Free CCBMA Anatomy and Physiology Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?

Accepted Answer

Right atrium

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Left atrium

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Left ventricle

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Right ventricle

Question 2

The patella is commonly known as the:

Accepted Answer

Kneecap

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Collarbone

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Shin bone

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Shoulder blade

Question 3

Which gland is known as the "master gland" because it regulates the activity of other endocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

Pituitary gland

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Thyroid gland

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Adrenal gland

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Pancreas

Question 4

The outermost layer of the skin is called the:

Accepted Answer

Epidermis

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Dermis

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Hypodermis

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Subcutaneous layer

Question 5

Gas exchange in the lungs occurs in the:

Accepted Answer

Alveoli

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Bronchi

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Trachea

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Larynx

Question 6

The primary function of the large intestine is:

Accepted Answer

Absorption of water

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Absorption of nutrients

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Production of bile

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Digestion of proteins

Question 7

The part of the brain responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, posture, and balance is the:

Accepted Answer

Cerebellum

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Cerebrum

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Brainstem

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Medulla oblongata