WorksheetsAnatomy & Physiology Hesi A2
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
In most ectopic pregnancies, where does the embryo implant?
In the uterus
In the pelvic bone
In the vagina
In the Fallopian tube.
What is the primary hormone secreted by the thyroid?
Oxytocin
TSH
Adrenaline
T3/T4
What might you expect to see in a whiplash injury?
Traumatic injury to ligaments
Eventual herniation of discs
Side-to-Side spinal curvature
Cardiopulmonary problems
Muscle contractions that normally move food along the human digestive system are known as __.
Defecation
osmosis
peristalsis
circulation
Which type of nutrient does not provide the body with energy?
Vitamin
Carbohydrate
Fat
Protein
Where does gas exchange take place in the lungs?
Alveoli
Bronchioles
Trachea
Pleura
Which is not produce by the pituitary gland?
FSH
(follicle-stimulating hormone) or (follitropin)
TRH
(Thyroid-stimulating hormone) or (thyrotropin)
LH
(Luteinizing hormone)
ADH
(Antidiuretic hormone)
The ribs are _ to the lungs in the human body.
Medial
distal
anterior
deep
What is the normal pH of a human arterial blood?
6.8
7.4
7.9
8.2
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
parietal lobe
hypothalamus
cerebellum
occipital lobe
Which enzyme functions to break down a specific sugar?
Catalase
lipase
protease
lactase
What hypothalamus is part of the _.
Cardiovascular system
endocrine system
respiratory system
lymphatic system
Which mineral helps to maintain the fluid balance of the body?
potassium
cobalt
chromium
sulfur
What is on functions of the pineal gland?
Regulation of sleep
stimulation of growth
production of milk
Reduction of inflamation
How might vitamin D deficiency present?
as bleeding gums
as swollen extremities
as red patches
as crooked bones
How does the lymphatic system work with the circulatory system?
the circulatory system produces red blood cells for the lymphatic system.
Lymph draws excess fluid from the cells and deposits in into the blood vessels.
The hear regulates the production of lymph in the lymph glands.
White cells from the lymphatic system eliminate excess red blood cells.
What is function of parathyroid hormone?
Increase energy levels
Stimulating cell reproduction
Speeding up metabolism
Activating vitamin D
Which is not an important electrolyte?
potassium
Nitrogen
sodium
Calcium
Which is not true of the epidermis?
It is composed of several layers
It contains no blood vessels
it houses the hair follicles
it contains melanin pigment
The axial skeletal system contains all of these except the _.
Skull
ribs
breastbone
radius
The gallbladder is part of the _.
endocrine system
urinary system
digestive system
nervous system
Which is not an example of nonspecific immune response?
Inflammation
Vasodilation
Release of histamine
Production of antibodies
Which mineral is important for the formation red blood cells?
Selenium
Calcium
Magnesium
Copper
The dorsal body cavity is _ to the ventral body cavity.
Medial
deep
posterior
anterior
Which organ system is primarily responsible for preventing water loss?
The nervous system
The integumentary system
The lymphatic system
The urinary system
Which is the only long bone in the human body to lie horizontally?
Clavicle
humerus
scapula
ischium
Unlike the cone cells in the eye, the rod cells are responsible for _.
color vision
depth perception
night vision
eye color
A pneumothorax is caused by unusual buildup of the air in the _.
lungs
pleural cavity
trachea
pulmonary vein
Where might a herniated lumbar disc most likely to create pain?
Along the radial nerve
Within the spinal cord
Along the sciatic nerve
Along the plantar nerves
What is the name of the bone in the human thigh?
Ulna
Femur
Radius
Humerus
The ovaries are part of the ______.
skeletal system
nervous system
lymphatic system
reproductive system
What is another term for the zygomatic bone?
Maxilla
Jawbone
Eye socket
Cheekbone
What is urea?
Colorless liquid in urine
End product of protein metabolism
Molecule produced by the kidneys
Fluid stored in the bladder
Round muscles called sphincters may be found in all of these structures except the ______.
anus
iris
esophagus
talus
Histology is the study of ______.
blood
cells and tissues
the heart
symptoms
The corpus callosum facilitates communication between the ______.
left and right brain
skeletal and neural systems
brain and spinal cord
thalamus and hypothalamus
How does the integumentary system work with the nervous system?
The integumentary system removes heat from the neurons in the nervous system.
