HESI A2 (Anatomy & Physiology) V1/V2
What is a characteristic of viral herpes Correct Answer:- Skin Eruption
When a boxer gets hit & has a deviated septum? Correct Answer:- Vomer (in nose)
Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory? Correct Answer:-
Pharynx
A person who has damage to their ulnar nerve will have decreased sensation in?
Correct Answer:- Arm, inability to abduct arms and fingers
Which bone does not articulate with any other bone? Correct Answer:- Hyoid Bone
Which of the following statements best describes endocrine glands? Correct Answer:-
They secrete chemicals into the blood, growth, metabolism, sexual development and
function
Diet is important because bone are storage places for? Correct Answer:- Calcium &
Phosphorus
Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and urinary system? Correct
Answer:- Urethra
Ligaments provide which connection? Correct Answer:- Bone to bone
Which structure conducts urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder? Correct
Answer:- Ureter
Anaerobic respiration can lead to a burning sensation cause by which molecule?
Correct Answer:- Lactic Acid
As a part of the negative feedback system, which type of cell is stimulated to re-absorb
bone matrix in response to a decrease in calcium in the blood? Correct Answer:-
Osteoclasts (break down bone so it can release Ca+ into interstitial fluid)
Sweat on the skin's surface cools the body through which process? Correct Answer:-
Evaporation
When assessing a female client who describes herself as a vegetarian and the nurse
notes that she has a unusual skin color. The nurse should ask the client if she has
eaten a large amount of? Correct Answer:- Carrot and squash
, Which hand position describes an anatomical position of a person who is standing erect
with feet forward? Correct Answer:- Palms facing anterior
Which structure is a ball & socket joint? Correct Answer:- Shoulder
Which anatomical structure houses the malleus, incus & stapes? Correct Answer:-
Skull & Ear
What are like cells grouped together called? Correct Answer:- Tissue
The pulse point located behind the knee is palpated over which artery? Correct
Answer:- Popliteal
Ceruminous (aprocrine) glands secrete? Correct Answer:- Earwax
What type of synovial joint is the elbow? Correct Answer:- Hinge
What occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated / increased? Correct
Answer:- Cardiac output
Where does digestion begin in the digestive system Correct Answer:- Oral cavity
Which cell structure regulates the transport of substances in & out of a cell? Correct
Answer:- Plasma Membrane
The mediastinum is located within which cavity? Correct Answer:- Thoracic cavity
What is the effect of Serotonin, a neurotransmitter? Correct Answer:- Involved with
mood, anxiety, sleep, happiness, appetite
What is the response of cells in the collecting tubules in nephrons when antidiuretic
hormone (ADH) is secreted? Correct Answer:- H2O is re-absorbed from urinary filtrate
What is the function of thrombocytes (platelets)? Correct Answer:- Blood clotting
Which muscle of the quad femoris group lies on the outer side surface of lower
extremity? Correct Answer:- Vastus Lateralis
Which structure is located on the sternum Correct Answer:- Xiphoid Process
The occipital region is located in which part of the body? Correct Answer:- Head / Skull
Which structure carries oxygen to the cells? Correct Answer:- Hemoglobin
Which gland is commonly known as the "Master Gland?" Correct Answer:- Pituitary
Gland
What is a characteristic of viral herpes Correct Answer:- Skin Eruption
When a boxer gets hit & has a deviated septum? Correct Answer:- Vomer (in nose)
Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory? Correct Answer:-
Pharynx
A person who has damage to their ulnar nerve will have decreased sensation in?
Correct Answer:- Arm, inability to abduct arms and fingers
Which bone does not articulate with any other bone? Correct Answer:- Hyoid Bone
Which of the following statements best describes endocrine glands? Correct Answer:-
They secrete chemicals into the blood, growth, metabolism, sexual development and
function
Diet is important because bone are storage places for? Correct Answer:- Calcium &
Phosphorus
Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and urinary system? Correct
Answer:- Urethra
Ligaments provide which connection? Correct Answer:- Bone to bone
Which structure conducts urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder? Correct
Answer:- Ureter
Anaerobic respiration can lead to a burning sensation cause by which molecule?
Correct Answer:- Lactic Acid
As a part of the negative feedback system, which type of cell is stimulated to re-absorb
bone matrix in response to a decrease in calcium in the blood? Correct Answer:-
Osteoclasts (break down bone so it can release Ca+ into interstitial fluid)
Sweat on the skin's surface cools the body through which process? Correct Answer:-
Evaporation
When assessing a female client who describes herself as a vegetarian and the nurse
notes that she has a unusual skin color. The nurse should ask the client if she has
eaten a large amount of? Correct Answer:- Carrot and squash
, Which hand position describes an anatomical position of a person who is standing erect
with feet forward? Correct Answer:- Palms facing anterior
Which structure is a ball & socket joint? Correct Answer:- Shoulder
Which anatomical structure houses the malleus, incus & stapes? Correct Answer:-
Skull & Ear
What are like cells grouped together called? Correct Answer:- Tissue
The pulse point located behind the knee is palpated over which artery? Correct
Answer:- Popliteal
Ceruminous (aprocrine) glands secrete? Correct Answer:- Earwax
What type of synovial joint is the elbow? Correct Answer:- Hinge
What occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated / increased? Correct
Answer:- Cardiac output
Where does digestion begin in the digestive system Correct Answer:- Oral cavity
Which cell structure regulates the transport of substances in & out of a cell? Correct
Answer:- Plasma Membrane
The mediastinum is located within which cavity? Correct Answer:- Thoracic cavity
What is the effect of Serotonin, a neurotransmitter? Correct Answer:- Involved with
mood, anxiety, sleep, happiness, appetite
What is the response of cells in the collecting tubules in nephrons when antidiuretic
hormone (ADH) is secreted? Correct Answer:- H2O is re-absorbed from urinary filtrate
What is the function of thrombocytes (platelets)? Correct Answer:- Blood clotting
Which muscle of the quad femoris group lies on the outer side surface of lower
extremity? Correct Answer:- Vastus Lateralis
Which structure is located on the sternum Correct Answer:- Xiphoid Process
The occipital region is located in which part of the body? Correct Answer:- Head / Skull
Which structure carries oxygen to the cells? Correct Answer:- Hemoglobin
Which gland is commonly known as the "Master Gland?" Correct Answer:- Pituitary
Gland
