HESI A2 anatomy and physiology questions and answers (100% pass)
the double-layered membrane that syrrounds the heart is known as which
of the following?
a. septum
b. sinoatrial node
c. pericardium
d. myocardium - Answer✔️✔️-Pericardium
pericardium is the double-layered membrane that surrounds the heart. The
pericardium's inner layer is the attached to the heart muscle, and the
pericardium's outer layer is attached to the spinal column and diaphragm
by ligaments.
the adrenal glands are endocrine system glands that help with which of the
following?
a.blood sugar control
b. metabolism control
c. estrogen and progesterone production
d. calcium and phosphorus levels - Answer✔️✔️-Blood sugar control
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The adrenal gland are endocrinesystem glands that help with the blood
sugar control.
The adrenal glands allso help the body utilize carbohydrates and fats,
distribute stored fat, and promote cardiovascular and gastrointestinal
functions.
Metabolism control is performed by the thyroid.
Calcium and phosphorus levels are controlled by the parathyroid gland.
Estrogen and progesterone production is performed by the ovaries
Which of the following endocrine system glands is responsible for
producing estrogen and progesterone?
a. adrenocorticotropic hormones
b. ovaries
c. prolactin
d. melatonin - Answer✔️✔️-Ovaries.
the ovaries are endocrine system gland that produce estrogen and
progesterone, which help a female develop breasts.
The thyrotrophic-releasing, growth hormone-releasing, corticotrophin-
releasing , and gonadotrophin-releasing hormone are released by which og
the following endocrine system glands?
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a.thymus
b.pituitary gland
c. pineal gland
d. hypothalamus - Answer✔️✔️-Hypothalamus
the thyrotropic-releasing, growth hormone-releasing, corticotrophin-
releasing and gonadotropin-releasing hormone are released by the
hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is able to control the pituitary hormones
by releasing these hormones
The pineal gland releases melatonin.
The thymus secretes humoral factors.
The pituitary gland produces growth hormone.
The ______________ are organs of the urinary system.
a. lungs
b. kidneys
c.lymph nodes
d. ligaments - Answer✔️✔️-kidneys
Which of the following is not a principal function of the urinary system?
a. elimination of wastes.
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b. nutrient absorption
c. regulation of blood volume
d. stimulation of red blood cell formation - Answer✔️✔️-Nutrient absorption
Nutrient absorption is a principal function of the digestive system, not the
urinary system.
The principal function of the urinary system are elimination of wastes;
regulation of blood volume and pressure, stimulation of red blood cell
formation; control of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-balance; and detoxification.
The principal organs of the urinary system are the kidneys, ureters, urinary
bladder, and urethra.
The process of developing various blood cells from pluripotent stem cells is
known as which of the following?
a. hematopoiesis
b. erythropoiesis
c. phagocytosis
d.thrombopoiesis - Answer✔️✔️-Hematopoiesis
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