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Chamberlain HESI A&P Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which cells in the skin produce melanin to protect against UV radiation?✔✔Melanocytes
Which part of the brain processes sensory input and coordinates voluntary movement?✔✔Cerebrum
Which hormone promotes water retention by the kidneys?✔✔Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Which bone is located on the lateral side of the lower leg?✔✔Fibula
Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce cortisol?✔✔Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
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Which type of respiration occurs in the mitochondria of cells to produce energy?✔✔Cellular respiration
Which structure stores and releases sperm in the male reproductive system?✔✔Epididymis
Which organ filters blood, removes waste, and produces urine?✔✔Kidney
Which hormone regulates metabolism by controlling oxygen and nutrient use in cells?✔✔Thyroid hormones
Which part of the heart prevents backflow of blood into the left atrium?✔✔Mitral valve
Which hormone stimulates growth of bones and muscles?✔✔Growth hormone
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Which structure in the digestive system connects the throat to the stomach?✔✔Esophagus
Which type of bone marrow produces red and white blood cells?✔✔Red bone marrow
Which hormone triggers uterine contractions during labor?✔✔Oxytocin
Which layer of the heart contains the cardiac muscle responsible for pumping blood?✔✔Myocardium
Which type of muscle is striated and voluntary?✔✔Skeletal muscle
Which part of the neuron transmits impulses away from the cell body?✔✔Axon
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