HESI A2 PRACTICE TEST | LATEST
UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
What is the name of the structure that transfers urine from the kidneys to
the bladder? - ANSWERS-Ureters.
Humans can survive most easily without which of the following? - ANSWERS-
Gallbladder
Which of the following is NOT a role of cortisol? - ANSWERS-Controlling motor
impulses
How many pairs of spinal nerves are known to exit the spinal cord? -
ANSWERS-31
The spinal cord reaches from the base of the skull to the first or second
lumbar vertebra. The base of the skull is also known as - ANSWERS-foramen
magnum
Cyclic adenosine monophosphate is a substance that performs which of the
following? - ANSWERS-Acts as a secondary messenger
The neuron is composed of a/n ________, which transmits signals toward the
cell body, and a/n _______, which transmits signals away from the cell body -
ANSWERS-dendrite, axon
The pectoralis major muscle is located in which general area? - ANSWERS-
The chest
, The soleus muscle is located in which general area? - ANSWERS-The legs
Which of the following is responsible for differentiation, or specialization, of
cells? - ANSWERS-Hormones
Choose the statement that best describes the alimentary canal - ANSWERS-
The alimentary canal consists of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach,
small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus
A woman's body usually ovulates around what day in a normal 30-day cycle?
- ANSWERS-Day 14
Vitamin K is created in the ... - ANSWERS-Intestinal tract
The largest organ in the body is the ... - ANSWERS-Skin
A medical scientist wants to study the parenchyma of the kidney. This
scientist would correctly be known, most specifically, as a ... - ANSWERS-
histologist
What is Erythropoiesis? - ANSWERS-Red blood cell formation
In which part of the body is keratin NOT found? - ANSWERS-Teeth
What is the relationship between sarcomeres and muscle cells? - ANSWERS-
Muscle cells contain myofibrils, which in turn are made up of sarcomeres
A person who has torn their vastus lateralis muscle will need what? -
ANSWERS-A cane or crutches
UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
What is the name of the structure that transfers urine from the kidneys to
the bladder? - ANSWERS-Ureters.
Humans can survive most easily without which of the following? - ANSWERS-
Gallbladder
Which of the following is NOT a role of cortisol? - ANSWERS-Controlling motor
impulses
How many pairs of spinal nerves are known to exit the spinal cord? -
ANSWERS-31
The spinal cord reaches from the base of the skull to the first or second
lumbar vertebra. The base of the skull is also known as - ANSWERS-foramen
magnum
Cyclic adenosine monophosphate is a substance that performs which of the
following? - ANSWERS-Acts as a secondary messenger
The neuron is composed of a/n ________, which transmits signals toward the
cell body, and a/n _______, which transmits signals away from the cell body -
ANSWERS-dendrite, axon
The pectoralis major muscle is located in which general area? - ANSWERS-
The chest
, The soleus muscle is located in which general area? - ANSWERS-The legs
Which of the following is responsible for differentiation, or specialization, of
cells? - ANSWERS-Hormones
Choose the statement that best describes the alimentary canal - ANSWERS-
The alimentary canal consists of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach,
small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus
A woman's body usually ovulates around what day in a normal 30-day cycle?
- ANSWERS-Day 14
Vitamin K is created in the ... - ANSWERS-Intestinal tract
The largest organ in the body is the ... - ANSWERS-Skin
A medical scientist wants to study the parenchyma of the kidney. This
scientist would correctly be known, most specifically, as a ... - ANSWERS-
histologist
What is Erythropoiesis? - ANSWERS-Red blood cell formation
In which part of the body is keratin NOT found? - ANSWERS-Teeth
What is the relationship between sarcomeres and muscle cells? - ANSWERS-
Muscle cells contain myofibrils, which in turn are made up of sarcomeres
A person who has torn their vastus lateralis muscle will need what? -
ANSWERS-A cane or crutches
