AAPC Anatomy Exam Questions and Answers Latest Update 2025 Already Passed
Which of the following is NOT a function of skin? - Answers Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A
Which layer is NOT considered part of the skin? - Answers Hypodermis
Which of the following is true of the stratum germinativum? - Answers It lies on top of the dermis and
has access to a rich supply of blood
Which of the following best describes psoriasis? - Answers A chronic condition characterized by red, dry,
elevated lesions, covered by silvery scales
Muscle is attached to bone by what method? - Answers Tendons, aponeurosis and directly to bone
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - Answers Neuromuscular junction
Which bone(s) have trochanters? - Answers Femur
What is the great toe called? - Answers Hallux
What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs? - Answers Oxygen exchange
Through which vessel is oxygenated blood returned to the heart from the lungs? - Answers Pulmonary
vein
Which respiratory structure is comprised of cartilage and ligaments? - Answers Trachea
How many lobes make up the right lung? - Answers three
A myocardial infarction is - Answers Lack of oxygen to the heart tissue, resulting in tissue death
Which of the following does NOT circulate fluids throughout the body? - Answers Endocrine system
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is significant because - Answers It is a weakness in a large artery and
rupture can be deadly
Which chamber of the heart is considered the one working the hardest? - Answers Left ventricle
Which of the following best describes constituent components of the human lymphatic system? -
Answers Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, spleen, thoracic duct
The term "hemic" specifically refers to what bodily fluid? - Answers Blood
What distinguishes a "sentinel" node from other lymph nodes? - Answers A sentinel node is the first
lymph node in a group of nodes to be reached by metastasizing cancer cells
The mediastinum contains all of the following except: - Answers Lungs
, The term "pneumomediastinum" describes what condition? - Answers The presence of air in the
mediastinum
Which of the following is NOT true of the thoracic diaphragm? - Answers It is a frequent site of a
Spigelian (lateral ventral) hernia
Upon leaving the stomach, nutrients move through the small intestine in what order? - Answers
Duodenum, jejunum, ileum
Upon leaving the last portion of the small intestine, nutrients move through the large intestine in what
order? - Answers Cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, sigmoid colon, descending colon, rectum,
anus
The splenic (left colic) flexure lies in the upper left quadrant, between what two portions of the large
intestine? - Answers The transverse and descending colon
In order, starting with the innermost layer, what are the for walls of the digestive tract? - Answers
Mucosa, submucosa, muscle, serosa
Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder by which structure? - Answers Ureter
The loop of Henle is located in which structure? - Answers Kidney
What is Bowman's capsule? - Answers C-shaped structure partially surrounding the glomerulus
The structure of the male anatomy carrying sperm out of the epididymis is called: - Answers Vas
deferens
What is the function of the Cowper's glands? - Answers Helps lubricate the urethra
A part of the male genital system sitting below the urinary bladder surrounding the urethra is called the:
- Answers Prostate
What is endometriosis? - Answers When the endometrium sloughs during menses
If a woman has a PAP smear performed by her gynecologist, what part of the female anatomy is
involved? - Answers Cervix
The corpus luteum secretes progesterone. What is an effect of this secretion? - Answers Thickens the
endometrium for implantation and is necessary to sustain pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy is a complication in which the fertilized ovum is implanted in any tissue other than
the ___ - Answers Uterine wall
what is vernix caseosa? - Answers A white cheese like substance covering the lanugo
the term "episiotomy" best describes a procedure of what type? - Answers An incision made in the
perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
Which of the following is NOT a function of skin? - Answers Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A
Which layer is NOT considered part of the skin? - Answers Hypodermis
Which of the following is true of the stratum germinativum? - Answers It lies on top of the dermis and
has access to a rich supply of blood
Which of the following best describes psoriasis? - Answers A chronic condition characterized by red, dry,
elevated lesions, covered by silvery scales
Muscle is attached to bone by what method? - Answers Tendons, aponeurosis and directly to bone
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - Answers Neuromuscular junction
Which bone(s) have trochanters? - Answers Femur
What is the great toe called? - Answers Hallux
What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs? - Answers Oxygen exchange
Through which vessel is oxygenated blood returned to the heart from the lungs? - Answers Pulmonary
vein
Which respiratory structure is comprised of cartilage and ligaments? - Answers Trachea
How many lobes make up the right lung? - Answers three
A myocardial infarction is - Answers Lack of oxygen to the heart tissue, resulting in tissue death
Which of the following does NOT circulate fluids throughout the body? - Answers Endocrine system
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is significant because - Answers It is a weakness in a large artery and
rupture can be deadly
Which chamber of the heart is considered the one working the hardest? - Answers Left ventricle
Which of the following best describes constituent components of the human lymphatic system? -
Answers Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, spleen, thoracic duct
The term "hemic" specifically refers to what bodily fluid? - Answers Blood
What distinguishes a "sentinel" node from other lymph nodes? - Answers A sentinel node is the first
lymph node in a group of nodes to be reached by metastasizing cancer cells
The mediastinum contains all of the following except: - Answers Lungs
, The term "pneumomediastinum" describes what condition? - Answers The presence of air in the
mediastinum
Which of the following is NOT true of the thoracic diaphragm? - Answers It is a frequent site of a
Spigelian (lateral ventral) hernia
Upon leaving the stomach, nutrients move through the small intestine in what order? - Answers
Duodenum, jejunum, ileum
Upon leaving the last portion of the small intestine, nutrients move through the large intestine in what
order? - Answers Cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, sigmoid colon, descending colon, rectum,
anus
The splenic (left colic) flexure lies in the upper left quadrant, between what two portions of the large
intestine? - Answers The transverse and descending colon
In order, starting with the innermost layer, what are the for walls of the digestive tract? - Answers
Mucosa, submucosa, muscle, serosa
Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder by which structure? - Answers Ureter
The loop of Henle is located in which structure? - Answers Kidney
What is Bowman's capsule? - Answers C-shaped structure partially surrounding the glomerulus
The structure of the male anatomy carrying sperm out of the epididymis is called: - Answers Vas
deferens
What is the function of the Cowper's glands? - Answers Helps lubricate the urethra
A part of the male genital system sitting below the urinary bladder surrounding the urethra is called the:
- Answers Prostate
What is endometriosis? - Answers When the endometrium sloughs during menses
If a woman has a PAP smear performed by her gynecologist, what part of the female anatomy is
involved? - Answers Cervix
The corpus luteum secretes progesterone. What is an effect of this secretion? - Answers Thickens the
endometrium for implantation and is necessary to sustain pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy is a complication in which the fertilized ovum is implanted in any tissue other than
the ___ - Answers Uterine wall
what is vernix caseosa? - Answers A white cheese like substance covering the lanugo
the term "episiotomy" best describes a procedure of what type? - Answers An incision made in the
perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
