HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology 2021/2022. Predictor questions and answers

HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology 2021/2022. Predictor questions and answers Blood is prevented from changing direction in the veins by: A) pressure from the heart B) valves C) suction from the heart D) none of the above - B The liquid part of the blood is called A) plasma B) blood fluid C) serous fluid D) none of the above - A Blood cells that are responsible for transportation of oxygen are called A) leukocytes B) thrombocytes C) erythrocytes D) none of the above - C What is the thyroid cartilage commonly known as ? A) vocal box B) Adam's apple C) vocal cords D) none of the above - B When exhaling, the diaphragm A) Relaxes B) contracts C) does nothing D) none of the above - A Which bone forms the rib cage og the thoracic region with the ribs? A) sternum B) fibula C) occipital bone D) none of the above - A the humerus and ulna form the A) shoulder joint B) elbow joint C) wrist joint D) none of the above - B The patella is also called A) breastbone B) Kneecap C) finger bone D) none of the above - B The bone that is stationary during the movement is called the: A) insertion B) agonist C) origin D) none of the above - C How many origin does a quadriceps have? A) 4 B) 5 C) 3 D) none of the above - A Which part of the brain is responsible for higher brain functions? A) the pons B) the cerebral cortex C) the cerebellar cortex D) none of the above - B How many thoracic spinal nerves are in the human body? A) 8 B) 9 C) 12 D) none of the above - C In which region of the small intestine are most of the nutrients absorbed? A) the jejunum B) the ileum C) the duodenum D) none of the above - A Testes are an organ found in A) females B) plants C) males