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Anatomy and Physiology test review EXAM 2025 – 2026 Review GRADED A+
QUESTIONS WIT H CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
What is microscopic anatomy?
anatomy that requires a microscope to be seen
what is regional anatomy?
a branch of medical science that studies the anatomical structures within specific
regions of the body
What is systematic anatomy?
the study of the human body by examining individual organ systems, such as the
skeletal, circulatory, or nervous systems, and all the structures that work together to
perform a specific function within that system
What is gross anatomy?
Study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye
Direction towards the sides of the body is called
Lateral
______means to lie on one's stomach
Prone
means nearer to the point of attachment of a limb
Proximal
Means above or closer to the head
Superior, or cranial
Region below your navel or belly button where your bladder would be found
hypogastric region
The _________________________________ cavity is actually two cavities
combined and holds organs for digestion and urination.
The abdominopelvic cavity
__________________ cavity houses the spinal cord.
Vertebral cavity
The _________________________________ cavity holds the heart and lungs.
Thoracic cavity
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The study of cells is called?
cytology
The study of tissues is called?
Histology
What does the term Pluripotent mean, and which cells are pluripotent?
Meaning: Can turn into almost any type of cell in the body, but not every single one
(like not placenta cells).
Which cells: Embryonic stem cells.
What is the term or process that transforms stem cells into any kind of cell?
cellular differentiation
What is another name for white blood cells?
leukocytes
What is the function of platelets in blood?
to stop bleeding by forming a plug or clot at the site of a blood vessel injury
Endothelial cells are found where in the body?
Where: They line the inside of blood vessels and lymph vessels.
Another name for fat cells are ___________________.
adipocytes
What are four types of tissue in the human body?
epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue, nervous tissue
What is the difference between simple and stratified?
Simple refers to a single layer of cells, while stratified refers to multiple layers of cells
What is the basement membrane?
What: A thin layer that anchors and supports the cells sitting on it (like a foundation
for tissue).
Why is the Lumen considered free space?
Why free space: The hollow, open area inside a tube-like structure (like inside blood
vessels or intestines). It's "free space" because stuff flows through it.
What is the function and location of the nucleus?
Function: Stores DNA and controls cell activities.
Location: In the center of eukaryotic cells.
What is the function and location of the nucleolus?
Function: Makes ribosomes.
Location: Inside the nucleus.
Anatomy and Physiology test review EXAM 2025 – 2026 Review GRADED A+
QUESTIONS WIT H CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
What is microscopic anatomy?
anatomy that requires a microscope to be seen
what is regional anatomy?
a branch of medical science that studies the anatomical structures within specific
regions of the body
What is systematic anatomy?
the study of the human body by examining individual organ systems, such as the
skeletal, circulatory, or nervous systems, and all the structures that work together to
perform a specific function within that system
What is gross anatomy?
Study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye
Direction towards the sides of the body is called
Lateral
______means to lie on one's stomach
Prone
means nearer to the point of attachment of a limb
Proximal
Means above or closer to the head
Superior, or cranial
Region below your navel or belly button where your bladder would be found
hypogastric region
The _________________________________ cavity is actually two cavities
combined and holds organs for digestion and urination.
The abdominopelvic cavity
__________________ cavity houses the spinal cord.
Vertebral cavity
The _________________________________ cavity holds the heart and lungs.
Thoracic cavity
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The study of cells is called?
cytology
The study of tissues is called?
Histology
What does the term Pluripotent mean, and which cells are pluripotent?
Meaning: Can turn into almost any type of cell in the body, but not every single one
(like not placenta cells).
Which cells: Embryonic stem cells.
What is the term or process that transforms stem cells into any kind of cell?
cellular differentiation
What is another name for white blood cells?
leukocytes
What is the function of platelets in blood?
to stop bleeding by forming a plug or clot at the site of a blood vessel injury
Endothelial cells are found where in the body?
Where: They line the inside of blood vessels and lymph vessels.
Another name for fat cells are ___________________.
adipocytes
What are four types of tissue in the human body?
epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue, nervous tissue
What is the difference between simple and stratified?
Simple refers to a single layer of cells, while stratified refers to multiple layers of cells
What is the basement membrane?
What: A thin layer that anchors and supports the cells sitting on it (like a foundation
for tissue).
Why is the Lumen considered free space?
Why free space: The hollow, open area inside a tube-like structure (like inside blood
vessels or intestines). It's "free space" because stuff flows through it.
What is the function and location of the nucleus?
Function: Stores DNA and controls cell activities.
Location: In the center of eukaryotic cells.
What is the function and location of the nucleolus?
Function: Makes ribosomes.
Location: Inside the nucleus.
