HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology Exam Questions With
Accurate Answers.
Which structure transports urine from the kidney to the bladder? - accurate
answers-Ureter
What is the functional unit of the kidney? - accurate answers-nephron
The nervous system is divided into two parts, namely ___________ and
____________. - accurate answers-The central nervous system and peripheral
nervous system
The specialized junction from which nerve impulses pass from one neuron to
the next is called a _______________________. - accurate answers-Synapse
Which type of bone has a diaphysis and two epiphyses? - accurate answers-
Long bone
Which of the following is not found in the vertebral column? - accurate
answers-vomer
Which of the following correctly describes the function of luteinizing
hormone? - accurate answers-It stimulates the production of testosterone in
males
Which of the following statements is incorrect about estrogen? - accurate
answers-It stimulates ovulation
Which of the following is a function of a neutrophil? - accurate answers-
Phagocytosis of bacteria
Which of the following structure-function is incorrectly paired? - accurate
answers-Yellow bone marrow—Production of platelets
The bolus is formed in which part of the digestive system? - accurate answers-
oral cavity
Which of the following correctly describes chyme? - accurate answers-
Partially digested food mixed with gastric juice
, What is the function of the small intestine? - accurate answers-Absorption of
nutrients
The pectoralis major pulls the arm towards the midline. This movement is
called _________. - accurate answers-Adduction
What is the role of calcium in muscle contraction? - accurate answers-Calcium
binds to troponin and leads to the uncovering of the active site of actin
Which structure in the eye is responsible for color vision? - accurate answers-
Cones
Which structure controls the activity of the endocrine system? - accurate
answers-Hypothalamus
Which plane divides the body into left and right sides? - accurate answers-
Sagittal
The left atrium receives blood from the ______. - accurate answers-Pulmonary
vein
Which tissue has multinucleated striated cylindrical fibers and moves the
body under voluntary control? - accurate answers-Skeletal muscle
Which is the most abundant nervous tissue? - accurate answers-Neuroglia
What does the EKG do? - accurate answers-Records electrical activity of the
heart
Which of the following glands is correctly paired with its hormone? - accurate
answers-Pancreas-Glucagon
The tibia is _______ to the femur. - accurate answers-Distal
Where does erythropoiesis take place? - accurate answers-Red bone marrow
A patient with a lower than normal amount of thrombocytes could be at risk
of ____________. - accurate answers-extensive bleeding
Accurate Answers.
Which structure transports urine from the kidney to the bladder? - accurate
answers-Ureter
What is the functional unit of the kidney? - accurate answers-nephron
The nervous system is divided into two parts, namely ___________ and
____________. - accurate answers-The central nervous system and peripheral
nervous system
The specialized junction from which nerve impulses pass from one neuron to
the next is called a _______________________. - accurate answers-Synapse
Which type of bone has a diaphysis and two epiphyses? - accurate answers-
Long bone
Which of the following is not found in the vertebral column? - accurate
answers-vomer
Which of the following correctly describes the function of luteinizing
hormone? - accurate answers-It stimulates the production of testosterone in
males
Which of the following statements is incorrect about estrogen? - accurate
answers-It stimulates ovulation
Which of the following is a function of a neutrophil? - accurate answers-
Phagocytosis of bacteria
Which of the following structure-function is incorrectly paired? - accurate
answers-Yellow bone marrow—Production of platelets
The bolus is formed in which part of the digestive system? - accurate answers-
oral cavity
Which of the following correctly describes chyme? - accurate answers-
Partially digested food mixed with gastric juice
, What is the function of the small intestine? - accurate answers-Absorption of
nutrients
The pectoralis major pulls the arm towards the midline. This movement is
called _________. - accurate answers-Adduction
What is the role of calcium in muscle contraction? - accurate answers-Calcium
binds to troponin and leads to the uncovering of the active site of actin
Which structure in the eye is responsible for color vision? - accurate answers-
Cones
Which structure controls the activity of the endocrine system? - accurate
answers-Hypothalamus
Which plane divides the body into left and right sides? - accurate answers-
Sagittal
The left atrium receives blood from the ______. - accurate answers-Pulmonary
vein
Which tissue has multinucleated striated cylindrical fibers and moves the
body under voluntary control? - accurate answers-Skeletal muscle
Which is the most abundant nervous tissue? - accurate answers-Neuroglia
What does the EKG do? - accurate answers-Records electrical activity of the
heart
Which of the following glands is correctly paired with its hormone? - accurate
answers-Pancreas-Glucagon
The tibia is _______ to the femur. - accurate answers-Distal
Where does erythropoiesis take place? - accurate answers-Red bone marrow
A patient with a lower than normal amount of thrombocytes could be at risk
of ____________. - accurate answers-extensive bleeding
