CABT Anatomy and Physiology Fundamentals 3

Question 1

Which anatomical term describes the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body?

Accepted Answer

Abduction

Answer

Abduction is the movement of a body part away from the midline, while adduction moves it toward the midline.

Question 2

Which blood vessel directly supplies oxygenated blood to the myocardium?

Accepted Answer

Coronary arteries

Answer

The left and right coronary arteries arise from the aortic root and supply oxygenated blood directly to the myocardium.

Question 3

A biomedical technician is calibrating an intraocular pressure monitor. Which fluid is measured indirectly by this device?

Accepted Answer

Aqueous humor

Answer

Intraocular pressure is largely determined by the production and drainage of aqueous humor in the anterior segment of the eye.

Question 4

In anatomical position, which directional term refers to a structure closer to the point of attachment of a limb?

Accepted Answer

Proximal

Answer

Proximal describes a position closer to the point of origin or attachment of a limb, while distal refers to farther away.

Question 5

Which cellular organelle is the primary site of ATP production through oxidative phosphorylation?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondria

Answer

Mitochondria contain the electron transport chain and ATP synthase complexes responsible for producing the majority of cellular ATP.

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