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HESI Retake Anatomy and Physiology Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the term for the study of tissues?✔✔Histology
Which part of the brain is involved in speech production?✔✔Broca’s area
What is the name of the pigment that gives skin its color?✔✔Melanin
Which bone protects the heart and lungs?✔✔Sternum
Which hormone raises blood sugar levels by stimulating the liver to release glucose?✔✔Glucagon
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What is the structure at the end of the spinal cord called?✔✔Conus medullaris
Which organ regulates water balance and removes waste from the blood?✔✔Kidney
What is the name of the structure that connects muscles to bones?✔✔Tendon
Which blood cells help protect the body against infection?✔✔White blood cells
What is the name of the largest part of the human brain?✔✔Cerebrum
Which type of muscle is found only in the heart?✔✔Cardiac muscle
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What is the basic functional unit of the nervous system?✔✔Neuron
What is the tough connective tissue that connects bones together?✔✔Ligament
Which hormone regulates the sleep-wake cycle?✔✔Melatonin
What is the process by which oxygen moves from the alveoli into the blood?✔✔Diffusion
What is the main function of the small intestine?✔✔Absorb nutrients from food
Which organ produces digestive enzymes and the hormone insulin?✔✔Pancreas
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What is the name of the fluid that circulates in the lymphatic system?✔✔Lymph
Which part of the brain controls involuntary functions like heart rate and breathing?✔✔Medulla oblongata
What is the name of the bone located in the upper arm?✔✔Humerus
Which gland is located in the neck and controls metabolism?✔✔Thyroid gland
What is the main function of the red bone marrow?✔✔Produce blood cells
What is the name of the flap that prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?✔✔Epiglottis
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