responsible for fast-acting control via nerve impulses?
questions and answers,
Section 1: Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
1. What is the difference between anatomy and physiology?
· Answer: Anatomy is the study of the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another.
Physiology is the study of the function of the body and how the parts work.
2. What is the correct anatomical position?
· Answer: The body is standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides with palms facing forward, and
feet flat on the floor.
3. The heart is ________ to the sternum (breastbone).
· Answer: Deep (or Posterior). (The sternum is superficial to the heart).
4. Which body cavity contains the lungs and heart?
· Answer: The Thoracic Cavity (specifically, the heart is in the pericardial cavity and the lungs are in the
pleural cavities).
5. Which organ system is responsible for fast-acting control via nerve impulses?
