HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology 2025 Complete Questions and Answers

HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology
2025 Complete Questions and
Answers

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

How many thoracic spinal nerves are in the human body?
A) 8