HESI A2 - Anatomy & Physiology (Practice Test) Latest Update Already Passed
What mineral is responsible for muscle contractions? ✔✔Calcium
In which of the following locations would the urinary bladder and internal reproductive organs be found? ✔✔Pelvic cavity
What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? ✔✔Diaphragm
Which of the followingepithelial types is correctly matchedwith its major function? ✔✔Simple columnar epithelium - secretion or absorption
A tissue examined under the microscope exhibits the following characteristics: cells found on internal surface of stomach, no extracellular matrix, cells tall and thin, no blood vessels in the tissue. What type of tissue is this? ✔✔Epithelial
Nerve tissue is composed of neurons and connective tissue cells that are referred to as which of the following? ✔✔Neuroglia 1 / 2
Which tissue serves as the framework of the body by providing support and structure for the organs? ✔✔Connective
What is the basic unit of life and the building block of tissues and organs? ✔✔Cell
Which type of cell division takes place in the gonads? ✔✔Meiosis
In what area of the body would you expect to find an especially thick stratum corneum? ✔✔Heel of the foot
What are the glands of skin that produce a thin, watery secretion? ✔✔Eccrine glands
Skin aids in maintaining the calcium and phosphate levels of the body by participating in the production of which of the following? ✔✔Vitamin D
Which of the following are functions of the skeletal system? (Select all that apply) ✔✔Support the body
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