HESI A2 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2023 -2024

HESI A2 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2023 -2024

REAL EXAM 65 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

ANSWERS

• Which of the following hormones decreases the concentration of blood glucose?
• insulin
• glucagon
• growth hormone
• glucocorticoids

• Which structure controls the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland?
• hypothalamus
• adrenal gland
• testes
• pancreas

• How much of a female’s blood volume is composed of red blood cells?

A. 10%

B. 25%

C. 40%

D. 70%

• Which type of cholesterol is considered to be the best for health?

A. LDL

B. HDL

C. VLDL

D. VHDL

• Where are the vocal cords located?
• bronchi
• trachea 1 / 2

• larynx
• epiglottis

• Where does gas exchange occur in the human body?
• alveoli
• bronchi
• larynx
• pharynx

• What mineral is responsible for muscle contractions?
• Chloride
• Sodium
• Calcium
• Magnesium

• In which of the following locations would the urinary bladder and internal reproductive

organs be found?

• Thoracic cavity
• Mediastinum
• Abdominal cavity
• Pelvic cavity

• What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?
• Diaphragm
• Mediastinum
• Liver
• Lungs
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