HESI A2 PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (LATEST AND UPDATED 2024

31 - How many pairs of spinal nerves are known to exit the spinal cord? -day 14 - A woman's body usually ovulates around what day in a normal 30-day cycle? -dendrite, axon - The neuron is composed of a/n ________, which transmits signals toward the cell body, and a/n ________, which transmits signals away from the cell body. -eccrine - What is the most widely distributed type of sweat gland? -epididymis - Sperm, once created, are stored in an area of the male body called the ________. -epiphysis The epiphysis is on each end of long bones, like the femur. - The orthopedic surgeon informs you that you have broken the end of your femur. What is she describing? -external External respiration is the exchange of gases by the alveoli between the atmosphere and the blood. - A patient of yours is diagnosed with emphysema. In emphysema, the alveoli have trouble exchanging gases between the atmosphere and the blood. It would be true to say that this patient has difficulty with what type of respiration? -it consists of mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. (digestive tract) - What makes up the alimentary canal? -LH (luteinizing hormones) - What stimulates the interstitial cells of the testicles to produce testosterone? -proximal, distal - Moving the arm toward the body would be described as a ________ movement, rather than a _________ movement. -the chest - The pectoralis major muscle is located in which general area? -the diaphragm - Inhalation requires the contraction of what surface? -the legs - The soleus muscle is located in which general area? -to increase its surface area Increasing the food's surface area promotes easier digestion by letting enzymes get to every portion of it. - What is the purpose of the mastication of food? -tropic Tropic hormones act on other endocrine glands. - Follicle-stimulating hormone, thyroidstimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone are what type of hormones? -ureters - What is the name of the structure that transfers urine from the kidneys to the bladder? 1,500-2,000 ml - The normal amount of urine produced in a 24-hour period is approximately 5 - How many bones are in the lumbar vertebrae? 7 - How many bones are in the cervical vertebrae? 12 - How many bones are in the thoracic vertebrae? a) a process that maintains the stability of the human body's internal environment in response to changes in internal and external conditions - The body, at all times, attempts to maintain homeostasis. The best definition of homeostasis is: a) a process that maintains the stability of the human body's internal environment in response to changes in internal and external conditions b) a function via which the body breaks down glucose to use as energy c)a process that maintains the immune system's defenses d) a process in which the body resists change to genetic structure a) a waste treatment plant The kidney recycles minerals and resources still needed in the body whil