Elsevier Hesi A2 A&P Practice Questions with correct ANSWERS

Elsevier Hesi A2 A&P Practice Questions




In which of the following locations would the urinary bladder and internal reproductive organs
be found?



1. Thoracic cavity



2.Mediastinum



3.Abdominal cavity



4.Pelvic cavity

- Correct answer- 4.

Pelvic cavity



Which tissue serves as the framework of the body by providing support and structure for the
organs?



1.Epithelial



2.Connective

,3.Nervous



4.Muscle

- Correct answer- 2.

Connective



What are the glands of skin that produce a thin, watery secretion?




1.Sebaceous glands



2.Eccrine glands



3.Apocrine glands



4.Endocrine glands - Correct answer- 2.

Eccrine glands



You have been given a sample of tissue that has open spaces partially filled by an assemblage of
needle-like structures. What is the tissue?




1.Spongy bone



2.Compact bone

,3.Cartilage



4.Adipose tissue - Correct answer- 1.

Spongy bone



Which mineral is responsible for regulating fluid in the body?




1.Chloride



2.Sodium



3.Calcium



4.Magnesium - Correct answer- 2.

Sodium



All actions of the nervous system depend on the transmission of nerve impulses over which of
the following?




1.Neuroglia



2.Efferent pathways



3.Afferent pathways

, 4.Neurons - Correct answer- 4.

Neurons



Which leukocytes are correctly matched with their function or description? (Select all that
apply.)




1.Monocytes—become macrophages



2.Basophils—the most common type of WBC



3.Lymphocytes—important in immune response



4.Neutrophils—phagocytize microorganisms - Correct answer- 1, 3, and 4



Which of the following is the blood vessel where exchanges take place between blood and the
cells of the body?




1.Artery



2.Vein



3.Capillary



4.Arteriole