2026 HESI A2 Anatomy And Physiology Practice Test (50 Questions And Complete Answers)
1 / 50
Terms in this set
50
Which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive tract?
1. To enzymatically break down food
2. To perform gas exchange.
3. To absorb nutrients into blood.
4. To eliminate unabsorbed waste
1. To enzymatically break down food
2. To perform gas exchange.
3. To absorb nutrients into blood.
4. To eliminate unabsorbed waste
To perform gas exchange.
What is the best definition of homeostasis?
1. a process whereby the body maintains a stable internal environment despite changes in internal and external conditions
2. a process whereby the body breaks down glucose to make energy to fuel other cellular processes
3. a process by which the body minimizes and responds to infection by microorganisms like bacteria and viruses
4. a process through which the body maintains its genetic composition throughout despite different cells having different functions
1. a process whereby the body maintains a stable internal environment despite changes in internal and external conditions
2. a process whereby the body breaks down glucose to make energy to fuel other cellular processes
3. a process by which the body minimizes and responds to infection by microorganisms like bacteria and viruses
4. a process through which the body maintains its genetic composition throughout despite different cells having different functions
a process whereby the body maintains a stable internal environment despite changes in internal and external conditions
Which best describes how the endocrine system works?
1. defense through the use of antibodies
2. communication through the use of hormones
3. movement by contraction upon nervous stimulation
4. blood flow through the use of the heart muscle
1. defense through the use of antibodies
2. communication through the use of hormones
3. movement by contraction upon nervous stimulation
4. blood flow through the use of the heart muscle
communication through the use of hormones
Which anatomical directional term refers to a body part being located toward the front of the body?
1. lateral
2. superior
3. anterior
4. posterior
1. lateral
2. superior
3. anterior
4. posterior
anterior
Where is Vitamin K created in the body?
1. liver
2. lungs
3. large intestine
4. gall bladder
1. liver
2. lungs
3. large intestine
4. gall bladder
large intestine
What is the largest organ in the body?
1. skin
2. small intestine
3. femur
4. stomach
1. skin
2. small intestine
3. femur
4. stomach
skin
A medical scientist studies the parenchyma of the kidney. What specific type of science is this?
1. biology
2. physiology
3. anatomy
4. histology
1. biology
2. physiology
3. anatomy
4. histology
histology
What is erythropoiesis?
1. red blood cell formation
2. white blood cell formation
3. the destruction of red blood cells
4. the destruction of white blood cells
1. red blood cell formation
2. white blood cell formation
3. the destruction of red blood cells
4. the destruction of white blood cells
red blood cell formation
Which body part lacks keratin?
1. hair
2. skin
3. nails
4. teeth
1. hair
2. skin
3. nails
4. teeth
teeth
What is the relationship between sarcomeres, myofibrils, and muscle cells?
1. Sarcomeres contain muscle cells, which in turn are made up of sarcomeres.
2. Myofibrils contain sarcomeres, which in turn are made up of muscle cells.
3. Muscle cells contain myofibrils, which in turn are made up of sarcomeres.
4. Muscle cells contain sarcomeres, which in turn are made up of myofibrils.
1. Sarcomeres contain muscle cells, which in turn are made up of sarcomeres.
2. Myofibrils contain sarcomeres, which in turn are made up of muscle cells.
3. Muscle cells contain myofibrils, which in turn are made up of sarcomeres.
4. Muscle cells contain sarcomeres, which in turn are made up of myofibrils.
Muscle cells contain myofibrils, which in turn are made up of sarcomeres.
Showing the first 10 terms. Use the flashcard player above to study all 50 terms!