Anatomy and Physiology Fundamentals Assessment PDF

Anatomy and Physiology Fundamentals Assessment 1. What is the primary distinction between anatomy and physiology?​ A. Anatomy focuses on structure while physiology focuses on function​ B. Anatomy focuses on cells while physiology focuses on tissues​ C. Anatomy focuses on disease while physiology foc...

Anatomy and Physiology Fundamentals Assessment 1. What is the primary distinction between anatomy and physiology?​ A. Anatomy focuses on structure while physiology focuses on function​ B. Anatomy focuses on cells while physiology focuses on tissues​ C. Anatomy focuses on disease while physiology focuses on health​ D. Anatomy focuses on organs while physiology focuses on systems 2. Which method of examination involves listening to body sounds using a stethoscope?​ A. Palpation​ B. Percussion​ C. Auscultation​ D. Observation 3. The sagittal plane divides the body into:​ A. Upper and lower portions​ B. Front and back portions​ C. Right and left portions​ D. Diagonal portions 4. In anatomical terms, what does "proximal" mean?​ A. Away from the point of reference​ B. Below the point of reference​ C. Closer to the point of reference​ D. Above the point of reference 5. Which level of organization is correctly ordered from smallest to largest?​ A. Cell, tissue, organ, molecule​ B. Molecule, cell, tissue, organ​ C. Tissue, organ, cell, molecule​ D. Organ, tissue, cell, molecule 6. What type of anatomical variation describes differences between individuals of the same species?​ A. Racial variation​ B. Sexual variation​ C. Individual variation​ D. Age variation 7. Which body cavity contains the heart?​ A. Abdominal cavity​ B. Thoracic cavity​ C. Pelvic cavity​ D. Cranial cavity 8. What is the primary function of serous membranes?​ A. To protect organs from infection​ B. To reduce friction between organs​ C. To provide structural support​ D. To store excess fluid 9. The pericardial cavity:​ A. Surrounds the lungs​ B. Contains digestive organs​ C. Surrounds the heart​ D. Contains the brain 10. Which statement best defines homeostasis?​ A. The process of cell division​ B. The maintenance of a stable internal environment​ C. The movement of blood through vessels​ D. The breakdown of nutrients for energy 11. In a feedback loop, the control center:​ A. Detects changes in the environment​ B. Evaluates and determines the response​ C. Carries out the necessary changes​ D. Monitors the final outcome 12. Which is an example of positive feedback in the human body?​ A. Blood pressure regulation​ B. Blood glucose regulation​ C. Child birth contractions​ D. Body temperature regulation 13. During negative feedback in thermoregulation, if body temperature rises:​ A. Shivering increases​ B. Blood vessels constrict​ C. Sweating decreases​ D. Blood vessels dilate 14. What best describes microscopic anatomy?​ A. Study of structures visible to the naked eye​ B. Study of structures using a microscope​ C. Study of organ systems​ D. Study of body movements 15. A physiological gradient is:​ A. A difference in concentration across space​ B. A type of body tissue​ C. A method of medical imaging​ D. A form of cell division 16. Which imaging technique uses sound waves?​ A. X-ray​ B. MRI​ C. Ultrasound​ D. CT scan 17. The transverse plane divides the body into:​ A. Right and left portions​ B. Upper and lower portions​ C. Front and back portions​ D. Diagonal portions 18. When examining the body, percussion involves:​ A. Listening with a stethoscope​ B. Tapping on body surfaces​ C. Touching and feeling tissues​ D. Visual observation 19. Which gradient type is responsible for nerve impulse transmission?​ A. Pressure gradient​ B. Chemical gradient​ C. Electrical gradient​ D. Temperature gradient 20. In terms of anatomical variation, which is most influenced by lifestyle factors?​ A. Racial variation​ B. Sexual variation​ C. Individual variation​ D. Age variation ANSWER KEY 1.​ A 2.​ C 3.​ C 4.​ C 5.​ B 6.​ C 7.​ B 8.​ B 9.​ C 10.​B 11.​B 12.​C 13.​D 14.​B 15.​A 16.​C 17.​B 18.​B 19.​C 20.​C