CCMA Anatomy and Physiology Practice Test

Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Mitochondrion

• Lysosome

Which body system includes the skin, hair, and nails?

• Endocrine

• Integumentary

• Skeletal

• Nervous

Which plane divides the body into left and right parts?

• Frontal

• Sagittal

• Transverse

• Coronal

The heart is located in which cavity?

• Abdominal

• Thoracic

• Pelvic

• Cranial

Which of the following structures transports oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?

• Pulmonary artery

• Pulmonary vein

• Aorta

• Vena cava

The small intestine is primarily responsible for:

• Producing insulin

• Absorbing nutrients

• Filtering blood

• Storing bile

What is the basic unit of life?

• Atom

• Tissue

• Organ

• Cell

Which gland regulates metabolism?

• Adrenal

• Pituitary

• Thyroid

• Thymus

The nucleus contains:

• Ribosomes

• DNA

• Mitochondria

• Lysosomes

The cell membrane is:

• Permeable to all substances

• Only found in prokaryotic cells

• Selectively permeable

• Rigid and immobile