AAMA Practice test: Anatomy and Physiology Question

Which of the following is a substance that aids the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscles? A) Acetylcholine B) Cholecystokinin C) Deoxyribose D) Oxytocin E) Prolactin

A) Acetylcholine

A patient has a fracture in which the radius is bent but not displaced, and the skin is intact. This type of fracture is known as which of the following? A) Closed, greenstick B) Complex, comminuted C) Compound, transverse D) Open, spiral E) Simple, pathologic

A) Closed, greenstick

Which of the following is a structural, fibrous protein found in the dermis? A) Collagen B) Heparin C) Lipocyte D) Melanin E) Sebum

A) Collagen

Which of the following anatomical regions of abdomen lies just distal to the sternum? A: Epigastric B: Hypochondriac C: Hypogastric D: Lumbar E: Umbilical

A: Epigastric

Which of the following are mucus-producing glands located on each side of the vaginal opening? (A) Adrenal(B) Bartholin's(C) Bulbourethral(D) Corpus luteum(E) Parotid

B) Bartholin's

Fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon occurs in which of the following structures? (A) Cervix(B) Fallopian tube(C) Ovary(D) Uterus(E) Vagina

B) Fallopian tube

Which of the following is the large bone found superior to the patella and inferior to the ischium? A) Calcaneus B) Femur C) Symphysis pubis D) Tibia E) Ulna

B) Femur

Which of the following describes the cluster of blood capillaries found in each nephron in the kidney? (A) Afferent arteriole(B) Glomerulus(C) Loop of Henle(D) Renal pelvis(E) Renal tubule

B) Glomerulus

Which of the following controls body temperature, sleep, and appetite? A) Adrenal glands B) Hypothalamus C) Pancreas D) Thalamus E) Thyroid gland

B) Hypothalamus

The physician directs the medical assistant to complete a request form for an X-ray study of the fibula. The procedure will be performed on which of the following structures? A) Heel B) Lower leg C) Toes D) Thigh E) Pelvis

B) Lower leg

If the foot is abducted, it is moved in which direction? A) Inward B) Outward C) Upward D) Downward

B) Outward

In men, which of the following structures is located at the neck of the bladder and surrounds the urethra? (A) Epididymis(B) Prostate(C) Scrotum(D) Seminal vesicle(E) Vas deferens

B) Prostate

The anatomic location of the spinal canal is A) caudal B) dorsal C) frontal D) transverse E) ventral

B) dorsal

Which of the following is flexible connective tissue that is attached to bones at the joints? A: Adipose B: Cartilage C: Epithelial D: Muscle E: Nerve

B: Cartilage

Which of the following is the body cavity that contains the pituitary gland? A: Abdominal B: Cranial C: Pleural D: Spinal E: thoracic

B: Cranial

Which of the following closes and seals off the lower airway during swallowing? A: Alveoli B: Epiglottis C: Larynx D: uvula E: Vocal Cords

B: Epiglottis

Which of the following best describes the human body's defense mechanism against environmental bacteria? A: hair in the nose B: Mucous membranes C: osteoblasts D: Saliva E: Tears

B: Mucous Membranes

Calcium, potassium, and sodium are classified as which of the following? (A) Androgens(B) Catecholamines(C) Electrolytes(D) Estrogens(E) Prostaglandins

C) Electrolytes

Which of the following structures is part of the small intestine? (A) Ascending colon(B) Cecum(C) Ileum(D) Sigmoid colon(E) Transverse colon

C) Ileum

Which of the following is an accessory organ of the gastrointestinal system that is responsible for secreting insulin? (A) Adrenal gland(B) Gallbladder(C) Liver(D) Pancreas(E) Spleen

C) Liver

Which of the following organs removes bilirubin from the blood, manufactures plasma proteins, and is involved with the production of prothrombin and fibrinogen? (A) Gallbladder(B) Kidney(C) Liver(D) Spleen(E) Stomach

C) Liver

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of kidney stones (renal calculi)? (A) Glomerulonephritis(B) Interstitial nephritis(C) Nephrolithiasis(D) Polycystic kidney(E) Pyelonephritis

C) Nephrolithiasis

Which of the following substances is found in greater quantity in exhaled air? A) Carbon dioxide B) Carbon monoxide C) Nitrogen D) Oxygen E) Ozone

C) Nitrogen

Which of the following cranial nerves is related to the sense of smell? A) Abducens B) Hypoglossal C) Olfactory D) Trochlear E) Vagus

C) Olfactory

Blood flows from the right ventricle of the heart into which of the following structures? A) Inferior vena cava B) Left ventricle C) Pulmonary arteries D) Pulmonary veins E) Right atrium

