NCMA Anatomy and Physiology 3

Question 1

Which bony structure encloses and protects the brain?

Accepted Answer

Cranium

Answer

Vertebrae

Answer

Sternum

Answer

Clavicle

Question 2

What is the normal resting respiratory rate for a healthy adult?

Accepted Answer

12–20 breaths per minute

Answer

6–10 breaths per minute

Answer

22–30 breaths per minute

Answer

30–40 breaths per minute

Question 3

Which part of a neuron receives incoming signals from other neurons?

Accepted Answer

Dendrite

Answer

Axon

Answer

Myelin sheath

Answer

Synapse

Question 4

The term 'homeostasis' refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment

Answer

The study of disease processes

Answer

The process of cell reproduction

Answer

Movement of substances across cell membranes

Question 5

Which blood type is considered the universal donor for red blood cell transfusions?

Accepted Answer

Type O negative

Answer

Type A positive

Answer

Type B negative

Answer

Type AB positive

Question 6

At which structure does the trachea divide into the right and left main bronchi?

Accepted Answer

Carina

Answer

Alveoli

Answer

Bronchioles

Answer

Pleura

Question 7

Which organ produces bile that is subsequently stored in the gallbladder and used for fat digestion?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

Pancreas

Answer

Gallbladder

Answer

Stomach