Anatomy Interview Preparation Guide
Refine your Anatomy interview skills with our 32 critical questions. These questions are specifically selected to challenge and enhance your knowledge in Anatomy. Perfect for all proficiency levels, they are key to your interview success. Download the free PDF to have all 32 questions at your fingertips. This resource is designed to boost your confidence and ensure youre interview-ready.32 Anatomy Questions and Answers:
1 :: Which of the following involves the injection of radioisotopes into the body?
► a) Radiography
► b) PET
► c) CT imaging
► d) MRI
Answer - b
► b) PET
► c) CT imaging
► d) MRI
Answer - b
2 :: Histology is the study for which of the following:
► a) Cells and membranes
► b) Skin
► c) Organs and organ systems
► d) Tissues
Answer - d
► b) Skin
► c) Organs and organ systems
► d) Tissues
Answer - d
3 :: What is the function of serous membranes?
► a) To prevent fluid loss from an organ
► b) To reduce friction between internal organs
► c) To circulate blood around the organ
► d) To conserve heat within the organ
Answer - b
► b) To reduce friction between internal organs
► c) To circulate blood around the organ
► d) To conserve heat within the organ
Answer - b
4 :: The heart is ____ to the lungs:
► a) Superior
► b) Dorsal
► c) Medial
► d) Lateral
Answer - c
► b) Dorsal
► c) Medial
► d) Lateral
Answer - c
5 :: The elbow is ______ the wrist:
► a) Distal
► b) Lateral
► c) Ventral
► d) Proximal
Answer - d
► b) Lateral
► c) Ventral
► d) Proximal
Answer - d
6 :: Which of the following is an example of applied physiology?
► a) Measuring the length of the femur on a fetus using ultrasound
► b) Locating an injury to a tendon in the shoulder using CT imaging
► c) Describing the process of how a toxin interferes with nerve impulse conduction
► d) Identifying the types of cells found in a biopsy sample of lung tissue
Answer - c
► b) Locating an injury to a tendon in the shoulder using CT imaging
► c) Describing the process of how a toxin interferes with nerve impulse conduction
► d) Identifying the types of cells found in a biopsy sample of lung tissue
Answer - c
7 :: A vertical plane through the body dividing it into right and left is termed:
► a) Sagittal
► b) Lateral
► c) Transverse
► d) Frontal
Answer - a
► b) Lateral
► c) Transverse
► d) Frontal
Answer - a
8 :: The sum of all chemical reactions in the body is termed:
► a) Homeostasis
► b) Physiology
► c) Dynamic feedback
► d) Metabolism
Answer - d
► b) Physiology
► c) Dynamic feedback
► d) Metabolism
Answer - d
9 :: Which of the following is not a characteristic of life?
► a) Growth
► b) Responsiveness
► c) Reproduction
► d) Organ systems
Answer - d
► b) Responsiveness
► c) Reproduction
► d) Organ systems
Answer - d
10 :: A homeostatic imbalance:
► a) Must be restored by negative feedback mechanisms
► b) Is considered the cause of most diseases
► c) Is when the internal conditions of the body become more stable
► d) Only occur when positive feedback mechanisms are overwhelmed
Answer - b
► b) Is considered the cause of most diseases
► c) Is when the internal conditions of the body become more stable
► d) Only occur when positive feedback mechanisms are overwhelmed
Answer - b