HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology Practice Quizzes Welcome to your HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology Practice Quizzes. Please click NEXT to start your Free HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology Practice Quizzes right away. Best of Luck! 1. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 The cartilaginous structure which covers the larynx during swallowing is called the ____________. A. Epiglottis B. Diaphragm C. Cilia D. Trachea None 1 out of 100 2. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system? A. Absorption of fat in the intestine B. Secretion of bile C. Drainage of interstitial fluid D. Body defense None 2 out of 100 3. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which systems are primarily responsible for homeostasis? A. Endocrine system and digestive system B. Endocrine system and urinary system C. Endocrine system and nervous system D. Endocrine system and integumentary system None 3 out of 100 4. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following correctly describes the function of the muscular system? A. Posture and secondary sex characteristics B. Movement and acquired immunity C. Movement and regulation of respiration D. Posture and thermoregulation None 4 out of 100 5. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following is not a function of the circulatory system? A. Transport of nutrients B. Transport of wastes C. Regulation of blood sugar D. Thermoregulation None 5 out of 100 6. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 The study of the microscopic structure of tissues is called _________. A. Histology B. Gross anatomy C. Physiology D. Biology None 6 out of 100 7. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following is a function of the digestive system? A. Production of vitamin D from sunlight B. Development of secondary sexual characteristics C. Filtration of waste D. Absorption of nutrients None 7 out of 100 8. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system? A. Excretion B. Protection C. Fluid balance D. Gas exchange None 8 out of 100 9. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following terms refers to “behind or toward the back”? A. Anterior B. Ventral C. Superior D. Dorsal None 9 out of 100 10. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following is not a function of the nose? A. Humidification B. Warming air C. Filtering air D. Gas exchange None 10 out of 100 11. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following is not a function of the kidney? A. Production of renin B. Production of urine C. Production of erythropoietin D. Production of albumin None 11 out of 100 12. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 The pulse point located on the neck is palpated over which artery? A. Popliteal B. Carotid C. Femoral D. Median cubital None 12 out of 100 13. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following is not a function of the integumentary system? A. Blood sugar regulation B. Synthesis C. Thermoregulation D. Excretion None 13 out of 100 14. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 The central part of the retina with high visual acuity (sharpness) is called the __________. A. Rods B. Aqueous humor C. Cones D. Macula None 14 out of 100 15. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following is not a function of the reproductive system? A. Transport of gametes B. Support of developing fetus C. Transport of nutrients to the body cells D. Production of hormones None 15 out of 100 16. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following organelles would you expect to find an abundance of in leukocytes? A. Ribosomes B. Golgi bodies C. Lysosomes D. Mitochondria None 16 out of 100 17. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which organ is responsible for most of the nutrient absorption in the body? A. Gall bladder B. Large intestine C. Small intestine D. Stomach None 17 out of 100 18. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following lists the correct pathway of blood through the circulatory system? A. Left ventricle, aorta, systemic circuit, vena cava, right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium B. Right ventricle, aorta, systemic circuit, vena cava, left atrium, left ventricle, lungs, right atrium C. Left ventricle, vena cava, systemic circuit, aorta, right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium D. Right ventricle, vena cava, systemic circuit, aorta, left atrium, left ventricle, lungs, right atrium None 18 out of 100 19. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following best describes the primary function of hemoglobin? A. Carries oxygen to tissues and organs B. Regulates balance and thermoregulation C. Detects increases in carbon dioxide and decreases in oxygen in the blood D. Engages in the process of phagocytosis None 19 out of 100 20. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which system is responsible for receiving information from the environment; processing and integrating the information; initiating a response? A. Circulatory system B. Endocrine system C. Nervous system D. Digestive system None 20 out of 100 21. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following is the primary organ of the female reproductive system responsible for releasing mature eggs? A. Ovaries B. Uterus C. Fallopian tubes D. Endometrium None 21 out of 100 22. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which exocrine gland produces sweat on the epidermal surface? A. Eccrine B. Apocrine C. Sebaceous D. Ceruminous None 22 out of 100 23. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 What is secreted by the adrenal glands? A. Progesterone and estrogen B. Cortisol and aldosterone C. Oxytocin only D. Oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone None 23 out of 100 24. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which structure in the eye is responsible for color vision? A. Lens B. Cones C. Iris D. Rods None 24 out of 100 25. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following terms describes the process of forming new red blood cells? A. Autopoiesis B. Thrombopoiesis C. Hematopoiesis D. Erythropoiesis None 25 out of 100 26. