NRCMA Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

Which layer of the heart muscle is responsible for the pumping action?

Accepted Answer

Myocardium

Answer

Epicardium

Answer

Pericardium

Answer

Endocardium

Question 2

The normal pH range of human arterial blood is:

Accepted Answer

7.35–7.45

Answer

6.8–7.0

Answer

7.5–7.7

Answer

7.0–7.2

Question 3

Which organ is responsible for producing insulin?

Accepted Answer

Pancreas

Answer

Liver

Answer

Adrenal gland

Answer

Thyroid gland

Question 4

The anatomical position reference term 'proximal' means:

Accepted Answer

Closer to the point of attachment or origin

Answer

Further from the point of attachment

Answer

Toward the front of the body

Answer

Toward the back of the body

Question 5

The primary function of erythrocytes (red blood cells) is to:

Accepted Answer

Transport oxygen and carbon dioxide

Answer

Fight infection and produce antibodies

Answer

Form blood clots

Answer

Regulate blood pH exclusively

Question 6

Which structure of the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange?

Accepted Answer

Alveoli

Answer

Trachea

Answer

Bronchi

Answer

Larynx