FREE Certified Medical Assistant Anatomy and Physiology Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is responsible for carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body?

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Artery

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Vein

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Capillary

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Ventricle

Question 2

Which organ is responsible for producing insulin and regulating blood sugar levels?

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Pancreas

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Liver

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Kidney

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Spleen

Question 3

Which of the following structures is commonly known as the "voice box"?

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Larynx

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Trachea

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Pharynx

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Epiglottis

Question 4

Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating movement and maintaining balance?

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Cerebellum

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Cerebrum

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Medulla oblongata

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Hypothalamus

Question 5

What is the medical term for inflammation of the joints?

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Arthritis

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Dermatitis

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Osteoporosis

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Gastritis

Question 6

Which term describes the surgical removal of the uterus?

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Hysterectomy

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Myomectomy

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Oophorectomy

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Salpingectomy

Question 7

Which of the following terms refers to the upper arm bone?

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Humerus

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Femur

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Tibia

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Fibula

Question 8

Which of the following prefixes means "within" or "inside"?

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Intra-

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Hyper-

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Hypo-

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Inter-

Question 9

Which of the following techniques involves tapping the body's surface to produce sounds and determine the condition of underlying

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Percussion

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Palpitation

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Auscultation

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Inspection

Question 10

What is the purpose of the Heimlich maneuver?

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Clearing a blocked airway

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Administering CPR

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Controlling bleeding

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Treating an allergic reaction