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HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST-
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology Practice
Questions
Skeletal System (5 Questions)
1. How many bones are in the adult human body?
A. 206
B. 201
C. 210
D. 215
Rationale: The adult human skeleton has 206 bones.
2. The axial skeleton includes:
A. Skull, vertebral column, ribs, sternum
B. Arms and legs
C. Pelvis and shoulder
D. Hands and feet
Rationale: Axial skeleton protects central organs and provides support.
3. The longest bone in the body is:
A. Humerus
B. Tibia
C. Femur
D. Radius
Rationale: The femur extends from hip to knee and is the longest, strongest bone.
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4. Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?
A. Hinge
B. Ball-and-socket
C. Pivot
D. Saddle
Rationale: Ball-and-socket joints (shoulder, hip) allow rotation in multiple planes.
5. The bone that protects the brain is the:
A. Mandible
B. Sternum
C. Skull
D. Scapula
Muscular System (5 Questions)
6. Which type of muscle is voluntary and striated?
A. Smooth
B. Skeletal
C. Cardiac
D. Involuntary
7. Which muscle is located in the heart?
A. Skeletal
B. Smooth
C. Cardiac
D. Striated voluntary
8. Muscles attach to bones via:
A. Ligaments
B. Tendons
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C. Cartilage
D. Fascia
9. Which muscle type lines hollow organs like intestines?
A. Skeletal
B. Cardiac
C. Smooth
D. Striated
10. The biceps brachii performs:
A. Elbow flexion
B. Elbow extension
C. Shoulder abduction
D. Wrist rotation
Cardiovascular System (5 Questions)
11. The heart has how many chambers?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
12. Which vessel carries oxygenated blood from lungs to heart?
A. Pulmonary artery
B. Pulmonary vein
C. Aorta
D. Vena cava
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13. The right side of the heart pumps blood to:
A. Lungs
B. Body
C. Brain
D. Liver
14. Blood leaves the left ventricle through:
A. Pulmonary artery
B. Aorta
C. Vena cava
D. Pulmonary vein
15. The liquid portion of blood is called:
A. Plasma
B. Serum
C. Hemoglobin
D. Platelets
Respiratory System (5 Questions)
16. The primary muscle of respiration is:
A. Intercostals
B. Diaphragm
C. Sternocleidomastoid
D. Rectus abdominis
17. Gas exchange occurs in:
A. Bronchi
B. Trachea
C. Alveoli
D. Larynx
2026 2027 GRADED A+
HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST-
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology Practice
Questions
Skeletal System (5 Questions)
1. How many bones are in the adult human body?
A. 206
B. 201
C. 210
D. 215
Rationale: The adult human skeleton has 206 bones.
2. The axial skeleton includes:
A. Skull, vertebral column, ribs, sternum
B. Arms and legs
C. Pelvis and shoulder
D. Hands and feet
Rationale: Axial skeleton protects central organs and provides support.
3. The longest bone in the body is:
A. Humerus
B. Tibia
C. Femur
D. Radius
Rationale: The femur extends from hip to knee and is the longest, strongest bone.
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4. Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?
A. Hinge
B. Ball-and-socket
C. Pivot
D. Saddle
Rationale: Ball-and-socket joints (shoulder, hip) allow rotation in multiple planes.
5. The bone that protects the brain is the:
A. Mandible
B. Sternum
C. Skull
D. Scapula
Muscular System (5 Questions)
6. Which type of muscle is voluntary and striated?
A. Smooth
B. Skeletal
C. Cardiac
D. Involuntary
7. Which muscle is located in the heart?
A. Skeletal
B. Smooth
C. Cardiac
D. Striated voluntary
8. Muscles attach to bones via:
A. Ligaments
B. Tendons
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C. Cartilage
D. Fascia
9. Which muscle type lines hollow organs like intestines?
A. Skeletal
B. Cardiac
C. Smooth
D. Striated
10. The biceps brachii performs:
A. Elbow flexion
B. Elbow extension
C. Shoulder abduction
D. Wrist rotation
Cardiovascular System (5 Questions)
11. The heart has how many chambers?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
12. Which vessel carries oxygenated blood from lungs to heart?
A. Pulmonary artery
B. Pulmonary vein
C. Aorta
D. Vena cava
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13. The right side of the heart pumps blood to:
A. Lungs
B. Body
C. Brain
D. Liver
14. Blood leaves the left ventricle through:
A. Pulmonary artery
B. Aorta
C. Vena cava
D. Pulmonary vein
15. The liquid portion of blood is called:
A. Plasma
B. Serum
C. Hemoglobin
D. Platelets
Respiratory System (5 Questions)
16. The primary muscle of respiration is:
A. Intercostals
B. Diaphragm
C. Sternocleidomastoid
D. Rectus abdominis
17. Gas exchange occurs in:
A. Bronchi
B. Trachea
C. Alveoli
D. Larynx
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