HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology 2021. 67 Questions And Answers

HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology 2021
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 ANS: B



The liquid part of the blood is called

A) plasma

B) blood fluid

C) serous fluid

D) none of the above ANS: A



Blood cells that are responsible for transportation of oxygen are called

A) leukocytes

B) thrombocytes

C) erythrocytes

D) none of the above ANS: C



What is the thyroid cartilage commonly known as ?

A) vocal box

B) Adam's apple

C) vocal cords

D) none of the above ANS: B

,When exhaling, the diaphragm

A) Relaxes

B) contracts

C) does nothing

D) none of the above ANS: 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 ANS: A



the humerus and ulna form the

A) shoulder joint

B) elbow joint

C) wrist joint

D) none of the above ANS: B



The patella is also called

A) breastbone

B) Kneecap

C) finger bone

D) none of the above ANS: B



The bone that is stationary during the movement is called the:

, A) insertion

B) agonist

C) origin

D) none of the above ANS: C



How many origin does a quadriceps have?

A) 4

B) 5

C) 3

D) none of the above ANS: 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 ANS: B



How many thoracic spinal nerves are in the human body?

A) 8

B) 9

C) 12

D) none of the above ANS: C



In which region of the small intestine are most of the nutrients absorbed?

A) the jejunum