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HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology Exam
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A patient who is on a plant-based diet Carrots
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?
Which of the following best describes the Standing upright, facing the observer, upper extremities at the
anatomical position? body's sides, feet flat and directed forward, and the palms
facing anteriorly
Which of the following is a byproduct of Lactic acid
anaerobic respiration that can lead to
muscular fatigue,
muscle cramps, muscle pain, or a
burning sensation in the muscles?
The shoulder is an example of which type Ball and socket
of synovial joint?
Which of the following muscles is located Vastus lateralis
towards the outer side of the leg?
Which of the following lists the correct Right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary valve,
pathway of blood through the circulatory pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left atrium, mitral
system? valve, left ventricle, aortic valve, aorta, body tissues, vena
cava, right atrium
Which of the following types of cancer would Melanoma
present warning signs that are identified
using the ABCDE method?
Where is the popliteal artery located? Behind the knee
A patient with a lower than normal extensive bleeding
amount of thrombocytes could be at
risk of________________________________.
Which of the following is not a bone of the Ulna
lower extremities?
Which of the following organelles would Lysosomes
you expect to find an abundance of in
leukocytes?
What is the purpose of gastric mucous? To protect the stomach lining from acid and digestive enzymes.
Which of the following occurs when the Heart rate increases, pupils dilate, digestion slows down
sympathetic nervous system is stimulated?
The internal reproductive organs are Pelvic
located in which of the following
anatomical regions?
, Where does digestion begin in the Oral cavity
alimentary canal?
Which organelle is responsible for Cell membrane
regulating the transport of substances in
and out of the cell?
Which of the following glands secrete Ceruminous
earwax?
What is erythropoiesis and where does it The formation of red blood cells; Red bone marrow
occur?
Which of the following male reproductive Urethra
organs is also a part of the urinary
system?
What is the function of endocrine glands? They secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Which of the following is defined as "a group Tissues
of
similar cells and their intercellular matrix
that carry out a specific function together?"
A sprain occurs when which of the following Ligament
structures is stretched or torn?
What does the presence of antidiuretic Water reabsorption from the urinary filtrate
hormone stimulate?
The carpals articulate with the distal ends of Radius and ulna
which two bones?
Which bones form via intramembranous The flat bones of the skull, the mandible, and clavicles
ossification?
Which of the following best describes the Carries oxygen to tissues and organs
primary function of hemoglobin?
Which of the following best describes the Lets blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle
function of the mitral valve?
Which of the four chambers of the heart has Left ventricle
the thickest muscular wall?
Which organ is responsible for most of the Small intestine
nutrient absorption in the body?
How does serotonin affect the body? It helps to regulate mood, anxiety, sleep, memory, and appetite.
Which of the following statements about the The hypothalamus is commonly known as the "master gland."
endocrine system is false?
Which plane divides the body into left and Sagittal
right sides?
Which of the following is located in the The mediastinum
thoracic cavity?
Which type of tissue is most widely Connective tissue
distributed throughout the body?
HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology Exam
Questions Verified and Provided with A+
Graded Answers Latest Updated 2026
A patient who is on a plant-based diet Carrots
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?
Which of the following best describes the Standing upright, facing the observer, upper extremities at the
anatomical position? body's sides, feet flat and directed forward, and the palms
facing anteriorly
Which of the following is a byproduct of Lactic acid
anaerobic respiration that can lead to
muscular fatigue,
muscle cramps, muscle pain, or a
burning sensation in the muscles?
The shoulder is an example of which type Ball and socket
of synovial joint?
Which of the following muscles is located Vastus lateralis
towards the outer side of the leg?
Which of the following lists the correct Right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary valve,
pathway of blood through the circulatory pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left atrium, mitral
system? valve, left ventricle, aortic valve, aorta, body tissues, vena
cava, right atrium
Which of the following types of cancer would Melanoma
present warning signs that are identified
using the ABCDE method?
Where is the popliteal artery located? Behind the knee
A patient with a lower than normal extensive bleeding
amount of thrombocytes could be at
risk of________________________________.
Which of the following is not a bone of the Ulna
lower extremities?
Which of the following organelles would Lysosomes
you expect to find an abundance of in
leukocytes?
What is the purpose of gastric mucous? To protect the stomach lining from acid and digestive enzymes.
Which of the following occurs when the Heart rate increases, pupils dilate, digestion slows down
sympathetic nervous system is stimulated?
The internal reproductive organs are Pelvic
located in which of the following
anatomical regions?
, Where does digestion begin in the Oral cavity
alimentary canal?
Which organelle is responsible for Cell membrane
regulating the transport of substances in
and out of the cell?
Which of the following glands secrete Ceruminous
earwax?
What is erythropoiesis and where does it The formation of red blood cells; Red bone marrow
occur?
Which of the following male reproductive Urethra
organs is also a part of the urinary
system?
What is the function of endocrine glands? They secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Which of the following is defined as "a group Tissues
of
similar cells and their intercellular matrix
that carry out a specific function together?"
A sprain occurs when which of the following Ligament
structures is stretched or torn?
What does the presence of antidiuretic Water reabsorption from the urinary filtrate
hormone stimulate?
The carpals articulate with the distal ends of Radius and ulna
which two bones?
Which bones form via intramembranous The flat bones of the skull, the mandible, and clavicles
ossification?
Which of the following best describes the Carries oxygen to tissues and organs
primary function of hemoglobin?
Which of the following best describes the Lets blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle
function of the mitral valve?
Which of the four chambers of the heart has Left ventricle
the thickest muscular wall?
Which organ is responsible for most of the Small intestine
nutrient absorption in the body?
How does serotonin affect the body? It helps to regulate mood, anxiety, sleep, memory, and appetite.
Which of the following statements about the The hypothalamus is commonly known as the "master gland."
endocrine system is false?
Which plane divides the body into left and Sagittal
right sides?
Which of the following is located in the The mediastinum
thoracic cavity?
Which type of tissue is most widely Connective tissue
distributed throughout the body?
