A&P AAMA
Which of the following is the body cavity that contains the pituitary gland? (A) Abdominal (B) Cranial (C) Pleural (D) Spinal (E) Thoracic
B
11) 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
3) Which cells in the blood do not have a nucleus? (A) Lymphocyte (B) Monocyte (C) Erythrocyte (D) Basophil (E) Neutrophil
C
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
Which of the following is a structural, fibrous protein found in the dermis? (A) Collagen (B) Heparin (C) Lipocyte (D) Melanin (E) Sebum
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
) If the foot is abducted, it is moved in which direction? (A) Inward (B) Outward (C) Upward (D) Downward
B
) 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
) 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
14) The anatomic location of the spinal canal is (A) caudal (B) dorsal (C) frontal (D) transverse (E) ventral
B
17) 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
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
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
) 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
) 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
In which of the following positions does a patient lie face down? (A) Dorsal (B) Erect (C) Lateral (D) Prone (E) Supine
D
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
Which of the following is located beneath the diaphragm in the left upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity? (A) Appendix (B) Duodenum (C) Gallbladder (D) Pancreas (E) Spleen
E
hich of the following allows air to pass into the lungs? (A) Aorta (B) Esophagus (C) Heart (D) Pancreas (E) Trachea
E
hich 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
