General Anatomy and Physiology Sample Exam Questions (PREDICTOR)

General Anatomy and Physiology Sample Exam Questions

Sample Exam Questions:
The test includes multiple choice and structural identification questions. Here are some sample questions for use as practice. The answers
are provided at the end of the question set.

Multiple Choice: Read the question. Select the best answer choice from the options provided.
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1. Which organic molecule has long hydrocarbon chains and is a major element of cell membranes?
a. Polypeptides
b. Carbohydrates
c. Phospholipids
d. Nucleotides
2. Which specialized cell of the skin produces pigment?
a. Keratinocyte
b. Melanocyte
c. Langerhans
d. Horney
3. In which structure do sperm mature after they are produced?
a. the prostate gland
b. the epididymis
c. the bulbourethral glands
d. the seminal vesicles
4. What hormone is important in milk production and maintaining lactation?
a. Estrogen
b. Oxytocin
c. Prolactin
d. Adrenaline
5. Which structure and its secretion are correctly matched?
a. prostate fibrinolysin
b. bulbourethral gland thick, acidic fluid
c. epididymis testosterone
d. seminal vesicles fructose
6. Which layer of the uterus is shed during menstruation?
a. Perimetrium
b. Myometrium
c. Endometrium
d. Ectometrium
7. Which of the following is a primary function of the glomerulus?
a. Filtration
b. Reabsorption
c. Secretion
d. Transport
8. Trace the flow of blood for a nephron.
a. peritubular capillaries, efferent arteriole, glomerulus, afferent arteriole




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