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Anatomy & Physiology Test PCT EXAM 2025 – 2026 Review GRADED A+
QUESTIONS WIT H CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
The body's process of achieving and keeping a state of balance is called
what?
homeostasis
Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets make up which part of blood?
formed elements
Physiology is the study of _________________.
movement/function of systems
Tendons attach muscles to ______________.
bone
How is it possible for a disease that attacks nerve cells to affect muscle
function?
Nerves are responsible for sending messages to muscles.
Which of the following statements is true about Escherichia coli (E-coli)
bacteria?
You must wash your hands after using the restroom because this bacteria is present
in feces.
Which organ in the endocrine system also serves as both an endocrine gland
and an exocrine gland?
pancreas
Neurotransmitters help impulses "jump" across ____________ between cells.
synapse
Which option shows the correct order from simplest to most complex?
cells, tissues, organs, body systems, organisms
In the image, locate the cardiac sphincter.
A
Receiving stimuli to allow the body to react to changes is the primary function
of which body system?
Sensory System
In the image, which part of the cell is known as the "brain" of the cell?
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nucleus (A)
Which muscles of the respiratory system are located between the ribs?
Intercostal Muscles
Which of the following reproductive disorders is NOT an STD?
Infertility
Which of the following conditions could not occur with the body parts listed?
Sprained Patella
Rachel is 51 years old and is overweight. She has been diagnosed with type 2
diabetes. Which of the following is true of Rachel's condition?
Does not produce enough insulin
Taking in nutrients from food, absorbing water, and eliminating solid waste are
the main functions of which body system?
Digestive system
In the image, locate a fallopian tube.
A
Which of these organs stores the bile from the liver until it is needed in the
small intestine?
gallbladder
About 90% of the information about a person's surroundings reaches the brain
through which sense?
vision
What are the bottom two chambers of the heart called?
ventricles
For which type of lesion would a bandage be most important, in order to keep
bacteria and other pathogens from entering the body?
ulcer
Which nervous system disease involves the death of nerve cells in the brain
and is the primary cause of dementia?
Alzheimer's disease
Which body system makes up 40% of a person's body weight?
Musculatory system
Secreting hormones to regulate body activities is the primary function of
which body system?
The endocrine system
Anatomy & Physiology Test PCT EXAM 2025 – 2026 Review GRADED A+
QUESTIONS WIT H CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
The body's process of achieving and keeping a state of balance is called
what?
homeostasis
Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets make up which part of blood?
formed elements
Physiology is the study of _________________.
movement/function of systems
Tendons attach muscles to ______________.
bone
How is it possible for a disease that attacks nerve cells to affect muscle
function?
Nerves are responsible for sending messages to muscles.
Which of the following statements is true about Escherichia coli (E-coli)
bacteria?
You must wash your hands after using the restroom because this bacteria is present
in feces.
Which organ in the endocrine system also serves as both an endocrine gland
and an exocrine gland?
pancreas
Neurotransmitters help impulses "jump" across ____________ between cells.
synapse
Which option shows the correct order from simplest to most complex?
cells, tissues, organs, body systems, organisms
In the image, locate the cardiac sphincter.
A
Receiving stimuli to allow the body to react to changes is the primary function
of which body system?
Sensory System
In the image, which part of the cell is known as the "brain" of the cell?
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nucleus (A)
Which muscles of the respiratory system are located between the ribs?
Intercostal Muscles
Which of the following reproductive disorders is NOT an STD?
Infertility
Which of the following conditions could not occur with the body parts listed?
Sprained Patella
Rachel is 51 years old and is overweight. She has been diagnosed with type 2
diabetes. Which of the following is true of Rachel's condition?
Does not produce enough insulin
Taking in nutrients from food, absorbing water, and eliminating solid waste are
the main functions of which body system?
Digestive system
In the image, locate a fallopian tube.
A
Which of these organs stores the bile from the liver until it is needed in the
small intestine?
gallbladder
About 90% of the information about a person's surroundings reaches the brain
through which sense?
vision
What are the bottom two chambers of the heart called?
ventricles
For which type of lesion would a bandage be most important, in order to keep
bacteria and other pathogens from entering the body?
ulcer
Which nervous system disease involves the death of nerve cells in the brain
and is the primary cause of dementia?
Alzheimer's disease
Which body system makes up 40% of a person's body weight?
Musculatory system
Secreting hormones to regulate body activities is the primary function of
which body system?
The endocrine system