The nervous system circulates nutrients outward to the integumentary system.
Touch input via the integumentary system sends messages to the nervous system.
Messages from the nervous system affect the color and texture of the skin.
When the pulmonary valve and the aortic valves are open, where can blood flow?
Between the two ventricles of the heart
From atrium to ventricle in within the heart
Between the heart and the rest of the body
Between the atria in the heart
Which muscle flexes the forearm at the elbow?
Bicep
Triceps
Deltoid
Flexor carpi ulnaris
What are the components of chyle?
Nutrients and erythrocytes
Proteins and electrolytes
Cholesterol and salts
Lymph and fatty acids
At what point does bile enter the gastrointestinal tract?
Cecum
Jejunum
Ileum
Duodenum
What is a secondary defense for the body against pathogens?
Tears
Urine
Inflammation
Mucus
Which organ system is primarily responsible for storing minerals?
The skeletal system
The endocrine system
The lymphatic system
The cardiovascular system
The vena cava drain blood from the body into the ______.
right atrium
right ventricle
left atrium
left ventricle
At which point is an impulse transmitted between neurons?
Synapse
Dendrite
Ganglion
Axon
The primary genitalia of a human female would include which of these organs?
Gonads
Testes
Vulva
Uterus
Which gland secretes epinephrine?
Pituitary
Pineal
Pancreas
Adrenal
Which bone in the foot has no analogous bone in the hand?
Phalanges
Metatarsal
Tarsal
Calcaneus
Which is not part of the limbic system?
Olfactory bulb
Medulla oblongata
Amygdala
Hippocampus
How does a sagittal section divide the body?
Into right and left regions
Into upper and lower regions
Into front and back regions
Between the dorsal and ventral cavities
Which is an anterior feature of the human head?
The nose
The ears
The occipital lobe
The temporal lobe
The diaphragm separates the ______ cavities.
abdominal and thoracic
cranial and vertebral
vertebral and pericardial
pelvic and abdominal
Enlargement of the thyroid, commonly known as a goiter, might be expected to affect ______.
swallowing
insulin levels
sleep
digestion
Which part of the human ear compresses sound waves and passes them to the inner ear?
Eardrum
Cochlea
Stirrup
Pinna
How do red blood cells carry oxygen?
They dissolve it in plasma.
The break it down from CO2.
O2 molecules replace cell nuclei.
Hemoglobin bonds with O2 molecules.
What does the thyroid require in order to make T4?
Potassium
Iodine
Sodium
Magnesium
Where might you find smooth muscle?
In the heart
In the head and neck
In the walls of blood vessels
In the torso and limbs
What is the purpose of valves in the veins?
To filter impurities
To synchronize flow
To separate veins from arteries
To prevent reverse flow
Which of the following are considered normal values for the measure of a person's pulse and blood
pressure?
55 beats per minute and 75 over 60 mm Hg
72 beats per minute and 120 over 80 mm Hg
100 beats per minute and 140 over 100 mm Hg
160 beats per minute and 100 over 70 mm Hg
How do humans use their anterior nares?
For inhaling
For tasting
For regulating stress
For directing sound
How is pepsin used by the body?
To break down proteins
To break down starches
To emulsify fats and oils
To absorb water and nutrients
What are the two main parts of the human skull?
temporal bone and the occipital bone
maxilla and the mandible
mandible and the cranium
frontal bone and the temporal bone
Which tissue connects muscle to bone?
Fasciae
Tendon
Ligament
Cartilage
One-third of the protein in the human body is ______.
Collagen
Casein
Keratin
Hemoglobin
When does the pancreas secrete the most insulin?
When blood sugar falls
When blood sugar rises
Before food is consumed
After fat is burned
Which kinds of muscles are involved in peristalsis?
Smooth Muscles
Cardiac Muscles
Skeletal Muscles
Epaxial Muscles
What might an injury to parietal lobe effect?
Breathing
Memory
Attention
Perception
Which organ system is primarily responsible for regulating electrolytes?
Endocrine system
Urinary system
Lymphatic system
Nervous system
What is the function of the coronary artery?
carries oxygenated blood to the heart
carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs
distributes blood to the body
supplies blood to the heart muscle
Which cut is considered a cross section?
A sagittal or frontal section
A cut along the coronal plane
A cut along the median plane
A cut through the transverse plane
