HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology Exam Questions With
Correct Solutions.
What mineral is responsible for muscle contractions? - accurate answers-
Calcium
In which locations would the urinary bladder and internal reproductive
organs be found? - accurate answers-Pelvic Cavity
What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? - accurate
answers-Diaphragm
Which of the following epithelial types is correctly matched with its major
function? - accurate answers-Simple columnar epithelium-secretion or
absorption.
A Tissue examined under the microscope exhibits cells found on internal
surface of stomach, no extracellular matrix, cells tall and thin, no blood vessels
in the tissue. What tissue is this? - accurate answers-Epithelial
Nerve tissue is composed of neurons and connective tissue cells that are? -
accurate answers-Neuroglia
What tissue serves as the framework or the body by providing support and
structure for the organs? - accurate answers-Connective
What is the basic unit of life and the building block of tissues and organs? -
accurate answers-Cell
Which type of cell division takes place in the gonads? - accurate answers-
Meiosis
In what area of the body would you expect to find an especially thick stratum
corneum? - accurate answers-Heel of the Foot
what are the glands of skin that produce a thin watery secretion? - accurate
answers-Eccrine Glands
, Skin aids in maintaining the calcium and phosphate levels of the body by
participating in the production of: - accurate answers-Vitamin D
Which of the following are functions of the skeletal system? - accurate
answers-Supports the body.
Hemopoiesis.
Provides Protection.
The orthopedic surgeon informs you that you have broken the middle region
of the humerus which bone is this? - accurate answers-Diaphysis
You have been given a sample of tissue that has open spaces partially filled by
an assemblage of needle like structures what is this tissue: - accurate answers-
Spongy Bone
Which of the bones is the only moveable bone of the skull? - accurate answers-
mandible
Which mineral is responsible for regulating fluid in the body? - accurate
answers-Sodium
Why are skeletal muscles also called voluntary muscles? - accurate answers-
They are under conscious control
All actions of the nervous system depend on the transmission of nerve
impulses over what" - accurate answers-Neurons
Motor or __________ neurons transmit nerve impulses away from the CNS: -
accurate answers-Efferent
A patient has contracted bulbar poliomyelitis and it has affected the medulla
oblongata. The Dr. warned the family his condition is grave and death may be
imminent. What functions of the medulla oblongata have warranted this? -
accurate answers-The Medulla Oblongata contains vital centers that control
heart action, blood vessel diameter and respiration.
What are chemical messengers that control growth, differentiation, and the
metabolism of specific target cells called? - accurate answers-hormones
Correct Solutions.
What mineral is responsible for muscle contractions? - accurate answers-
Calcium
In which locations would the urinary bladder and internal reproductive
organs be found? - accurate answers-Pelvic Cavity
What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? - accurate
answers-Diaphragm
Which of the following epithelial types is correctly matched with its major
function? - accurate answers-Simple columnar epithelium-secretion or
absorption.
A Tissue examined under the microscope exhibits cells found on internal
surface of stomach, no extracellular matrix, cells tall and thin, no blood vessels
in the tissue. What tissue is this? - accurate answers-Epithelial
Nerve tissue is composed of neurons and connective tissue cells that are? -
accurate answers-Neuroglia
What tissue serves as the framework or the body by providing support and
structure for the organs? - accurate answers-Connective
What is the basic unit of life and the building block of tissues and organs? -
accurate answers-Cell
Which type of cell division takes place in the gonads? - accurate answers-
Meiosis
In what area of the body would you expect to find an especially thick stratum
corneum? - accurate answers-Heel of the Foot
what are the glands of skin that produce a thin watery secretion? - accurate
answers-Eccrine Glands
, Skin aids in maintaining the calcium and phosphate levels of the body by
participating in the production of: - accurate answers-Vitamin D
Which of the following are functions of the skeletal system? - accurate
answers-Supports the body.
Hemopoiesis.
Provides Protection.
The orthopedic surgeon informs you that you have broken the middle region
of the humerus which bone is this? - accurate answers-Diaphysis
You have been given a sample of tissue that has open spaces partially filled by
an assemblage of needle like structures what is this tissue: - accurate answers-
Spongy Bone
Which of the bones is the only moveable bone of the skull? - accurate answers-
mandible
Which mineral is responsible for regulating fluid in the body? - accurate
answers-Sodium
Why are skeletal muscles also called voluntary muscles? - accurate answers-
They are under conscious control
All actions of the nervous system depend on the transmission of nerve
impulses over what" - accurate answers-Neurons
Motor or __________ neurons transmit nerve impulses away from the CNS: -
accurate answers-Efferent
A patient has contracted bulbar poliomyelitis and it has affected the medulla
oblongata. The Dr. warned the family his condition is grave and death may be
imminent. What functions of the medulla oblongata have warranted this? -
accurate answers-The Medulla Oblongata contains vital centers that control
heart action, blood vessel diameter and respiration.
What are chemical messengers that control growth, differentiation, and the
metabolism of specific target cells called? - accurate answers-hormones