HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology

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 - Answer-B The liquid part of the blood is called A) plasma B) blood fluid C) serous fluid D) none of the above - Answer-A Blood cells that are responsible for transportation of oxygen are called A) leukocytes B) thrombocytes C) erythrocytes D) none of the above - Answer-C What is the thyroid cartilage commonly known as ? A) vocal box B) Adam's apple C) vocal cords D) none of the above - Answer-B When exhaling, the diaphragm A) Relaxes B) contracts C) does nothing D) none of the above - Answer-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 - Answer-A the humerus and ulna form the A) shoulder joint B) elbow joint C) wrist joint D) none of the above - Answer-B The patella is also called A) breastbone B) Kneecap C) finger bone D) none of the above - Answer-B The bone that is stationary during the movement is called the: A) insertion B) agonist C) origin D) none of the above - Answer-C