HESI A2 Practice Test
Vitamin K is created in the ... - Answer--Intestinal tract
The largest organ in the body is the ... - Answer--Skin
A medical scientist wants to study the parenchyma of the kidney. This scientist would correctly be
known, most specifically, as a ... - Answer--histologist
What is Erythropoiesis? - Answer--Red blood cell formation
In which part of the body is keratin NOT found? - Answer--Teeth
What is the relationship between sarcomeres and muscle cells? - Answer--Muscle cells contain
myofibrils, which in turn are made up of sarcomeres
A person who has torn their vastus lateralis muscle will need what? - Answer--A cane or crutches
Muscles produce contraction due to the sliding action of: - Answer--filaments
The medulla oblongata has what primary responsibility? - Answer--Vital functions
Which of the following is true about simple reflexes? - Answer--They travel only through the spinal cord
, Estrogen serves what primary function in the female reproductive system? - Answer--It initiates the
preparation of the endometrium for pregnancy.
What is the name of the structure that transfers urine from the kidneys to the bladder? - Answer--
Ureters.
Humans can survive most easily without which of the following? - Answer--Gallbladder
The soleus muscle is located in which general area? - Answer--The legs
Which of the following is responsible for differentiation, or specialization, of cells? - Answer--Hormones
Choose the statement that best describes the alimentary canal - Answer--The alimentary canal consists
of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus
A woman's body usually ovulates around what day in a normal 30-day cycle? - Answer--Day 14
Sperm, once created, are stored in an area of the male body called the ______. - Answer--Epididymis
Which of these is the best analogy describing the function of the kidneys? - Answer--A waste treatment
plant
What is the most widely distributed type of sweat gland? - Answer--Eccrine
Michael is playing on the playground with Suzy and decides to climb the castle while Suzy stays on the
ground. Michael's position relative to Suzy is ________. - Answer—superior
Vitamin K is created in the ... - Answer--Intestinal tract
The largest organ in the body is the ... - Answer--Skin
A medical scientist wants to study the parenchyma of the kidney. This scientist would correctly be
known, most specifically, as a ... - Answer--histologist
What is Erythropoiesis? - Answer--Red blood cell formation
In which part of the body is keratin NOT found? - Answer--Teeth
What is the relationship between sarcomeres and muscle cells? - Answer--Muscle cells contain
myofibrils, which in turn are made up of sarcomeres
A person who has torn their vastus lateralis muscle will need what? - Answer--A cane or crutches
Muscles produce contraction due to the sliding action of: - Answer--filaments
The medulla oblongata has what primary responsibility? - Answer--Vital functions
Which of the following is true about simple reflexes? - Answer--They travel only through the spinal cord
, Estrogen serves what primary function in the female reproductive system? - Answer--It initiates the
preparation of the endometrium for pregnancy.
What is the name of the structure that transfers urine from the kidneys to the bladder? - Answer--
Ureters.
Humans can survive most easily without which of the following? - Answer--Gallbladder
The soleus muscle is located in which general area? - Answer--The legs
Which of the following is responsible for differentiation, or specialization, of cells? - Answer--Hormones
Choose the statement that best describes the alimentary canal - Answer--The alimentary canal consists
of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus
A woman's body usually ovulates around what day in a normal 30-day cycle? - Answer--Day 14
Sperm, once created, are stored in an area of the male body called the ______. - Answer--Epididymis
Which of these is the best analogy describing the function of the kidneys? - Answer--A waste treatment
plant
What is the most widely distributed type of sweat gland? - Answer--Eccrine
Michael is playing on the playground with Suzy and decides to climb the castle while Suzy stays on the
ground. Michael's position relative to Suzy is ________. - Answer—superior
