HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology Diagnostic Test (25
Questions and Answers with solutions 2025/2026)
Which structure transports urine from the kidney to the bladder? -
ANSWER Ureter
What is the functional unit of the kidney? - ANSWER Nephron
The nervous system is divided into two parts, namely ___________ and
____________. - ANSWER The central nervous system and peripheral
nervous system
The specialized junction from which nerve impulses pass from one
neuron to the next is called a _______________________. - ANSWER
Synapse
The pectoralis major pulls the arm towards the midline. This movement
is called _________. - ANSWER Adduction
What is the role of calcium in muscle contraction? - ANSWER Calcium
binds to troponin and leads to the uncovering of the active site of actin
Which type of bone has a diaphysis and two epiphyses? - ANSWER Long
bone
Questions and Answers with solutions 2025/2026)
Which structure transports urine from the kidney to the bladder? -
ANSWER Ureter
What is the functional unit of the kidney? - ANSWER Nephron
The nervous system is divided into two parts, namely ___________ and
____________. - ANSWER The central nervous system and peripheral
nervous system
The specialized junction from which nerve impulses pass from one
neuron to the next is called a _______________________. - ANSWER
Synapse
The pectoralis major pulls the arm towards the midline. This movement
is called _________. - ANSWER Adduction
What is the role of calcium in muscle contraction? - ANSWER Calcium
binds to troponin and leads to the uncovering of the active site of actin
Which type of bone has a diaphysis and two epiphyses? - ANSWER Long
bone
