CCMA Anatomy and Physiology Basics 2

Question 1

Which type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of hollow organs such as the stomach and bladder?

Accepted Answer

Smooth muscle

Answer

Smooth (visceral) muscle is involuntary and lines hollow organs, controlling functions like digestion and urination.

Question 2

The nephron is the functional unit of which organ?

Accepted Answer

Kidney

Answer

Each kidney contains approximately one million nephrons, which filter blood and produce urine.

Question 3

Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for vision?

Accepted Answer

Occipital lobe

Answer

The occipital lobe, located at the back of the brain, contains the primary visual cortex and processes visual information.

Question 4

What is the anatomical term for the region of the body located below the navel and between the hip bones?

Accepted Answer

Hypogastric (pubic) region

Answer

The hypogastric (pubic) region is the central lower area of the abdomen, inferior to the umbilical region.

Question 5

The hormone insulin is produced by which cells in the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

Beta cells

Answer

Beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas produce and secrete insulin in response to elevated blood glucose.

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