Anatomy and Physiology questions &
answers- Final Exam!!
Which structure is primarily responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?
A. Right atrium
B. Left atrium
C. Right ventricle
D. Left ventricle
☑️☑️ D. Left ventricle
Which organelle is known as the “powerhouse” of the cell?
A. Nucleus
B. Ribosome
C. Mitochondrion
D. Golgi apparatus
☑️☑️ C. Mitochondrion
What type of tissue lines body cavities and covers surfaces?
A. Muscle tissue
B. Connective tissue
C. Nervous tissue
D. Epithelial tissue
☑️☑️ D. Epithelial tissue
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
A. Cerebrum
B. Brainstem
C. Cerebellum
D. Hypothalamus
☑️☑️ C. Cerebellum
What is the basic unit of the nervous system?
A. Nephron
B. Neuron
C. Osteon
D. Myocyte
☑️☑️ B. Neuron
Which blood cells are responsible for oxygen transport?
A. White blood cells
B. Platelets
C. Red blood cells
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,D. Plasma cells
☑️☑️ C. Red blood cells
Which hormone regulates blood glucose levels by lowering it?
A. Glucagon
B. Insulin
C. Cortisol
D. Thyroxine
☑️☑️ B. Insulin
What is the main function of the kidneys?
A. Gas exchange
B. Filtration of blood
C. Hormone production
D. Movement
☑️☑️ B. Filtration of blood
Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea?
A. Uvula
B. Epiglottis
C. Larynx
D. Pharynx
☑️☑️ B. Epiglottis
What type of muscle is found in the heart?
A. Skeletal muscle
B. Smooth muscle
C. Cardiac muscle
D. Voluntary muscle
☑️☑️ C. Cardiac muscle
Which bone protects the brain?
A. Femur
B. Sternum
C. Skull
D. Vertebra
☑️☑️ C. Skull
Which part of the nephron reabsorbs most water?
A. Glomerulus
B. Loop of Henle
C. Collecting duct
D. Distal tubule
☑️☑️ B. Loop of Henle
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,Which system is responsible for hormone secretion?
A. Nervous system
B. Endocrine system
C. Digestive system
D. Respiratory system
☑️☑️ B. Endocrine system
Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
A. Left atrium
B. Right atrium
C. Left ventricle
D. Right ventricle
☑️☑️ B. Right atrium
What is the main function of hemoglobin?
A. Fight infection
B. Clot blood
C. Carry oxygen
D. Store energy
☑️☑️ C. Carry oxygen
Which organ produces bile?
A. Pancreas
B. Liver
C. Gallbladder
D. Stomach
☑️☑️ B. Liver
What is the smallest functional unit of the kidney?
A. Alveolus
B. Neuron
C. Nephron
D. Osteocyte
☑️☑️ C. Nephron
Which part of the eye controls light entry?
A. Retina
B. Lens
C. Iris
D. Cornea
☑️☑️ C. Iris
Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
A. Veins
B. Capillaries
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, C. Arteries
D. Venules
☑️☑️ C. Arteries
Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B12
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D
☑️☑️ D. Vitamin D
Which organ system removes waste through sweating?
A. Digestive system
B. Integumentary system
C. Respiratory system
D. Skeletal system
☑️☑️ B. Integumentary system
What is the function of platelets?
A. Oxygen transport
B. Immune defense
C. Blood clotting
D. Hormone transport
☑️☑️ C. Blood clotting
Which part of the brain regulates body temperature?
A. Cerebellum
B. Medulla
C. Hypothalamus
D. Thalamus
☑️☑️ C. Hypothalamus
Which gas is exchanged in the lungs for oxygen?
A. Nitrogen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Hydrogen
D. Helium
☑️☑️ B. Carbon dioxide
Which joint allows movement in all directions?
A. Hinge joint
B. Pivot joint
C. Ball-and-socket joint
D. Gliding joint
☑️☑️ C. Ball-and-socket joint
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