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Anatomy and Physiology (HESI A2) Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which part of the eye contains photoreceptors that detect light and color?✔✔Retina
Which structure connects muscles to bones?✔✔Tendons
Which organ removes old red blood cells and helps fight infections?✔✔Spleen
Which hormone lowers blood glucose by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells?✔✔Insulin
Which hormone increases blood glucose by stimulating glycogen breakdown in the liver?✔✔Glucagon
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Which part of the nervous system controls involuntary activities like heartbeat and digestion?✔✔Autonomic nervous system
Which type of tissue forms ligaments and tendons?✔✔Connective tissue
Which part of the ear is responsible for hearing?✔✔Cochlea
Which organ in the urinary system stores urine before excretion?✔✔Urinary bladder
Which type of muscle is striated and voluntary?✔✔Skeletal muscle
Which hormone stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth?✔✔Oxytocin
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Which bone is located in the upper arm?✔✔Humerus
Which part of the brain regulates balance and coordination?✔✔Cerebellum
Which structure stores bile before it is released into the small intestine?✔✔Gallbladder
Which part of the eye focuses light onto the retina?✔✔Lens
Which type of blood vessel carries blood toward the heart?✔✔Veins
Which organ produces red blood cells before birth?✔✔Liver
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Which type of connective tissue stores fat in the body?✔✔Adipose tissue
Which hormone regulates sodium and potassium levels in the blood?✔✔Aldosterone
Which part of the brain interprets sensory information and coordinates voluntary movements?✔✔Cerebrum
Which structure anchors muscles to bones and allows for movement?✔✔Tendon
Which hormone stimulates growth and protein synthesis in the body?✔✔Growth hormone (GH)
Which type of epithelial tissue lines the respiratory and digestive tracts?✔✔Mucous membrane epithelium
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