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 A tissue sample studied under a microscope exhibits the following characteristics: an extracellular matrix providing rigidity to the tissue, and the presence of lacunae. Which type of tissue is this? A. Bone B. Adipose C. Epithelial D. Nervous None 26 out of 100 27. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following statements about the skin is correct? A. The dermis is deep and has 2 layers B. The epidermis is superficial and has 2 layers C. The epidermis is deep and has 5 layers D. The dermis is superficial and has 5 layers None 27 out of 100 28. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following represents the correct order of organization from the simplest to the most complex? A. Cell-organ-tissue-system-organism B. Cell-tissue-system-organ-organism C. Cell-tissue-organ-system-organism D. Cell-system-tissue-organ-organism None 28 out of 100 29. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following includes some of the functions of the skeletal system? A. Support, Movement, Haematopoiesis, Mineral storage, Fat storage B. Support, Movement, Haematopoiesis, Mineral storage, Blood pressure regulation C. Support, Movement, Protection, Muscle attachment, Heat generation D. Support, Movement, Protection, Thermoregulation, Haematopoiesis, None 29 out of 100 30. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 The nervous system is divided into two parts, namely ___________ and ____________. A. The central nervous system and autonomic nervous system B. The central nervous system and somatic nervous system C. The central nervous system and peripheral nervous system D. The central nervous system and spinal cord None 30 out of 100 31. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which type of muscles have striated muscle fibers that join at the intercalated disc? A. Skeletal muscle B. Smooth muscle C. Cardiac muscle D. Vascular muscles None 31 out of 100 32. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following suggests a location towards the head? A. Superior B. Posterior C. Inferior D. Caudal None 32 out of 100 33. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 T-lymphocytes are developed by which of the following glands? A. Lymph nodes B. Thyroid C. Hypothalamus D. Thymus None 33 out of 100 34. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 The endocrine system uses ___________ to maintain homeostasis. A. Hormones B. Electrical impulses C. Nucleic acids D. Enzymes None 34 out of 100 35. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following is not found in the epidermis? A. Melanocyte B. Blood vessels C. Keratinocyte D. Langerhan cells None 35 out of 100 36. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following structures in the retina is responsible for night vision? A. Rods B. Macula C. Fovea D. Cones None 36 out of 100 37. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 What is erythropoiesis and where does it occur? A. The formation of red blood cells; Red bone marrow B. The formation of bile; Liver C. The formation of red blood cells; Heart D. The formation of white blood cells; Spleen None 37 out of 100 38. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which structure transports urine from the kidney to the bladder? A. Prostate B. Ureter C. Urethra D. Collecting duct None 38 out of 100 39. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Where is the popliteal artery located? A. Near the top of the cubital fossa B. Below the jaw line between the trachea and sternomastoid muscle C. Behind the knee D. On the underside of the wrist None 39 out of 100 40. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 How does serotonin affect the body? A. It helps to regulate mood, anxiety, sleep, memory, and appetite. B. It stimulates the uterine muscles to contract during childbirth and promotes lactation. C. It helps to regulate urine output and maintains osmolarity. D. It helps to regulate motivation, euphoria, and fine motor function. None 40 out of 100 41. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following correctly describes the skeletal muscles? A. Spindle-shaped, multinucleated, nonstriated fibers B. Branched, striated fibers with a single nucleus C. Striated, multinucleated cylindrical fibers D. Spindle-shaped, nonstriated fibers with a single nucleus None 41 out of 100 42. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 The ________________ is a passage for air and food. A. Pharynx B. Larynx C. Alveoli D. Bronchi None 42 out of 100 43. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following best describes the function of the mitral valve? A. Lets blood flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle B. Lets blood flow from the right ventricle to the right atrium C. Lets blood flow from the left ventricle to the left atrium D. Lets blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle None 43 out of 100 44. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 The following are functions of the gonads except ____________. A. Development of secondary sexual characteristics B. Production of hormones C. Transporting of egg cells to fertilization site D. Production of gametes None 44 out of 100 45. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 A(n)________ is a group of tissues working together to perform a similar function. A. Organism B. Cell C. System D. Organ None 45 out of 100 46. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following is also called the voice box? A. Pharynx B. Trachea C. Nose D. Larynx None 46 out of 100 47. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Cerumen is secreted by apocrine glands located in which of the following structures? A. The cochlea B. The external auditory canal C. The eustachian tube D. The organ of corti None 47 out of 100 48. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which structure in the epidermis is responsible for cooling the body to maintain temperature homeostasis? A. Sebaceous glands B. None of these C. Eccrine glands D. Ceruminous glands None 48 out of 100 49. