Basic A + P revision

Question 1

Which bone contains the foramen magnum?
a. Parietal
b. Temporal
c. Occipital
d. Sphenoid

Answer 1

c. Occipital

Question 2

Where is the atlas bone located?
a. Pelvis
b. Neck
c. Wrist
d. Foot

Answer 2

b. Neck

Question 3

Which bone protects the brain?
a. Mandible
b. Scapula
c. Cranium
d. Maxilla

Answer 3

c. Cranium

Question 4

The longest bone in the body is the:
a. Humerus
b. Tibia
c. Femur
d. Radius

Answer 4

c. Femur

Question 5

What type of joint is found at the shoulder?
a. Hinge
b. Ball and socket
c. Pivot
d. Saddle

Answer 5

b. Ball and socket

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT formed in red bone marrow?
a. Erythrocytes
b. Leukocytes
c. Platelets
d. Plasma

Answer 6

d. Plasma

Question 7

The process of blood cell formation is called:
a. Hemolysis
b. Hematopoiesis
c. Coagulation
d. Angiogenesis

Answer 7

b. Hematopoiesis

Question 8

White blood cells are made in the:
a. Yellow bone marrow
b. Liver
c. Red bone marrow
d. Kidneys

Answer 8

c. Red bone marrow

Question 9

In adults, red bone marrow is primarily found in the:
a. Long bones
b. Pelvis and sternum
c. Epiphyseal plates
d. Skull sutures

Answer 9

b. Pelvis and sternum

Question 10

Red blood cells are produced in the:
a. Yellow marrow
b. Compact bone
c. Red marrow
d. Periosteum

Answer 10

c. Red marrow

Question 11

Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption?
a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin C
c. Vitamin D
d. Vitamin K

Answer 11

Vitamin D

Question 12

Which two minerals are primarily found in bone?
a. Calcium and phosphorus
b. Sodium and potassium
c. Iron and iodine
d. Zinc and magnesium

Answer 12

a. Calcium and phosphorus

Question 13

Osteoblasts are responsible for:
a. Breaking down bone
b. Transporting minerals
c. Building new bone tissue
d. Storing fat

Answer 13

c. Building new bone tissue

Question 14

Which bone cells are responsible for bone resorption?
a. Osteoblasts
b. Osteocytes
c. Osteoclasts
d. Chondrocytes

Answer 14

c. Osteoclasts

Question 15

The microscopic units of compact bone are called:
a. Lacunae
b. Osteons
c. Canaliculi
d. Trabeculae

Answer 15

b. Osteons

Question 16

Spongy bone contains:
a. Osteons
b. Yellow marrow
c. Trabeculae
d. Lacunae

Answer 16

c. Trabeculae

Question 17

The shaft of a long bone is called the:
a. Epiphysis
b. Diaphysis
c. Metaphysis
d. Periosteum

Answer 17

b. Diaphysis

Question 18

What is the tough outer covering of bone called?
a. Endosteum
b. Epiphyseal line
c. Periosteum
d. Compact bone

Answer 18

c. Periosteum

Question 19

Which lobe is responsible for decision-making and voluntary movement?
a. Temporal
b. Parietal
c. Frontal
d. Occipital

Answer 19

c. Frontal

Question 20

The Broca’s area, responsible for speech production, is located in the:
a. Frontal lobe
b. Temporal lobe
c. Parietal lobe
d. Occipital lobe

Answer 20

a. Frontal lobe

Question 21

Which lobe processes sensory input like touch and pain?
a. Temporal
b. Parietal
c. Frontal
d. Occipital

Answer 21

b. Parietal

Question 22

Spatial awareness is primarily handled by the:
a. Frontal lobe
b. Temporal lobe
c. Parietal lobe
d. Cerebellum

Answer 22

c. Parietal lobe

Question 23

The temporal lobe is mainly involved in:
a. Vision and spatial processing
b. Balance and coordination
c. Hearing, memory, and language
d. Touch and pressure

Answer 23

c. Hearing, memory, and language

Question 24

Wernicke’s area is found in which lobe?
a. Parietal
b. Occipital
c. Frontal
d. Temporal

Answer 24

d. Temporal

Question 25

Damage to the occipital lobe would most likely affect: a. Coordination b. Language c. Vision d. Touch

Answer 25

c. Vision

Question 26

Which part of the cerebrum is most involved in planning and personality? a. Parietal lobe b. Temporal lobe c. Frontal lobe d. Occipital lobe

Answer 26

c. Frontal lobe

Question 27

The cerebellum is responsible for: a. Heart rate and blood pressure b. Breathing and reflexes c. Vision and speech d. Coordination and balance

Answer 27

d. Coordination and balance

Question 28

Fine motor control is primarily regulated by the: a. Brainstem b. Frontal lobe c. Cerebellum d. Hypothalamus

Answer 28

c. Cerebellum

Question 29

The brainstem controls: a. Fine motor skills b. Conscious thought c. Automatic life-sustaining functions d. Long-term memory

Answer 29

c. Automatic life-sustaining functions

Question 30

The midbrain is primarily involved in: a. Hormone regulation b. Visual and auditory reflexes c. Breathing d. Blood pressure control

Answer 30

b. Visual and auditory reflexes

Question 31

The pons plays a role in all of the following except: a. Breathing b. Reflexes c. Communication between brain parts d. Sleep regulation

Answer 31

b. Reflexes

Question 32

The medulla oblongata regulates: a. Thought and decision-making b. Breathing, heart rate, and BP c. Language and memory d. Reflexes

Answer 32

b. Breathing, heart rate, and BP

Question 33

Which part of the brainstem is closest to the spinal cord? a. Midbrain b. Cerebellum c. Pons d. Medulla oblongata

Answer 33

Answer: d. Medulla oblongata

Question 34

Which structure controls homeostasis, hunger, and thirst? a. Cerebellum b. Hippocampus c. Hypothalamus d. Pituitary gland

Answer 34

Answer: c. Hypothalamus

Question 35

The hypothalamus helps regulate all of the following except: a. Heart contractions b. Body temperature c. Water balance d. Hunger and thirst

Answer 35

a. Heart contractions

Question 36

The pituitary gland is often referred to as the: a. Reflex centre b. Master endocrine gland c. Emotion regulator d. Memory center

Answer 36

Answer: b. Master endocrine gland

Question 37

Hormone regulation is the primary function of the: a. Medulla b. Frontal lobe c. Pituitary gland d. Cerebellum

Answer 37

Answer: c. Pituitary gland

Question 38

Which brain structure links the nervous system to the endocrine system? a. Pons b. Cerebellum c. Hypothalamus d. Temporal lobe

Answer 38

Answer: c. Hypothalamus

Question 39

Which area is responsible for producing spoken language? a. Wernicke’s area b. Broca’s area c. Hippocampus d. Thalamus

Answer 39

Answer: b. Broca’s area

Question 40

Understanding written and spoken language is a function of: a. Wernicke’s area b. Broca’s area c. Occipital lobe d. Pons

Answer 40

Answer: a. Wernicke’s area

Question 41

Which structure is most essential for balance and posture? a. Pons b. Hypothalamus c. Cerebellum d. Medulla

Answer 41

Answer: c. Cerebellum

Question 42

A patient with damage to the parietal lobe might have issues with: a. Breathing and BP b. Sensation and spatial awareness c. Vision and depth perception d. Balance and coordination

Answer 42

Answer: b. Sensation and spatial awareness