MBLEx Anatomy And Physiology Quiz

1. What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

Transport oxygen to tissues

Return fluid to the bloodstream and filter pathogens

Produce red blood cells

Store glucose

2. Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

Support and protection

Movement with muscles

Production of hormones

Red blood cell production

3. Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm at the elbow?

Triceps brachii

Biceps brachii

Brachialis

Deltoid

4. Which of the following is a function of the integumentary system?

Temperature regulation and protection

Hormone production only

Nutrient absorption

Oxygen transport

5. Which of the following describes proper anatomical position?

Body lying face down

Body standing upright, palms facing backward, feet together

Body lying on the side

Body in a seated position

6. Which of the following best describes joint movement in the sagittal plane?

Side-to-side movement

Forward and backward movement

Rotation around a vertical axis

Circular movement

7. The respiratory system exchanges gases at the alveolar level. What gas is primarily absorbed?

Carbon dioxide

Nitrogen

Oxygen

Helium

8. Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between arteries and veins?

Arteries carry deoxygenated blood; veins carry oxygenated blood

Arteries carry blood away from the heart; veins carry blood toward the heart

Arteries are larger in diameter than veins

Arteries have thinner walls than veins

9. Which tissue type forms the structural framework of organs and provides support?

Epithelial tissue

Connective tissue

Muscle tissue

Nervous tissue

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11. Which neurotransmitter is essential for muscle contraction at the neuromuscular junction?

Dopamine

Acetylcholine

Serotonin

GABA

12. The cervical spine contains how many vertebrae?

5

7

12

8

13. Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood glucose levels?

Insulin

Glucagon

Cortisol

Epinephrine

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16. Which structure separates the right and left sides of the heart?

Atrium

Ventricle

Septum

Valve

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18. The autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary functions. Which division increases heart rate and blood pressure?

Parasympathetic

Sympathetic

Somatic

Central

19. Which artery supplies oxygenated blood to the brain?

Carotid artery

Femoral artery

Pulmonary artery

Aorta

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MBLEx Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

1. What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

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2. Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

3. Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm at the elbow?

4. Which of the following is a function of the integumentary system?

5. Which of the following describes proper anatomical position?

6. Which of the following best describes joint movement in the sagittal plane?

7. The respiratory system exchanges gases at the alveolar level. What gas is primarily absorbed?

8. Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between arteries and veins?

9. Which tissue type forms the structural framework of organs and provides support?

10. The______ is the outer layer of the skin that provides protection from the environment.

11. Which neurotransmitter is essential for muscle contraction at the neuromuscular junction?

12. The cervical spine contains how many vertebrae?

13. Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood glucose levels?

14. The______ is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood.

15. The______ muscle layer in the small intestine contracts to move food through the digestive tract.

16. Which structure separates the right and left sides of the heart?

17. The______ is the membrane that surrounds and protects the heart.

18. The autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary functions. Which division increases heart rate and blood pressure?

19. Which artery supplies oxygenated blood to the brain?

20. The______ gland produces and secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream.

21. The______ is the fluid that surrounds and cushions the spinal cord.