Human Anatomy Practice Test — Answer Key
University of Miami — HCS 212
1. B
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. C
10. C
11. B
12. A
13. B
14. B
15. A
16. C
17. B
18. B
19. B
20. C
21. A
22. A
23. B
24. B
25. C
26. A
27. B
28. C
29. B
30. B
31. Anatomy is the study of body structure and the relationships between body
parts.
32. Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.
33. Origin is the less movable attachment; insertion is the more movable
attachment.
34. Skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle.
35. It supports the body, protects organs, allows movement, stores minerals, and
produces blood cells.
36. Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment.
37. Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left ventricle.
38. Veins carry blood toward the heart.
39. It brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide.
40. Stomach and intestines, or liver and pancreas.
41. The kidneys filter blood, remove wastes, and regulate water and electrolytes.
42. The epidermis is the outer protective layer of the skin.
43. Proximal means closer to the trunk; distal means farther from the trunk.
44. Capillaries allow exchange of gases, nutrients, and wastes between blood and
tissues.
45. It protects the spinal cord and supports the body.
46. The liver produces bile, which helps break down fats.
47. The bladder stores urine before it is eliminated.
48. The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord; the PNS includes nerves outside the
CNS.
49. Heart and lungs.
50. Tendons connect muscle to bone.
University of Miami — HCS 212
1. B
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. C
10. C
11. B
12. A
13. B
14. B
15. A
16. C
17. B
18. B
19. B
20. C
21. A
22. A
23. B
24. B
25. C
26. A
27. B
28. C
29. B
30. B
31. Anatomy is the study of body structure and the relationships between body
parts.
32. Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.
33. Origin is the less movable attachment; insertion is the more movable
attachment.
34. Skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle.
35. It supports the body, protects organs, allows movement, stores minerals, and
produces blood cells.
36. Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment.
37. Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left ventricle.
38. Veins carry blood toward the heart.
39. It brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide.
40. Stomach and intestines, or liver and pancreas.
41. The kidneys filter blood, remove wastes, and regulate water and electrolytes.
42. The epidermis is the outer protective layer of the skin.
43. Proximal means closer to the trunk; distal means farther from the trunk.
44. Capillaries allow exchange of gases, nutrients, and wastes between blood and
tissues.
45. It protects the spinal cord and supports the body.
46. The liver produces bile, which helps break down fats.
47. The bladder stores urine before it is eliminated.
48. The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord; the PNS includes nerves outside the
CNS.
49. Heart and lungs.
50. Tendons connect muscle to bone.
