Anatomy and physiology (a&p) complete mock exam *q&a* 100% correct

Anatomy and physiology (a&p) complete mock exam
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 - ANS1) 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 - ANS2) C

(osteoblasts)



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



(A) lymphocyte

(B) monocyte

(C) erythrocyte

(D) basophil

(E) neutrophil - ANS3) 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 - ANS4) B

(Cartilage)



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



(A) aorta

(B) esophagus

(C) heart

(D) pancreas

(E) trachea - ANS5) 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 - ANS6) 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 - ANS7) 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 - ANS8) C

(Liver)



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



(A) Epigastric

(B) Hypochondriac

(C) Hypogastric

(D) Lumbar

(E) Umbilical - ANS9) A

(Epigastric)



10) Which of the following cavities are separated by the diaphragm?



(A) Abdominal and pelvic

(B) Cranial and spinal