HESI A2 A&P: 2021/2022

HESI A2 A&P: 2021/2022 Answers: Which is an anterior muscle? A. Gluteus maximus B. Quadriceps femoris C. Biceps femoris D. Adductor magnus How might the headrest on a car prevent traumatic injury? A. By limiting hyperflexion of the neck B. By limiting hyperextension of the neck C. By reducing vertebral compression D. By preventing disc degeneration Which might you expect to see in a whiplash injury? A. Cardiopulmonary problems B. Side-to-side spinal curvature C. Eventual herniation of discs D. Traumatic injury to ligaments Muscle contractions that normally move food along the human digestive system are known as . A. defecation B. osmosis C. peristalsis D. circulation Which type of nutrient does not provide the body with energy? A. Vitamin B. Carbohydrate C. Fat D. Protein Where would you be likely to find a Schwann cell? A. In the digestive system B. In the nervous system C. In the skeletal system D. In the muscular system How does the nervous system work with the muscular system? A. The muscles of the body produce chemicals that feed the nerves. B. The nervous system tells the muscles how to respond to the environment. C. The nervous system releases chemicals that remove excess waste from the muscles. D. The muscular system provides input that allows the nerves to make decisions. Which part of the nervous system includes the femoral , radial, and ulnar nerves? A. Somatic B. Autonomic C. Sympathetic D. Parasympathetic Where might a herniated lumbar disc be most likely to create pain? A. Along the radial nerve B. Within the spinal cord C. Along the sciatic nerve D. Along the tibial nerve What is the name of the bone in the human thigh? A. Ulna B. Femur C. Radius D. Humerus The ovaries are part of the . A. skeletal system B. nervous system C. lymphatic system D. reproductive system Of the following processes, which one is a different level of defense from the others? A. A low pH in the stomach B. Cilia present in the trachea C. Body cells recognizing a pathogen D. Mucus present in the nasal cavity Which organ system is primarily responsible for regulating muscle growth? A. The skeletal system B. The endocrine system C. The nervous system D. The reproductive system Which parts of the heart are separated by the mitral valve? A. Left atrium and right atrium B. Right atrium and right extremities C. Left ventricle and right ventricle D. Left atrium and left ventricle How might vitamin D deficiency present? A. As bleeding gums B. As swollen extremities C. As red patches D. As crooked bones How does the lymphatic system work with the circulatory system? A. The circulatory system produces red blood cells for the lymphatic system. B. Lymph draws excess fluid from the cells and deposits it into the blood vessels. C. The heart regulates the production of lymph in the lymph glands. D. White cells from the lymphatic system eliminate excess red blood cells. What is the function of parathyroid hormone? A. Increasing energy levels B. Stimulating cell reproduction C. Speeding up metabolism D. Activating vitamin D Which feature of the ear is most medial? A. Pinna B. Tympanic membrane C. Cochlea