A&P Final Exam Chapters 1-15
Questions and Answers with
Solutions | Updated
2026 Study Guide | PDF
Which part of the spinal cord contains the cell bodies of
preganglionic sympathetic neurons ?
Lateral Horn
When light levels are low the pupils will ———- this is
regulated by the — —— nervous system
Dilate , sympathetic
What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous
system?
Promote rest and digestion
Which of the following is NOT in the correct anatomical
position?
Palms facing the hips
Which of the following regions is indicated by "C"?
Left lumbar
Which of the following regions is indicated by "D"?
Right iliac
,The term ______means further from the point of attachment
or origin distal
The term "ventral" is synonymous with:
Incorrect answer:
Anterior
Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?
Thoracic cavity
What quadrant is indicated by "A"?
Right Upper
The regulation of blood glucose levels is an example of a
________ feedback mechanism.
negative
The heart, blood, and blood vessels are the primary organs
of the ________ system.
cardiovascular
Homeostasis is best described as:
The body's ability to maintain a stable internal
environment Which of the following is a function of
lipids in the body?
Long-term energy storage
What type of reaction links amino acids together to form
proteins?
Dehydration synthesis
What is the major storage form of carbohydrates in animals?
, Glycogen
Which of the following is a function of cholesterol in the
body?
Building block of hormones
Which of the following is a carbohydrate?
Glucose
What type of bond holds the two strands of a DNA molecule
together?
Hydrogen bonds
Which of the following is a function of enzymes?
Speed up chemical reactions
Which element is a primary component of organic
molecules?
Carbon
Which of the following is a lipid?
Cholesterol
Water molecules are attracted to each other by ________
bonds.
hydrogen
The passive movement of molecules from an area of higher
concentration to an area of lower concentration is known as:
Diffusion
Which organelle is responsible for producing ATP?
Mitochondria
Questions and Answers with
Solutions | Updated
2026 Study Guide | PDF
Which part of the spinal cord contains the cell bodies of
preganglionic sympathetic neurons ?
Lateral Horn
When light levels are low the pupils will ———- this is
regulated by the — —— nervous system
Dilate , sympathetic
What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous
system?
Promote rest and digestion
Which of the following is NOT in the correct anatomical
position?
Palms facing the hips
Which of the following regions is indicated by "C"?
Left lumbar
Which of the following regions is indicated by "D"?
Right iliac
,The term ______means further from the point of attachment
or origin distal
The term "ventral" is synonymous with:
Incorrect answer:
Anterior
Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?
Thoracic cavity
What quadrant is indicated by "A"?
Right Upper
The regulation of blood glucose levels is an example of a
________ feedback mechanism.
negative
The heart, blood, and blood vessels are the primary organs
of the ________ system.
cardiovascular
Homeostasis is best described as:
The body's ability to maintain a stable internal
environment Which of the following is a function of
lipids in the body?
Long-term energy storage
What type of reaction links amino acids together to form
proteins?
Dehydration synthesis
What is the major storage form of carbohydrates in animals?
, Glycogen
Which of the following is a function of cholesterol in the
body?
Building block of hormones
Which of the following is a carbohydrate?
Glucose
What type of bond holds the two strands of a DNA molecule
together?
Hydrogen bonds
Which of the following is a function of enzymes?
Speed up chemical reactions
Which element is a primary component of organic
molecules?
Carbon
Which of the following is a lipid?
Cholesterol
Water molecules are attracted to each other by ________
bonds.
hydrogen
The passive movement of molecules from an area of higher
concentration to an area of lower concentration is known as:
Diffusion
Which organelle is responsible for producing ATP?
Mitochondria
