ALL HESI A2 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY EXAMS 2024 DEU AUGUST | REAL EXAMS |GUARANTEED PASS |COMPLETE

• Which of the following is the basic unit of life?

• A) Cell
• B) Tissue
• C) Organ
• D) Organ System

• The process by which cells engulf large particles or whole cells is called:

• A) Exocytosis
• B) Pinocytosis
• C) Phagocytosis
• D) Diffusion

• The primary site of nutrient absorption in the digestive system is the:

• A) Stomach
• B) Small Intestine
• C) Large Intestine
• D) Esophagus

• Which type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of hollow organs?

• A) Skeletal Muscle
• B) Cardiac Muscle
• C) Smooth Muscle
• D) Striated Muscle

• The functional unit of the kidney is the:

• A) Neuron
• B) Nephron
• C) Glomerulus
• D) Alveolus

• The part of the brain responsible for regulating balance and coordination is the:

• A) Cerebellum
• B) Medulla Oblongata
• C) Hypothalamus
• D) Cerebrum

• Which hormone regulates blood glucose levels by promoting the uptake of glucose into cells?

• A) Glucagon
• B) Insulin

, • C) Adrenaline
• D) Cortisol

• The longest bone in the human body is the:

• A) Femur
• B) Tibia
• C) Humerus
• D) Radius

• The primary gas exchanged in the alveoli of the lungs is:

• A) Nitrogen
• B) Oxygen
• C) Carbon Dioxide
• D) Hydrogen

• The primary structural component of the cell membrane is:

• A) Carbohydrates
• B) Phospholipids
• C) Proteins
• D) Nucleic Acids

• Which type of connective tissue stores fat and provides insulation?

• A) Dense Connective Tissue
• B) Cartilage
• C) Adipose Tissue
• D) Bone

• The term for programmed cell death is:

• A) Necrosis
• B) Apoptosis
• C) Autophagy
• D) Mitosis

• Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

• A) Dendrite
• B) Axon
• C) Soma
• D) Synapse

• The type of joint that allows for the greatest range of motion is the:

, • A) Hinge Joint
• B) Pivot Joint
• C) Ball-and-Socket Joint
• D) Saddle Joint

• The type of epithelial tissue that lines the urinary bladder and allows for expansion is:

• A) Simple Squamous
• B) Stratified Squamous
• C) Transitional
• D) Pseudostratified Columnar

• The pigment responsible for skin color is:

• A) Hemoglobin
• B) Melanin
• C) Carotene
• D) Keratin

• Which part of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body?

• A) Left Ventricle
• B) Right Ventricle
• C) Left Atrium
• D) Right Atrium

• The main function of red blood cells is to:

• A) Fight Infection
• B) Form Clots
• C) Transport Oxygen
• D) Regulate Temperature

• Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the blood?

• A) Liver
• B) Kidney
• C) Spleen
• D) Pancreas

• The thick filaments in a muscle fiber are primarily composed of:

• A) Actin
• B) Tropomyosin
• C) Troponin
• D) Myosin

, • Question: Which of the following is not a function of the integumentary system?

• A) Temperature regulation
• B) Vitamin D synthesis
• C) Muscle contraction
• D) Protection
• Correct Answer: C) Muscle contraction

• Question: The skeletal system serves all of the following functions except:

• A) Support
• B) Storage of minerals
• C) Blood cell production
• D) Regulation of body temperature
• Correct Answer: D) Regulation of body temperature

• Question: Which organ system is responsible for removing carbon dioxide from the
bloodstream?

• A) Respiratory system
• B) Cardiovascular system
• C) Digestive system
• D) Urinary system
• Correct Answer: A) Respiratory system

• Question: What is the primary function of red blood cells?

• A) Transport of oxygen
• B) Fighting infections
• C) Producing antibodies
• D) Digesting food
• Correct Answer: A) Transport of oxygen

• Question: Which of the following is not a function of the nervous system?

• A) Regulation of body temperature
• B) Interpretation of sensory input
• C) Coordination of voluntary movements
• D) Memory and learning
• Correct Answer: A) Regulation of body temperature

• Question: The heart is part of which organ system?

• A) Cardiovascular system
• B) Respiratory system
• C) Endocrine system