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HESI A2 PRACTICE EXAM – (2025) ACCURATE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS &
RATIONALES GRADED A+
Cyclic adenosine monophosphate is a substance that performs which of the following?
a) acts as part of the cell membrane
b) acts as energy for the cell
c) acts as a secondary messenger
d) acts as a hormone
c) acts as a secondary messenger
(cyclic AMP)
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
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Which of the following is responsible for differentiation, or specialization, of cells?
a) platelets
b) hormones
c) neurons
d) brain cells
b) hormones
What makes up the alimentary canal?
-it consists of mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine,
rectum, and anus.
(digestive tract)
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
Which of these is the best analogy describing the function of the kidneys?
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a) a waste treatment plant
b) a control center
c) a medical facility
d) a soldier training facility
a) a waste treatment plant
The kidney recycles minerals and resources still needed in the body while also excreting
waste products.
What is the most widely distributed type of sweat gland?
-eccrine
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 is
she describing?
-epiphysis
The epiphysis is on each end of long bones, like the femur.
Which of the following is true of the axial skeleton?
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HESI A2 PRACTICE EXAM – (2025) ACCURATE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS &
RATIONALES GRADED A+
Cyclic adenosine monophosphate is a substance that performs which of the following?
a) acts as part of the cell membrane
b) acts as energy for the cell
c) acts as a secondary messenger
d) acts as a hormone
c) acts as a secondary messenger
(cyclic AMP)
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
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Which of the following is responsible for differentiation, or specialization, of cells?
a) platelets
b) hormones
c) neurons
d) brain cells
b) hormones
What makes up the alimentary canal?
-it consists of mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine,
rectum, and anus.
(digestive tract)
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
Which of these is the best analogy describing the function of the kidneys?
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a) a waste treatment plant
b) a control center
c) a medical facility
d) a soldier training facility
a) a waste treatment plant
The kidney recycles minerals and resources still needed in the body while also excreting
waste products.
What is the most widely distributed type of sweat gland?
-eccrine
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 is
she describing?
-epiphysis
The epiphysis is on each end of long bones, like the femur.
Which of the following is true of the axial skeleton?
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