Anatomy & Physiology - Assistant Nursing and Midwifery (ANM) First Year Exam Model Questions
Assistant Nursing and Midwifery(ANM) First Year Exam
PAPER 1 | Anatomy & Physiology
You will have 1 hour to answer all 89 questions.
A. Multiple choice questions 55X1=55
1. Which is the largest cavity in the human body?
A. Orbital cavity
B. Cranial cavity
C. Pelvic cavity
D. Abdominal cavity
2. Which is the smallest bone in the human body?
A. Mandible
B. incus
C. Stapes
D. clavicle
3. Which is the middle layer of heart?
A. Myocardium
B. Pericardium
C. Endocardium
D. Epicardium
4. Which is the largest artery in our human body?
A. Pulmonary artery
B. Aorta
C. Superior vena cave
D. Inferior vena cava
5. Which is the largest organ in our body?
A. Liver
B. pancreas
C. Skin
D. Brain
6. Which is the small movable lid situated just above the larynx to prevent food And drink from entering the trachea?
A. Larynx
B. Pharynx
C. Epiglottis
D. Palate
7. Which enzyme is produced by stomach?
A. Insulin
B. Rennin
C. Bile
D. Pepsin
8. Which organ is responsible to store the bile?
A. Small intestine
B. Gall bladder
C. Stomach
D. Large intestine
9. What is a human heart made up of?
A. Tissue
B. Muscle
C. Skin
D. Bone
10. Which of the following part of human skeleton forms the helmet for the protection of human brain?
A. Cranium
B. Temporal bone
C. Hyoid
D. Mandible
11. Which of the following is the structure and functional unit of the human Nervous system?
A. Brain
B. Axon
C. Dendron
D. Neuron
12. How many pairs of the spinal nerve are found in human body?
A. 33
B. 31
C. 13
D. 12
13. The membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord is known as?
A. Pleura
B. Myocardium
C. Meninges
D. Skin
14. White blood cells (WBC) are also known as?
A. Erythrocytes
B. Thrombocytes
C. Leukocytes
D. Eosinophils
15. Which among the following is structural and functional unit of a kidney?
A. Nephron
B. Ureters
C. Urethra
D. Henle’s loop
16. Lungs are covered by
A. Pleural membrane
B. Peritoneum
C. Pericardium
D. Muscles
17. Which enzyme is produced by kidney?
A. Rennin
B. Adenosine
C. Nitric oxide
D. Dopamine
18. Which of the following part allows gas exchange in the Lungs?
A. Alveoli
B. Trachea
C. Bronchioles
D. Pleurae
19. The skeletal system is made up of
A. Muscles and bones
B. Bones, joints, cartilages and tendons
C. Tissues & cells
D. Ribs, heart & lungs
20. Which is the heat regulating centre?
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Hypothalamus
D. Medulla oblongata
21. Which of the following structures produces the female gamete?
A. Ovary
B. Uterus
C. Cervix
D. Fallopian tube
22. What are male gametes called?
A. Ova
B. Sperm
C. Testes
D. Testosterone
23.What is the function of the epididymis?
A. Sperm maturation and storage
B. Produces the bulk of seminal fluid
C. Provides nitric oxide needed for erections
D. Spermatogenesis
24.Other than the nervous system, which other system helps in control and coordination of the body.
A. Respiratory System
B. Endocrine System
C. Digestive System
D. Excretory System
25.Which of the following gland is responsible for the development of milk secreting glands?
A. Pituitary
B. Pineal
C. Thymus
D. Hypothalamus
26. When you inhale, your lungs
A. Inflate
B. Turn purple
C. Deflate
D. None of the above
27.Which hormone is secreted by thyroid gland?
A. Calcitonin
B. Oxytocin
C. Melatonin
D. Vasopressin
28.Growth hormone is secreted by which gland?
A. Adrenal gland
B. Pineal gland
C. Pituitary gland
D. Thymus gland
29.The sleep – wake cycle of the body is regulated by which hormone?
A. Progesterone
B. Cortisol
C. Prolactin
D. Melatonin
30.Blood pressure in the human body is controlled by
A. Adrenal gland
B. Thyroid gland
C. Thymus gland
D. Pituitary gland
31.The function of the urinary system includes.
A. Produce, store and eliminate wastes from the body
B. Control movement
C. Produce heat, keeping us warm
D. Balance body weight
32. The process of voiding urine from the bladder is known as:
A. Menstruation
B. Implantation
C. Excretion
D. Micturition
33. Most of the nutrient absorption along the alimentary canal occurs in the
A. Ascending colon
B. Stomach
C. Small Intestine
D. Liver
34. Bile juice is formed in the
A. Gall bladder
B. Pancreas
C. Kidney
D. Small intestine
35.Which is the longest organ of digestive system in the human body?
