Anatomy & Physiology Review Questions
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Ncct MA Exams practice review
- 1.The sebaceous glands, skin, hair, and nails make up the ______ system:
- A.
Nervous
- B.
Cardiovascular
- C.
Sensory
- D.
Integumentary
- 2.The heart, lymphatic, organs, and blood vessels are in the _____ system:
- A.
Respiratory
- B.
Cardiovascular
- C.
Digestive
- D.
Urinary
- 3.The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in the _______ system:
- A.
Reproductive
- B.
Sensory
- C.
Digestive
- D.
Muscular
- 4.The bladder, urethra, kidney, and ureters are in the ______ system:
- A.
Urinary
- B.
Reproductive
- C.
Respiratory
- D.
Muscular
- 5.In the human body, the senses include all of the following EXCEPT:
- A.
Ears
- B.
Eyes
- C.
Teeth
- D.
Nose
- 6.The brain, nerves, and spinal cord are in the ____ system:
- A.
Skeletal
- B.
Nervous
- C.
Sensory
- D.
Endocrine
- 7.The trachea, nose, lungs, and pharynx are in the ___ system:
- A.
Skeletal
- B.
Respiratory
- C.
Nervous
- D.
Sensory
- 8.Tendons, joints, bones, and cartilages are in the ____ system:
- A.
Skeletal
- B.
Integumentary
- C.
Muscular
- D.
Endocrine
- 9.The upper middle area of the abdomen is called the:
- A.
Hypogastric region
- B.
Epigastric region
- C.
Umbilical region
- D.
No correct answer
- 10.The lower middle area of the abdomen is called the:
- A.
Hypogastric region
- B.
Epigastric region
- C.
Umbilical region
- D.
No correct answer
- 11.The central middle area of the abdomen is called the:
- A.
Hypogastric region
- B.
Epigastric region
- C.
Umbilical region
- D.
No correct answer
- 12.The humerus is located in the:
- A.
Leg
- B.
Arm
- C.
Back
- D.
Neck
- 13.The pubis is located in the:
- A.
Pelvis
- B.
Chest
- C.
Neck
- D.
Foot
- 14.The femus is located in the:
- A.
Leg
- B.
Arm
- C.
Foot
- D.
Neck
- 15.The patella is located in the:
- A.
Knee
- B.
Elbow
- C.
Neck
- D.
Head
- 16.The ulna is located in the:
- A.
Back
- B.
Foot
- C.
Leg
- D.
Arm
- 17.The tibia is located in the:
- A.
Foot
- B.
Arm
- C.
Back
- D.
Leg
- 18.The fibula is located in the:
- A.
Leg
- B.
Arm
- C.
Foot
- D.
Hand
- 19.The radius is located in the:
- A.
Arm
- B.
Leg
- C.
Foot
- D.
Hand
- 20.The maxilla is located in the:
- A.
Head
- B.
Foot
- C.
Chest
- D.
Arm
- 21.The metatarsals are located in the:
- A.
Foot
- B.
Hand
- C.
Leg
- D.
Arm
- 22.The metacarpals are located in the:
- A.
Foot
- B.
Hand
- C.
Back
- D.
Chest
- 23.The name for the collar bone is:
- A.
Carpals
- B.
Clavicle
- C.
Fossa
- D.
Femur
- 24.The smaller of the lower leg bones is called:
- A.
Fibula
- B.
Tibia
- C.
Patella
- D.
Femur
- 25.The zygomatic bone is located in the:
- A.
Head
- B.
Chest
- C.
Leg
- D.
Knee
- 26.The mandible bone is located in the:
- A.
Chest
- B.
Head
- C.
Foot
- D.
Leg
- 27.The sphenoid bone is located in the:
- A.
Foot
- B.
Chest
- C.
Leg
- D.
Head
- 28.The vertebrae are located in the:
- A.
Head
- B.
Back
- C.
Leg
- D.
Arm
- 29.Bones are:
- A.
Meant to be pliable and bend easily
- B.
Built to provide support & structure
- C.
Filled with carbon dioxide
- D.
Soild,sturdy calcuim structures
- 30.The study of bones is called:
- A.
Osteology
- B.
Morphology
- C.
Neurology
- D.
No correct answer
- 31.The majority of the bones in the arms and legs are ______ bones:
- A.
Short
- B.
Long
- C.
Flat
- D.
Irregular
- 32.Bones of the wrist and ankle are called __ bones:
- A.
Long
- B.
Short
- C.
Flat
- D.
Sesamoid
- 33.The muscle that flexes and supinates the forearm is called:
- A.
Deltoid
- B.
Biceps brachii
- C.
Rectus femoris
- D.
