, ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Test Bank & Verified-Review MCQs
Original student-friendly question bank • 120 MCQs • Answer key + concise explanations
Important note. This is an original educational test bank written from standard human anatomy
and physiology concepts. It is not a reproduction of any OpenStax or Guyton & Hall test bank
and is not affiliated with those publishers. “Verified-review” here means the questions and
answer keys were checked for internal consistency and standard textbook-level accuracy;
students should still compare course-specific terminology with their assigned textbook.
How to Use This Book
Attempt each MCQ before checking the answer key.
Use the explanation to understand why the correct option is best.
For exam preparation, mark questions you miss and retest them after 24–48 hours.
Use your course textbook and instructor materials for curriculum-specific details.
1. Foundations of Anatomy & Physiology
1. Which level of organization is immediately above the cellular level?
A. Tissue
B. Organ
C. Organ system
D. Organism
2. Which anatomical plane divides the body into equal left and right portions?
A. Transverse
B. Midsagittal
C. Frontal
D. Oblique
3. Which directional term means closer to the point of attachment of a limb?
A. Distal
B. Lateral
C. Proximal
D. Superficial
4. The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominopelvic cavity by the:
A. Pericardium