HESI PRACTICE TEST REDO
,HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology Practice Test
1. What is a clear, watery fluid found in the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye?
A. Vitreous humor
B. Ciliary body
C. Lacrimal gland
D. Aqueous humor
2. What is correct about the aqueous humor?
A. It balances absorption and pressure in the anterior chamber
B. It is secreted by the epithelium of the ciliary bodies
C. Its inability to circulate freely can cause elevated intraocular pressure
D. All of the above
3. All of the following are phagocytes EXCEPT:
A. Neutrophil
B. Lymphocytes
C. Eosinophil
D. Monocytes
4. When a person is seen walking in heels, the ankle is described as being in what position?
A. Plantar flexion
B. Dorsiflexion
C. Eversion
D. Abduction
5. Which of the following statements best illustrates a correct anatomical position?
A. Standing erect without moving
B. Standing up with palms held unnaturally forward with thumbs pointing away from the body
C. Standing up with palms held unnaturally forward with thumbs pointing towards the body
D. Both standing and lying down without moving
6. A frontal section divides the body into:
A. Right and left parts
B. Anterior and posterior parts
C. Midsagittal and median section
D. Superior and inferior parts
7. Which of the following is seen mostly inside the epiphyses of each long bone?
A. Yellow marrow
B. Cartilage
C. Spongy bone
D. Compact bone
8. Which of the following is true about the trochanter?
A. It is attached to the lower part of the radius
B. It is attached to the lower part of ulna
C. It is attached to the upper part of the tibia
D. it is attached to the upper part of the femur
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, 9. Which of the following statements is true about bone markings?
A. Bone markings are projections, depressions and openings found in the surface of the bones
B. They serve as sites of muscle, ligament and tendon attachment
C. The openings serve as passages of blood vessels and nerves
D. All of the above
10. In order to achieve normal bone growth and development, the following factors are essential EXCEPT:
A. High fat diet
B. Growth hormone
C. Sex hormones
D. Vitamins A, C, and D
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, HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology Answers and Rationale
1. What is a clear, watery fluid found in the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye?
A. Vitreous humor
B. Ciliary body
C. Lacrimal gland
D. Aqueous humor
Answer: D
Rationale: Aqueous humor is a clear, watery fluid similar in composition to blood plasma and is commonly
found in the anterior and posterior chambers. The posterior cavity, located dorsal to the lens, contains the (A)
vitreous humor, a thick, clear, gelatinous fluid. The (B) ciliary body is the structure of the eye that releases the
aqueous humor. The (C) lacrimal gland continually secretes tears which moisten, lubricate, and protect the
surface of the eyes.
2. What is correct about the aqueous humor?
A. It balances absorption and pressure in the anterior chamber
B. It is secreted by the epithelium of the ciliary bodies
C. Its inability to circulate freely can cause elevated intraocular pressure
D. All of the above
Answer: D
Rationale: All three choices describe how the aqueous fluid forms and circulates in the eye. The aqueous
humor’s inability to absorb could develop into an increased intraocular pressure which may lead to blindness
when the pressure is transmitted to the vitreous humor.
3. All of the following are phagocytes EXCEPT:
A. Neutrophil
B. Lymphocytes
C. Eosinophil
D. Monocytes
Answer: B
Rationale: (A) Neutrophils are capable of phagocytosis, or destruction of bacteria. (B) Lymphocytes offer
mediate immune responses, including antigen-antibody reactions. (C) Eosinophils are phagocytes that protect
you from parasites. (D) Monocytes are phagocytes that defend against bacteria and viruses.
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,HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology Practice Test
1. What is a clear, watery fluid found in the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye?
A. Vitreous humor
B. Ciliary body
C. Lacrimal gland
D. Aqueous humor
2. What is correct about the aqueous humor?
A. It balances absorption and pressure in the anterior chamber
B. It is secreted by the epithelium of the ciliary bodies
C. Its inability to circulate freely can cause elevated intraocular pressure
D. All of the above
3. All of the following are phagocytes EXCEPT:
A. Neutrophil
B. Lymphocytes
C. Eosinophil
D. Monocytes
4. When a person is seen walking in heels, the ankle is described as being in what position?
A. Plantar flexion
B. Dorsiflexion
C. Eversion
D. Abduction
5. Which of the following statements best illustrates a correct anatomical position?
A. Standing erect without moving
B. Standing up with palms held unnaturally forward with thumbs pointing away from the body
C. Standing up with palms held unnaturally forward with thumbs pointing towards the body
D. Both standing and lying down without moving
6. A frontal section divides the body into:
A. Right and left parts
B. Anterior and posterior parts
C. Midsagittal and median section
D. Superior and inferior parts
7. Which of the following is seen mostly inside the epiphyses of each long bone?
A. Yellow marrow
B. Cartilage
C. Spongy bone
D. Compact bone
8. Which of the following is true about the trochanter?
A. It is attached to the lower part of the radius
B. It is attached to the lower part of ulna
C. It is attached to the upper part of the tibia
D. it is attached to the upper part of the femur
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, 9. Which of the following statements is true about bone markings?
A. Bone markings are projections, depressions and openings found in the surface of the bones
B. They serve as sites of muscle, ligament and tendon attachment
C. The openings serve as passages of blood vessels and nerves
D. All of the above
10. In order to achieve normal bone growth and development, the following factors are essential EXCEPT:
A. High fat diet
B. Growth hormone
C. Sex hormones
D. Vitamins A, C, and D
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, HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology Answers and Rationale
1. What is a clear, watery fluid found in the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye?
A. Vitreous humor
B. Ciliary body
C. Lacrimal gland
D. Aqueous humor
Answer: D
Rationale: Aqueous humor is a clear, watery fluid similar in composition to blood plasma and is commonly
found in the anterior and posterior chambers. The posterior cavity, located dorsal to the lens, contains the (A)
vitreous humor, a thick, clear, gelatinous fluid. The (B) ciliary body is the structure of the eye that releases the
aqueous humor. The (C) lacrimal gland continually secretes tears which moisten, lubricate, and protect the
surface of the eyes.
2. What is correct about the aqueous humor?
A. It balances absorption and pressure in the anterior chamber
B. It is secreted by the epithelium of the ciliary bodies
C. Its inability to circulate freely can cause elevated intraocular pressure
D. All of the above
Answer: D
Rationale: All three choices describe how the aqueous fluid forms and circulates in the eye. The aqueous
humor’s inability to absorb could develop into an increased intraocular pressure which may lead to blindness
when the pressure is transmitted to the vitreous humor.
3. All of the following are phagocytes EXCEPT:
A. Neutrophil
B. Lymphocytes
C. Eosinophil
D. Monocytes
Answer: B
Rationale: (A) Neutrophils are capable of phagocytosis, or destruction of bacteria. (B) Lymphocytes offer
mediate immune responses, including antigen-antibody reactions. (C) Eosinophils are phagocytes that protect
you from parasites. (D) Monocytes are phagocytes that defend against bacteria and viruses.
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