Castus lateralis
- 34.The major artery to the head is called the:
- A.
Brachial
- B.
Carotid
- C.
Ulnar
- D.
Renal
- 35.One of the arteries that supplies the hand and forearm is called :
- A.
Intercostal
- B.
Ulnar
- C.
Brachial
- D.
Renal
- 36.The major artery that supplies the abdomen is called the ____ artery:
- A.
Celiac
- B.
Carotid
- C.
Brachial
- D.
Iliac
- 37.The major artery that supplies the thorax is called the ____ artery:
- A.
Renal
- B.
Intercostal
- C.
Radial
- D.
Aorta
- 38.The major artery that supplies the kidney is called the ____ artery:
- A.
Celiac
- B.
Renal
- C.
Ulnar
- D.
Brachial
- 39.The major artery that supplies the bladder, rectum, and some reproductive organs is called the:
- A.
Iliac
- B.
Celiac
- C.
Carotid
- D.
Ilnar
- 40.The major artery that supplies the upper arm is called the:
- A.
Brachial
- B.
Carotid
- C.
Ulnar
- D.
Iliac
- 41.The major artery that supplies the knee is called the:
- A.
Popliteal
- B.
Dorsalis pedis
- C.
Ilnar
- D.
Carotid
- 42.The major artery that supplies the foot is called the:
- A.
Dorsalis pedis
- B.
Popliteal
- C.
Iliac
- D.
Renal
- 43.The major vein that drains the upper arm is called the:
- A.
Jugular
- B.
Brachial
- C.
Cephalic
- D.
Femoral
- 44.The major vein that drains the head and brain is called the:
- A.
Jugular
- B.
Vertebral
- C.
Cephalic
- D.
Ulnar
- 45.The major vein that drains the liver is called the:
- A.
Hepatic
- B.
Axillary
- C.
Ulnar
- D.
Femoral
- 46.The major vein that drains the kidneys is called the:
- A.
Hepatic
- B.
Renal
- C.
Cephalic
- D.
Femoral
- 47.The major vein that drains the pelvis is called the:
- A.
Common iliac
- B.
Hepatic
- C.
Renal
- D.
Ulnar
- 48.The point at which air enters the respiratory tract is called the:
- A.
Larynx
- B.
Lung
- C.
Nasal cavity
- D.
Bronchus
- 49.The wind pipe which conducts air between the larynx and lungs is called the:
- A.
Larynx
- B.
Pharynx
- C.
Trachea
- D.
Larynx
- 50.The divisions of the trachea which enter the lungs are called the:
- A.
Pharynx
- B.
Trachea
- C.
Bronchi
- D.
Larynx
- 51.Located between the pharynx and trachea and containing the vocal cords is the :
- A.
Larynx
- B.
Pharynx
- C.
Nasal cavity
- D.
Trachea
- 52.A condition of the nasal turning away from midline is called a:
- A.
Sinusitis
- B.
Deviated septum
- C.
Dislocated sinus
- D.
Nasal polyp
- 53.The medical name for nose bleed is called:
- A.
Epistaxis
- B.
Sinusitits
- C.
Pleurisy
- D.
Coryza
- 54.Inflammation of the sinus cavity is called:
- A.
Sinusitis
- B.
Epistaxis
- C.
Asthma
- D.
Emphysema
- 55.Inflammation of the pleura is called:
- A.
Pneumonia
- B.
Pleurisy
- C.
Atelectasis
- D.
Pleural effusion
- 56.Escape of fluid into thoracic cavity is called:
- A.
Pulmonary edema
- B.
Pleural effusion
- C.
Emphysema
- D.
Pneymonia
- 57.Inflammation of the nasal mucosa results in:
- A.
Nasal polyps
- B.
Sinusitis
- C.
Rhinitis
- D.
Pleurisy
- 58.An accumulation of air in the pleural cavity after the lungs collapse is known as:
- A.
Pneumonia
- B.
Pneumothorax
- C.
Asthma
- D.
Pleural effusion
- 59.Whooping cough is another name for;
- A.
Croup
- B.
Pertussis
- C.
Pleurisy
- D.
Pneumonia
- 60.Inflammation of the mucus lining of the vagina is called:
- A.
Phlegmon
- B.
Vaginitis
- C.
Pyorrhea
- D.
Thrush
- 61.Inflammation of the gums is called:
- A.
Stomatitis
- B.
Gingivitis
- C.
Dental inflammation
- D.
Thrush
- 62.Lesions of the mucous membrane of the stomach are called_______ulcers.
- A.
Gastric
- B.
Intestinal
- C.
Duodenal
- D.
Follicular
- 63.A serious chronic disease of the liver is called:
- A.
