HESI A2 (ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY) V1/V2
EXAM (ACTUAL 2025) QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
An over production of cerumen (earwax) can accumulate in
which area? - <<,Answers>>>External ear and canals
The pulse point located behind the knee is palpated over
which artery? - <<,Answers>>>Popliteal
Ceruminous (aprocrine) glands secrete? -
<<,Answers>>>Earwax
What type of synovial joint is the elbow? -
<<,Answers>>>Hinge
What occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is
stimulated / increased? - <<,Answers>>>Cardiac output
Where does digestion begin in the digestive system -
<<,Answers>>>Oral cavity
Which cell structure regulates the transport of substances in &
out of a cell? - <<,Answers>>>Plasma Membrane
,The mediastinum is located within which cavity? -
<<,Answers>>>Thoracic cavity
What is the effect of Serotonin, a neurotransmitter? -
<<,Answers>>>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? -
<<,Answers>>>H2O is re-absorbed from urinary filtrate
What is the function of thrombocytes (platelets)? -
<<,Answers>>>Blood clotting
Which muscle of the quad femoris group lies on the outer side
surface of lower extremity? - <<,Answers>>>Vastus Lateralis
Which structure is located on the sternum -
<<,Answers>>>Xiphoid Process
The occipital region is located in which part of the body? -
<<,Answers>>>Head / Skull
, Which structure carries oxygen to the cells? -
<<,Answers>>>Hemoglobin
Which gland is commonly known as the "Master Gland?" -
<<,Answers>>>Pituitary Gland
Aspirin occurs when there is a tear in which structures? -
<<,Answers>>>Ligament
What epidermal derivative is involved in temperature
homeostasis? - <<,Answers>>>Eccrine gland (Merocrine /
Sweat gland)
Which statement are true about bone? -
<<,Answers>>>Osteoblasts (build up of bone), Epiphysial
(end of bone), Diaphysis (shaft of bone)
Aqueous humor is watery fluid in which part of the body? -
<<,Answers>>>Eye (in front of eye, between the lens &
cornea)
The malleus, incus & stapes are located in which part of the
body? - <<,Answers>>>Ear
EXAM (ACTUAL 2025) QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
An over production of cerumen (earwax) can accumulate in
which area? - <<,Answers>>>External ear and canals
The pulse point located behind the knee is palpated over
which artery? - <<,Answers>>>Popliteal
Ceruminous (aprocrine) glands secrete? -
<<,Answers>>>Earwax
What type of synovial joint is the elbow? -
<<,Answers>>>Hinge
What occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is
stimulated / increased? - <<,Answers>>>Cardiac output
Where does digestion begin in the digestive system -
<<,Answers>>>Oral cavity
Which cell structure regulates the transport of substances in &
out of a cell? - <<,Answers>>>Plasma Membrane
,The mediastinum is located within which cavity? -
<<,Answers>>>Thoracic cavity
What is the effect of Serotonin, a neurotransmitter? -
<<,Answers>>>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? -
<<,Answers>>>H2O is re-absorbed from urinary filtrate
What is the function of thrombocytes (platelets)? -
<<,Answers>>>Blood clotting
Which muscle of the quad femoris group lies on the outer side
surface of lower extremity? - <<,Answers>>>Vastus Lateralis
Which structure is located on the sternum -
<<,Answers>>>Xiphoid Process
The occipital region is located in which part of the body? -
<<,Answers>>>Head / Skull
, Which structure carries oxygen to the cells? -
<<,Answers>>>Hemoglobin
Which gland is commonly known as the "Master Gland?" -
<<,Answers>>>Pituitary Gland
Aspirin occurs when there is a tear in which structures? -
<<,Answers>>>Ligament
What epidermal derivative is involved in temperature
homeostasis? - <<,Answers>>>Eccrine gland (Merocrine /
Sweat gland)
Which statement are true about bone? -
<<,Answers>>>Osteoblasts (build up of bone), Epiphysial
(end of bone), Diaphysis (shaft of bone)
Aqueous humor is watery fluid in which part of the body? -
<<,Answers>>>Eye (in front of eye, between the lens &
cornea)
The malleus, incus & stapes are located in which part of the
body? - <<,Answers>>>Ear
