HESI A2 - Anatomy & Physiology Exam Questions With
Appropriate Answers.
Which of the following glands secrete earwax? - accurate answers-
Ceruminous
What is erythropoiesis and where does it occur? - accurate answers-The
formation of red blood cells; Red bone marrow
Which of the following occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is
stimulated? - accurate answers-Heart rate increases, pupils dilate, digestion
slows down
Which bones form via intramembranous ossification? - accurate answers-The
flat bones of the skull, the mandible, and clavicles
The internal reproductive organs are located in which of the following
anatomical regions? - accurate answers-Pelvic
The shoulder is an example of which type of synovial joint? - accurate
answers-Ball-and-socket
A sprain occurs when which of the following structures is stretched or torn? -
accurate answers-Ligament
Which of the following is defined as "a group of similar cells and their
intercellular matrix that carry out a specific function together?" - accurate
answers-Tissues
A patient with a lower than normal amount of thrombocytes could be at risk
of ____________. - accurate answers-extensive bleeding
Which of the following types of cancer would present warning signs that are
identified using the ABCDE method? - accurate answers-Melanoma
Which of the following best describes the anatomical position? - accurate
answers-Standing upright, facing the observer, upper extremities at the
body's sides, feet flat and directed forward, and the palms facing anteriorly
, What is the purpose of gastric mucous? - accurate answers-To protect the
stomach lining from acid and digestive enzymes.
Where does digestion begin in the alimentary canal? - accurate answers-Oral
cavity
Which organelle is responsible for regulating the transport of substances in
and out of the cell? - accurate answers-Cell membrane
Which of the following muscles is located towards the outer side of the leg? -
accurate answers-Vastus lateralis
The carpals articulate with the distal ends of which two bones? - accurate
answers-Radius and ulna
Where is the popliteal artery located? - accurate answers-Behind the knee
What does the presence of antidiuretic hormone stimulate? - accurate
answers-Water reabsorption from the urinary filtrate
Which of the following male reproductive organs is also a part of the urinary
system? - accurate answers-Urethra
What is the function of endocrine glands? - accurate answers-They secrete
hormones directly into the blood.
Which of the following organelles would you expect to find an abundance of in
leukocytes? - accurate answers-Lysosomes
Which of the following is a byproduct of anaerobic respiration that can lead to
muscular fatigue, muscle cramps, muscle pain, or a burning sensation in the
muscles? - accurate answers-Lactic acid
Which of the following lists the correct pathway of blood through the
circulatory system? - accurate answers-Right atrium, tricuspid valve, right
ventricle, pulmonary valve, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left
atrium, mitral valve, left ventricle, aortic valve, aorta, body tissues, vena cava,
right atrium
Appropriate Answers.
Which of the following glands secrete earwax? - accurate answers-
Ceruminous
What is erythropoiesis and where does it occur? - accurate answers-The
formation of red blood cells; Red bone marrow
Which of the following occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is
stimulated? - accurate answers-Heart rate increases, pupils dilate, digestion
slows down
Which bones form via intramembranous ossification? - accurate answers-The
flat bones of the skull, the mandible, and clavicles
The internal reproductive organs are located in which of the following
anatomical regions? - accurate answers-Pelvic
The shoulder is an example of which type of synovial joint? - accurate
answers-Ball-and-socket
A sprain occurs when which of the following structures is stretched or torn? -
accurate answers-Ligament
Which of the following is defined as "a group of similar cells and their
intercellular matrix that carry out a specific function together?" - accurate
answers-Tissues
A patient with a lower than normal amount of thrombocytes could be at risk
of ____________. - accurate answers-extensive bleeding
Which of the following types of cancer would present warning signs that are
identified using the ABCDE method? - accurate answers-Melanoma
Which of the following best describes the anatomical position? - accurate
answers-Standing upright, facing the observer, upper extremities at the
body's sides, feet flat and directed forward, and the palms facing anteriorly
, What is the purpose of gastric mucous? - accurate answers-To protect the
stomach lining from acid and digestive enzymes.
Where does digestion begin in the alimentary canal? - accurate answers-Oral
cavity
Which organelle is responsible for regulating the transport of substances in
and out of the cell? - accurate answers-Cell membrane
Which of the following muscles is located towards the outer side of the leg? -
accurate answers-Vastus lateralis
The carpals articulate with the distal ends of which two bones? - accurate
answers-Radius and ulna
Where is the popliteal artery located? - accurate answers-Behind the knee
What does the presence of antidiuretic hormone stimulate? - accurate
answers-Water reabsorption from the urinary filtrate
Which of the following male reproductive organs is also a part of the urinary
system? - accurate answers-Urethra
What is the function of endocrine glands? - accurate answers-They secrete
hormones directly into the blood.
Which of the following organelles would you expect to find an abundance of in
leukocytes? - accurate answers-Lysosomes
Which of the following is a byproduct of anaerobic respiration that can lead to
muscular fatigue, muscle cramps, muscle pain, or a burning sensation in the
muscles? - accurate answers-Lactic acid
Which of the following lists the correct pathway of blood through the
circulatory system? - accurate answers-Right atrium, tricuspid valve, right
ventricle, pulmonary valve, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left
atrium, mitral valve, left ventricle, aortic valve, aorta, body tissues, vena cava,
right atrium
