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HESI A2 Practice Test Questions Part 2

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This deck covers key concepts from the HESI A2 practice test, focusing on anatomy, physiology, and related biological processes.

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Cyclic adenosine monophosphate is a substance that performs which of the following? a) acts as part of the cell membrane b) acts as energy for the cell c) acts as a secondary messenger d) acts as a hormone

c) acts as a secondary messenger
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Cyclic adenosine monophosphate is a substance that performs which of the following? a) acts as part of the cell membrane b) acts as energy for the cell c) acts as a secondary messenger d) acts as a hormone
c) acts as a secondary messenger
The neuron is composed of a/n _______, which transmits signals toward the cell body, and a/n _______, which transmits signals away from the cell body.
dendrite, axon
The pectoralis major muscle is located in which general area?
the chest
The soleus muscle is located in which general area?
the legs
Which of the following is responsible for differentiation, or specialization, of cells? a) platelets b) hormones c) neurons d) brain cells
b) hormones
What makes up the alimentary canal?
It consists of mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus.
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HESI A2 Practice Test Questions Part 2
TermDefinition
Cyclic adenosine monophosphate is a substance that performs which of the following? a) acts as part of the cell membrane b) acts as energy for the cell c) acts as a secondary messenger d) acts as a hormone
c) acts as a secondary messenger
The neuron is composed of a/n _______, which transmits signals toward the cell body, and a/n _______, which transmits signals away from the cell body.
dendrite, axon
The pectoralis major muscle is located in which general area?
the chest
The soleus muscle is located in which general area?
the legs
Which of the following is responsible for differentiation, or specialization, of cells? a) platelets b) hormones c) neurons d) brain cells
b) hormones
What makes up the alimentary canal?
It consists of mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus.
A woman's body usually ovulates around what day in a normal 30-day cycle?
day 14
Sperm, once created, are stored in an area of the male body called the _______.
epididymis
Which of these is the best analogy describing the function of the kidneys? a) a waste treatment plant b) a control center c) a medical facility d) a soldier training facility
a) a waste treatment plant
What is the most widely distributed type of sweat gland?
eccrine
Moving the arm toward the body would be described as a _______ movement, rather than a _______ movement.
proximal, distal
The orthopedic surgeon informs you that you have broken the end of your femur. What is she describing?
epiphysis
Which of the following is true of the axial skeleton? a) the facial bones include four nasal bones b) the mandible and maxilla are the only moveable bones of the skull c) ossicles are a part of the jaw bone d) the axial skeleton consists of a total of 28 bones in the skull
d) the axial skeleton consists of a total of 28 bones in the skull
A patient of yours is diagnosed with emphysema. In emphysema, the alveoli have trouble exchanging gases between the atmosphere and the blood. It would be true to say that this patient has difficulty with what type of respiration?
external
Deflections of the EKG represent which of the following? a) the contraction of the heart b) the relaxation of the heart c) the electrical activity that precedes contraction and relaxation d) the physical movement that precedes contraction and relaxation
c) the electrical activity that precedes contraction and relaxation
Follicle-stimulating hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone are what type of hormones?
tropic
What is the purpose of the mastication of food?
to increase its surface area
What stimulates the interstitial cells of the testicles to produce testosterone?
LH (luteinizing hormones)
Inhalation requires the contraction of what surface?
the diaphragm
Which type of muscle is found in the walls of organs such as the stomach and intestines?
smooth visceral muscle