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A&P HESI A2 PRACTICE TEST-WELL REVISED
ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026
which of the following is a hdl cholesterol level that might warrant regular
testing?
a. 70
b. 60
c. 50
d. 40 - correct-answer -40
how does a transverse section divide the body?
a. into right and left regions
b. into upper and lower regions
c. into front and back regions
d. between the dorsal and ventral cavities - correct-answer -into upper and lower
regions
what is the function of amylase?
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a. breaking down starch
b. digesting fat
c. breaking down protein
d. absorbing water - correct-answer -breaking down starch
the spleen is part of the _______________.
a. nervous system
b. integumentary system
c. lymphatic system
d. urinary system - correct-answer -lymphatic system
which mineral is important for the formation of red blood cells?
a. selenium
b. calcium
c. magnesium
d. copper - correct-answer -copper
the dorsal body cavity is ____________ to the ventral body cavity.
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a. medial
b. deep
c. posterior
d anterior - correct-answer -posterior
which organ system is primarily responsible for preventing water loss?
a. nervous system
b. integumentary system
c. lymphatic system
d. urinary system - correct-answer -integumentary system
which is an anterior muscle?
a. gluteus maximus
b. quadriceps femoris
c. biceps femoris
d. abductor magnus - correct-answer -quadriceps femoris
how might the headrest on a car prevent traumatic injury?
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a. by limiting hyperflexion of the neck.
b. by limiting hyperextension of the neck.
c. by reducing vertebral compression.
d. by preventing disc degeneration. - correct-answer -by limiting hyperextension
of the neck.
which might you expect to see in a whiplash injury?
a. cardiopulmonary problems
b. side to side spinal curvature
c. eventual herniation of discs
d. traumatic injury to ligaments - correct-answer -traumatic injury to ligaments
muscle contractions that normally move food along the human digestive system
are known as ________________.
a. defecation
b. osmosis
c. peristalsis
d. circulation - correct-answer -peristalsis
which type of nutrients does not provide the body with energy?
A&P HESI A2 PRACTICE TEST-WELL REVISED
ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026
which of the following is a hdl cholesterol level that might warrant regular
testing?
a. 70
b. 60
c. 50
d. 40 - correct-answer -40
how does a transverse section divide the body?
a. into right and left regions
b. into upper and lower regions
c. into front and back regions
d. between the dorsal and ventral cavities - correct-answer -into upper and lower
regions
what is the function of amylase?
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a. breaking down starch
b. digesting fat
c. breaking down protein
d. absorbing water - correct-answer -breaking down starch
the spleen is part of the _______________.
a. nervous system
b. integumentary system
c. lymphatic system
d. urinary system - correct-answer -lymphatic system
which mineral is important for the formation of red blood cells?
a. selenium
b. calcium
c. magnesium
d. copper - correct-answer -copper
the dorsal body cavity is ____________ to the ventral body cavity.
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a. medial
b. deep
c. posterior
d anterior - correct-answer -posterior
which organ system is primarily responsible for preventing water loss?
a. nervous system
b. integumentary system
c. lymphatic system
d. urinary system - correct-answer -integumentary system
which is an anterior muscle?
a. gluteus maximus
b. quadriceps femoris
c. biceps femoris
d. abductor magnus - correct-answer -quadriceps femoris
how might the headrest on a car prevent traumatic injury?
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a. by limiting hyperflexion of the neck.
b. by limiting hyperextension of the neck.
c. by reducing vertebral compression.
d. by preventing disc degeneration. - correct-answer -by limiting hyperextension
of the neck.
which might you expect to see in a whiplash injury?
a. cardiopulmonary problems
b. side to side spinal curvature
c. eventual herniation of discs
d. traumatic injury to ligaments - correct-answer -traumatic injury to ligaments
muscle contractions that normally move food along the human digestive system
are known as ________________.
a. defecation
b. osmosis
c. peristalsis
d. circulation - correct-answer -peristalsis
which type of nutrients does not provide the body with energy?
