HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology Questions & Answers 2024/2025

HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology Questions & Answers 2024/2025 What is histology? - ANSWER-The study of tissues What is a tissue? - ANSWER-A group of cells that act together to perform a specific function. What are the fundamental tissues? - ANSWER-Epithelial Connective Muscle Nerve (Elephants Can Make News) What is the function of epithelial cells? - ANSWER-Cover, line, and protect the body and the internal organs. What is the function of connective tissue? - ANSWER-Framework of the body. Provides support and structure to organs. What is neuroglia? - ANSWER-The neurons and connective tissue cells that compose nerve tissue. What ability does muscle tissue have? - ANSWER-Ability to contract and shorten. What is muscle tissue classified as? - ANSWER-Voluntary(skeletal muscles) and involuntary(smooth & cardiac) What is meiosis? - ANSWER-The cell division that takes place in the gonads, i.e. the ovaries and testes. What two layers compose the skin? - ANSWER-Epidermis and dermis. What is the epidermis? - ANSWER-The outermost protective layer of dead keratinized epithelial cells. What is the dermis? - ANSWER-The underlying layer of connective tissue with blood vessels, nerve endings, and the associated skin tissues. What are the layers of the epidermis? - ANSWER-Corneum Lucidum Granulosum Germivatum ( basale & spinosum) Mnemonic: Candy Lions Growl Great. What does the protein pigment melanin protect against? - ANSWER-Radiation from the Continues...