HESI A2 A&P PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2024 A+

HESI A2 A&P PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2024 A+ A person with AB- blood can NOT receive blood from whom? - ANS-AB+ Which blood group is considered the universal donor? - ANS-OWhat is the only artery in the body to carry oxygen poor blood? - ANS-Pulmonic artery Chocolate cysts of the ovaries are attributed to which of the following? - ANS-Endometriosis Which of the following is not true of synovial joints? 1.They are the most common joint the body 2. They have a fluid-filled capsule that surrounds their articulating surface 3. They are found in the intervertebral discs of the spinal column 4. They are the most moveable joint type in the body - ANS-They are found in the intervertebral discs of the spinal column Ligaments connect which of the following? - ANS-Bone to bone What is the longest muscle in the human body? - ANS-Sartorius Where is the hyoid bone located? - ANS-Neck Which of the following is not true of epithelial tissue? It is vascular It lines cavities in the body It rests on a basement membrane It helps form certain glands - ANS-It is vascular Which of the following is not produced by an exocrine gland? Saliva Milk Digestive enzymes Adrenaline - ANS-Adrenaline Where is the pyloric sphincter located? - ANS-Between the stomach and small intestine Blood vessels enter and exit bones through which structure? - ANS-Foramina Which cells are responsible for bone formation? - ANS-Osteoblasts Why are bones considered to be organs? - ANS-They contain nervous and connective tissue Which of the following shows the correct order of the flow of waste through the large intestine? - ANSCecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon Which of the following is considered the primary pacemaker of the heart? - ANS-SA node In which location does a sperm cell first fertilize an egg? - ANS-Fallopian tube Where is interstitial fluid found in the body? - ANS-In the tissues around cells What is the normal pH in the body? - ANS-7.35 - 7.45 What is the bladder capacity of the average adult? - ANS-500 ml Which lobe of the brain is associated with organizing sensory information, language, speech production, and memory formation? - ANS-Temporal What does lipase do? - ANS-It breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol Which is not a function of the the liver? Production and excretion of bile Blood detoxification and purification Storage of glycogen, minerals, and vitamins Filtering damaged red blood cells - ANS-Filtering damaged red blood cells Which salivary gland produces mucin? - ANS-Sublingual Which substance in the teeth continues to form throughout life and supports the enamel? - ANS-Dentin What is the name the layer of the heart used for contraction that has striated muscle fibers? - ANSMyocardium Bile is produced by what structure? - ANS-Liver Which is not a part of of the electrical conduction system of the heart? - ANS-Chordae tendineae Which chamber of the heart receives blood from the superior and inferior vena cava? - ANS-Right atrium What is the name of the heart valve between the left atrium and left ventricle? - ANS-Mitral valve Where are neurotransmitters released? - ANS-Axon terminal The structure that moves nerve impulses away from the cell body are called what? - ANS-Axons Where does sperm maturation occur? - ANS-Epididymis What is the hormone that stimulates uterine contractions? - ANS-Oxytocin The exchange of gases in the lungs occurs where? - AN