Hesi A2 Anatomy and Physiology
Practice Test Bank
What mineral is responisble for muscle contractions? Correct answer-
Calcium
In which of the following locations would the urinary bladder and internal
reproductive organs be found? Correct answer- Pelvic cavity
What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? Correct
answer- Diaphragm
Which of the following epithelial types is correctly matched with its major
function? Correct answer- Simple columnar epithelium-secretion or
absorption
A tissue examined under the microscope exhibits the following
characteristics: cells found on internal surface of stomach, no Extracelluar
matrix, cells tall and thin, no blood vessels in the tissue. What type of tissue
is this? Correct answer- Epithelia
Nerve tissue is composed of neurons and connective tissue cells that are
referred to as which of the following Correct answer- Neuroglia
Which tissue serves as the framework of the body by providing support and
structure for the organs? Correct answer- Connective
What is the basic unit of life and the building of tissues and organs? Correct
answer- Cells
Which type of cell division take place in the gonads? Correct answer- Meiosis
In what area of the body would you expect to find an especially thick stratum
corneum? Correct answer- Heel of the foot
What are the glands of the skin that produce a thin, watery secretion?
Correct answer- Eccrine glands
Skin aids in maintaining the calcium and phosphate levels of the body by
participating in the production of which of the following? Correct answer-
Vitamin D
,The orthopedic surgeon informs you that you have a broken the middle
region of the humerus? What is he describing? Correct answer- Diaphysis
You have been given a sample of tissue that has open spaces partially filled
by an assemblage of needle like structures. What is the tissue? Correct
answer- Spongy bone
Which of the following are functions of the skeletal system? Correct answer-
Support the body
Hemopoiesis
Provide protection
Which of the following bones is the only moveable bone of the skull? Correct
answer- Mandible
Which mineral is responsible for regulating fluid in the body? Correct answer-
Sodium
Why are skeletal muscle also called voluntary muscles? Correct answer- They
are under conscious control.
All actions of the nervous system depend on the transmission of nerve
impulses over which of the following? Correct answer- Neurons
Motor or ____________ neurons transmit nerve impulses away from the CNS?
Correct answer- Efferent
Jeffery has contracted bulbar poliomyelitis and it has affected the medulla
oblongata. The doctor warned the family that his condition is grave and
death may be imminent. What functions of the medulla oblongata have
warranted such a dire prognosis? Correct answer- The medulla oblongata
contains vitals centers that control heart action, blood vessels diameter, and
respiration.
Which of the following are tropic hormones? Correct answer- Somatotropin
Follicle-stimulating hormone
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
What are the chemical messengers that control growth, differentiation, and
the metabolism of specific target called? Correct answer- Hormones
Which leukocytes are correctly matched with their function? Correct answer-
Monocytes-become macrophages
Lymphocytes-important in immune response
Neutrophils-phagocytize microorganism
,The heart has an intrinsic beat that is initiated by which of the following?
Correct answer- Sinoatrial node
Vasodilation and vasoconstriction result from which of the following ? Correct
answer- Relaxation and contraction of smooth muscle in the arterial wall
Where is the following is the blood vessel where exchanges take place
between blood and cells of the body? Correct answer- Capillary
What is the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the blood
through the alveoli called Correct answer- External respiration
In order for inhalation to occur, what must happen? Correct answer-
Contraction of the diaphragm, which enlarge the chest cavity and draws air
into the lungs
Most of the carbon dioxide in the blood does which of the following? Correct
answer- It is converted to bicarbonate ions by carbonic anhydrase within red
blood cells.\
Blood is prevented from changing direction in the veins by:
A) pressure from the heart
B) valves
C) suction from the heart
D) none of the above Correct answer- B
The liquid part of the blood is called
A) plasma
B) blood fluid
C) serous fluid
D) none of the above Correct answer- A
Blood cells that are responsible for transportation of oxygen are called
A) leukocytes
B) thrombocytes
C) erythrocytes
D) none of the above Correct answer- C
What is the thyroid cartilage commonly known as ?
A) vocal box
B) Adam's apple
C) vocal cords
D) none of the above Correct answer- B
, When exhaling, the diaphragm
A) Relaxes
B) contracts
C) does nothing
D) none of the above Correct answer- A
Which bone forms the rib cage og the thoracic region with the ribs?
A) sternum
B) fibula
C) occipital bone
D) none of the above Correct answer- A
the humerus and ulna form the
A) shoulder joint
B) elbow joint
C) wrist joint
D) none of the above Correct answer- B
The patella is also called
A) breastbone
B) Kneecap
C) finger bone
D) none of the above Correct answer- B
The bone that is stationary during the movement is called the:
A) insertion
B) agonist
C) origin
D) none of the above Correct answer- C
How many origin does a quadriceps have?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 3
D) none of the above Correct answer- A
Which part of the brain is responsible for higher brain functions?
A) the pons
B) the cerebral cortex
C) the cerebellar cortex
D) none of the above Correct answer- B
How many thoracic spinal nerves are in the human body?
