HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology

HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology 2024

Blood is prevented from changing direction in the veins by:

• pressure from the heart
• valves
• suction from the heart
• none of the above - ANSWER B

The liquid part of the blood is called

• plasma
• blood fluid
• serous fluid
• none of the above - ANSWER A

Blood cells that are responsible for transportation of oxygen are called

• leukocytes
• thrombocytes
• erythrocytes
• none of the above - ANSWER C

What is the thyroid cartilage commonly known as ?

• vocal box
• Adam's apple
• vocal cords
• none of the above - ANSWER B 1 / 2

When exhaling, the diaphragm

• Relaxes
• contracts
• does nothing
• none of the above - ANSWER A

Which bone forms the rib cage og the thoracic region with the ribs?

• sternum
• fibula
• occipital bone
• none of the above - ANSWER A

the humerus and ulna form the

• shoulder joint
• elbow joint
• wrist joint
• none of the above - ANSWER B

The patella is also called

• breastbone
• Kneecap
• finger bone
• none of the above - ANSWER B

The bone that is stationary during the movement is called the:

• insertion
• agonist
• origin
• none of the above - ANSWER C
• / 2