HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology Questions and Answers Rated A
Which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive tract? ✔✔to perform gas exchange
What are functions of the digestive tract? ✔✔To remove waste from the body, to use peristalsis to move food along, and to use enzymes to break down food.
The body, at all times, attempts to maintain homeostasis. The best definition of homeostasis is: ✔✔a process that maintains the stability of the human body's internal environment in response to changes in internal and external conditions.
The endocrine system of the body is responsible for: ✔✔communication through the use of hormones.The endocrine system of the body manufactures hormones, which stimulate cells. to perform certain actions. Hormones can be considered signaling molecules
Anatomical position shows the body in a(n) ______ position. ✔✔In anatomical position, the body is in an anterior (forward-facing) position with palms facing anterior as well.
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Vitamin K is created in ✔✔The intestinal tract contains bacteria that synthesize vitamin K that can be used throughout our body.
The largest organ in the body is the _____. ✔✔The skin is considered an organ and is therefore the largest in the body.
A medical scientist wants to study the parenchyma of the kidney. This scientist would correctly be known, most specifically, as a: ✔✔Histologist; Where biology focuses on life, in general, histology is the study of tissues. Because it is not clear whether the scientist has a degree, doctor may not be appropriate. An anatomist would be studying the structure of the body in general, and not specifically tissues of the kidney.
What is Erythropoiesis? ✔✔Red blood cell formation; Blood cell formation is called Hemopoiesis. Erythropoiesis is the process which produces erythrocytes (red blood cells).
In which of the body is keratin found? ✔✔Keratin is a family of fibrous structural proteins.Keratin is the key structural component of hair, nails, and the outer layer of human skin.
What is the relationship between sarcomeres and muscle cells? ✔✔Muscle cells contain myofibrils, which are made up of sarcomeres.
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