HESI A2 - Anatomy & Physiology
(Practice Test). Predictor exam
questions and answers.
What mineral is responsible for muscle contractions? - Calcium
In which of the following locations would the urinary bladder and internal reproductive organs be
found? - Pelvic cavity
What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? - Diaphragm
Which of the followingepithelial types is correctly matchedwith its major function? - Simple columnar
epithelium - secretion or absorption
A tissue examined under the microscope exhibits the following characteristics: cells found on internal
surface of stomach, no extracellular matrix, cells tall and thin, no blood vessels in the tissue. What type
of tissue is this? - Epithelial
Nerve tissue is composed of neurons and connective tissue cells that are referred to as which of the
following? - Neuroglia
Which tissue serves as the framework of the body by providing support and structure for the organs? -
Connective
What is the basic unit of life and the building block of tissues and organs? - Cell
Which type of cell division takes place in the gonads? - Meiosis
In what area of the body would you expect to find an especially thick stratum corneum? - Heel of the
foot
, What are the glands of skin that produce a thin, watery secretion? - Eccrine glands
Skin aids in maintaining the calcium and phosphate levels of the body by participating in the production
of which of the following? - Vitamin D
Which of the following are functions of the skeletal system? (Select all that apply) - Support the body
Hemopoiesis (process by which new blood cells are formed; bone marrow)
Provide protection
The orthopedic surgeon informs you that you have broken the middle region of the humerus. What is he
describing? - Diaphysis
You have been given a sample of tissue that has open spaces partially filled by an assemblage of
needlelike structures. What is the tissue? - Spongy bone
Which of the following bones is the only moveable bone of the skull? - Mandible
Which mineral is responsible for regulating fluid in the body? - Sodium
Why are skeletal muscles also called voluntary muscles? - They are under conscious control
All actions of the nervous system depend on the transmission of nerve impulses over which of the
following? - Neurons
Motor or ______ neurons transmit nerve impulses away from the CNS. - Efferent
Jeff has contracted bulbar poliomyelitis, and it has affected the medulla oblongata. The doctors warned
the family that his condition is grave and death may be imminent. What functions of the medulla
oblongata have warrated such a dire prognosis? - The medulla oblongata contains vital centers that
control heart action, blood vessel diameter, and respiration
(Practice Test). Predictor exam
questions and answers.
What mineral is responsible for muscle contractions? - Calcium
In which of the following locations would the urinary bladder and internal reproductive organs be
found? - Pelvic cavity
What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? - Diaphragm
Which of the followingepithelial types is correctly matchedwith its major function? - Simple columnar
epithelium - secretion or absorption
A tissue examined under the microscope exhibits the following characteristics: cells found on internal
surface of stomach, no extracellular matrix, cells tall and thin, no blood vessels in the tissue. What type
of tissue is this? - Epithelial
Nerve tissue is composed of neurons and connective tissue cells that are referred to as which of the
following? - Neuroglia
Which tissue serves as the framework of the body by providing support and structure for the organs? -
Connective
What is the basic unit of life and the building block of tissues and organs? - Cell
Which type of cell division takes place in the gonads? - Meiosis
In what area of the body would you expect to find an especially thick stratum corneum? - Heel of the
foot
, What are the glands of skin that produce a thin, watery secretion? - Eccrine glands
Skin aids in maintaining the calcium and phosphate levels of the body by participating in the production
of which of the following? - Vitamin D
Which of the following are functions of the skeletal system? (Select all that apply) - Support the body
Hemopoiesis (process by which new blood cells are formed; bone marrow)
Provide protection
The orthopedic surgeon informs you that you have broken the middle region of the humerus. What is he
describing? - Diaphysis
You have been given a sample of tissue that has open spaces partially filled by an assemblage of
needlelike structures. What is the tissue? - Spongy bone
Which of the following bones is the only moveable bone of the skull? - Mandible
Which mineral is responsible for regulating fluid in the body? - Sodium
Why are skeletal muscles also called voluntary muscles? - They are under conscious control
All actions of the nervous system depend on the transmission of nerve impulses over which of the
following? - Neurons
Motor or ______ neurons transmit nerve impulses away from the CNS. - Efferent
Jeff has contracted bulbar poliomyelitis, and it has affected the medulla oblongata. The doctors warned
the family that his condition is grave and death may be imminent. What functions of the medulla
oblongata have warrated such a dire prognosis? - The medulla oblongata contains vital centers that
control heart action, blood vessel diameter, and respiration
