Hesi Anatomy/physiology Practice Test

Front 1

Which of the following epithelial types is correctly matched with its major function?

Back 1

Simple columnar epithelium- secretion or absorption

Front 2

What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

Back 2

Diaphragm

Front 3

In which of the following locations would the urinary bladder and internal reproductive organs be found?

Back 3

Pelvic Cavity

Front 4

What mineral is responsible for muscle contractions?

Back 4

Calcium

Front 5

A tissue examined under the microscope exhibits following characteristics: cells found on internal surface of stomach, no extracellular matrix, cells tall and thin, no blood vessels in tissue. What type of tissue is this?

Back 5

Epithelial

Front 6

Nerve tissue is composed of neurons and connective tissue cells that are referred to as which of the following?

Back 6

Neuroglia

Front 7

Which tissue serves as the framework of the body by providing support and structure for organs?

Back 7

Connective

Front 8

What is the basic unit of life and the building block of tissues and organs?

Back 8

Cell

Front 9

Which type of cell division takes place in the gonads?

Back 9

Meiosis

Front 10

In what area of the body would you expect to find an especially thick stratum corneum?

Back 10

Heel of the foot

Front 11

what are the glands of skin that produce a thin, watery secretion?

Back 11

Eccrine glands

Front 12

Skin aids in maintaining the calcium and phosphate levels of the body by participating in the production of ?

Back 12

Vitamin D

Front 13

Which of the following are functions of the skeletal system?

Back 13

1) support the body

2) Hemopoiesis

3) Provide protection

Front 14

The orthopedic surgeon informs you that you have broken the middle region of the humerus. What is he describing?

Back 14

Diaphysis

Front 15

You have been given a sample of tissue that has open spaces partially filled by an assemblage of needlelike structures. What is the tissue?

Back 15

Spongy Bone

Front 16

Which is the only moveable bone of the skull?

Back 16

Mandible

Front 17

Which mineral is responsible for regulating fluid in the body?

Back 17

Sodium

Front 18

Why are skeletal muscles also called voluntary muscles?

Back 18

they are under conscious control

Front 19

All actions of the nervous system depend on the transmission of nerve impulses over which of the following?

Back 19

neurons

Front 20

Motor, or _______ neurons transmit nerve impulses away from the CNS

Back 20

Efferent

Front 21

Medulla Oblongata injury is grave because

Back 21

Medulla Oblongata contains vital centers that control:

Heart action

Blood Vessel Diameter

Respiration

Front 22

What are chemical messengers that control growth, differentiation,and metabolism of specific target cells called?

Back 22

Hormones

Front 23

Which of the following are tropic hormones?

Back 23

Somatotropin

Follicle-stimulating hormone

Thyroid Stimulation hormone

Front 24

Which leukocytes are correctly matched with their function or description?

Back 24

Monocytes- Become Macrophages

Lymphocytes- Immune Response

Neutrophils- Phagocytize Microorganisms

Front 25

The heart has an intrinsic beat that is initiated by...

Back 25

Sinoatrial Node

Front 26

Vasodilation and vasoconstriction result from which of the following?

Back 26

Relaxation and Contraction of smooth muscle in the arterial wall

Front 27

What blood vessel is where exchanges take place between blood and cells of the body?

Back 27

Capillary

Front 28

What is the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the blood through the alveoli called?

Back 28

External Respiration

Front 29

In order for inhalation to occur, what must happen?

Back 29

Contraction of Diaphragm, which enlarges chest cavity and draws air into lungs

Front 30

Most of the carbon dioxide in the blood does what?

Back 30

It is converted to Bicarbonate ions by Carbonic Anhydrase within red blood cells

Front 31

How does the trachea remain open like a hollow tube?

Back 31

Supporting cartilaginous rings keep it open

Front 32

The stomach muscle churns and mixes food, turning the mass into a soupy substance called?

Back 32

Chyme

Front 33

What is the function of aldosterone?

Back 33

It conserves sodium in the body

Front 34

All the nutrients that enter the hepatic portal vein are routed where for decontamination?

Back 34

LIVER

Front 35

Which are the functional units of the kidney?

Back 35

Nephrons

Front 36

What are the two functions of the male and female sex organs?

Back 36

Production of gametes

Production of hormones

Front 37

In men, spermatozoa develop within the_____ of each testes.

Back 37

Seminiferous tubules

Front 38

Testicular activity is under the control of which hormones?

Back 38

FSH

LH

Front 39

Which hormone initiates the preparation of the endometrium of the uterus for pregnancy?

Back 39

Estrogen

Front 40

During pregnancy, what organ produces the hormones that maintain the endometrium and prepare the breasts for milk production?

Back 40

Placenta