HESI A2 Practice Test 2025 Questions and Answers 100% Pass

HESI A2 Practice Test 2025 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Vitamin K is created in the ... - Intestinal tract The largest organ in the body is the ... - Skin A medical scientist wants to study the parenchyma of the kidney. This scientist would correctly be known, most specifically, as a ... - histologist What is Erythropoiesis? - Red blood cell formation In which part of the body is keratin NOT found? - Teeth What is the relationship between sarcomeres and muscle cells? - Muscle cells contain myofibrils, which in turn are made up of sarcomeres A person who has torn their vastus lateralis muscle will need what? - A cane or crutches Muscles produce contraction due to the sliding action of: - filaments The medulla oblongata has what primary responsibility? - Vital functions Which of the following is true about simple reflexes? - They travel only through the spinal cord Estrogen serves what primary function in the female reproductive system? - It initiates the preparation of the endometrium for pregnancy. 2COPYRIGHT © 2025 BY SOPHIA BENNETT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED What is the name of the structure that transfers urine from the kidneys to the bladder? - Ureters. Humans can survive most easily without which of the following? - Gallbladder Which of the following is NOT a role of cortisol? - Controlling motor impulses How many pairs of spinal nerves are known to exit the spinal cord? - 31 The spinal cord reaches from the base of the skull to the first or second lumbar vertebra. The base of the skull is also known as - foramen magnum Cyclic adenosine monophosphate is a substance that performs which of the following? - Acts as a secondary messenger The neuron is composed of a/n ________, which transmits signals toward the cell body, and a/n _______, which transmits signals away from the cell body - dendrite, axon The pectoralis major muscle is located in which general area? - The chest The soleus muscle is located in which general area? - The legs Which of the following is responsible for differentiation, or specialization, of cells? - Hormones Choose the statement that best describes the alimentary canal - The alimentary canal consists of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus A woman's body usually ovulates around what day in a normal 30-day cycle? - Day 14 Sperm, once created, are stored in an area of the male body called the ______. - Epididymis 3COPYRIGHT © 2025 BY SOPHIA BENNETT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Which of these is the best analogy describing the function of the kidneys? - A waste treatment plant What is the most widely distributed type of sweat gland? - Eccrine Michael is playing on the playground with Suzy and decides to climb the castle while Suzy stays on the ground. Michael's position relative to Suzy is ________. - superior Moving the arm toward the body would be described as a _______ movement, rather than a ______ movement. - proximal, distal The orthopedic surgeon informs you that you have broken the end of your femur. What area is she describing? - Epiphysis Which of the following is true of the axial skeleton? - The axial skeleton consists of a total of 28 bones of the skull A patient of yours is diagnosed with emphysema. In emphysema, the alveoli have trouble exchanging gases between the atmosphere and the blood. It would be true to say that this pat