This comprehensive and expertly verified guide provides over 300 A+-graded questions and answers for the 2026 HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology exam. Spanning 11 content-rich pages, this resource is built for mastery of high-yield topics and designed to closely mirror the structure of the actual HESI A2 assessment.
Topics covered include:
Anatomical planes and positions (sagittal, transverse, coronal, anterior/posterior)
Four fundamental tissues and their functions (epithelial, connective, muscle, nerve)
Cell biology (organelles, mitosis, meiosis, ribosomes, lysosomes, endoplasmic reticulum)
Skin structure and glands (epidermis, dermis, eccrine, apocrine, melanin, stratum layers)
Skeletal and muscular systems (osteoblasts, joints, bone function, muscle types, coordination)
Nervous system anatomy (CNS/PNS, afferent/efferent neurons, brain lobes, medulla oblongata)
Endocrine system & hormones (pituitary gland, cortisol, steroid vs. nonsteroid, AMP)
Digestive and excretory functions (liver, bile, amylase, nephron, ureter)
Reproductive system (FSH/LH, estrogen, sperm production and maturation, placenta)
Cardiovascular system (heart layers, chambers, blood flow, red/white blood cells)
Respiratory system (tidal volume, gas exchange, breathing regulation)
Cell transport and respiration (osmosis, diffusion, active transport, endocytosis/exocytosis)
Clear and complete answers follow each question, helping learners confirm understanding while reinforcing exam-critical knowledge. This makes the guide ideal for solo study, exam simulations, and group prep sessions.
Best for:
HESI A2 test-takers (2026 edition)
Nursing and allied health students
Pre-nursing, pre-med, and healthcare program applicants
A&P foundational course learners and reviewers
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Hesi A2 Anatomy and Physiology 2026
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Anatomic position - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Body is erect, feet are slightly apart,
headi s held high, palms are facing forward
Transverse plane - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔
Coronal plane - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔
Sagittal plane - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔
Histology - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Study of tissue
, Four fundamental tissues - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Epithelial, connective, muscle,
and nervous tissue
Epithelial - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Cover, line, and protect the body and it's internal
organs.
Connective - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Framework of the body, providing support and
structure for the organs.
Nervous - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Composed of neurons and connective tissue cells
neuroglia.
Muscle - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Ability to contract or shorten. Classified as
voluntary(skeletal) or involuntary (smooth and cardiac)
Cell - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Basic unit of life and building block of tissues and
organs. Within the cell each organelle has a specific function.
Nucleus - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Contains DNA
Ribosomes - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Synthesis of proteins, Proteins include
enzymes that regulate all chemical reactions within the body.
Mitosis - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔"Everything the same" Growth and repair.... End
result 2 daughter cells