HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology Exam: Questions & Answers: Guaranteed A+ Guide

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 (Ans- B The liquid part of the blood is called A) plasma B) blood fluid C) serous fluid D) none of the above (Ans- A Blood cells that are responsible for transportation of oxygen are called A) leukocytes B) thrombocytes C) erythrocytes D) none of the above (Ans- C What is the thyroid cartilage commonly known as ? A) vocal box B) Adam's apple C) vocal cords D) none of the above (Ans- B When exhaling, the diaphragm A) Relaxes B) contracts C) does nothing D) none of the above (Ans- 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 (Ans- A the humerus and ulna form the A) shoulder joint B) elbow joint C) wrist joint D) none of the above (Ans- B The patella is also called A) breastbone B) Kneecap C) finger bone D) none of the above (Ans- B The bone that is stationary during the movement is called the: A) insertion B) agonist C) origin D) none of the above (Ans- C How many origin does a quadriceps have? A) 4 B) 5 C) 3 D) none of the above (Ans- 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 (Ans- B