HESI A2 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY VOCABULARY STUDY

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HESI A2 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY VOCABULARY STUDY

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Question 1: Which bone does not articulate with any other bone?

Answer:

Hyoid Bone

Question 2: Calcaneus is located in___?

Answer:

Foot Question 3: Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion are types of joint movement that are associated with which part of the body?

Answer:

Foot

Question 4: Which statement is true about bone?

Answer:

Osteoblasts build up bone, epiphysial- end of bone, Diaphysis (shaft of bone)

Question 5: What is the effect of serotonin, a neurotransmitter?

Answer:

Involved with mood, anxiety, sleep, happiness, and appetite

Question 6: What two divisions make up the nervous system?

Answer:

CNS & PNS (Central nervous system & peripheral nervous system) Question 7: Which of the following produce progesterone to prepare the uterus for pregnancy?

Answer:

Corpus luteum

Question 8: The buttocks are which structure of the body?

Answer:

Dorsal Question 9: As a part of the negative feedback system, which type of cell is stimulated to re-absorb bone matrix in response to a decrease in calcium in the blood?

Answer:

Osteoclasts

Question 10: Where in the body are nutrients absorbed?

Answer:

Small Intestines Question 11: What cellular structure helps to move debris and mucous through the lining of tubules?

Answer:

Cillia

Question 12: Which gland is commonly known as the "Master Gland"?

Answer:

Pituitary Gland

Question 13: Which hormone induces growth of pubic and axillary hair at puberty?

Answer:

Testosterone and estrogen Question 14: Which of the following locations would the urinary bladder and internal reproductuve organ be found?

Answer:

Pelvic region

Question 15: Which is a hollow organ?

Answer:

Gallbladder

Question 16: When a boxer gets hit and has a deviated septum?

Answer:

Vomer; In nose

Question 17: Sweat on the skin's surface cools the body through which process?

Answer:

Evaporation Question 18: Anaerobic respiration can lead to a burning sensation cause by which molecule?

Answer:

Lactic Acid

Question 19: Which structure carries oxygen to the cells?

Answer:

Hemoglobin

Question 20: What is the primary function of hemoglobin

Answer:

Carries oxygen

Question 21: Which of the following statements best describes endocrine glands?

Answer:

They secrete chemicals into the blood for growth, metabolism, sexual development and function

Question 22: What type of synovial joint is the elbow?

Answer:

Hinge

Question 23: Ligaments provide which connection?

Answer:

Bone to Bone

Question 24: What is the definition of chyme?

Answer:

Semi-Fluid mass of partially digested food expelled by the stomach in the duodenum.Question 25: Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory system?

Answer:

Pharynx Question 26: What is the response of cells in the collecting tubules in nephrons when ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is secreted?

Answer:

H2O is re-absorbed from urinary filtrate

Question 27: Which anatomical structure houses the malleus, incus, and stapes?

Answer:

Skull and Ear Question 28: Which hand position describes an anatomical position of a person who is standing erect with feet forward?

Answer:

Palms facing anterior (toward the front of the body)