HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology
Blood is prevented from changing direction in the veins by:
- pressure from the heart
- valves
- suction from the heart
- none of the above
(Ans- B
The liquid part of the blood is called
- plasma
- blood fluid
- serous fluid
- none of the above
(Ans- A
Blood cells that are responsible for transportation of oxygen are called
- leukocytes
- thrombocytes
- erythrocytes
- none of the above
(Ans- C
What is the thyroid cartilage commonly known as ?
- vocal box
- Adam's apple 1 / 3
- vocal cords
- none of the above
(Ans- B
When exhaling, the diaphragm
- Relaxes
- contracts
- does nothing
- none of the above
(Ans- A
Which bone forms the rib cage og the thoracic region with the ribs?
- sternum
- fibula
- occipital bone
- none of the above
(Ans- A
the humerus and ulna form the
- shoulder joint
- elbow joint
- wrist joint
- none of the above
(Ans- B
The patella is also called
- breastbone 2 / 3
- Kneecap
- finger bone
- none of the above
(Ans- B
The bone that is stationary during the movement is called the:
- insertion
- agonist
- origin
- none of the above
(Ans- C
How many origin does a quadriceps have?
- 4
- 5
- 3
- none of the above
(Ans- A
Which part of the brain is responsible for higher brain functions?
- the pons
- the cerebral cortex
- the cerebellar cortex
- none of the above
(Ans- B
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