HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology Study Guide

HESI A2 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2025_2026 STUDY QUESTIONS

Blood is prevented from changing direc- B
tion in the veins by:
A) pressure from the heart
B) valves
C) suction from the heart
D) none of the above
A
The liquid part of the blood is called
A) plasma
B) blood fluid
C) serous fluid
D) none of the above

Blood cells that are responsible for trans- C
portation of oxygen are called
A) leukocytes
B) thrombocytes
C) erythrocytes
D) none of the above
B
What is the thyroid cartilage commonly
known as ?
A) vocal box
B) Adam's apple
C) vocal cords
D) none of the above

A
When exhaling, the diaphragm
A) Relaxes
B) contracts
C) does nothing
D) none of the above


Which bone forms the rib cage og the
A
thoracic region with the ribs?


, HESI A2 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2025_2026 STUDY QUESTIONS



A) sternum
B) fibula
C) occipital bone
D) none of the above

B
the humerus and ulna form the
A) shoulder joint
B) elbow joint
C) wrist joint
D) none of the above

The patella is also called B
A) breastbone
B) Kneecap
C) finger bone
D) none of the above
C
The bone that is stationary during the
movement is called the:
A) insertion
B) agonist
C) origin
D) none of the above

A
How many origin does a quadriceps
have?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 3
D) none of the above


Which part of the brain is responsible for
B
higher brain functions?