HESI A2 - Anatomy & Physiology (Practice
Test):HESI Admission Assessment Exam
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What mineral is responsible for muscle contractions?(Ans- Calcium
In which of the following locations would the urinary bladder and internal reproductive organs be found?(Ans- Pelvic cavity
What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?(Ans- Diaphragm
Which of the followingepithelial types is correctly matchedwith its major function?(Ans- 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?(Ans- Epithelial
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Nerve tissue is composed of neurons and connective tissue cells that are referred to as which of the following?(Ans- Neuroglia
Which tissue serves as the framework of the body by providing support and structure for the organs?(Ans- Connective
What is the basic unit of life and the building block of tissues and organs?(Ans- Cell
Which type of cell division takes place in the gonads?(Ans- Meiosis
In what area of the body would you expect to find an especially thick stratum corneum?(Ans- Heel of the foot
What are the glands of skin that produce a thin, watery secretion?(Ans- Eccrine glands
Skin aids in maintaining the calcium and phosphate levels of the body by participating in the production of which of the following?(Ans- Vitamin D
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