HESI a2

Which of the following occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated?

• Heart rate increases, pupils dilate, digestion slows down

• Heart rate decreases, pupils constrict, digestion increases

• Heart rate increases, pupils constrict, digestion slows down

• Heart rate increases, pupils dilate, digestion increases

Which of the following glands secrete earwax?

• Ceruminous

• Salivary

• Sebaceous

• Eccrine

What is the function of endocrine glands?

• They secrete hormones directly into the blood.

• They secrete products directly into a duct that carries the products to where they are needed.

• They are a group of cells that respond to specific hormones.

• They transmit nerve impulses between parts of the body.

The internal reproductive organs are located in which of the following anatomical regions?

• Pelvic

• Thoracic

• Brachial

• Femoral

Where is the popliteal artery located?

• Below the jaw line between the trachea and sternomastoid muscle

• Behind the knee

• On the underside of the wrist

• Near the top of the cubital fossa

Which of the following is defined as “a group of similar cells and their intercellular matrix that carry out a specific function together?”

• Tissues

• Organs

• Organ Systems

• Neuroglia

What is erythropoiesis and where does it occur?

• The formation of red blood cells; Red bone marrow

• The formation of red blood cells; Heart

• The formation of bile; Liver

• The formation of white blood cells; Spleen

Which of the following male reproductive organs is also a part of the urinary system?

• Ureter

• Urethra

• Vas deferens

• Epidiymis

The shoulder is an example of which type of synovial joint?

• Saddle

• Hinge

• Ball-and-socket

• Pivot

What is the purpose of gastric mucous?

• To prevent pathogens from being absorbed by the stomach lining and into the bloodstream.

• To protect the stomach lining from acid and digestive enzymes.

• To help break down fibrous foods.

• To trap waste products to be turned into fecal matter.