🧠 Anatomy & Physiology MCQs Flashcards
Set – 3 | Nursing & Medical Entrance Exams
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Question 31:
The term medial refers to a structure located:
A. Away from the midline
B. Near body surface
C. Towards the median plane
D. Towards the back
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Rationale
Correct Answer: C. Towards the median plane
Medial indicates a position closer to the median (midline) plane of the body.
This term is frequently tested in nursing and medical entrance examinations.
Question 32:
The median plane divides the body into:
A. Upper and lower halves
B. Anterior and posterior halves
C. Unequal right and left halves
D. Equal right and left halves
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Rationale
Correct Answer: D. Equal right and left halves
The median plane passes through the exact midline of the body.
It divides the body into two symmetrical halves.
Question 33:
Metabolism refers to:
A. Digestion only
B. Excretion only
C. Sum of all biochemical processes
D. Nervous coordination
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Rationale
Correct Answer: C. Sum of all biochemical processes
Metabolism includes anabolism and catabolism.
These reactions are essential for maintaining life.
Question 34:
Study of muscles is called:
A. Osteology
B. Myology
C. Neurology
D. Angiology
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Rationale
Correct Answer: B. Myology
Myology deals with the structure and function of muscles.
It is a common terminology-based question in anatomy exams.
Question 35:
Nephrology is related to the study of:
A. Liver
B. Heart
C. Kidney
D. Lungs
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Rationale
Correct Answer: C. Kidney
Nephrology focuses on kidney structure, function, and diseases.
Frequently asked in nursing officer examinations.
Question 36:
The nervous system is primarily responsible for:
A. Hormone secretion
B. Rapid communication
C. Digestion
D. Oxygen transport
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Rationale
Correct Answer: B. Rapid communication
The nervous system enables quick transmission of impulses.
It maintains coordination and immediate response.
Question 37:
Study of teeth is known as:
A. Odontology
B. Dermatology
C. Neurology
D. Myology
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Rationale
Correct Answer: A. Odontology
Odontology deals with the study of teeth.
Often tested in dental and nursing exams.
Question 38:
Osteology is the study of:
A. Joints
B. Muscles
C. Bones
D. Nerves
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Rationale
Correct Answer: C. Bones
Osteology focuses on the structure of bones.
Bones provide framework and protection.
Question 39:
Examination by touch is called:
A. Inspection
B. Palpation
C. Percussion
D. Auscultation
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Rationale
Correct Answer: B. Palpation
Palpation involves feeling with hands during examination.
Used to assess size, texture, and tenderness.
Question 40:
Tapping the body to assess sounds is known as:
A. Inspection
B. Palpation
C. Percussion
D. Auscultation
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Rationale
Correct Answer: C. Percussion
Percussion produces sounds by tapping the body surface.
Helps assess underlying organs.
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