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Hesi A2 A&P Practice Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism?✔✔Thyroid gland
Which hormone is responsible for the fight-or-flight response?✔✔Epinephrine
Which part of the neuron transmits impulses away from the cell body?✔✔Axon
Which organ stores bile produced by the liver?✔✔Gallbladder
Which bone protects the brain?✔✔Cranium
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Which organ filters waste products from the blood?✔✔Kidney
Which hormone stimulates ovulation in females?✔✔Luteinizing hormone
Which hormone stimulates sperm production in males?✔✔Follicle-stimulating hormone
Which part of the eye focuses light onto the retina?✔✔Lens
Which muscle separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?✔✔Diaphragm
Which gland is located on top of the kidneys and produces cortisol?✔✔Adrenal glands
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Which part of the blood carries oxygen?✔✔Red blood cells
Which hormone is released during childbirth to stimulate uterine contractions?✔✔Oxytocin
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?✔✔Cerebellum
Which bone is located in the upper arm?✔✔Humerus
Which blood type is known as the universal donor?✔✔O negative
Which system in the body controls hormones and regulates body functions?✔✔Endocrine system
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Which organ is primarily responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?✔✔Heart
What type of blood vessel carries blood back to the heart?✔✔Vein
Which organ is the main site of nutrient absorption in the digestive system?✔✔Small intestine
Which type of muscle is striated and voluntary?✔✔Skeletal muscle
Which part of the brain is responsible for memory and learning?✔✔Hippocampus
Which hormone lowers blood glucose levels?✔✔Insulin
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