ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY ATI TEAS TEST STUDY GUIDE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following terms describes the location of the wrist relative to the
elbow?
a. distal
b. proximal
c. anterior
d. posterior - correct answer a
Which of the following cavities holds the ovaries?
a. ventral
b. thoracic
c. abdominal
d. pelvic - correct answer d
Which of the following layers of the wall of the heart contains cardiac muscles?
a. myocardium only
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b. epicardium only
c. endocaardium only
d. myocardium and epicardium only - correct answer a
The blood from the right ventricle goes to
a. the left atria
b. the vena cava
c. the aorta
d. the lungs - correct answer d
The blood vessels that carry the blood from the heart are called
a. veins
b. venules
c. capillaries
d. arteries - correct answer d
Which of the following is the opening in the throat through which air passes after
it enters the mouth?
a. nasopharynx
b. oropharynx
c. laryngopharynx
d. larynx - correct answer b
During respiration, the epiglottis prevents air from entering which of the following
organs?