Anatomy and Physiology Practice Test(AAMA Practice Test)2022/2023

Which of the following terms describes the body's ability to maintain its normal state? (A) Anabolism (B) Catabolism (C) Tolerance (D) Homeostasis (E) Metabolism Homeostasis ) Each of the following is known to help prevent infection EXCEPT (A) hair in the nose (B) mucous membranes (C) osteoblasts (D) saliva (E) tears osteoblasts 00:22 01:10 Each of the following mature cells has a nucleus EXCEPT (A) lymphocyte (B) monocyte (C) erythrocyte (D) basophil (E) neutrophil erythrocyte Which of the following is flexible connective tissue that is attached to bones at the joints? (A) Adipose (B) Cartilage (C) Epithelial (D) Muscle (E) Nerve Cartilage Each of the following is located in the mediastinum EXCEPT the (A) aorta (B) esophagus (C) heart (D) pancreas (E) trachea (E) trachea Which of the following is the body cavity that contains the pituitary gland? (A) Abdominal (B) Cranial (C) Pleural (D) Spinal (E) Thoracic Cranial Which of the following closes and seals off the lower airway during swallowing? (A) Alveoli (B) Epiglottis (C) Larynx (D) Uvula (E) Vocal cord Epiglottis Which of the following is located beneath the diaphragm in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity? (A) Appendix (B) Kidney (C) Liver (D) Spleen (E) Stomach Liver Which of the following anatomical regions of abdomen lies just distal to the sternum? (A) Epigastric (B) Hypochondriac (C) Hypogastric (D) Lumbar (E) Umbilical Epigastric Which of the following cavities are separated by the diaphragm? (A) Abdominal and pelvic (B) Cranial and spinal (C) Dorsal and ventral (D) Pericardial and pleural (E) Thoracic and abdominal Thoracic and abdominal Which of the following terms describes the motion of bending the forearm toward the body? (A) Abduction (B) Eversion (C) Flexion (D) Pronation (E) Supination Flexion In which of the following positions does a patient lie face down? (A) Dorsal (B) Erect (C) Lateral (D) Prone (E) Supine Prone If the foot is abducted, it is moved in which direction? (A) Inward (B) Outward (C) Upward (D) Downward Outward The anatomic location of the spinal canal is (A) caudal (B) dorsal (C) frontal (D) transverse (E) ventral dorsal Which of the following is a structural, fibrous protein found in the dermis? (A) Collagen (B) Heparin (C) Lipocyte (D) Melanin (E) Sebum Collagen A patient has a fracture in which the radius is bent but not displaced, and the skin is intact. This type of fracture is known as which of the following? (A) Closed, greenstick (B) Complex, comminuted (C) Compound, transverse (D) Open, spiral (E) Simple, pathologic greenstick Which of the following is the large bone found superior to the patella and inferior to the ischium? (A) Calcaneus (B) Femur (C) Symphysis pubis (D) Tibia (E) Ulna Femur The physician directs the medical assistant to complete a request form for an x-ray study of the fibula. The procedure will be performed on which of the following structures? (A) Heel (B) Lower leg (C) Toes (D) Thigh (E) Pelvis Lower leg Which of the following is a disorder characterized by uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the day? (A) Dyslexia (B) Epilepsy (C) Hydrocephalus (D) Narcolepsy (E) Shingles Narcolepsy The point at which an impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another neuron is called the (A) dendrite (B) glial cell (C) nerve center (D) synapse (E) terminal plate synapse Which of the following controls body temperature, sleep, and appetite? (A) Adrenal glands (B) Hypothalamus (C) Pancreas (D) Thalamus (E) Thyroid gland Hypothalamus Which of the following cranial nerves is related to the sense of smell? (A) Abducens (B) Hypoglossal (C) Olfactory (D) Trochlear (E) Vagus Olfactory Which of the following is a substance that aids the transmission of nerve impulses? (A) Acetylcholine (B) Cholecystokinin (C) Deoxyribose (D) Oxytocin (E) Prolactin Acetylcholine The carotid pulse is located (A) in front of the ears and just above eye level (B) in the antecubital space (C) in the middle of the groin (D) on the anterior side of the neck (E) on the medial aspect of the wrist on the anterior side of the neck A patient sustains severe blunt trauma to the left upper abdomen and requires surgery. The body organ most likely to be involved is the (A) appendix (B) gallbladder (C) pancreas (D) urinary bladder (E) spleen spleen Where is the sinoatrial node located? (A) Between the left atrium and the left ventricle (B) Between the right atrium and the right ventricle (C) In the interventricular septum (D) In the upper wall of the left ventricle (E) In the upper wall of the right atrium In the upper wall of the right atrium Blood flows from the right ventricle of the heart into the (A) inferior vena cava (B) left ventricle (C) pulmonary arteries (D) pulmonary veins (E) right atrium pulmonary arteries