A) 8
B) 9
Practice Test Bank
What mineral is responisble for muscle contractions? Correct answer-
Calcium
In which of the following locations would the urinary bladder and internal
reproductive organs be found? Correct answer- Pelvic cavity
What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? Correct
answer- Diaphragm
Which of the following epithelial types is correctly matched with its major
function? Correct answer- Simple columnar epithelium-secretion or
absorption
A tissue examined under the microscope exhibits the following
characteristics: cells found on internal surface of stomach, no Extracelluar
matrix, cells tall and thin, no blood vessels in the tissue. What type of tissue
is this? Correct answer- Epithelia
Nerve tissue is composed of neurons and connective tissue cells that are
referred to as which of the following Correct answer- Neuroglia
Which tissue serves as the framework of the body by providing support and
structure for the organs? Correct answer- Connective
What is the basic unit of life and the building of tissues and organs? Correct
answer- Cells
Which type of cell division take place in the gonads? Correct answer- Meiosis
In what area of the body would you expect to find an especially thick stratum
corneum? Correct answer- Heel of the foot
What are the glands of the skin that produce a thin, watery secretion?
Correct answer- Eccrine glands
Skin aids in maintaining the calcium and phosphate levels of the body by
participating in the production of which of the following? Correct answer-
Vitamin D
,The orthopedic surgeon informs you that you have a broken the middle
region of the humerus? What is he describing? Correct answer- Diaphysis
You have been given a sample of tissue that has open spaces partially filled
by an assemblage of needle like structures. What is the tissue? Correct
answer- Spongy bone
Which of the following are functions of the skeletal system? Correct answer-
Support the body
Hemopoiesis
Provide protection
Which of the following bones is the only moveable bone of the skull? Correct
answer- Mandible
Which mineral is responsible for regulating fluid in the body? Correct answer-
Sodium
Why are skeletal muscle also called voluntary muscles? Correct answer- They
are under conscious control.
All actions of the nervous system depend on the transmission of nerve
impulses over which of the following? Correct answer- Neurons
Motor or ____________ neurons transmit nerve impulses away from the CNS?
Correct answer- Efferent
Jeffery has contracted bulbar poliomyelitis and it has affected the medulla
oblongata. The doctor warned the family that his condition is grave and
death may be imminent. What functions of the medulla oblongata have
warranted such a dire prognosis? Correct answer- The medulla oblongata
contains vitals centers that control heart action, blood vessels diameter, and
respiration.
Which of the following are tropic hormones? Correct answer- Somatotropin
Follicle-stimulating hormone
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
What are the chemical messengers that control growth, differentiation, and
the metabolism of specific target called? Correct answer- Hormones
Which leukocytes are correctly matched with their function? Correct answer-
Monocytes-become macrophages
Lymphocytes-important in immune response
Neutrophils-phagocytize microorganism
,The heart has an intrinsic beat that is initiated by which of the following?
Correct answer- Sinoatrial node
Vasodilation and vasoconstriction result from which of the following ? Correct
answer- Relaxation and contraction of smooth muscle in the arterial wall
Where is the following is the blood vessel where exchanges take place
between blood and cells of the body? Correct answer- Capillary
What is the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the blood
through the alveoli called Correct answer- External respiration
In order for inhalation to occur, what must happen? Correct answer-
Contraction of the diaphragm, which enlarge the chest cavity and draws air
into the lungs
Most of the carbon dioxide in the blood does which of the following? Correct
answer- It is converted to bicarbonate ions by carbonic anhydrase within red
blood cells.\
Blood is prevented from changing direction in the veins by:
A) pressure from the heart
B) valves
C) suction from the heart
D) none of the above Correct answer- B
The liquid part of the blood is called
A) plasma
B) blood fluid
C) serous fluid
D) none of the above Correct answer- A
Blood cells that are responsible for transportation of oxygen are called
A) leukocytes
B) thrombocytes
C) erythrocytes
D) none of the above Correct answer- C
What is the thyroid cartilage commonly known as ?
A) vocal box
B) Adam's apple
C) vocal cords
D) none of the above Correct answer- B
, When exhaling, the diaphragm
A) Relaxes
B) contracts
C) does nothing
D) none of the above Correct answer- A
Which bone forms the rib cage og the thoracic region with the ribs?
A) sternum
B) fibula
C) occipital bone
D) none of the above Correct answer- A
the humerus and ulna form the
A) shoulder joint
B) elbow joint
C) wrist joint
D) none of the above Correct answer- B
The patella is also called
A) breastbone
B) Kneecap
C) finger bone
D) none of the above Correct answer- B
The bone that is stationary during the movement is called the:
A) insertion
B) agonist
C) origin
D) none of the above Correct answer- C
How many origin does a quadriceps have?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 3
D) none of the above Correct answer- A
Which part of the brain is responsible for higher brain functions?
A) the pons
B) the cerebral cortex
C) the cerebellar cortex
D) none of the above Correct answer- B
How many thoracic spinal nerves are in the human body?
A) 8
B) 9