C) Pulmonary arteries

Which cells in the blood do not have a nucleus? A: Lymphocyte B: Monocyte C: Erythrocyte D: Basophil E: Neutrophil

C: Erythrocyte

Which of the following terms describes the motion of bending the forearm toward the body? A: Abduction B: Eversion C: Flexion D: Pronation E: Supination

C: Flexion

Which of the following is a disorder characterized by uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the day? A) Dyslexia B) Epilepsy C) Hydrocephalus D) Narcolepsy E) Shingles

D) Narcolepsy

Which of the following best describes the location where the carotid pulse can be found? A) In front of the ears and just above eye level B) In the antecubital space C) In the middle of the groin D) On the anterior side of the neck E) On the medial aspect of the wrist

D) On the anterior side of the neck

Which of the following is the master gland of the endocrine system? (A) Adrenal(B) Pancreas(C) Pineal(D) Pituitary(E) Thyroid

D) Pituitary

In which of the following positions does a patient lie face down? A) Dorsal B) Erect C) Lateral D) Prone E) Supine

D) Prone

Oxygenated blood is carried to the heart by which of the following structures? A) Aorta B) Carotid arteries C) Inferior vena cava D) Pulmonary veins E) Superior vena cava

D) Pulmonary veins

The thoracic cage is a structural unit important for which of the following functions? A) Alimentation B) Menstruation C) Mentation D) Respiration E) Urination

D) Respiration

Which of the following is the point at which an impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another neuron? A) Dendrite B) Glial cell C) Nerve center D) Synapse E) Terminal plate

D) Synapse

Male hormones are produced by which of the following? (A) Glans penis(B) Prepuce(C) Prostate(D) Testes(E) Vas deferens

D) Testes

Which of the following terms describes the body's ability to maintain its normal state? A: Anabolism B: Catabolism C: tolerance D: Homeostasis E: Metabolism

D: Homeostasis

Where is the sinoatrial node located? A) Between the left atrium and the left ventricle B) Between the right atrium and the right ventricle C) In the interventricular septum D) In the upper wall of the left ventricle E) In the upper wall of the right atrium

E) In the upper wall of the right atrium

Patients with which of the following diseases are treated with injections of vitamin B-12? (A) Bell's palsy(B) Crohn's disease(C) Diabetes mellitus(D) Graves' disease(E) Pernicious anemia

E) Pernicious anemia

A patient sustains severe blunt trauma to the left upper abdomen and requires surgery. Which one of the following organs is most likely to be involved? A) Appendix B) Gallbladder C) Pancreas D) Urinary bladder E) Spleen

E) Spleen

In men, specimens for gonococcal cultures are most commonly obtained from which of the following structures? (A) Anus(B) Bladder(C) Skin(D) Testicle(E) Urethra

E) Urethra

Which of the following is located beneath diaphragm in the left upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity? A: Appendix B: Duodenum C: Gallbladder D: Pancreas E: Spleen

E: Spleen

Which of the following cavities are separated by the diaphragm? A: Abdominal and Pelvic B: Cranial and Spinal C: Dorsal and ventral D: Pericardial and Pleural E: Thoracic and Abdominal

E: Thoracic and abdominal

Which of the following allows air to pass into the lungs? A: Aorta B: Esophagus C: Heart D: Pancreas E: Trachea

E: Trachea

Which of the following allows gas exchange in the lungs? (A) Alveoli(B) Bronchi(C) Bronchioles(D) Capillaries(E) Pleurae

(A) Alveoli

Which of the following best describes the structure that collects urine in the body? (A) Bladder(B) Kidney(C) Ureter(D) Urethra(E) Urethral meatus

(A) Bladder

Saliva contains an enzyme that acts upon which of the following nutrients? (A) Starches(B) Proteins(C) Fats(D) Minerals(E) Vitamins

(A) Starches

At which of the following locations does bile enter the digestive tract? (A) Gastroesophageal sphincter(B) Duodenum(C) Ileocecum(D) Jejunum(E) Pyloric sphincter

(B) Duodenum

Which of the following conditions is characterized by incompetence of the esophageal sphincter? (A) Crohn's disease(B) Esophageal varices(C) Gastroesophageal reflux disease(D) Pyloric stenosis(E) Stomatitis

(C) Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Which of the following best describes the process whereby the stomach muscles contract to propel food through the digestive tract? (A) Absorption(B) Emulsion(C) Peristalsis(D) Regurgitation(E) Secretion

(C) Peristalsis

Which of the following is the lymphoid organ that is a reservoir for red blood cells and filters organisms from the blood? (A) Appendix(B) Gallbladder(C) Pancreas(D) Spleen(E) Thymus

(D) Spleen