Free CKE Basic Anatomy and Physiology Question and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is the best definition of physiology?

Accepted Answer

The study of how the body works.

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The microscopic study of tissues and cells

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All the chemical processes that take place in the organelles of the body’s
cells.

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The body’s automatic tendency to maintain a relatively constant internal
environment.

Question 2

Which of the stated relationships is correct?

Accepted Answer

The heart is inferior to the clavicle

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The shoulder is distal to the carpals

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The phalanges are proximal to the metacarpals

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The eye is medial to the eyebrows

Question 3

Complete the sentence correctly: “Cervical vertebrae are……

Accepted Answer

superior to the rib cage.

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inferior to the thoracic vertebrae.

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located between the thoracic and sacral vertebrae.

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fused into a single bone called the sacrum.

Question 4

What does the process known as anabolism refer to?

Accepted Answer

The use of energy for producing chemical substances

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The breaking down phase of metabolism

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All the chemical process that take place in the organelles of the cells.

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The supply of nutrients to the body’s cells.

Question 5

To what does the term “hypochondriac” refer?

Accepted Answer

The region of abdomen inferior to the ribs.

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A condition of having too few chondria.

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A person who often complains of an ailment.

Answer

Having insuffi cient cartilage in the knees.