BIOD 151 Anatomy & Physiology | Lab 1 | 50 Q&A | Body Planes, Cavities, Microscopy, Safety | Portage Learning | 2025

This document provides a detailed and structured set of 50 exam-based questions and answers from Lab 1 of BIOD 151: Anatomy and Physiology, prepared for Portage Learning in the 2025/2026 academic year. It covers essential introductory concepts necessary for lab-based A&P coursework, making it an excellent resource for new students in health science and pre-nursing programs. The content spans key anatomical terminology including body planes (sagittal, frontal, transverse), directional terms (anterior, posterior, proximal, distal), and the major body cavities and membranes such as the thoracic, abdominal, pelvic, pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal spaces. In addition, it covers lab safety rules, regions of the human body, and the correct use and parts of the light microscope, including objectives, magnification, stage controls, and focus knobs. This guide ensures students understand foundational lab safety practices, anatomical organization, and basic equipment usage—all critical for success in future labs and clinical applications. This document is ideal for: – Students enrolled in BIOD 151: Anatomy & Physiology I – Pre-nursing, health sciences, and biology majors – Portage Learning students and online lab learners – Anyone preparing for practical anatomy lab exams or quizzes Keywords: anatomy, physiology, BIOD 151, lab safety, anatomical terms, body planes, body cavities, directional terms, thoracic cavity, peritoneum, microscope parts, magnification, Portage Learning, A&P lab, pre-nursing, health science, practical lab prep, human body regions