HESI A2 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY V1/V2 – PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(2026 A+ PREP)
What is a characteristic of viral herpes Skin Eruption
When a boxer gets hit & has a deviated Vomer (in nose)
septum?
Which of the following is a structure found Pharynx
in the upper respiratory?
A person who has damage their ulnar Arm, inability to abduct arms and fingers
nerve will have decreased sensation in?
Which bone does not articulate with any Hyoid Bone
other bone?
Which of the following statements best They secrete chemicals into the blood, growth,
describes endocrine glands? metabolism, sexual development and function
Diet is important because bone are Calcium & Phosphorus
storage places for?
Which organ is part of both the male Urethra
reproductive system and urinary
system?
Ligaments provide which connection? Bone to bone
Which structure conducts urine from the Ureter
kidney to the urinary bladder?
Anaerobic respiration can lead to a Lactic Acid
burning sensation cause by which
molecule?
As a part of the negative feedback Osteoclasts (break down bone so it can release Ca+ into
system, which type of cell is stimulated interstitial fluid)
to re-absorb bone matrix in response to
a decrease in calcium in the blood?
Sweat on the skin's surface cools the Evaporation
body through which process?
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10
, When assessing a female client who Carrot and squash
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?
Which hand position describes an Palms facing anterior
anatomical position of a person who is
standing erect with feet forward?
Which structure is a ball & socket joint? Shoulder
Which anatomical structure houses the Skull & Ear
malleus, incus & stapes?
What are like cells grouped together Tissue
called?
The pulse point located behind the Popliteal
knee is palpated over which artery?
Ceruminous (aprocrine) glands secrete? Earwax
What type of synovial joint is the elbow? Hinge
What occurs when the sympathetic Cardiac output
nervous system is stimulated /
increased?
Where does digestion begin in the Oral cavity
digestive system
Which cell structure regulates the Plasma Membrane
transport of substances in & out of a
cell?
The mediastinum is located within which Thoracic cavity
cavity?
What is the effect of Serotonin, a Involved with mood, anxiety, sleep, happiness, appetite
neurotransmitter?
What is the response of cells in the H2O is re-absorbed from urinary filtrate
collecting tubules in nephrons when
antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is secreted?
2/
10
(2026 A+ PREP)
What is a characteristic of viral herpes Skin Eruption
When a boxer gets hit & has a deviated Vomer (in nose)
septum?
Which of the following is a structure found Pharynx
in the upper respiratory?
A person who has damage their ulnar Arm, inability to abduct arms and fingers
nerve will have decreased sensation in?
Which bone does not articulate with any Hyoid Bone
other bone?
Which of the following statements best They secrete chemicals into the blood, growth,
describes endocrine glands? metabolism, sexual development and function
Diet is important because bone are Calcium & Phosphorus
storage places for?
Which organ is part of both the male Urethra
reproductive system and urinary
system?
Ligaments provide which connection? Bone to bone
Which structure conducts urine from the Ureter
kidney to the urinary bladder?
Anaerobic respiration can lead to a Lactic Acid
burning sensation cause by which
molecule?
As a part of the negative feedback Osteoclasts (break down bone so it can release Ca+ into
system, which type of cell is stimulated interstitial fluid)
to re-absorb bone matrix in response to
a decrease in calcium in the blood?
Sweat on the skin's surface cools the Evaporation
body through which process?
1/
10
, When assessing a female client who Carrot and squash
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?
Which hand position describes an Palms facing anterior
anatomical position of a person who is
standing erect with feet forward?
Which structure is a ball & socket joint? Shoulder
Which anatomical structure houses the Skull & Ear
malleus, incus & stapes?
What are like cells grouped together Tissue
called?
The pulse point located behind the Popliteal
knee is palpated over which artery?
Ceruminous (aprocrine) glands secrete? Earwax
What type of synovial joint is the elbow? Hinge
What occurs when the sympathetic Cardiac output
nervous system is stimulated /
increased?
Where does digestion begin in the Oral cavity
digestive system
Which cell structure regulates the Plasma Membrane
transport of substances in & out of a
cell?
The mediastinum is located within which Thoracic cavity
cavity?
What is the effect of Serotonin, a Involved with mood, anxiety, sleep, happiness, appetite
neurotransmitter?
What is the response of cells in the H2O is re-absorbed from urinary filtrate
collecting tubules in nephrons when
antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is secreted?
2/
10
