HESI A&P-Chamberlain Sprain When a ligament is stretched or torn Ligament Connects bone to bone at the joint Strain A stretch or tear in a muscle or tendon Tendon Connects muscle to bone Fibrous joints are also called... fixed or immovable joints What part of the nervous system is stimulated when the following occurs: Pupils dilate, heart rate increases, digestion slows The sympathetic nervous system What is the correct pathway of blood through the circulatory system? Left ventricle, ao...

The structural makeup of an organism Anatomy The study of anatomy concerned with microscopic features of the body Fine Anatomy The study of anatomy concerned with the features of the body visible without a microscope. Gross Anatomy Refers to the functions of an organism, and it examines the chemical or physical functions that help the body fuction appropriately. Physiology All parts of the human body are build of individual units called: Cells Groups of similar cell...

HESI A2 -Anatomy and Physiology-Combined Previous tests-65Questions with Answers HESI Anatomy and Physiology 1. Which of the following hormones decreases the concentration of blood glucose? A. insulin B. glucagon C. growth hormone D. glucocorticoids 2. Which structure controls the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland? A. hypothalamus B. adrenal gland C. testes D. pancreas 3. How much of a female’s blood volume is composed of red blood cells? A. 10% B. 25% C. 40% D. 70% 4. Which...