FREE HESI A2 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY PRACTICE TEST

Welcome to the HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology Practice Quiz!

This free quiz is tailored to help you assess your understanding of key concepts in anatomy and physiology such as the organs and systems of the human body, their functions, and their interrelationships. Take your time to read each question carefully and select the option that you believe is correct. Use this quiz not only to test your knowledge but also to identify areas where you may need further review and practice.

(Grab a piece of paper! ANSWERS AT THE END)

QUESTION 1

Which of the following organs is responsible for filtering blood and removing waste products from the body?

A. Liver

B. Kidney

C. Pancreas

D. Stomach

QUESTION 2

What is the primary function of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the body?

A. Transporting oxygen to body tissues

B. Fighting infection

C. Clotting blood

D. Carrying waste products away from cells

QUESTION 3

Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?

A. Providing structure and support for the body

B. Facilitating movement

C. Producing hormones

D. Protecting internal organs

QUESTION 4

What is the correct sequence of the digestive system from the mouth to the anus?

A. Esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum

B. Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

C. Stomach, mouth, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine

D. Mouth, stomach, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine

QUESTION 5

Which of the following is the main function of the respiratory system?

A. Pumping blood throughout the body

B. Regulating body temperature

C. Exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment

D. Breaking down food and absorbing nutrients

QUESTION 6

What is the role of the endocrine system in the body?

A. Regulating metabolism and energy levels

B. Facilitating communication between different parts of the body

C. Providing structural support and protection

D. Producing movement and generating body heat

QUESTION 7

Going for superior to inferior, the sequence of the vertebral column is:

A. Sacral, coccyx, thoracic, lumbar, and cervical

B. Coccyx, sacral, lumber, thoracic, and cervical

C. Cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacral, and coccyx

D. Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx

QUESTION 8

What is the function of the lymphatic system in the body?

A. Producing hormones to regulate bodily functions

B. Fighting infection and disease

C. Filtering waste products from the blood

D. Pumping blood throughout the body

QUESTION 9

Which of the following structures is part of the central nervous system?

A. Spinal nerves

B. Cranial nerves

C. Peripheral nerves

D. All of the above

QUESTION 10

What is the purpose of the circulatory system in the body?

A. Digesting food and absorbing nutrients

B. Eliminating waste products from the body

C. Carrying oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells and tissues

D. Regulating body temperature

QUESTION 11

Which of the following statements is anatomically correct?

A. The knee is distal to the ankle

B. The heart is inferior to the diaphragm

C. The his is proximal to the knee

D. The wrist is proximal to the elbow

QUESTION 12

If you wanted to separate the abdominal cavity for the thoracic cavity, which plane would you use?

A. Sagittal

B. Transverse

C. Frontal

D. Coronal

QUESTION 13

You have been given a sample tissue that has pillar shaped cells arranged tightly The tissue you have is:

A. Squamous Epithelium

B. Cuboidal Epithelium

C. Columnar Epithelium

D. Transitional Epithelium

QUESTION 14

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

A. Epiphysis

B. Articular cartilage

C. Perichondrium

D. Diaphysis

QUESTION 15

If an impulse is traveling from a sense receptor toward the spinal cord, it is traveling along what type of neuron?

A. Motor neuron

B. Sensory neuron

C. Interneuron

D. Bipolar neuron

Answers:

1. B
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. D
8. B
9. D
10. C
11. C
12. B
13. C
14. D
15. B

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