Anatomy and Physiology for Coaching Exam Practice Test

Sample Questions and Answers

• Which of the following is the primary function of the skeletal system?
  A) Protects vital organs
  B) Produces blood cells
  C) Stores fat
  D) All of the above
  Answer: D
• Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?
  A) Humerus
  B) Femur
  C) Skull
  D) Tibia
  Answer: C
• Which organ is primarily responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
  A) Liver
  B) Lungs
  C) Heart
  D) Kidney
  Answer: C
• The term “homeostasis” refers to:
  A) The process of breaking down food for energy
  B) The maintenance of a stable internal environment
  C) The production of red blood cells
  D) The contraction of muscles
  Answer: B
• Which type of muscle is under voluntary control?
  A) Cardiac muscle
  B) Smooth muscle
  C) Skeletal muscle
  D) None of the above
  Answer: C
• What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
  A) To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood
  B) To allow movement of the body
  C) To filter waste from the blood
  D) To digest food
  Answer: A
• Which of the following is the largest organ in the human body?
  A) Liver
  B) Heart
  C) Skin
  D) Brain
  Answer: C
• What is the function of the mitochondria in cells?
  A) To regulate the cell cycle
  B) To produce energy (ATP)
  C) To store genetic information
  D) To help in protein synthesis
  Answer: B
• Which type of connective tissue connects muscles to bones?
  A) Ligaments
  B) Tendons
  C) Cartilage
  D) Blood
  Answer: B
• Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure?
  A) Cerebrum
  B) Cerebellum
  C) Medulla oblongata
  D) Thalamus
  Answer: C
• The primary function of red blood cells is to:
  A) Carry oxygen throughout the body
  B) Fight infections
  C) Aid in blood clotting
  D) Store iron
  Answer: A
• Which of the following organs is involved in the digestion of food?
  A) Heart
  B) Stomach
  C) Lungs
  D) Kidneys
  Answer: B
• The process by which muscles shorten and generate force is called:
  A) Contraction
  B) Relaxation
  C) Extension
  D) Inhibition
  Answer: A
• Which of the following is a function of the lymphatic system?
  A) Absorbing nutrients from food
  B) Producing hormones
  C) Removing waste products from the blood
  D) Fighting infections
  Answer: D
• Which of the following is a part of the digestive system?
  A) Heart
  B) Large intestine
  C) Lungs
  D) Skin
  Answer: B
• What is the function of the nervous system?
  A) To control the body’s movements
  B) To send signals to and from the brain
  C) To regulate body temperature
  D) Both A and B
  Answer: D
• The bones of the human body are primarily composed of:
  A) Collagen
  B) Cartilage
  C) Calcium phosphate
  D) Blood cells
  Answer: C
• Which system is responsible for the removal of metabolic waste from the body?
  A) Digestive system
  B) Endocrine system
  C) Urinary system
  D) Nervous system
  Answer: C
• The body’s natural response to stress that prepares it for “fight or flight” is activated by:
  A) The parasympathetic nervous system
  B) The sympathetic nervous system
  C) The endocrine system
  D) The lymphatic system
  Answer: B
• Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
  A) Insulin
  B) Adrenaline
  C) Estrogen
  D) Thyroxine
  Answer: A
• Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of movement?
  A) Hinge joint
  B) Ball-and-socket joint
  C) Pivot joint
  D) Saddle joint
  Answer: B
• Which of the following organs is responsible for detoxifying chemicals and metabolizing drugs?
  A) Stomach
  B) Kidney
  C) Liver
  D) Spleen
  Answer: C
• Which muscle is primarily responsible for breathing?
  A) Biceps
  B) Diaphragm
  C) Quadriceps
  D) Trapezius
  Answer: B
• Which part of the nervous system controls involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion?
  A) Somatic nervous system
  B) Autonomic nervous system
  C) Central nervous system
  D) Peripheral nervous system
  Answer: B
• Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system?
  A) To exchange gases in the lungs
  B) To transport nutrients and oxygen to the body’s cells
  C) To protect the body from infection
  D) To regulate body temperature
  Answer: B
• What is the primary role of the endocrine system?
  A) To regulate the body’s metabolic processes through hormones
  B) To digest food
  C) To pump blood through the body
  D) To remove waste products from the blood
  Answer: A
• What is the largest muscle group in the human body?
  A) Quadriceps
  B) Gluteals
  C) Hamstrings
  D) Trapezius
  Answer: B