HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology EXAMS

HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology (4) Exam (Latest
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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 - ANSWERB

The liquid part of the blood is called
A) plasma
B) blood fluid
C) serous fluid
D) none of the above - ANSWERA

Blood cells that are responsible for transportation of oxygen are called
A) leukocytes
B) thrombocytes
C) erythrocytes
D) none of the above - ANSWERC

What is the thyroid cartilage commonly known as ?
A) vocal box
B) Adam's apple
C) vocal cords
D) none of the above - ANSWERB

When exhaling, the diaphragm
A) Relaxes
B) contracts
C) does nothing
D) none of the above - ANSWERA

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 - ANSWERA

the humerus and ulna form the
A) shoulder joint
B) elbow joint
C) wrist joint
D) none of the above - ANSWERB

, The patella is also called
A) breastbone
B) Kneecap
C) finger bone
D) none of the above - ANSWERB

The bone that is stationary during the movement is called the:
A) insertion
B) agonist
C) origin
D) none of the above - ANSWERC

How many origin does a quadriceps have?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 3
D) none of the above - ANSWERA

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 - ANSWERB

How many thoracic spinal nerves are in the human body?
A) 8
B) 9
C) 12
D) none of the above - ANSWERC

In which region of the small intestine are most of the nutrients absorbed?
A) the jejunum
B) the ileum
C) the duodenum
D) none of the above - ANSWERA

Testes are an organ found in
A) females
B) plants
C) males
D) amoebas - ANSWERC

What are the two main parts of the human body's central nervous system?
A) the heart and the spinal cord
B) the brain and the spinal cord
C) the peripheral nerves and the brain