HESI A2 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2021 EXAM

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HESI A2 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2021 EXAM

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-Guarantee passing score -67 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert- Explanation Question 1: All of the following contribute material to semen except:

• the prostate
• Cowper's gland
• the penis
• the testes

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C Question 2: When measuring blood pressure, the numbers represent:

• the systolic and diastolic pressures, respectively
• the diastolic and systolic pressures, respectively
• the pressure in the arteries and the veins, respectively
• none of the above

Answer:

A

Question 3: The liquid part of the blood is called

• plasma
• blood fluid
• serous fluid
• none of the above

Answer:

A

Question 4: Testes are an organ found in

• females
• plants
• males
• amoebas

Answer:

C

Question 5: Which of the following statements about the placenta is not true?

• The placenta serves as part of the endocrine system because it releases hormones.
• The placenta provides nutrients to the fetus
• The placenta develops from the outer layer of cells on the blastocyst.
• The placenta is expelled during the menstrual cycle if fertilization does not take place

Answer:

D

Question 6: How many origin does a quadriceps have?

• 4
• 5
• 3
• none of the above

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A Question 7: Blood cells that are responsible for transportation of oxygen are called

• leukocytes
• thrombocytes
• erythrocytes
• none of the above

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C Question 8: The rectum is a part of :

• the anus
• the large intestine
• the small intestine
• none of the above

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B Question 9: The primary opening for breathing in and out is:

• the nose
• the mouth

• the skin pores
• the pharynx

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A Question 10: What is the name of a state of constant muscle contraction caused by rapid successive nerve signals?

• tetanus
• muscle tone
• temporal summation
• none of the above

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A Question 11: Stem cells can be found in the:

• red bone marrow
• periosteum
• compact bones
• cartilaginous joints

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A Question 12: Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characterstic?

• melatonin
• follicle-stimulating hormone
• estrogen
• testosterone