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WGU D313 Anatomy and Physiology Objective
Assessment 2025 | Up-to-Date Exam
Questions with Detailed Answers

Question 1: Multiple Choice
Which organ is responsible for the production of bile?
A. Stomach
B. Pancreas
C. Liver
D. Gallbladder
Answer: C. Liver
Rationale: The liver produces bile, which is essential for the digestion
and absorption of fats. The gallbladder stores and releases bile, but it
does not produce it.


Question 2: True/False
The left ventricle of the heart pumps oxygen-rich blood into the
pulmonary circulation.
Answer: False
Rationale: The left ventricle pumps oxygen-rich blood into the systemic
circulation via the aorta, while the right ventricle pumps oxygen-poor
blood into the pulmonary circulation.


Question 3: Short Answer
Name the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtration.

,Answer: Nephron
Rationale: The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney where
filtration, reabsorption, and secretion occur, contributing to urine
formation.


Question 4: Scenario-Based
A patient has a spinal cord injury at the level of C3. Which
physiological process might be compromised?
A. Breathing
B. Digestion
C. Circulation
D. Hearing
Answer: A. Breathing
Rationale: The spinal cord at the level of C3 is involved in controlling
the diaphragm via the phrenic nerve. Injury at this level may impair
respiratory function.


Question 5: Multiple Choice
Which type of muscle tissue is striated and involuntary?
A. Skeletal
B. Cardiac
C. Smooth
D. Voluntary
Answer: B. Cardiac
Rationale: Cardiac muscle is striated and involuntary, enabling the heart
to contract rhythmically without conscious control.

,Question 6: True/False
Osteoclasts are responsible for bone formation.
Answer: False
Rationale: Osteoclasts break down bone tissue, while osteoblasts are
responsible for bone formation.


Question 7: Short Answer
What is the primary function of the large intestine?
Answer: Water absorption and feces formation
Rationale: The large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes from
indigestible food matter and compacts it into feces for elimination.


Question 8: Scenario-Based
A patient has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Which symptom
is most consistent with this condition?
A. Weight gain
B. Fatigue
C. Heat intolerance
D. Cold intolerance
Answer: C. Heat intolerance
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism increases metabolic rate, often leading to
symptoms such as heat intolerance, weight loss, and restlessness.


Question 9: Multiple Choice

, Which part of the brain regulates balance and coordination?
A. Cerebrum
B. Brainstem
C. Cerebellum
D. Hypothalamus
Answer: C. Cerebellum
Rationale: The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements, balance,
and posture.


Question 10: True/False
The pulmonary veins carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
Answer: False
Rationale: The pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs
to the left atrium of the heart, while the pulmonary arteries carry
deoxygenated blood to the lungs.




Question 11: Multiple Choice
Which of the following structures is primarily responsible for nutrient
absorption in the digestive system?
A. Stomach
B. Small intestine
C. Large intestine
D. Esophagus
Answer: B. Small intestine
Rationale: The small intestine is responsible for the majority of nutrient
absorption. Its villi and microvilli increase surface area for absorption.

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