Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

What is the main function of the heart?

Answer 1

Pumps blood to lungs to get oxygen (oxygenated), and then pumps the oxygenated blood to the rest of the body’s cells and tissues.

Question 2

What are the two upper chambers of the heart called?

Answer 2

Atria

Question 3

What is an arrythmia?

Answer 3

Heart beats irregularly.

Question 4

What is atrial fibrillation?

Answer 4

Top chambers of heart don’t beat normally and can cause blood clots.

Question 5

What is heart failure?

Answer 5

Heart muscle is weakened and cannot pump blood appropriately from the heart.

Question 6

What are the three types of blood vessels?

Answer 6

• Arteries
• Veins
• Capillaries

Question 7

What do arteries do?

Answer 7

Carry oxygenated blood to organs.

Question 8

What do veins do?

Answer 8

Carry non-oxygenated blood from organs.

Question 9

What is the function of capillaries?

Answer 9

Connect arteries to veins.

Question 10

What is hypertension?

Answer 10

Blood pressure is too high in the blood vessels.

Question 11

What can hypertension lead to?

Answer 11

• Rupturing of blood vessels
• Stroke
• Organ damage

Question 12

What is hypercholesteremia?

Answer 12

Cholesterol (fat) builds up in the arteries.

Question 13

What is an embolism?

Answer 13

Blood clot forms and blocks blood flow to an organ.

Question 14

What is dermatitis?

Answer 14

Inflammation of the skin.

Question 15

What is eczema?

Answer 15

Dry, itchy patches of skin.

Question 16

What is psoriasis?

Answer 16

Patches of thick, red skin due to a buildup of skin cells.

Question 17

What does acne result from?

Answer 17

Hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells.

Question 18

What is the most common cancer in the U.S.?

Answer 18

Skin cancer.

Question 19

What is the function of the pituitary gland?

Answer 19

Secretes hormones that regulate organ function in the body.

Question 20

What does the thyroid gland secrete?

Answer 20

Thyroid hormone responsible for cell metabolism.

Question 21

What is hypothyroidism?

Answer 21

Thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone.

Question 22

What are the symptoms of hypothyroidism?

Answer 22

• Weight gain
• Hair thinning
• Depression

Question 23

What is hyperthyroidism?

Answer 23

Thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone.

Question 24

What does the pancreas secrete?

Answer 24

Insulin and glucagon to decrease and increase blood glucose.

Question 25

What is diabetes?

Answer 25

Condition that occurs when blood sugar is too high for a long period of time.

Question 26

What are the two types of diabetes?

Answer 26

• Type 1 (insulin dependent)
• Type 2 (non-insulin-dependent)

Question 27

What is the function of the mouth in the gastrointestinal system?

Answer 27

Chews and swallows food or medications.

Question 28

What is the function of the esophagus?

Answer 28

Pipe from mouth to stomach.

Question 29

What is acid reflux?

Answer 29

Acid from stomach travels up the esophagus, causing burning.

Question 30

What is hepatitis?

Answer 30

Inflammation of the liver due to alcohol, medications, or viral infections.

Question 31

What are hemorrhoids?

Answer 31

Swollen, inflamed veins in anus or lower rectum due to straining or pregnancy.

Question 32

What is colon cancer?

Answer 32

Abnormal tumor growth in the colon or rectum that can spread to other parts of the body.

Question 33

What do acid reducers do?

Answer 33

Lower acid in the stomach to prevent acid reflux.

Question 34

What do laxatives do?

Answer 34

Help relieve constipation by stimulating muscles in the bowels.

Question 35

What are the symptoms of constipation?

Answer 35

Hard stools caused by too much water being absorbed from feces.

Question 36

What are the symptoms of diarrhea?

Answer 36

Loose stools caused by not enough water being absorbed by the GI tract.

Question 37

What does IBS stand for?

Answer 37

Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Question 38

What is IBS?

Answer 38

Chronic inflammation of the bowels; can cause diarrhea or constipation.

Question 39

What is the definition of Anatomy?

Answer 39

Structure and location of a specific body part

Anatomy focuses on the physical aspects of the body.

Question 40

Provide an example of Anatomy.

Answer 40

Heart is located in the chest

The heart consists of two top chambers (atria) and two bottom chambers (ventricles).

Question 41

What is the definition of Physiology?

Answer 41

Function of a specific body part

Physiology deals with how body parts work.

Question 42

Provide an example of Physiology.

Answer 42

Heart pumps blood throughout the body

This highlights the heart’s role in circulation.

Question 43

How does Anatomy & Physiology help pharmacy technicians?

Answer 43

Helps technicians communicate with prescriber’s offices and serve patient’s needs better

Understanding A & P is essential for effective communication in healthcare.

Question 44

What role does Anatomy & Physiology play in medication error prevention?

Answer 44

Helps technicians identify when a diagnosis doesn’t match a medication that has been prescribed

This knowledge is critical for ensuring patient safety.

Question 45

What exams require knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology?

Answer 45

Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) and Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification exam

These exams assess the competency of pharmacy technicians.

Question 46

Fill in the blank: Anatomy focuses on the __________ and location of a specific body part.

Answer 46

structure

Question 47

Fill in the blank: Physiology is concerned with the __________ of a specific body part.

Answer 47

function

Question 48

True or False: Anatomy includes the study of how organs work together.

Answer 48

False

Anatomy is primarily about structure, while physiology addresses function.