HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology Exam
Questions & Answer 2026!
A patient who is on a plant-based diet complains that their skin is appearing to
take on a yellowish color. Which of the following foods would you expect the
patient to have eaten a large amount of? - correct answer-Carrots
Which of the following best describes the anatomical position? - correct answer-
Standing upright, facing the observer, upper extremities at the body's sides, feet
flat and directed forward, and the palms facing anteriorly
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? - correct answer-Lactic acid
The shoulder is an example of which type of synovial joint? - correct answer-Ball
and socket
Which of the following muscles is located towards the outer side of the leg? -
correct answer-Vastus lateralis
Which of the following lists the correct pathway of blood through the circulatory
system? - correct answer-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
, Which of the following types of cancer would present warning signs that are
identified using the ABCDE method? - correct answer-Melanoma
Where is the popliteal artery located? - correct answer-Behind the knee
A patient with a lower than normal amount of thrombocytes could be at risk of
____________. - correct answer-extensive bleeding
Which of the following is not a bone of the lower extremities? - correct answer-
Ulna
Which of the following organelles would you expect to find an abundance of in
leukocytes? - correct answer-Lysosomes
What is the purpose of gastric mucous? - correct answer-To protect the stomach
lining from acid and digestive enzymes.
Which of the following occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is
stimulated? - correct answer-Heart rate increases, pupils dilate, digestion slows
down
The internal reproductive organs are located in which of the following anatomical
regions? - correct answer-Pelvic
Where does digestion begin in the alimentary canal? - correct answer-Oral cavity
Questions & Answer 2026!
A patient who is on a plant-based diet complains that their skin is appearing to
take on a yellowish color. Which of the following foods would you expect the
patient to have eaten a large amount of? - correct answer-Carrots
Which of the following best describes the anatomical position? - correct answer-
Standing upright, facing the observer, upper extremities at the body's sides, feet
flat and directed forward, and the palms facing anteriorly
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? - correct answer-Lactic acid
The shoulder is an example of which type of synovial joint? - correct answer-Ball
and socket
Which of the following muscles is located towards the outer side of the leg? -
correct answer-Vastus lateralis
Which of the following lists the correct pathway of blood through the circulatory
system? - correct answer-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
, Which of the following types of cancer would present warning signs that are
identified using the ABCDE method? - correct answer-Melanoma
Where is the popliteal artery located? - correct answer-Behind the knee
A patient with a lower than normal amount of thrombocytes could be at risk of
____________. - correct answer-extensive bleeding
Which of the following is not a bone of the lower extremities? - correct answer-
Ulna
Which of the following organelles would you expect to find an abundance of in
leukocytes? - correct answer-Lysosomes
What is the purpose of gastric mucous? - correct answer-To protect the stomach
lining from acid and digestive enzymes.
Which of the following occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is
stimulated? - correct answer-Heart rate increases, pupils dilate, digestion slows
down
The internal reproductive organs are located in which of the following anatomical
regions? - correct answer-Pelvic
Where does digestion begin in the alimentary canal? - correct answer-Oral cavity
