Republic of the Philippines

Eastern Visayas State University

Ormoc City

DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION
Anatomy and Physiology of Human Movement

Name: ____________________________ Yr. & Sec.: ____________________ Score: _________________

Direction: Choose the best answer from the choices given. Write the letter only.

1. A person with AB- blood should not receive blood from which other blood type?
a. B- c. AB+
b. O- d. A-
2. The following are part of the endocrine system, EXCEPT:
a. Testis b. Pancreas
b. Thyroid d. Adrenal Cortes
3. What organ system is responsible for producing hormones?
a. cardiovascular c. endocrine
b. reproductive d. respiratory
4. Which organ system is responsible for removing waste products from the blood and eliminating them from the body?
a. digestive c. endocrine
d. cardiovascular d. urinary
5. Which of the following terms describes the body’s ability to maintain its normal state?
a. anabolism c. catabolism
b. homeostasis d. metabolism
6. Which of the following best describes the human body’s defense mechanism against environmental bacteria?
a. hair in the nose c. saliva
b. mucous membranes d. tears
7. Which of the following allows air to pass into the lungs?
a. aorta c. trachea
b. esophagus d. pancreas
8. Which of the following closes and seals off the lower airway during swallowing?
a. epiglottis c. larynx
b. uvula d. vocal cords
9. Which of the following terms describes the motion of bending the forearm toward the body?
a. abduction c. eversion
b. flexion d. supination
10. Which of the following positions does a person lie face down?
a. dorsal c. erect
b. prone d. supine
11. The physician directs the medical assistant to complete a request form for an x-ray study of the fibula. The procedure
will be performed on which of the following structures?
a. lower leg c. heel
b. thigh d. pelvis
12. The following are diseases of the cardiovascular system, EXCEPT:
a. Atherosclerosis c. Heart Burn
b. Stroke d. Heart Attack
13. The following are parts of the heart, EXEPT:
a. Epiglottis c. Atria
b. Aorta d. Pulmonary arteries
14. Which of the following is a disorder characterized by uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the day?
a. dyslexia c. narcolepsy
b. epilepsy d. hydrocephalus
15. Which of the following is the point at which an impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another neuron?
a. dendrite c. glial cell
b. synapse d. terminal plate
16. Which of the following controls body temperature, sleep and appetite?
a. hypothalamus c. adrenal glands
b. thalamus d. thyroid glands
17. Which of the following cranial nerves is related to the sense of smell?
a. abducens c. hypoglossal
b. olfactory d. trochlear
18. Which of the following best describes the location where the carotid pulse can be found?
a. in front of the ears and just above eye level
b. in the antecubital space
c. in the middle of the groin
d. on the anterior side of the neck
19. A senior high school student sustains severe blunt trauma to the left upper abdomen and requires surgery. Which one
of the following organs is most likely to be involved?
a. appendix c. gallbladder
b. pancreas d. spleen
20. Blood flows from the right ventricle of the heart into which of the following structures?
a. pulmonary veins c. inferior vena cava
b. left ventricle d. pulmonary arteries
21. Oxygenated blood is carried to the heart by which of the following structures?
a. aorta c. pulmonary veins
b. carotid arteries d. superior vena cava
22. The thoracic cage is a structural unit important for which of the following functions?
a. respiration c. menstruation
b. urination d. alimentation
23. Which of the following substances is found in greater quantity in exhaled air?
a. nitrogen c. oxygen
b. carbon dioxide d. carbon monoxide
24. Which of the following is an accessory organ of the gastrointestinal system is responsible for secreting insulin?
a. adrenal gland c. liver
b.gall bladder d. pancreas
25. Saliva contains an enzyme that acts upon which of the following nutrients?
a. starches c. proteins
b. fats d. vitamins
26. Which of the following best describes the structure that collects urine in the body?
a. bladder c. kidney
b. urethra d. ureter
27. In male hormones are produced by which of the following?
a. glans penis c. testes
b. prostate d. vas deferens
28. Fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon occurs in which of the following structures?
a. cervix c. fallopian tube
b. ovary d. Uterus

