FREE AAMA Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following terms describes the surgical removal of the gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Cholecystectomy

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Cholecystitis

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Cholelithiasis

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Hepatotomy

Question 2

In anatomical terms, the wrist is ________ to the elbow.

Accepted Answer

Distal

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Proximal

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Medial

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Superior

Question 3

What is the primary function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

Exchanging gases

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Warming and humidifying inhaled air

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Producing sound

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Filtering debris from the air

Question 4

The term 'nephropathy' refers to a disease of which organ?

Accepted Answer

Kidney

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Liver

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Heart

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Nerves

Question 5

Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?

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Coronal plane

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Sagittal plane

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Transverse plane

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Oblique plane

Question 6

What is the physiological process of hemostasis?

Accepted Answer

The process of stopping bleeding

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The regulation of body temperature

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The transport of oxygen in the blood

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The contraction of a muscle