Hiatal hernia
- B.
Cirrhosis
- C.
Cholecystitis
- D.
Pancreatitis
- 64.Chronic inflammation of the colon is called:
- A.
Colitis
- B.
Colonitis
- C.
Pancreatitis
- D.
No correct anwser
- 65.Inflammation of the gallbladder is called:
- A.
Cystitis
- B.
Colitis
- C.
Diverticulitis
- D.
Cholecystitis
- 66.Inflammation of the pancreas is called:
- A.
Pancreatitis
- B.
Colitis
- C.
Diverticulitis
- D.
Cholesystitis
- 67.Inflammation of the appendix is called:
- A.
Pancreatitis
- B.
Appendicitis
- C.
Cholecystitis
- D.
Diverticulitis
- 68.Dilated veins that occur in the rectum are known as :
- A.
Hemorrhoids
- B.
Hepatitis
- C.
Hernias
- D.
No correct answer
- 69.
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Identify # 69- A.
Nasal
- B.
Zygomatic
- C.
Temporal
- D.
Radius
- 70.
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Identify the # 70- A.
Clavicle
- B.
Sternum
- C.
Scapula
- D.
Ilium
- 71.
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Identify # 71- A.
Radius
- B.
Clavicle
- C.
Humerus
- D.
Ulna
- 72.
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Identify # 72- A.
Femur
- B.
Sacrum
- C.
Ilium
- D.
Coccyx
- 73.
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Idenitfy #73- A.
Tibia
- B.
Femur
- C.
Fibula
- D.
Patella
- 74.
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Identify # 74- A.
Talus
- B.
Femur
- C.
Tibia
- D.
Fibula
- 75.
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Identify # 75- A.
Scupula
- B.
Sternum
- C.
Clavicle
- D.
Maxilla
- 76.
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Identify # 76- A.
Clavicle
- B.
Humerus
- C.
Sternum
- D.
Sacrum
- 77.
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Identify # 77- A.
Femur
- B.
Sacrum
- C.
Patella
- D.
Fibula
- 78.
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Identify # 78- A.
Talus
- B.
Phalanges
- C.
Patella
- D.
Metatarsals
- 79.When the internal environment of the body is functioning properly, a condition of:
- A.
Homeostasis
- B.
Dysfunction
- C.
Hemorrhage
- D.
Euphoria
- 80.The science of the function of cells, tissues, and organs of the body is called:
- A.
Physiology
- B.
Anatomy
- C.
Histology
- D.
Gross anatomy
- 81.The lateral movement of the limbs away from the median plane of the body is called:
- A.
Extension
- B.
Internal rotation
- C.
Abduction
- D.
Supination
- 82.An extrauterine pregnancy in which the fertilized ovum begins to develop outside the uterus is:
- A.
Eclampsia
- B.
Toxemia
- C.
Ectopic
- D.
PID
- 83.The second portion of the small intestine is called the:
- A.
Decalvant
- B.
Sigmoid
- C.
Duodenum
- D.
Jejunum
- 84.One of the vital functions of long bones is the formation of:
- A.
White blood cells
- B.
Red blood cells
- C.
Calcium
- D.
Cellulite
- 85.A unilateral paralysis that follows damage to the brain is called:
- A.
Hemiplegia
- B.
Quadriplegia
- C.
Paraplegia
- D.
Sciatica
- 86.
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Identify # 86- A.
Trapezius
- B.
Deltoid
- C.
Triceps brachii
- D.
Pectoralis major
- 87.
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Identify # 87- A.
Zygomatic
- B.
Brachialis
- C.
Trapezius
- D.
Sternocleidomastoid
- 88.
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Identify #88- A.
Brachioradialis
- B.
External Oblique
- C.
Teres major
- D.
Latissimus dorsi
- 89.
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Identify # 89- A.
Semitendinosus
- B.
Piriformis
- C.
Adductor magnus
- D.
Gluteus medius
- 90.
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Identify # 90- A.
Gluteus maximus
- B.
Gracilis
- C.
Transversus abdominis
- D.
Adductor magnus
- 91.
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Identify # 91- A.
Deltoid
- B.
Biceps Brachii
- C.
Trapezius
- D.
Brachioadialis
- 92.
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Identify # 92- A.
Deltoid
- B.
Biceps brachii
- C.
Trapezius
- D.
Pectoralis major
- 93.
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Identify #93- A.
Quadriceps femoris
- B.
Sartoris
- C.
Tibialis anterior
- D.
Peronesus longus
- 94.The use of ultrasound to produce a picture of the structure of the heart is called:
- A.
Cardiac catheterzation
- B.
A cardiac stress test
- C.
Echocardiography
- D.
