AAPC Anatomy Exam Study Guide with
Questions and Correct Answers
Which of the following is NOT a function of skin? - ✔✔Acts as a gland by synthesizing
vitamin A
Which layer is NOT considered part of the skin? - ✔✔Hypodermis
Which of the following is true of the stratum germinativum? - ✔✔It lies on top of the dermis
and has access to a rich supply of blood
Which of the following best describes psoriasis? - ✔✔A chronic condition characterized by
red, dry, elevated lesions, cov ered by silvery scales
Muscle is attached to bone by what method? - ✔✔Tendons, aponeurosis and directly to bone
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - ✔✔Neuromuscular junction
Which bone(s) have trochanters? - ✔✔Femur
What is the great toe called? - ✔✔Hallux
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What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs? - ✔✔Oxygen exchange
Through which vessel is oxygenated blood returned to the heart from the lungs? -
✔✔Pulmonary vein
Which respiratory structure is comprised of cartilage and ligaments? - ✔✔Trachea
How many lobes make up the right lung? - ✔✔three
A myocardial infarction is - ✔✔Lack of oxygen to the heart tissue, resulting in tissue death
Which of the following does NOT circulate fluids throughout the body? - ✔✔Endocrine
system
An abdominal a ortic aneurysm is significant because - ✔✔It is a weakness in a large artery
and rupture can be deadly
Which chamber of the heart is considered the one working the hardest? - ✔✔Left ventricle Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Questions and Correct Answers
Which of the following is NOT a function of skin? - ✔✔Acts as a gland by synthesizing
vitamin A
Which layer is NOT considered part of the skin? - ✔✔Hypodermis
Which of the following is true of the stratum germinativum? - ✔✔It lies on top of the dermis
and has access to a rich supply of blood
Which of the following best describes psoriasis? - ✔✔A chronic condition characterized by
red, dry, elevated lesions, cov ered by silvery scales
Muscle is attached to bone by what method? - ✔✔Tendons, aponeurosis and directly to bone
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - ✔✔Neuromuscular junction
Which bone(s) have trochanters? - ✔✔Femur
What is the great toe called? - ✔✔Hallux
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What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs? - ✔✔Oxygen exchange
Through which vessel is oxygenated blood returned to the heart from the lungs? -
✔✔Pulmonary vein
Which respiratory structure is comprised of cartilage and ligaments? - ✔✔Trachea
How many lobes make up the right lung? - ✔✔three
A myocardial infarction is - ✔✔Lack of oxygen to the heart tissue, resulting in tissue death
Which of the following does NOT circulate fluids throughout the body? - ✔✔Endocrine
system
An abdominal a ortic aneurysm is significant because - ✔✔It is a weakness in a large artery
and rupture can be deadly
Which chamber of the heart is considered the one working the hardest? - ✔✔Left ventricle Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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