Last Updated on June 25, 2024
NHA Phlebotomy Technician Anatomy & Physiology Practice Test 30 Questions Answers with Explanation. NHA’s Anatomy & Physiology includes 25 modules of right-sized content interwoven with interactivity and instant performance feedback.
Phlebotomy Technician Anatomy & Physiology Practice Test
Q1. Which of the following best describes the hierarchical organization of the human body from simplest to most complex?
- (A) Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems, Organism
- (B) Tissues, Cells, Organs, Organ Systems, Organism
- (C) Organ Systems, Organs, Tissues, Cells, Organism
- (D) Organs, Organ Systems, Tissues, Cells, Organism
Q2. Which type of chemical bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?
- (A) Ionic bond
- (B) Hydrogen bond
- (C) Covalent bond
- (D) Metallic bond
Q3. The basic unit of life is the:
- (A) Atom
- (B) Molecule
- (C) Cell
- (D) Tissue
Q4. Which type of tissue is responsible for covering body surfaces and lining body cavities?
- (A) Connective tissue
- (B) Epithelial tissue
- (C) Muscle tissue
- (D) Nervous tissue
Q5. Pathogens are:
- (A) Harmful chemicals
- (B) Disease-producing organisms
- (C) Nutritional deficiencies
- (D) Genetic mutations
Q6. The largest organ of the integumentary system is the:
- (A) Heart
- (B) Liver
- (C) Skin
- (D) Lung
Q7. Which bone is the longest in the human body?
- (A) Femur
- (B) Humerus
- (C) Tibia
- (D) Radius
Q8. Muscles are attached to bones by:
- (A) Ligaments
- (B) Cartilage
- (C) Tendons
- (D) Fascia
Q9. The spinal cord is protected by the:
- (A) Cranium
- (B) Vertebral column
- (C) Pelvis
- (D) Rib cage
Q10. Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating vital functions such as heart rate and breathing?
- (A) Cerebrum
- (B) Cerebellum
- (C) Brainstem
- (D) Thalamus
Q11. The sensory system includes all of the following EXCEPT:
- (A) Eyes
- (B) Ears
- (C) Kidneys
- (D) Skin
Q12. Which gland is known as the “master gland” of the endocrine system?
- (A) Thyroid gland
- (B) Pituitary gland
- (C) Adrenal gland
- (D) Pancreas
Q13. What is the primary function of red blood cells?
- (A) Fighting infection
- (B) Clotting blood
- (C) Transporting oxygen
- (D) Regulating body temperature
Q14. The upper chambers of the heart are known as:
- (A) Ventricles
- (B) Atria
- (C) Septa
- (D) Valves
Q15. Arteries carry blood:
- (A) Away from the heart
- (B) Toward the heart
- (C) Only to the lungs
- (D) Only to the brain
Q16. The lymphatic system includes:
- (A) Blood vessels and blood circulation
- (B) Lymph nodes and lymphoid tissue
- (C) Heart and blood vessels
- (D) Liver and pancreas
Q17. Immunity refers to:
- (A) The body’s ability to resist disease
- (B) The production of red blood cells
- (C) The process of digestion
- (D) The regulation of body temperature
Q18. The primary function of the respiratory system is to:
- (A) Transport nutrients
- (B) Exchange gases between the body and the environment
- (C) Regulate body temperature
- (D) Protect against pathogens
Q19. The digestive system begins with the:
- (A) Stomach
- (B) Small intestine
- (C) Mouth
- (D) Esophagus
Q20. Metabolism refers to:
- (A) The breakdown of food
- (B) The total of all chemical reactions in the body
- (C) The absorption of nutrients
- (D) The excretion of waste
Q21. The primary function of the urinary system is to:
- (A) Digest food
- (B) Filter blood and produce urine
- (C) Regulate body temperature
- (D) Fight infections
Q22. The majority of body fluids are found:
- (A) Inside the cells (intracellular)
- (B) Outside the cells (extracellular)
- (C) In the bloodstream
- (D) In the digestive system
Q23. The male reproductive system includes the:
- (A) Ovaries
- (B) Testes
- (C) Uterus
- (D) Fallopian tubes
Q24. During pregnancy, the developing baby is nourished through the:
- (A) Placenta
- (B) Amniotic sac
- (C) Fallopian tube
- (D) Ovaries
Q25. Hereditary diseases are caused by:
- (A) Environmental factors
- (B) Genetic mutations
- (C) Poor nutrition
- (D) Pathogens
Q26. The body’s first line of defense against pathogens is:
- (A) White blood cells
- (B) Skin and mucous membranes
- (C) Antibodies
- (D) Vaccines
Q27. Which part of the brain is responsible for memory and learning?
- (A) Cerebellum
- (B) Hippocampus
- (C) Brainstem
- (D) Thalamus
Q28. Hormones are released directly into the bloodstream by:
- (A) Exocrine glands
- (B) Endocrine glands
- (C) Sweat glands
- (D) Salivary glands
Q29. The process of breathing in is called:
- (A) Expiration
- (B) Inspiration
- (C) Perspiration
- (D) Digestion
Q30. The main function of the large intestine is to:
- (A) Absorb nutrients
- (B) Absorb water and form feces
- (C) Digest proteins
- (D) Detoxify the blood
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