Test your A&P knowledge with 50 practice questions covering body systems, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. Complete answer key included.

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS.


1)-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---Correct-Answer-D-(Homeostasis)

2)-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---Correct-Answer-C-(osteoblasts)

3)-Each-of-the-following-mature-cells-has-a-nucleus-EXCEPT

(A) lymphocyte
(B) monocyte
(C) erythrocyte
(D) basophil
(E) neutrophil---Correct-Answer-C-(erythrocyte)

4)-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---Correct-Answer-B-(Cartilage)

5)-Each-of-the-following-is-located-in-the-mediastinum-EXCEPT-the

(A) aorta
(B) esophagus
(C) heart
(D) pancreas
(E) trachea---Correct-Answer-D-(pancreas)

6)-Which-of-the-following-is-the-body-cavity-that-contains-the-pituitary-gland?

(A) Abdominal
(B) Cranial
(C) Pleural
(D) Spinal
(E) Thoracic---Correct-Answer-B-(Cranial)

7)-Which-of-the-following-closes-and-seals-off-the-lower-airway-during-swallowing?

(A) Alveoli
(B) Epiglottis
(C) Larynx
(D) Uvula
(E) Vocal-cords---Correct-Answer-B-(Epiglottis)

8)-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---Correct-Answer-C-(Liver)

9)-Which-of-the-following-anatomical-regions-of-abdomen-lies-just-distal-to-the-sternum?