HESI A2 / A&P Questions with
Accurate Answers
4 tissue types & function correct answer Epithelial: cover, line, and protect the
body and its internal organs
Connective: the framework of the body, providing support and structure for the
organs.
Nerve: composed of neurons and connective tissue cells that are referred to as
neuroglia
Muscle: has the ability to contract or shorten. It is classified as voluntary muscle
(skeletal muscles) or involuntary muscle (smooth muscle and cardiac muscle)
After nutrients are absorbed through the walls of the small intestine they enter
the ______ to be routed to the ______ for ____ correct answer hepatic portal
vein; liver; decontamination
Appendages of skin (2) correct answer Hair and Nails: Both are composed of a
strong protein called keratin
Appendicular Skeleton includes the ___ correct answer Girdle and limbs
Axial Skeleton correct answer Consists of the 28 bones of the skull, which are then
separated into: 14 facial bones and 14 bones of the cranium, 33 bones of the
vertebral column, Bones of the thorax, the sternum, and 12 pairs of ribs
Axial Skeleton: 14 Cranial bones correct answer 1. Occipital
2. Frontal
,3. Ethmoid
4. Sphenoid
5. (2) Parietal
6. (2) Temporal
7. (3) Ossicles of the ear (malleus, incus, and stapes)
Axial Skeleton: 14 Facial bones correct answer 2 Nasal bones
2 Maxillary bones
2 zygomatic bones
1 mandible (only movable bone of the skull)
2 palatine bones
1 vomer
2 lacrimal bones
2 inferior nasal conchae
Axial Skeleton: 33 Bones of the Vertebral Column correct answer 7 Cervical
vertebrae
12 Thoracic vertebrae
5 lumbar vertebrae
5 sacral vertebrae (fused together to form the sacrum)
Coccygeal vertebrae (known as the tailbone)
Blood drains from the myocardium directly into the ___ correct answer Right
atrium through the coronary sinus.
, Blood is sent to the lungs for oxygenation through the ____ and to the remainder
of the body through the ____ correct answer pulmonary circuit; systemic circuit
Blood is supplied to the myocardium by the ____ correct answer coronary arteries
Bones: What is the epiphysis, diaphysis, Articular cartilage, and Perichondrium.
correct answer The central shaft is known as the Diaphysis, that widens at each
end called an Epiphysis (round part at end of bone). Each epiphysis is covered by a
layer of cartilage called articular cartilage to prevent bone from rubbing directly
on bone. And Perichondrium is the dense irregular fibrous membrane of
connective tissue covering the surface of cartilage except at the endings of joints
Compact Bone/Spongy bone Characteristics correct answer The dense and hard
exterior surface bone is called cortical/compact bone. Cancellous/Spongy bone is
found inside of bone & gets its name from the spaces in it making it look sponge
like. These spaces contain red bone marrow, which manufactures most of the
blood cells.
Connective Tissue Functions and Properties correct answer Gives shapes to
organs and holds them in place. Ex. Bone and blood. Has cells scattered
throughout an extracellular matrix
Dermis correct answer (Inner layer) The underlying layer of fibrous connective
tissue with blood vessels, sensory nerve endings, hair follicles, glands, and
associated skin structures. It rests on the subcutaneous (adipose) tissue
(hypodermis) that connects the skin to the superficial muscles
Describe the walls of the arteries correct answer They are thick and elastic and
carry blood under high pressure.
Accurate Answers
4 tissue types & function correct answer Epithelial: cover, line, and protect the
body and its internal organs
Connective: the framework of the body, providing support and structure for the
organs.
Nerve: composed of neurons and connective tissue cells that are referred to as
neuroglia
Muscle: has the ability to contract or shorten. It is classified as voluntary muscle
(skeletal muscles) or involuntary muscle (smooth muscle and cardiac muscle)
After nutrients are absorbed through the walls of the small intestine they enter
the ______ to be routed to the ______ for ____ correct answer hepatic portal
vein; liver; decontamination
Appendages of skin (2) correct answer Hair and Nails: Both are composed of a
strong protein called keratin
Appendicular Skeleton includes the ___ correct answer Girdle and limbs
Axial Skeleton correct answer Consists of the 28 bones of the skull, which are then
separated into: 14 facial bones and 14 bones of the cranium, 33 bones of the
vertebral column, Bones of the thorax, the sternum, and 12 pairs of ribs
Axial Skeleton: 14 Cranial bones correct answer 1. Occipital
2. Frontal
,3. Ethmoid
4. Sphenoid
5. (2) Parietal
6. (2) Temporal
7. (3) Ossicles of the ear (malleus, incus, and stapes)
Axial Skeleton: 14 Facial bones correct answer 2 Nasal bones
2 Maxillary bones
2 zygomatic bones
1 mandible (only movable bone of the skull)
2 palatine bones
1 vomer
2 lacrimal bones
2 inferior nasal conchae
Axial Skeleton: 33 Bones of the Vertebral Column correct answer 7 Cervical
vertebrae
12 Thoracic vertebrae
5 lumbar vertebrae
5 sacral vertebrae (fused together to form the sacrum)
Coccygeal vertebrae (known as the tailbone)
Blood drains from the myocardium directly into the ___ correct answer Right
atrium through the coronary sinus.
, Blood is sent to the lungs for oxygenation through the ____ and to the remainder
of the body through the ____ correct answer pulmonary circuit; systemic circuit
Blood is supplied to the myocardium by the ____ correct answer coronary arteries
Bones: What is the epiphysis, diaphysis, Articular cartilage, and Perichondrium.
correct answer The central shaft is known as the Diaphysis, that widens at each
end called an Epiphysis (round part at end of bone). Each epiphysis is covered by a
layer of cartilage called articular cartilage to prevent bone from rubbing directly
on bone. And Perichondrium is the dense irregular fibrous membrane of
connective tissue covering the surface of cartilage except at the endings of joints
Compact Bone/Spongy bone Characteristics correct answer The dense and hard
exterior surface bone is called cortical/compact bone. Cancellous/Spongy bone is
found inside of bone & gets its name from the spaces in it making it look sponge
like. These spaces contain red bone marrow, which manufactures most of the
blood cells.
Connective Tissue Functions and Properties correct answer Gives shapes to
organs and holds them in place. Ex. Bone and blood. Has cells scattered
throughout an extracellular matrix
Dermis correct answer (Inner layer) The underlying layer of fibrous connective
tissue with blood vessels, sensory nerve endings, hair follicles, glands, and
associated skin structures. It rests on the subcutaneous (adipose) tissue
(hypodermis) that connects the skin to the superficial muscles
Describe the walls of the arteries correct answer They are thick and elastic and
carry blood under high pressure.