Electrocardiography
- 95.Digestion begins in the mouth where food is chewed and mixed with a substance called:
- A.
Amino acid
- B.
Saliva
- C.
Fatty acid
- D.
No correct answer
- 96.The lining of the duodenum is composed of thousands of tiny-finger like projections called:
- A.
Ulcers
- B.
Villi
- C.
Hemorrhoids
- D.
Hernias
- 97.Infected pressure sores on the skin are called:
- A.
Decubitus ulcers
- B.
Carbuncles
- C.
Furuncles
- D.
Decubitus blisters
- 98.Varicose veins of the anal canal or outside the external sphincter are called:
- A.
Hemorrhoids
- B.
Villi
- C.
Peritonitis
- D.
Diarrhea
- 99.Carcinogenic means______ causing...
- A.
Diarrhea
- B.
Disease
- C.
Cough
- D.
Cancer
- 100.A weakness in the walls of muscle that allows underlying tissue to push through it is called:
- A.
An ulcer
- B.
A hernia
- C.
A hemorrhoid
- D.
Diarrhea
- 101.A gallbladder disorder involving stones in the gallbladder is:
- A.
Cholecystitis
- B.
Intestinal obstruction
- C.
Heptatitis
- D.
Cholithiasis
- 102.Inflammation of the retina is:
- A.
Retinitis
- B.
Peritonitis
- C.
Colitis
- D.
Hernia
- 103.Foods that are mild in flavor and easy to digest ( non- spicy) comprise a:
- A.
Clear liquid diet
- B.
Low calorie diet
- C.
Diabetic diet
- D.
Bland diet
- 104.A tube inserted into one of the patient's nostrils and down the back of the throat, through the esophagus until the end reaches the patient's stomach is a (n):
- A.
A test tube
- B.
Nasogastric tube
- C.
Irrigation tube
- D.
No correct answer
- 105.Washing out of the stomach through a nasogastric tube is called:
- A.
Gavage
- B.
Lavage
- C.
Both a and b
- D.
No correct answer
- 106.The healthy adult excretes daily approximately:
- A.
1000 to 1500 milliliters
- B.
5 to 100 milliliters
- C.
4000 to 6000 milliliters
- D.
100 to 500 milliliters
- 107.The inability to control the passage of urine in the bladder is called:
- A.
Specimen
- B.
Urine analysis
- C.
Urinary incontinence
- D.
Dripping
- 108.Painful voiding is called:
- A.
Urine burn
- B.
Dysuria
- C.
Hydronephrosis
- D.
Cystitis
- 109.If the septum of the heart has abnormal opening it is referred to as:
- A.
Stenosis
- B.
A septal defect
- C.
Phlebitis
- D.
A heart murmur
- 110.Branches of the bundle branches, which transmit the impulses to the walls of the ventricles, causing the ventricles to contract are called:
- A.
Bundle of his
- B.
Purkinje fibers
- C.
Left bundle branches
- D.
Right bundle branches
- 111.A coronary occlusion causing a condition that produces chest pain which may radiate to the left arm, shoulder, jaw or neck due to lack of blood supply to the heart is called:
- A.
Angina pectoris
- B.
Arteriolosclerosis
- C.
Atherosclerosis
- D.
Hypertension
- 112.An obstruction of a coronary artery causing death of an area of myocardium due to blockageof blood supply and oxygen supply is called:
- A.
Hypertension
- B.
Myocardial infarction
- C.
Arteriosclerosis
- D.
Primary hypertension
- 113.Deoxygenated blood enters the right atrium of the:
- A.
Vena cava
- B.
Lung
- C.
Heart
- D.
Pharynx
- 114.When the right atrium contracts it forces blood through the tricuspid valve into the ___ventricle
- A.
Left
- B.
Top
- C.
Right
- D.
Inner
- 115.The right ventricle pumps the used blood to the lungs by way of the _________ artery
- A.
Superior
- B.
Vena cava
- C.
Pulmonary
- D.
Atria
- 116.
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Identify # 12- A.
Pulmonary vein
- B.
Superior vena cava
- C.
Aorta
- D.
Right atrium
- 117.
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Identify # 13- A.
Inferior vena cava
- B.
Superior vena cava
- C.
Left pulmonary artery
- D.
Aorta
- 118.
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Identify # 14- A.
Purkinje fibers
- B.
Interventricular septum
- C.
Myocardium
- D.
Apex
- 119.
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Identify # 15- A.
Apex
- B.
Triscuspid septum
- C.
Interventricular septum
- D.
Endocardium
- 120.
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Identify # 16- A.
Apex
- B.
Endocardium
- C.
Aorta
- D.
Interventricular septum
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