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HESI A2 Study Guide 2026 | Practice Questions & Exam Prep for Nursing Students Prepare for the HESI A2 2026 exam with this comprehensive study guide for nursing school applicants. Covers high-yield topics including math, reading comprehension, grammar, anatomy & physiology, and basic science. Includes original practice questions with detailed explanations to strengthen critical thinking and test readiness. Ideal for students seeking confidence and mastery before taking the exam. Build your skills and improve your HESI A2 scores with structured, exam-focused preparation

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HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST-
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+

HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology Practice
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Skeletal System (5 Questions)
1. How many bones are in the adult human body?

A. 206
B. 201
C. 210
D. 215

Rationale: The adult human skeleton has 206 bones.



2. The axial skeleton includes:

A. Skull, vertebral column, ribs, sternum
B. Arms and legs
C. Pelvis and shoulder
D. Hands and feet

Rationale: Axial skeleton protects central organs and provides support.



3. The longest bone in the body is:

A. Humerus
B. Tibia
C. Femur
D. Radius

Rationale: The femur extends from hip to knee and is the longest, strongest bone.




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4. Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

A. Hinge
B. Ball-and-socket
C. Pivot
D. Saddle

Rationale: Ball-and-socket joints (shoulder, hip) allow rotation in multiple planes.



5. The bone that protects the brain is the:

A. Mandible
B. Sternum
C. Skull
D. Scapula




Muscular System (5 Questions)
6. Which type of muscle is voluntary and striated?

A. Smooth
B. Skeletal
C. Cardiac
D. Involuntary



7. Which muscle is located in the heart?

A. Skeletal
B. Smooth
C. Cardiac
D. Striated voluntary



8. Muscles attach to bones via:

A. Ligaments
B. Tendons




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C. Cartilage
D. Fascia



9. Which muscle type lines hollow organs like intestines?

A. Skeletal
B. Cardiac
C. Smooth
D. Striated



10. The biceps brachii performs:

A. Elbow flexion
B. Elbow extension
C. Shoulder abduction
D. Wrist rotation




Cardiovascular System (5 Questions)
11. The heart has how many chambers?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5



12. Which vessel carries oxygenated blood from lungs to heart?

A. Pulmonary artery
B. Pulmonary vein
C. Aorta
D. Vena cava




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13. The right side of the heart pumps blood to:

A. Lungs
B. Body
C. Brain
D. Liver



14. Blood leaves the left ventricle through:

A. Pulmonary artery
B. Aorta
C. Vena cava
D. Pulmonary vein



15. The liquid portion of blood is called:

A. Plasma
B. Serum
C. Hemoglobin
D. Platelets




Respiratory System (5 Questions)
16. The primary muscle of respiration is:

A. Intercostals
B. Diaphragm
C. Sternocleidomastoid
D. Rectus abdominis



17. Gas exchange occurs in:

A. Bronchi
B. Trachea
C. Alveoli
D. Larynx




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