HESI A2 (Anatomy & Physiology) V1/V2 |136 Actual Questions And
Answers Latest Updated 2025/2026 (Graded A+)
The organ of corti is located in the? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ear
Where in the body are nutrients absorbed? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Small intestine
The Rough ER functions in the human cells to? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Synthesize proteins
Tissue repair is enhanced by a diet high in? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Protein
Which hormone is produced by the posterior pituitary gland? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Oxytocin
& ADH (Antidiuretic hormone) (ADH is also known as Vasopressin)
What is the primary function of hemoglobin? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Carry oxygen
What stimulates chemoreceptors to function? - CORRECT ANSWERS-rise in CO2; Fall in o2
Which condition causes a client to say, "I can't see far away?" - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Nearsightedness (Think opposite, far is near, near is far)
Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and urinary system? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Urethra
Ligaments provide which connection? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Bone to bone
Which structure conducts urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Ureter
, Anaerobic respiration can lead to a burning sensation cause by which molecule? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-
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
ANSWERS-Carrot and squash
Which hand position describes an anatomical position of a person who is standing erect with feet
forward? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Palms facing anterior
Which structure is a ball & socket joint? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Shoulder
Which anatomical structure houses the malleus, incus & stapes? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Skull &
Ear
What are like cells grouped together called? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tissue
The pulse point located behind the knee is palpated over which artery? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Popliteal
Ceruminous (aprocrine) glands secrete? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Earwax
What type of synovial joint is the elbow? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hinge
Answers Latest Updated 2025/2026 (Graded A+)
The organ of corti is located in the? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ear
Where in the body are nutrients absorbed? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Small intestine
The Rough ER functions in the human cells to? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Synthesize proteins
Tissue repair is enhanced by a diet high in? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Protein
Which hormone is produced by the posterior pituitary gland? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Oxytocin
& ADH (Antidiuretic hormone) (ADH is also known as Vasopressin)
What is the primary function of hemoglobin? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Carry oxygen
What stimulates chemoreceptors to function? - CORRECT ANSWERS-rise in CO2; Fall in o2
Which condition causes a client to say, "I can't see far away?" - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Nearsightedness (Think opposite, far is near, near is far)
Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and urinary system? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Urethra
Ligaments provide which connection? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Bone to bone
Which structure conducts urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Ureter
, Anaerobic respiration can lead to a burning sensation cause by which molecule? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-
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
ANSWERS-Carrot and squash
Which hand position describes an anatomical position of a person who is standing erect with feet
forward? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Palms facing anterior
Which structure is a ball & socket joint? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Shoulder
Which anatomical structure houses the malleus, incus & stapes? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Skull &
Ear
What are like cells grouped together called? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tissue
The pulse point located behind the knee is palpated over which artery? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Popliteal
Ceruminous (aprocrine) glands secrete? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Earwax
What type of synovial joint is the elbow? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hinge