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 White blood cells with granules in their cytoplasm are called __________. A. Monocyte B. Granulocyte C. NK cells D. Lymphocyte None 49 out of 100 50. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 What type of cell division occurs in the gonads? A. Meiosis B. Mitosis C. Binary fission D. Hemopeiosis None 50 out of 100 51. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 What is one of the functions of the hypothalamus? A. Regulating body temperature B. Regulating calcium levels in the blood C. Regulating heart rate and blood pressure D. Regulating blood sugar levels None 51 out of 100 52. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 The process of breaking down food into smaller particles in the mouth is called ________. A. Mastication B. Peristalsis C. Propulsion D. Mass movement None 52 out of 100 53. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which type of blood cell transports oxygen? A. Lymphocytes B. Polymorphonuclear cells C. Erythrocytes D. Platelets None 53 out of 100 54. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following means the same thing as anterior? A. Inferior B. Superior C. Caudal D. Ventral None 54 out of 100 55. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following is a function of blood? A. Movement B. Development of secondary sex characteristics C. Excretion of wastes D. Transport of gases None 55 out of 100 56. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following is a primary function of the male and/or female reproductive systems? A. To produce gametes B. To transport blood and oxygen C. To regulate the process of mitosis D. To protect against infections None 56 out of 100 57. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following structure is correctly matched to its description? A. Cartilage – Connective tissue found between bones in a joint B. Tendon – Connective tissue which attaches a muscle to a ligament C. Ligament – Connective tissue which attaches a muscle to a bone D. Joint – Point of attachment for muscles None 57 out of 100 58. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following correctly lists organs that are part of the digestive system? A. Liver, pancreas, large intestine, and rectum B. Pharynx, esophagus, small intestine, and bladder C. Stomach, salivary glands, liver, and thyroid gland D. Stomach, rectum, kidneys, and anal canal None 58 out of 100 59. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which structure controls the activity of the endocrine system? A. Hypothalamus B. Parathyroid gland C. Thyroid gland D. Pituitary gland None 59 out of 100 60. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Of the following, which structure has the highest visual acuity? A. Aqueous humor B. Fovea C. Retina D. Macula None 60 out of 100 61. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which structure in the nervous system works together with the endocrine system? A. Medulla oblongata B. Pons C. Hypothalamus D. Cerebral cortex None 61 out of 100 62. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following refers to the term “distal”? A. Farther from the trunk or point of attachment B. Towards the midline C. Closer to the trunk or point of attachment D. Away from the midline None 62 out of 100 63. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the four chambers of the heart has the thickest muscular wall? A. Left ventricle B. Right ventricle C. Left atrium D. Right atrium None 63 out of 100 64. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Reabsorption of water and electrolytes occur in various parts of the renal tubules. In which segment is sodium mostly reabsorbed? A. Loop of Henle B. Distal Convoluted Tubules C. Collecting Ducts D. Proximal Convoluted Tubules None 64 out of 100 65. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 A patient with a lower than normal amount of thrombocytes could be at risk of ____________. A. unnecessary blood clotting B. extensive bleeding C. fatigue and shortness of breath D. inability to fight infection None 65 out of 100 66. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following organelles is responsible for lipid synthesis? A. Secretory vesicles B. Lysosomes C. Golgi apparatus D. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum None 66 out of 100 67. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Where does digestion begin in the alimentary canal? A. Esophagus B. Stomach C. Oral cavity D. Small intestine None 67 out of 100 68. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 ______________ is a connective tissue that joins two bones. A. Joint B. Cartilage C. Ligament D. Tendon None 68 out of 100 69. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following is not a type of granulocyte? A. Monocyte B. Neutrophil C. Basophil D. Eosinophil None 69 out of 100 70. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 In which part of the body would you find aqueous humor? A. In the cavities of synovial joints B. Within the mediastinum C. Between the lens and cornea in the eye D. Throughout the lymphatic system None 70 out of 100 71. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Eccrine glands secrete a watery substance onto the surface of the skin to maintain temperature homeostasis through which process? A. Evaporation B. Condensation C. Absorption D. Precipitation None 71 out of 100 72. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 The ________ is a sac-like structure that stores urine. A. Bladder B. Kidney C. Prostate D. Urethra None 72 out of 100 73. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following does not correctly pair the structure with its function? A. Iris: regulates the size of the pupil B. Choroid: prevents light that enters the eye from reflecting C. Ciliary body: secretes aqueous humor D. Aqueous humor: supplies nutrients to the retina None 73 out of 100 74. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following contains nonstriated muscle fibers? A. The heart B. Pectoralis major C. Quadricep muscle D. The intestine None 74 out of 100 75. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following hormones is primarily produced and secreted by the male reproductive system? A. Prolactin B. Growth Hormone C. Estrogen D. Testosterone None 75 out of 100 76. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following correctly describes the retina? A. The middle layer of the eye which focuses light rays B. The middle layer of the eye which supplies nutrients to the eye C. The outer layer of the eye which protects the eye D. The inner layer of the eye which generates nerve impulses None 76 out of 100 77. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following is not the sex organ found in males? A. Urethra B. Seminal vesicle C. Cervix D. Vas deferens None 77 out of 100 78. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 What is the function of a neuron? A. Production of the myelin sheath B. Phagocytosis C. Generation and transmission of impulses D. Providing nutrients None 78 out of 100 79. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following statements about the endocrine system is false? A. The hypothalamus is commonly known as the "master gland." B. The adrenal glands secrete cortisol and aldosterone. C. Oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone are stored in and secreted by the posterior pituitary gland. D. Growth of pubic and axillary hair is induced by testosterone and estrogen. None 79 out of 100 80. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which hormone controls the hypothalamus by positive feedback? A. Oxytocin B. Cortisol C. Antidiuretic hormone D. Thyroid hormone None 80 out of 100 81. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 What is the purpose of gastric mucous? A. To protect the stomach lining from acid and digestive enzymes. B. To trap waste products to be turned into fecal matter. C. To prevent pathogens from being absorbed by the stomach lining and into the bloodstream. D. To help break down fibrous foods. None 81 out of 100 82. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 The layer of skin that contains a high number of blood vessels, as well as elastic and collagen fibers is the ____________. A. Dermis B. Stratum germinativum C. Epidermis D. Hypodermis None 82 out of 100 83. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 The urethra conveys urine from the __________. A. Bowman’s capsule to the collecting duct B. Bladder to the exterior C. Kidney to the bladder D. Tubules to the renal pelvis None 83 out of 100 84. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following components of blood is correctly paired with its function? A. Monocytes-clotting B. Lymphocytes-acquired immunity C. Platelets-transport of gases D. Granulocyte-production of antibodies None 84 out of 100 85. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 A granulocyte with bilobed nucleus and granules that contain histamine is ________. A. Basophil B. Neutrophil C. Macrophage D. Monocyte None 85 out of 100 86. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 The bolus is formed in which part of the digestive system? A. Oral cavity B. Pharynx C. Stomach D. Esophagus None 86 out of 100 87. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which structure divides into the left and right bronchi? A. Bronchioles B. Trachea C. Larynx D. Pharynx None 87 out of 100 88. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following is a part of the female reproductive system? A. Epididymis B. Urethra C. Bulbourethral gland D. Bartholin’s gland None 88 out of 100 89. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following structures gives the eye its color? A. Lens B. Iris C. Retina D. Cornea None 89 out of 100 90. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which structure lies between the thoracic and abdominal cavities? A. Lungs B. Sternum C. Mediastinum D. Diaphragm None 90 out of 100 91. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which blood vessel returns blood from the lungs back to the heart? A. Superior vena cava B. Pulmonary artery C. Inferior vena cava D. Pulmonary vein None 91 out of 100 92. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which type of bone has a diaphysis and two epiphyses? A. Irregular bone B. Short bone C. Flat bone D. Long bone None 92 out of 100 93. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 A neuron has ______________. A. One cell body, one dendrite, and many axons B. Many cell bodies, one dendrite, and one axon C. One cell body, one dendrite, and one axon D. One cell body, many dendrites, and one axon None 93 out of 100 94. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Muscles attach to the bones through a _______________. A. Tendon B. Ligament C. Cartilage D. Joint None 94 out of 100 95. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following best describes the location of the chest? A. Inferior to the vertebral column B. Superior to the vertebral column C. Posterior to the vertebral column D. Anterior to the vertebral column None 95 out of 100 96. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following describes negative feedback control of the endocrine system? A. Production of a hormone leads to increased production of tropic hormones B. Increased production of tropic hormones leads to increased production of target hormone C. Production of a hormone feeds back to increase its own production D. Production of a hormone feeds back to decrease its own production None 96 out of 100 97. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which of the following is not found in the dermis? A. Langerhan cells B. Sensory receptors C. Sebaceous gland D. Nerves None 97 out of 100 98. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Ribosomes are synthesized in the ______. A. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum B. Nucleolus C. Nucleus D. Rough endoplasmic reticulum None 98 out of 100 99. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 Which type of blood cell is responsible for clotting? A. Polymorphonuclear leukocytes B. Platelets C. Lymphocytes D. Erythrocytes None 99 out of 100 100. Anatomy and Physiology,HESI A2 The part of the lungs where gas exchange takes place is called _________________. A. Bronchi B. Trachea C. Alveoli D. Larynx None 100 out of 100 Time is Up! Time's up