29. Calcium, potassium, and sodium are classified as which of the following?
a. androgens c. electrolytes
b. catecholamine d. prostaglandins
30. Which of the following is the master gland of the endocrine system?
a. adrenal c. pancreas
b. pituitary d. thyroid
31. Is a channel for the relay of sensory and motor impulses between the central nervous system on one hand, and the
body surface, skeletal muscle and internal organs on the other hand?
a. Peripheral Nervous System
b. Somatic Nervous System
c. Autonomic Nervous System
d. Sympathetic Nervous System
32. This is responsible to warm, moisturize and filter air entering in the body before it reaches the lungs.
a. Pharynx c. Conchae
b. Nasal d. Larynx
33. This acts as a storage tank or food so that the body has time to digest large meals properly.
a. Small Intestine c. Colon
b. Stomach d. Large Intestine
34. An inflammation of vessels at the end of digestive tract. They can be painful and itchy.
a. Diverticulitis c. Celiac Disease
b. Anal Fissure d. Hemorrhoids
35. These help fight infections and aid in the immune process.
a. Plasma c. WBC
b. Platelet d. RBC
36. This occurs when bacteria enter the urinary tract; they can affect the urethra, bladder or even the kidneys.
a. Interstitial cystitis c. Prostitis
b. Urinary Tract Infection d. Kidney stones
37. This interferes with rod function and is common cause is by prolonged vitamin A deficiency which results in
deterioration of neural retina.
a. Color blindness c. Cataracts
b. Night blindness d. Glaucoma
38. This controls all other endocrine glands and influences growth metabolism and regeneration.
a. Parathyroid gland c. Thymus
b. Pituitary gland d. Thyroid
39. Are cells in the thyroid glands that are responsible for the production and secretion of thyroid hormones thyroxine and
triiodothyronine.
a. Epithelial cells c. Follicular cells
b. Muscle cells d. Nerve cells
40. This controls voluntary responses. It composed of spinal nerve and cranial nerves.
a. Peripheral Nervous System
b. Somatic Nervous System
c. Autonomic Nervous System
d. Sympathetic Nervous System
41. The membrane lined cavity behind the nose and mouth, connecting them tp the esophagus.
a. Nasal c. Bronchi
b. Pharynx d. Larynx
42. This has no antigens, but with both anti-A and anti-B antibodies in the plasma.
a. Blood group A c. Blood group AB
b. Blood group B d. Blood group O

43. This is the largest serous membrane in the human body that covers the abdominal viscera.
a. Peritoneum c. Mucosa
b. Adventitia d. Muscularis Propria
44. Is a tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside of the body.
a. Urethra c. Ureter
b. Urinary bladder d. Renal pelvis
45. This mediates the stress response through the production of mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids.
a. Adrenal medulla c. Thymus
b. Hypothalamus d. Adrenal cortex
46. A lack of mineral iron in your blood commonly causes this disorder.
a. Thalassemia c. Anemia
b. Polycythemia vera d. Lymphoma
47. This regulates the fight or flight responses that are quickly activate our body for preparing it for action.
a. Sympathetic c. Somatic
b. Autonomic d. Parasympathetic
48. Is an integral part of the body airways and has the vital function of providing airflow and from the lungs for
respiration.
a. Alveoli c. Bronchioles
b. Esophagus d. Trachea
49. Is a mucus membrane that covers the anterior eyeball and lines the eyelids. It produces lubricating mucus.
a. Cornea c. Conjunctiva
b. Pupils d. Sclera
50. They make up to 20% of human islets cell synthesizing and secreting the peptide hormone glucagon, which elevates
the glucose levels in the blood.
a. Delta cells c. Alpha cells
b. Beta cells d. Follicular cells

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Prepared by:
Nestor T. Ibanez, Jr, RN, LPT, MAN
Instructor