HESI A2: Anatomy & Physiology (Quiz 5) Welcome to your HESI A2 Practice Quizzes. Note: We designed Five (5) sets of practice quizzes for this Domain. Each set has 30 questions. HESI A2 (quiz 5): Anatomy & Physiology. (30 questions) Please click NEXT to start your Free HESI Practice Quizzes right away. Best of Luck! 1. Which plane divides the body into left and right sides? Coronal Frontal Sagittal Transverse None 2. Mitochondria is to energy production as ribosome is to __________. Protein storage Lipid synthesis Protein synthesis Protein packaging None 3. Which of the following correctly describes the functions of the epidermis? Physical barrier, waterproofing, and sweat production Sensation, waterproofing and sebum production Physical barrier, biological barrier and waterproofing Sweat production, sebum production, and sensation None 4. Bones embedded within tendons are called? Irregular bone Flat bone Short bone Sesamoid bone None 5. The rod-like structure that makes up muscle fibers is called _____________. Actin Intercalated disc Myofibrils Tropomyosin None 6. The part of the neuron that receives impulses is called ___________. Axon Myelin sheath Cell body Dendrite None 7. Which of the following glands is known as the master gland? Pancreas Pituitary gland Hypothalamus Adrenal gland None 8. Where does erythropoiesis take place? Thymus Red bone marrow Yellow bone marrow Heart None 9. Another name for the windpipe is the _________________. Epiglottis Trachea Larynx Lungs None 10. Which of the following structures is correctly paired with its function? Trachea—Production of sounds Lungs—Olfaction Nose—Gas exchange Diaphragm—Increases volume of thoracic cavity None 11. Which organ of the digestive system is not covered by the peritoneum? Pharynx Jejunum Stomach Liver None 12. Which of the following correctly describes the passage of food from the mouth to the anus? mouth → esophagus → pharynx → stomach → duodenum → jejenum → ileum → ascending colon → transverse colon → descending colon → sigmoid colon → rectum → anus Mouth → pharynx → esophagus → stomach → duodenum → jejunum → ileum → ascending colon → transverse colon → descending colon → sigmoid colon → rectum → anus Mouth → pharynx → esophagus → stomach → jejunum → ileum → duodenum → ascending colon → transverse colon → descending colon → sigmoid colon → rectum → anus Mouth → pharynx → esophagus → duodenum → stomach → jejunum → ileum → ascending colon → descending colon → transverse colon → sigmoid colon → rectum → anus None 13. Which of the following structure-function pairs is incorrect? Convoluted tubule—A tubelike structure that empties urine into the collecting duct Urethra—A tubelike structure that empties urine outside the body Ureter—A tubelike structure that empties urine into the bladder Collecting duct—A tubelike structure that empties urine into the ureter None 14. Which of the following does not occur in the convoluted tubules? Filtration Secretion Reabsorption Diffusion None 15. Which of the following correctly describes an eosinophil? Contains a bilobed nucleus Presents antigens to lymphocyte Contains horseshoe-shaped nucleus Contains granules that take up basic dyes None 16. Which of the following is not characteristic of a neutrophil? Innate immunity Acquired immunity Multilobed nuclei Small granules None 17. Which of the following is not a function of testosterone in a male? Stimulates growth of larynx and deepening of voice Stimulates growth of hair on the scalp, along with the armpits Stimulates growth of muscle and bone Stimulates enlargement of the penis and scrotum None 18. Which of the following statements is incorrect about estrogen? It is produced by the cells of the ovarian follicle It stimulates the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle It is responsible for the female secondary sex characteristics It stimulates ovulation None 19. Which of the following sequences correctly describes how light rays from an object get to the retina? Cornea – lens – aqueous humor – pupil – vitreous humor – retina Cornea – vitreous humor – pupil – lens – aqueous humor – retina Cornea – aqueous humor – pupil – lens – vitreous humor – retina Cornea – aqueous humor – lens – pupil – vitreous humor – retina None 20. Which of the following is not found in the bony labyrinth of the ear? Vestibule Cochlea Auditory ossicles Semicircular canals None 21. What does the presence of antidiuretic hormone stimulate? Calcium reabsorption by the nephrons The increase of calcium levels in the blood Water reabsorption from the urinary filtrate The release of water into the bladder to be voided as urine None 22. Which of the following is defined as “a group of similar cells and their intercellular matrix that carry out a specific function together?” Neuroglia Organ systems Organs Tissues None 23. Which type of tissue is most widely distributed throughout the body? Connective tissue Nervous tissue Muscle tissue Epithelial tissue None 24. What is the function of the sebaceous glands? To secrete oil that lubricates the skin and prevents drying. To secrete the aqueous layer of the tear film to lubricate the eye. To secrete a watery substance onto the surface of the skin to regulate body temperature. To secrete earwax to protect the ear from bacteria and viruses. None 25. What, in addition to adenosine triphosphate, must be present for a muscle to contract? Calcium Oxygen Lactate Sodium None 26. Which part of the eye allows us to see color? Pupil Aqueous humor Iris Retina None 27. Which of the following structures functions in directing sound waves into the ear? External Auditory Canal Modiolus Eardrum Auricle None 28. Which of the following is the correct sequence of transport of filtrate from the nephrons to the renal pelvis? Minor Calyx – Major Calyx – Proximal Convoluted Tubule – Distal Convoluted Tubule – Loop of Henle – Collecting Duct – Renal Pelvis Distal Convoluted Tubule – Proximal Convoluted Tubule – Loop of Henle – Collecting Duct – Minor Calyx – Major Calyx – Renal Pelvis Collecting Duct – Proximal Convoluted Tubule – Loop of Henle – Distal Convoluted Tubule – Minor Calyx – Major Calyx – Renal Pelvis Proximal Convoluted Tubule – Loop of Henle – Distal Convoluted Tubule – Collecting Duct – Minor Calyx – Major Calyx – Renal Pelvis None 29. The tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi is called ____________. Diaphragm Alveoli Pharynx Trachea None 30. The _________________ carry oxygen rich blood away from the heart, while the ________________ carry oxygen-depleted blood back towards the heart. veins; arteries capillaries; veins arteries; veins veins; arterioles None 1 out of 30 Time is Up! Time's up
