NBME style anatomy

Question 1

What is the primary function of the spinal cord?

Answer 1

To transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Question 2

True or False: The femur is the longest bone in the human body.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The _____ is the largest organ in the human body.

Answer 3

skin

Question 4

Which structure is responsible for producing cerebrospinal fluid?

Answer 4

Choroid plexus.

Question 5

What are the three layers of the meninges?

Answer 5

Dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater.

Question 6

Which artery supplies blood to the brain?

Answer 6

Internal carotid artery.

Question 7

True or False: The radius is located on the lateral side of the forearm.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

What is the anatomical term for the back of the body?

Answer 8

Dorsal.

Question 9

Multiple choice: Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton? A) Scapula B) Sternum C) Femur

Answer 9

B) Sternum.

Question 10

What is the primary role of the cerebellum?

Answer 10

To coordinate voluntary movements and maintain posture.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The _____ connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

Answer 11

corpus callosum

Question 12

Which nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?

Answer 12

Olfactory nerve (CN I).

Question 13

True or False: The tibia is also known as the shinbone.

Answer 13

True.

Question 14

What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs?

Answer 14

Gas exchange.

Question 15

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the digestive system? A) Stomach B) Liver C) Kidney

Answer 15

C) Kidney.

Question 16

What is the main function of the liver?

Answer 16

To detoxify chemicals and metabolize drugs.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The _____ is the passageway for food to enter the stomach.

Answer 17

esophagus

Question 18

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating heart rate?

Answer 18

Medulla oblongata.

Question 19

True or False: The patella is also known as the kneecap.

Answer 19

True.

Question 20

What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?

Answer 20

Ventral.

Question 21

Multiple choice: Which structure is part of the respiratory system? A) Alveoli B) Nephrons C) Osteons

Answer 21

A) Alveoli.

Question 22

What is the primary function of the pancreas?

Answer 22

To produce insulin and digestive enzymes.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The _____ is the largest artery in the body.

Answer 23

aorta

Question 24

Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

Answer 24

Ball-and-socket joint.

Question 25

True or False: The scapula is commonly referred to as the shoulder blade.

Answer 25

True.

Question 26

What is the role of the lymphatic system?

Answer 26

To maintain fluid balance and protect against infection.

Question 27

Multiple choice: Which cranial nerve is responsible for vision? A) Optic nerve B) Trigeminal nerve C) Facial nerve

Answer 27

A) Optic nerve.