SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT EXAM
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% PASS.
Lymph channels run parallel to which structures? - ANS veins
Body temperature is regulated by the - ANS hypothalamus
Which two electrolytes are essential for normal cardiac contractions? - ANS potassium and
calcium
Water constitutes what average normal percentage of total body weight? - ANS 50-70%
The thyroid gland consists of right and left lobes joined by the - ANS isthmus
Langer lines generally lie perpendicular to the direction of - ANS underlying muscle tension
The arterial supply to the intestinal tract, with the exception of the stomach, duodenum, and
distal rectum, is derived from the - ANS superior and inferior mesenteric arteries
Excessive secretion of growth hormones in adults causes - ANS acromegaly
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,The inner lining of the mucosa of the g.i. tract is composed of - ANS epithelium
The large artery that arises from the left side of the aortic arch and descends into the arm is the
- ANS subclavian
An enzyme active in the digestion of starches is - ANS amylase
The normal pH of blodd is - ANS 7.3 - 7.4
Which cells secrete pepsinogen? - ANS chief
Which of the following veins drains the intracranial venous sinuses to veins on the outside of
the skull? - ANS emissary
Name the two arteries supplying blood to the brain? - ANS vertebral and internal carotids
Which artery divides into the anterior and middle cerebral arteries? - ANS internal carotid
Which of the following arteries is a direct branch of the internal carotid? - ANS middle
cerebral
The lateral ventricles within the cerebral hemisphere communicate with the third ventricle
through the opening called - ANS Foramen of Monro
The third ventricle of the brain empties into the fourth ventricle through the - ANS Aqueduct
of Sylvius
Spinal fluid is produced by the - ANS choroid plexus
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,The fold of dura mater that seperates the cerebral hemispheres - ANS falx cerebri
What seperates the frontal and temporal lobes? - ANS fissure of sylvius
The frontal lobe is bounded posteriorly by the central sulcus, also called the - ANS fissure of
rolando
Which of the following areas located in the frontal gyrus of the brain controls of the function of
speech? - ANS brocas
The white line of Hilton is situated - ANS between the external and internal anal sphincters
A chemical reaction that provides energy by the breakdown of food molecules is called -
ANS catabolism
Adipose tissue lies in which skin layer? - ANS subcutaneous
Collagen is produced by which connective tissue cells? - ANS fibroblasts
What is normal cardiac output for an adult? - ANS 4-8L/minute
Which vein drains the right side of the vertebral column? - ANS azygos
Which arteries supplies the cecum, ascending colon, hepatic flexure, and proximal portion of
the transverse colon? - ANS superior mesenteric
The celiac artery trifurcates into the - ANS left gastric, splenic, and hepatic arteries
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, A prolongation of the breast tissue located in the upper, outer part of the breast that passes
through an opening in the axillary fascia is called the - ANS axillary tail of Spence
The mammary gland is fixed to the overlying skin and underlying pectoral fascia by fibrous
bands known as - ANS suspensory ligaments of cooper
The arterial blood supply to the breast is supplied from branches of the - ANS internal
mammary, axillary and lateral thoracic
What is the loose areolar tissue that seperates the breast fromt he pectoralis major muscle? -
ANS retromammary space
Which lymph nodes are located between the pectoralis major and minor muscles? -
ANS rotter
Which nerves travel along the anterior-lateral chest wall and innervates the serratus anterior
muscle? - ANS long thoracic
What nerves innervates the latissimus dorsi muscle? - ANS thoracodorsal
The nerve of Grassi is associated with the - ANS stomach
The veins of sappey drain the - ANS diaphragm
The node of Lund is located in the - ANS Triangle of Calot
Where is Hartmann's pouch located? - ANS gallbladder infundibulum
The small ducts that drain bile directly into the gallbladder are called - ANS Hepatic
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2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% PASS.
Lymph channels run parallel to which structures? - ANS veins
Body temperature is regulated by the - ANS hypothalamus
Which two electrolytes are essential for normal cardiac contractions? - ANS potassium and
calcium
Water constitutes what average normal percentage of total body weight? - ANS 50-70%
The thyroid gland consists of right and left lobes joined by the - ANS isthmus
Langer lines generally lie perpendicular to the direction of - ANS underlying muscle tension
The arterial supply to the intestinal tract, with the exception of the stomach, duodenum, and
distal rectum, is derived from the - ANS superior and inferior mesenteric arteries
Excessive secretion of growth hormones in adults causes - ANS acromegaly
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,The inner lining of the mucosa of the g.i. tract is composed of - ANS epithelium
The large artery that arises from the left side of the aortic arch and descends into the arm is the
- ANS subclavian
An enzyme active in the digestion of starches is - ANS amylase
The normal pH of blodd is - ANS 7.3 - 7.4
Which cells secrete pepsinogen? - ANS chief
Which of the following veins drains the intracranial venous sinuses to veins on the outside of
the skull? - ANS emissary
Name the two arteries supplying blood to the brain? - ANS vertebral and internal carotids
Which artery divides into the anterior and middle cerebral arteries? - ANS internal carotid
Which of the following arteries is a direct branch of the internal carotid? - ANS middle
cerebral
The lateral ventricles within the cerebral hemisphere communicate with the third ventricle
through the opening called - ANS Foramen of Monro
The third ventricle of the brain empties into the fourth ventricle through the - ANS Aqueduct
of Sylvius
Spinal fluid is produced by the - ANS choroid plexus
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,The fold of dura mater that seperates the cerebral hemispheres - ANS falx cerebri
What seperates the frontal and temporal lobes? - ANS fissure of sylvius
The frontal lobe is bounded posteriorly by the central sulcus, also called the - ANS fissure of
rolando
Which of the following areas located in the frontal gyrus of the brain controls of the function of
speech? - ANS brocas
The white line of Hilton is situated - ANS between the external and internal anal sphincters
A chemical reaction that provides energy by the breakdown of food molecules is called -
ANS catabolism
Adipose tissue lies in which skin layer? - ANS subcutaneous
Collagen is produced by which connective tissue cells? - ANS fibroblasts
What is normal cardiac output for an adult? - ANS 4-8L/minute
Which vein drains the right side of the vertebral column? - ANS azygos
Which arteries supplies the cecum, ascending colon, hepatic flexure, and proximal portion of
the transverse colon? - ANS superior mesenteric
The celiac artery trifurcates into the - ANS left gastric, splenic, and hepatic arteries
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, A prolongation of the breast tissue located in the upper, outer part of the breast that passes
through an opening in the axillary fascia is called the - ANS axillary tail of Spence
The mammary gland is fixed to the overlying skin and underlying pectoral fascia by fibrous
bands known as - ANS suspensory ligaments of cooper
The arterial blood supply to the breast is supplied from branches of the - ANS internal
mammary, axillary and lateral thoracic
What is the loose areolar tissue that seperates the breast fromt he pectoralis major muscle? -
ANS retromammary space
Which lymph nodes are located between the pectoralis major and minor muscles? -
ANS rotter
Which nerves travel along the anterior-lateral chest wall and innervates the serratus anterior
muscle? - ANS long thoracic
What nerves innervates the latissimus dorsi muscle? - ANS thoracodorsal
The nerve of Grassi is associated with the - ANS stomach
The veins of sappey drain the - ANS diaphragm
The node of Lund is located in the - ANS Triangle of Calot
Where is Hartmann's pouch located? - ANS gallbladder infundibulum
The small ducts that drain bile directly into the gallbladder are called - ANS Hepatic
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