Exam (elaborations) Hesi A2 Entrance (A&P)

Hesi A2 Entrance Exam
(A&P)

, Which is an anterior muscle?
-Gluteus Maximus
-Quadriceps femoris
-Biceps femoris
-Adductor magnus - CORRECT ANSWERS-Biceps femoris

How might the headrest on a car prevent traumatic injury?
-By limiting hyperflexion of the neck
-By limiting hyperextension of the neck
-By reducing vertebral compression
-By preventing disc degeneration - CORRECT ANSWERS-By limiting hyperextension of
the neck

Which might you expect to see in a whiplash injury?
-Cardiopulmonary problems
-Side-to-side spinal curvature
-Eventual herniation of discs
-Traumatic injury to ligaments - CORRECT ANSWERS-Traumatic injury to ligaments

Muscle contractions that normally move food along the human digestive system are
known as _____.
-Defecation
-Osmosis
-Peristalsis
-Circulation - CORRECT ANSWERS-Peristalsis

Which type of nutrient does NOT provide the body with energy?
-Vitamin
-Carbohydrate
-Fat
-Protein - CORRECT ANSWERS-Vitamin

Where would you be likely to find a Schwann cell?
-Digestive system
-Nervous system
-Skeletal system
-Muscular system - CORRECT ANSWERS-Nervous 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. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-B