CCMA Anatomy and Physiology Basics 3

Question 1

Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the entire body through the aorta?

Accepted Answer

Left ventricle

Answer

The left ventricle is the most muscular chamber and contracts forcefully to pump oxygenated blood into the aorta for systemic circulation.

Question 2

The combining form 'hepat/o' refers to which organ?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

Hepat/o is the combining form for the liver, as seen in terms like hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) and hepatomegaly (enlarged liver).

Question 3

Which structure connects muscle to bone?

Accepted Answer

Tendon

Answer

Tendons are fibrous connective tissue bands that attach skeletal muscles to bones, transmitting the force of muscle contraction.

Question 4

Erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes are all produced in which location?

Accepted Answer

Red bone marrow

Answer

All blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets) are produced through hematopoiesis in the red bone marrow.

Question 5

What is the normal pH range of human blood?

Accepted Answer

7.35 – 7.45

Answer

Normal blood pH is 7.35–7.45; values below 7.35 indicate acidosis and values above 7.45 indicate alkalosis.

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