Anatomy and Physiology Practice Test Questions and Answers

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1. 1) Which of the following terms describes the body's 1) D
ability to maintain its normal state? (Homeostasis)

(A) Anabolism
(B) Catabolism
(C) Tolerance
(D) Homeostasis
(E) Metabolism

2. 2) Each of the following is known to help prevent infec- 2) C
tion EXCEPT (osteoblasts)

(A) hair in the nose
(B) mucous membranes
(C) osteoblasts
(D) saliva
(E) tears

3. 3) Each of the following mature cells has a nucleus 3) C
EXCEPT (erythrocyte)

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

4. 4) Which of the following is flexible connective tissue 4) B
that is attached to bones at the joints? (Cartilage)

(A) Adipose
(B) Cartilage
(C) Epithelial


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(D) Muscle
(E) Nerve

5. 5) Each of the following is located in the mediastinum 5) D
EXCEPT the (pancreas)

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

6. 6) Which of the following is the body cavity that con- 6) B
tains the pituitary gland? (Cranial)

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

7. 7) Which of the following closes and seals off the lower 7) B
airway during swallowing? (Epiglottis)

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

8. 8) Which of the following is located beneath the di- 8) C
aphragm in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal (Liver)
cavity?