HESI A2 - Anatomy & Physiology (Practice Test):HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review: Latest Updated : Questions & Answers

What mineral is responsible for muscle contractions? (Ans- Calcium In which of the following locations would the urinary bladder and internal reproductive organs be found? (Ans- Pelvic cavity What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? (Ans- Diaphragm Which of the followingepithelial types is correctly matchedwith its major function? (Ans- Simple columnar epithelium - secretion or absorption A tissue examined under the microscope exhibits the following characteristics: cells found on internal surface of stomach, no extracellular matrix, cells tall and thin, no blood vessels in the tissue. What type of tissue is this? (Ans- Epithelial Nerve tissue is composed of neurons and connective tissue cells that are referred to as which of the following? (Ans- Neuroglia Which tissue serves as the framework of the body by providing support and structure for the organs? (Ans- Connective What is the basic unit of life and the building block of tissues and organs? (Ans- Cell Which type of cell division takes place in the gonads? (Ans- Meiosis In what area of the body would you expect to find an especially thick stratum corneum? (Ans- Heel of the foot What are the glands of skin that produce a thin, watery secretion? (Ans- Eccrine glands Skin aids in maintaining the calcium and phosphate levels of the body by participating in the production of which of the following? (Ans- Vitamin D Which of the following are functions of the skeletal system? (Select all that apply) (Ans- Support the body Hemopoiesis (process by which new blood cells are formed; bone marrow) Provide protection The orthopedic surgeon informs you that you have broken the middle region of the humerus. What is he describing? (Ans- Diaphysis You have been given a sample of tissue that has open spaces partially filled by an assemblage of needlelike structures. What is the tissue? (Ans- Spongy bone Which of the following bones is the only moveable bone of the skull? (Ans- Mandible