ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY QUESTIONS
Anatomy & Physiology Exam Questions
Part A: Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which organelle is the site of ATP production via oxidative phosphorylation?
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Ribosome
D. Endoplasmic reticulum
Answer: B
2. The resting membrane potential of most cells is closest to:
A. +30 mV
B. −70 mV
C. 0 mV
D. −120 mV
Answer: B
3. Which connective tissue type stores fat?
A. Dense regular
B. Adipose
C. Cartilage
D. Reticular
Answer: B
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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY QUESTIONS
4. The functional unit of the kidney is the:
A. Nephron
B. Glomerulus
C. Collecting duct
D. Loop of Henle
Answer: A
5. Which hormone increases blood calcium by stimulating bone resorption?
A. Calcitonin
B. Parathyroid hormone
C. Aldosterone
D. Insulin
Answer: B
6. The primary pacemaker of the heart is:
A. AV node
B. SA node
C. Purkinje fibers
D. Bundle of His
Answer: B
7. Surfactant is secreted by:
A. Type I pneumocytes
B. Type II pneumocytes
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