A. Large intestine
B. Small intestine
C. Esophagus
D. Pancreas
36. The dilatation and constriction of the pupil of the eye is due to the effect of
A. Temperature
B. Noise
C. Light
D. Pressure
37. The most delicate layer of the eyeball where the photoreceptors are located are
A. Choroid
B. Sclera
C. Cornea
D. Retina
38. It receives sound vibration and passes to the eardrum
A. Outer ear
B. Middle ear
C. Inner ear
D. Eustachian tube
39. Which of the following is the outside layer of the skin?
A. Dermis
B. Epidermis
C. Subcutaneous fat
D. None of the above
40.Which of the following is your skin’s natural oil, produced by the sebaceous glands?
A. Melanin
B. Follicle
C. Sebum
D. Collagen
41. If there is an injury in the hypothalamus region of the brain, it is most likely to affect
A. Regulation of body temperature
B. Decision making
C. Co-ordination during locomotion
D. Short-term memory
42.The part of the brain responsible for voluntary movements is the
A. cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Brain stem
D. Cranial nerves
43. The Peripheral Nervous System is made up of
A. Brain and spinal cord
B. Spinal cord and spinal nerves
C. Spinal nerves and brain
D. All of the above.
44.The kidneys are located in:
A. On either side of the lung
B. Dorsal to the liver
C. within the mesentery of the small intestine
D. Lumbar region
45. Which of the following blood cells play an important role in blood clotting?
A. Thrombocytes
B. Neutrophils
C. Leucocytes
D. Erythrocytes
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46. Which blood cells secrete antibody
A. Eosinophils
B. Neutrophils
C. lymphocytes
D. Monocytes
47. Which of the following is usually not found in the urine?
A. Urea
B. Uric acid
C. Ammonia
D. Glucose
48. Which of the following organs contains the ‘Bundle of His’?
A. Pancreas
B. Brain
C. Kidney
D. Heart
49.The balancing organ of the ear is
A. Malleus
B. Vestibule
C. Tympanic membrane
D. Cochlea
50. The kidney secretes _____ for the purpose of stimulating RBC production.
A. Renin
B. Erythropoietin
C. Thrombopoietin
D. Angiotensin
51. Humans have _____ lobes in the left lung.
A. 3
B. 2
C. 4
D.1
52. The primary function of the cerebrospinal fluid is to:
A. Protect the brain
B. Provide nutrients to the surrounding tissues
C. Remove waste products
D. All of the above
53. What is Human Physiology?
A. Human physiology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior
B. Human physiology is the study of the internal and external structures of the human body
C. Human physiology is the study of the functions of body parts
D. Human physiology is the study of microscopic organisms
54. Which of the following is a connective tissue that connect two bones to each other?
A. Tendon
B. Ligament
C. Cartilage
D. None of the above
55.Which of the blood group is considered a universal donor?
A. A group
B. O group
C. AB group
D. B group
B. Fill in the blanks 20X1=20
56. The outer hard covering of tooth is ______________
57. Trachea is also known as ____________________
58. Normal PH of blood___________________
59. ______________ is the largest lymphatic organ in the body?
60. Normal heart sound is _________________
61. Urea, ammonia, creatinine and uric acid are collectively known as_____________wastes.
62.Larynx is also known as _______________________
63._______________________ is a series of wave like muscle contraction in the digestive tract.
64._______________________ is the largest part of the brain.
65.Platelets are also known as _______________________
66.Osteology is the study of ________________
67.The color of the oxygenated blood is ____________________
68.Foramen magnum is an opening present on the ____________________
69.___________________ are responsible for the skin elasticity.
70. Epidermis have _______________________ cells that are responsible for the skin color.
71.________________________ are the abnormalities present on birth.
72.Beauty bones are also known as _______________________
73. The tidal volume of lungs in males is about____________________
74. Exchange of gases between the lungs and tissue is called________________
75.There are ______________ para nasal sinuses are present in the nasal cavity.
C. Match the column 10X1=10
76. Caecum - A. Heart
77. Bronchi - B. Nervous system
78. RBC - C. Stomach
79. malleus - D. Cells & tissues
80. Optic nerve - E. Large intestine
81. Tricuspid valve - F. Small intestine
82. Meninges - G. Erythrocytes
83. Histology - H. Lungs
84. Jejunum - I. Ear
85. Pylorus - J. Eyes
D. Short Answers
86. Write down the 3 pairs of salivary glands? 3X1=3
A._______________________
B._______________________
C._______________________
87. What are the 5 parts of large intestine? 5X1=5
A._________________________
B._________________________
C._________________________
D._________________________
E.__________________________
88. Mention any 3 layers of skin? 3X1=3
A.___________________________
B.___________________________
89. What are the 4 types of permanent teeth in human body? 4X1=4
A._____________________________
B._____________________________
C._____________________________
D._____________________________
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